Nghe An traffic police handle many violations through images provided by people
In addition to direct fines and the system of off-camera fines, handling traffic violations based on information and images from the press, social networks and individuals and organizations has brought about clear results. This method contributes to raising awareness and responsibility of traffic participants in complying with traffic safety laws at all times and in all places.
A series of violations were handled
Receiving information from Nghe An Newspaper on November 5, Dien Chau Traffic Police Station, under the Provincial Traffic Police Department, promptly verified and invited two drivers involved in the incident of driving passenger vans that pressed against each other on National Highway 1A through Dien Chau district to come for handling.
Accordingly, the driver of the Ford passenger car with license plate 37H - 081.26 of Tuan Dung bus company, Nguyen Van T. (born in 1986, residing in Quan Bau ward, Vinh city), was the one who forced the Ford passenger car with license plate 37H - 083.71 of Anh Duc bus company, driven by Tran Quang D. (born in 1978, residing in Le Loi ward, Vinh city). Not only did he force the car, the Ford passenger car with license plate 37H - 081.26 of Tuan Dung bus company also suddenly stopped in the middle of the road against regulations, causing traffic congestion.
Previously, on November 4, Nghe An Newspaper reported on the incident recorded by a dashcam of a vehicle traveling on National Highway 46, passing through Nghi Kim commune, Vinh city. At 4:50 p.m. on November 3, a truck with license plate 37C - 271.46 was traveling from Quan Banh overpass down, in the direction of Cua Lo to Nam Dan. As soon as it got off the bridge, the truck suddenly turned left right at the foot of the bridge, at the solid yellow line. The improper turn caused other vehicles to be stuck in both directions, some vehicles had to stop suddenly, fortunately no collision occurred.
After receiving the information, Road Traffic Police Team No. 5, under the Provincial Traffic Police Department, promptly verified and contacted the truck driver, Nguyen Duy C. (born in 1982, residing in Nghi Kim commune, Vinh city) to handle the matter.
Similarly, from the information reflected by the people about the car with license plate 37K-151.xx going in the wrong direction on Nguyen Sinh Sac Street, Cua Nam Ward, Vinh City (on the railway overpass). The Traffic Police - Traffic Police Department of Vinh City Police promptly verified. The time of the violation was around 2:50 p.m. on September 11; present at the Traffic Police - Traffic Police Department of Vinh City Police at noon on September 12, Mr. NNT (born in 1987), residing in Hamlet 4, Hanh Lam Commune, Thanh Chuong District, the driver of the above car admitted his violation.
Previously, at 1:00 p.m. on August 25, Road Traffic Police Team No. 2, under the Provincial Police Traffic Police Department, received information reflecting that a HOWO car with license plate 37H - 037.60 was recklessly overtaking, causing danger to other vehicles traveling on National Highway 7C. On the same afternoon, Road Traffic Police Team No. 2 sent a working group to verify and handle Mr. TVT (born in 1977), residing in Dai Son commune, Do Luong district, the driver of the HOWO car with license plate 37H - 037.60, with the above violation at 9:00 a.m. on August 25, 2024, at Km40, through Do Luong district.
Ready to receive and handle seriously
Mr. Phan Huy Chuong - Deputy Head of the Provincial Traffic Safety Committee said: With the participation of the entire political system, people's awareness of obeying traffic safety laws has been raised. However, there are still a number of traffic participants who do not fully comply with regulations, even commit serious violations, especially speeding and reckless driving without the supervision of the authorities.
Decree 135/2021/ND-CP issued on December 31, 2021 clearly states that images provided by citizens, including images extracted from dash cams or videos recorded by phones, can be used as "evidence" for issuing fines.
Previously, the Ministry of Public Security also issued Circular 65/2020/TT-BCA, which stipulates that, in addition to detecting and directly sanctioning violations of the Road Traffic Law by vehicle drivers, the Traffic Police also receive and verify information and images reflecting violations of road traffic order and safety provided by organizations and individuals or posted on mass media, social networks, etc. This is the basis for the functional forces, specifically the Traffic Police, to have grounds to handle violations.
According to Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Nam Hong - Deputy Head of the Provincial Police Traffic Police Department, the Traffic Police force always checks and verifies carefully information reflecting traffic safety violations from the press, social networks and individuals and organizations. This is a useful source of information, contributing to supporting the Traffic Police force to perform its tasks more effectively, prevent traffic accidents and increase deterrence against violations.
Through the handled cases, common violations are often driving on the wrong side of the road, lane, weaving, swerving... In particular, images provided by people, especially from dash cams or home security cameras, have helped the traffic police verify the vehicle and driver in cases of hit-and-run accidents.
Regarding the process of receiving and processing information, the traffic police force ensures the principle of "correctly and strictly punishing, not allowing mistakes". After receiving information and images of violations, the traffic police force will verify and look up to identify the vehicle owner, invite them to work and clarify the violation before handling them according to the law.
This process is carried out quickly and thoroughly to deter violations and raise awareness of compliance with the Road Traffic Law.
Information provided by citizens will be kept completely confidential by the authorities, but the provider must be legally responsible for the authenticity of the content. If information or images are found to be falsified or edited, they will be forwarded to the competent authorities for handling.
Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Nam Hong - Deputy Head of Traffic Police Department (Provincial Police)
Obviously, the authorities, especially the traffic police, cannot monitor everywhere at all times, and the camera system is also difficult to cover all routes. Therefore, information reflected from the press, social networks and individuals and organizations will help the authorities have more basis to effectively handle violations.
According to Ms. Chu Thi Kieu Oanh, residing in Quang Trung Ward, Vinh City: This is an effective way. Therefore, in addition to the authorities quickly verifying and promptly handling the provided images of violations, there should be a mechanism to encourage and reward individuals who provide valuable information. This not only promotes the active participation of people in monitoring traffic safety violations, but also contributes significantly to building a culture of safe and civilized traffic.