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Pedestrians who cross the street illegally will be fined.

PV (Synthesis) • January 5, 2025 08:43

This regulation aims to ensure traffic safety, minimize the risk of accidents and raise pedestrians' awareness of traffic laws.

Decree 168/2024/ND-CP officially took effect from January 1, 2025, regulating administrative sanctions for violations of traffic order and safety in the field of road traffic; deduction of points and restoration of points on driving licenses.

9.ảnh pv — Although there is an overpass for pedestrians, many people still cross the street, regardless of the vehicles passing by. (Photo taken at the intersection of Le Duan - Nguyen Van Troi, also known as Vinh University intersection). Photo courtesy: Dinh Tuyen

According to Article 10 of this Decree, pedestrians will be fined if they violate the following traffic rules:

1. A fine of 100,000 VND to 200,000 VND shall be imposed on pedestrians committing one of the following violations:

a) Not driving on the correct part of the road; crossing the median strip; crossing the road in the wrong place; crossing the road without hand signals as prescribed;

b) Failure to comply with the commands or instructions of traffic lights, signs, or road markings, except for the violations specified in Clause 2 of this Article;

c) Failure to comply with the orders or instructions of traffic controllers or traffic inspectors;

d) Carrying or lifting bulky objects that obstruct traffic;

d) Hanging on or holding onto moving vehicles.

2. A fine of 150,000 VND to 250,000 VND shall be imposed on pedestrians entering the highway, except those serving the management and maintenance of the highway.

PV (Synthesis)