Review the production line system, equipment, and personnel so that the two inspection centers can resume operations before February 15.

Previously, on February 5, 2023, the Criminal Police Department, Nghe An Provincial Police coordinated with relevant professional units to temporarily detain 13 subjects, including 1 director, 2 deputy directors, and 4 heads of inspection and professional departments; 3 inspection staff of the Department.Nghe An Motor Vehicle Inspection Center(facility 37-01S located in Vinh city and 37-02S in Thai Hoa town), and 3 brokers to investigate and clarify the acts of "Receiving bribes" and "Brokering bribes".

Nghe An Provincial Police Investigation Agency executes a search warrant at Nghe An Provincial Motor Vehicle Inspection Center. Photo: BNA Document

After the incident, the vehicle inspection lines at the center's two facilities have had to stop operating because some officers and inspectors have been arrested. In Vinh City, according to our observations, this morning, Inspection Center 37-01S had no vehicles coming in for inspection, only a few cases because they did not know that the line was temporarily suspended, so they still came in for inspection.

Mr. Tran Quang Trung, residing in Ben Thuy Ward (Vinh City), brought his car to the 37-01S Vehicle Inspection Center, but had to return. Mr. Trung said that because the car was nearing its inspection expiration date, he had heard that the wait for vehicle inspection had been long recently, so he took the initiative to bring his car in for inspection earlier. However, when he got there, he learned that the center's vehicle inspection line was shut down, so he had to take his car elsewhere.

According to records, only a few people did not know that the production line at this center was temporarily suspended so they still brought their cars there. However, after knowing the information, they took their cars to another place to be inspected. Photo: Tien Dong

Currently, in Nghe An province, there are 9 motor vehicle inspection centers, of which Nghe An Motor Vehicle Inspection Center has 2 facilities and has temporarily stopped operating the lines. The remaining vehicle inspection lines are at 7 centers: Motor Vehicle Inspection Center 3703D located in Nghi Thach commune, Nghi Loc district (Nghe An); Motor Vehicle Inspection Center 37-04D located in Dien Hong commune, Dien Chau district (Nghe An); Motor Vehicle Inspection Center 37-05D located in Nghi Long commune, Nghi Loc district (Nghe An); Motor Vehicle Inspection Center 37-06D located in Yen Son commune, Do Luong district (Nghe An); Motor Vehicle Inspection Center 37-07D located in Quynh Loc commune, Hoang Mai town (Nghe An); Motor Vehicle Inspection Center 37-08D located in Hung Thinh commune, Hung Nguyen district (Nghe An); Motor Vehicle Inspection Center 37-09D located in Quan Bau Ward, Vinh City (Nghe An) is still operating normally.

At the 37-09D Vehicle Inspection Center located in Quan Bau Ward (Vinh City), the number of vehicles has not increased much compared to previous days. At this center, there is one assembly line, the average number of vehicles received for inspection per day is from 70 to 100 vehicles (including overtime). However, because the center can only inspect about 100 vehicles per day on average, many cases have to make an appointment 2-3 days in advance.

Vehicles line up for inspection at Inspection Center 37-09D. Photo: Tien Dong

At the 37-05D Vehicle Inspection Center located in Nghi Long Commune (Nghi Loc), the number of people bringing their vehicles for inspection is also at a normal level. According to observations, this morning (February 8), the number of vehicles coming for inspection is not much, there is no long queue or jostling to complete procedures. It is known that at the 37-04D Vehicle Inspection Center located in Dien Hong Commune, Dien Chau District (Nghe An), there is 1 assembly line, so each day it receives 60-70 vehicles and the number of people registering is stable, without any unusual increase.

In fact, the inspection centers basically operate on a line. According to regulations, a center with 1 line is only allowed to receive 70 vehicles/day, and a center with 2 lines can receive 140 vehicles/day, not including overtime.

Inspection Center 37-05D is also quite deserted. Photo: Tien Dong

Regarding the arrest of 13 officers and employees, including the director and 2 deputy directors at the Nghe An Motor Vehicle Inspection Center to serve the investigation, on February 7, 2023, the Nghe An Department of Transport issued 3 decisions to temporarily suspend work for Mr. Nguyen Quy Khanh, Nguyen Trinh Tai and Nguyen Viet Duc, due to violations of the law at work. The period of temporary suspension is 90 days from the date of issuance of the decision.

In addition, Nghe An Department of Transport also decided to assign Mr. Nguyen Thai Dong - Deputy Director to temporarily be in charge of Nghe An Motor Vehicle Inspection Center.

Mr. Nguyen Van Hai - Deputy Director of Nghe An Department of Transport said: After the incident, in order to stabilize the organization and operation at Nghe An Motor Vehicle Inspection Center, the unit also requested Nghe An Motor Vehicle Inspection Center to carry out procedures to temporarily suspend officers, civil servants and employees under the management authority of the center who have violated the law and are being detained by the authorities; Review the existing staff, carry out procedures to arrange and assign work tasks appropriate to their professional qualifications and skills, meeting the management and operation requirements according to regulations; Strictly comply with the provisions of law on human resource management, finance, assets and other tasks of the center.

Directive document on strengthening discipline and order of the Director of Nghe An Department of Transport. Photo: Tien Dong

In addition, the Department of Transport also requires a review of the current production line, equipment and human resources of the center to arrange the inspection line to operate according to regulations, serving the inspection needs of the people. Ensure that Center 37-01S (in Vinh City) operates before February 10, 2023 and Center 37-02S (in Thai Hoa Town) operates before February 15, 2023.