Vinh City: Cameras detect over 3,000 violations

Not only is it an "extended arm" in management and supervision, the system also gradually contributes to changing the behavior of traffic participants - from a coping mentality to voluntarily complying with legal regulations.

Change in people's consciousness

Mr. Nguyen Van T., in Ha Huy Tap ward, Vinh city shared: Although I knew the traffic surveillance camera system had been installed and was operating, I was still a bit subjective that day. Because I had urgent work and it was raining heavily, I thought the camera would not be able to record clearly, so I decided to speed. Unexpectedly, a few days later, I received a notice of a speeding fine, with a fine of up to 900,000 VND. That was the first time I was fined through a camera and I felt very surprised.

After that incident, I completely changed my driving habits. Every time I go out, I always pay attention to the speedometer, obey all traffic signs and especially no longer violate regulations such as running red lights or driving in the wrong lane. Surveillance cameras not only help handle violations, but also help me realize that every behavior when participating in traffic can be recorded and processed, making me more proactive in obeying Traffic Laws.

Ms. Tran Thi H, in Le Loi ward, Vinh city also expressed: I think the installation of a system of more than 600 cameras in the city is a big step forward, not only helping the authorities detect and handle violations, but also making people more self-aware. In the past, when there were no cameras, many people just saw that there were no traffic police so they ran red lights, drove in the wrong direction, and parked arbitrarily. But now, their awareness has changed significantly. They understand that the cameras do not miss anyone, so they gradually formed the habit of strictly complying.

I myself used to be in a hurry and ran a red light for a few seconds, but now I don't dare to. Even when parking, I have to carefully observe whether the parking spot is allowed or not. It feels like I live in a more civilized city, where the rules are applied fairly, objectively and consistently.

On the part of the authorities, according to Major Dao Duy Son - Traffic Police Team of Vinh City, along with the increased fines according to Decree 168, since the smart camera surveillance system was installed at key intersections, the number of collisions, accidents and violations such as running red lights, driving in the wrong lane, etc. have decreased significantly.

Cameras not only support the authorities in detecting and handling violations, but also contribute to raising awareness among traffic participants. Knowing that violations can be recorded and handled with "cold fines", many people have changed from a coping mentality to voluntarily complying, limiting the situation of taking advantage of the absence of authorities to drive wrongly, stop and park arbitrarily as before.

No forbidden zones, no exceptions

The security camera system to monitor and handle traffic order and safety violations in Vinh city, managed by Nghe An Provincial Police, was approved by the Ministry of Public Security and started construction in February 2024. After more than 10 months of urgent and on-schedule construction, the project was completed and officially put into operation in January 2025.

A system of more than 600 cameras is installed at 191 target points in Vinh city. In particular, it is concentrated at traffic intersections such as: roundabouts, intersections, crossroads of main inner-city roads, key traffic routes and important targets...

All camera systems and software and data management systems are integrated, using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, smart search recognition, in line with the 4.0 technology trend. Among them, there are some important features and functions of the system such as: Tracking objects; setting up integrated support for target protection plans, leading groups and other security and order assurance plans; control range according to license plate, vehicle characteristics...

In particular, the camera system not only supports traffic regulation by counting traffic volume and vehicle speed to assess congestion, but also has the ability to detect traffic safety violations. Specifically, violations such as: Not obeying traffic lights; driving and changing lanes; speeding, motorbikes carrying too many people, not wearing helmets, etc.

All cameras will be transmitted via fiber optic cable directly from the points to the command center for processing, ensuring security and data integrity.

According to Major Hoang Manh Hung - Deputy Head of the Traffic Police Department, Provincial Police, the increase in "cold" fines has created an important change in the work of ensuring traffic order and safety. This measure helps raise awareness of self-compliance with the law, instead of the mentality of coping when there are functional forces.

The advantage of the camera surveillance system is that it automates the entire process, contributing to changing the handling method and reducing the presence of traffic police directly on patrol, increasing transparency and publicity in the implementation of administrative sanctions in the field of road traffic. Each violation is fully verified: time, location, specific error, vehicle license plate... The notification is then sent to the vehicle owner for handling in accordance with regulations, demonstrating the consistent principle of "no forbidden zones, no exceptions".

Also according to Major Hoang Manh Hung, after receiving a notice of violation, or looking up information on the Electronic Information Portal of the Traffic Police Department at the addresswww.csgt.vnIf people discover that their vehicles have violated the law, they need to go directly to Traffic Police Team No. 4, Traffic Police Department of the Provincial Police to handle it according to regulations.

Major Hoang Manh Hung also advised the people: All violations detected through the camera surveillance system will be notified in writing by the Traffic Police to the vehicle owner or driver to invite them to work directly. In addition, information about the violation will also be provided when the vehicle is inspected. Traffic Police will not call to notify of violations, and will not request to transfer fines to any account.