Vinh City: Traffic safety violations on the street with flower vendors

After many comments and suggestions, Vinh City has allowed flower vendors to operate at two locations, including the sidewalk of Le Mao Street and the art flower garden of Ho Tung Mau Street. According to the reporter's records, these routes are always crowded and bustling, especially on weekends.

Le Mao flower street is bustling on weekends. Photo: NC

According to research, on the sidewalk of Le Mao street, there are 2 households that are allowed to do business and display flowers to serve the people and tourists. Tourists can take photos for free in this area, if they rent flowers to take photos, they will have to pay a fee.

Photographers stand in the middle of the road to take pictures, posing a potential risk of traffic accidents. Photo: NC

However, traffic safety and urban disorder still occur. People also stop their cars on the road to take pictures, occupying about 30% of the area, while Le Mao is a one-way street with a large amount of traffic, leading to congestion.

A long row of cars parked on the street to take pictures, causing traffic jam. Photo: NC

It is worth mentioning that sometimes people and photographers even spill out onto the road in the middle of heavy traffic to take pictures, causing a high risk of traffic accidents. Vehicles are forced to honk loudly to be able to pass through this photo spot.

People stopped their cars and stood on the street to take pictures. Photo: NC

Vinh City leaders said that although creating conditions for people to have new entertainment spots, however, if there is chaos, illegal parking of vehicles, affecting traffic and urban order, they will still be handled according to regulations./.