(Baonghean.vn) - Although agricultural vehicles and homemade 3- and 4-wheeled motorized vehicles were banned from circulation in January 2008, they are still operating brazenly on traffic routes, even on national highways.
According to Government Resolution 32/2007/ND-CP, the suspension of circulation of automobiles that have exceeded their service life, agricultural vehicles, and self-made 3- and 4-wheeled vehicles nationwide has been in effect since January 1, 2008. Those who intentionally violate this regulation will have their vehicles confiscated, sold as scrap metal, and the proceeds deposited into the state treasury.
Even after more than 7 years, traveling along the roads in Vinh City, along National Highway 46, or simply turning onto any rural road, it's not difficult to spot agricultural vehicles freely speeding along the road.
Authorities claim it's difficult to detect and prosecute these vehicles because they often operate in remote areas and during off-peak hours. However, this isn't entirely true.
Here are some images captured by reporters in Nam Dan and Hung Nguyen districts and Vinh City:
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| Agricultural vehicles continue to operate openly despite a ban imposed more than 7 years ago. (Photo taken on Nguyen Truong To street, Dong Vinh ward, Vinh City on September 1st) |
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| These vehicles operate day and night, showing no signs of evading authorities (photo taken on Huynh Thuc Khang Street, Ben Thuy Ward, Vinh City on the afternoon of September 6). |
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| The vehicle even brazenly drove on National Highway 46 (photo taken on Nguyen Sinh Sac Street, near the Cua Nam overpass on the morning of September 3rd). |
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| Locals carelessly attach agricultural machinery to truck beds to transport goods on the road (photo taken near the intersection in Hung Nguyen Town on the morning of September 3rd). |
![Xe không còi, không đèn, không gương chạy ầm ầm trên đường đang tiềm ẩn nguy cơ gây tai nạn nghiêm trọng (ảnh chụp tại ngã tư giao nhau QL46 và đường tránh TP Vinh vào sáng 3/9)]() |
| Vehicles without horns, lights, or mirrors speeding along the road pose a serious risk of accidents (photo taken near the intersection of National Highway 46 and the Vinh City bypass on the morning of September 3). |
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| The fact that agricultural vehicles are still driving freely on the roads shows that local authorities and law enforcement agencies have not been resolute enough. |
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| Despite being banned from circulation, homemade three-wheeled motorized vehicles are still inexplicably seen driving freely on National Highway 46 (photo taken in Xuan Hoa commune, Nam Dan district). |
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| These farm vehicles are still used to transport construction materials, not just for agricultural production (photo taken in Xuan Hoa commune, Nam Dan district). |
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| With the elimination of farm tractors and homemade motorized vehicles, towed vehicles have had the opportunity to develop. However, this type of vehicle also poses a very high risk of accidents (photo taken at the intersection in Van Dien commune, Nam Dan district on the morning of September 3). |
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| The Provincial People's Committee has issued a document requesting localities and relevant agencies to inspect and decisively handle the issue of self-made 3- and 4-wheeled agricultural vehicles and motorized vehicles. However, if the handling remains indecisive and lenient, it will be difficult to achieve high effectiveness. |
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| A drastic measure like confiscation, liquidation, and appropriation to the state treasury is absolutely necessary at this time. |
Pham Bang
