Vietnam traffic police crack down on shade‑stop violations and post‑shift worker offences

Vietnam's traffic police are warning drivers against stopping under shade away from the designated stop line at red lights, a practice that disrupts traffic flow and raises accident risk. Under Decree 168/2024, motorists who stop beyond the white stop line can be fined between 600,000 VND and 8,000,000 VND, with higher penalties of 4,000,000 VND to 6,000,000 VND for causing congestion, and may lose two demerit points. Motorcyclists face fines of 400,000 VND to 600,000 VND for similar violations. Authorities advise drivers to halt close to the line, use turn signals, and reduce speed when waiting for the signal.

In Ho Chi Minh City, the CSGT (traffic police) reported that industrial workers often commit traffic offences after their shifts, including riding in the wrong lane, running red lights, using phones while driving, and driving after drinking alcohol. Between January and May 2026, 11 accidents occurred in the city’s high‑tech zone—a 50 % drop from the previous year, with no fatalities, but traffic pressure remains high due to increased vehicle volumes after the expansion of the Tăng Long bridge. Police urge workers to observe speed limits, avoid mixing with trucks and containers, and refrain from alcohol‑related driving. The combined enforcement actions aim to improve road safety for both ordinary commuters and industrial‑zone workers.