# Vietnam road safety and toll measures

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-road-safety-and-toll-measures
> Updated: 2026-08-06T14:26:09.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In late July, Vietnam’s Road Administration issued an urgent directive to inspect national highways and expressways for flood‑related hazards and to tighten night‑time vehicle safety after a severe crash on National Route 1. The focus was on clearing debris, deploying equipment, and enforcing technical standards for buses and large cargo trucks.

By early August, the administration shifted to preparing a new toll system on the Quang Ngai–Nha Trang highway corridor. While heavy rains caused landslides that blocked roads in Tuyên Quang Province, authorities cleared debris and restored traffic. Contractors were ordered to finish toll‑gate equipment, software integration, and staff training ahead of a trial launch on August 14, linking the closed‑loop system with adjacent highway segments. The two snapshots illustrate a continued governmental effort to improve road safety and infrastructure financing amid seasonal weather challenges.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-06: Vietnam readies toll collection on Quang Ngai–Nha Trang highway

Landslides in Tuyen Quang disrupted roads, while Vietnam prepares to start toll collection on the Quang Ngai–Nha Trang highway on Aug 14.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-readies-toll-collection-on-quang-ngainha-trang-highway

### 2026-07-27: Vietnam ramps up road safety inspections for floods and night‑time transport risks

Vietnam's road authority orders flood‑risk inspections on highways while Hanoi tightens night‑time vehicle checks after a deadly accident, aiming to improve traffic safety.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-ramps-up-road-safety-inspections-for-floods-and-nighttime-transport-risks

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