As per a directive issued by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 19, 2023, individuals including officials, civil servants, armed forces, and workers in state agencies who violate traffic regulations must be reported to their respective agencies for strict action, in accordance with the Party and sector regulations. This directive also states that officials and party members who violate traffic regulations can be subject to classification criteria. The heads of the units where these violations occur may also face inspection and accountability.
Officials and party members will be reported to the agencies if they violate traffic regulations (illustrative photo)
The Prime Minister emphasizes that the handling of traffic violation cases must adhere to the law and leave no room for exceptions. All violations must be addressed strictly.
“Officials and party members are prohibited from intervening or exerting influence on the process of handling traffic violations by functional agencies; functional forces are strictly forbidden from dismissing or overlooking violations in any form,” states the directive.
Under this directive, violations leading to serious accidents such as speeding, alcohol and drug offenses, and overloading of trucks must be dealt with strictly. The handling of drunk driving cases should continue to be carried out vigorously.
The Prime Minister has instructed localities to plan alcohol level checks on each road and area, with a focus on cities, towns, industrial zones with a large workforce, and tourist areas. The prevention of the negative effects of alcohol use must not be neglected for economic purposes.
In addition, the responsibility of Party Committee leaders and local authorities will be examined if traffic situations in their areas become complex. Violations of the law, irregularities, and misconduct by traffic management agencies, law enforcement forces, and local authorities will be strictly dealt with.
The Prime Minister has called for a study on the method of controlled and payment-based ownership fees for license plates, in order to avoid the wastage of public property and license plate resources. Vehicle registration and management will also involve individual identification. Major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City need to find solutions to traffic congestion and consider smart underground or multi-story parking options.
Furthermore, ministries and localities, including the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Transport, have been tasked with the complete control of passenger transport vehicles and container trucks nationwide by the third quarter. The Ministry of Public Security will develop a comprehensive plan for vehicle identification plates and restrictions on personal vehicle registration, which will be submitted to the Government in the fourth quarter.
The Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Transport will also study amendments to regulations in order to increase penalties for individuals who violate alcohol limits or commit multiple offenses, such as requiring them to perform public labor or deducting points from their driver’s licenses. Measures will be explored for revoking driver’s licenses for drug addicts.
The Ministry of Transport will work towards rectifying and improving the quality of driver training, examination, and licensing; review and enhance the standards and conditions for driver training infrastructure. Strict control mechanisms will be implemented, and driver’s licenses will not be issued to individuals who are drug addicts or lack the necessary capacity, behavior, and health. Solutions for post-training driver management will be proposed.
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