Brian Jeffrey
On January 13, a spokesperson from the Traffic Police Department, which operates under the Ministry of Public Security, announced that traffic police across the country are assessing the traffic signal systems.
The purpose of this assessment is to identify any damaged or malfunctioning signal systems so they can be replaced or repaired quickly.
While the traffic signals are in operation, officers will also modify the signal phases to better fit local traffic conditions, which will enhance traffic flow and the proper management of traffic violations.
The main objective is to ensure safe and efficient travel while building public confidence in the fairness and accuracy of traffic enforcement.
In the past, the Traffic Police Department and the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam, part of the Ministry of Transport, shared responsibilities for enforcing the Road Traffic Safety and Order Law.
Local traffic police are responsible for the operations, adjustments, and effective use of traffic light systems to ensure safety and relieve congestion.
However, the overall management, maintenance, and data sharing regarding traffic systems, including the infrastructure and control centers, will fall under the jurisdiction of provincial-level People’s Committees and the Ministry of Transport.
Traffic police will oversee the operation of traffic signals and promptly inform the relevant authorities about any issues that need repair or replacement to maintain smooth functioning.
This proactive strategy aims to minimize enforcement errors, such as wrongly penalizing individuals due to unclear signals or system failures.
For violations occurring in real-time, officers managing the traffic signals will collaborate with checkpoint police to inform offenders of any red-light violations.
Footage and images capturing these offenses, taken by signal control centers, will be sent to checkpoint officers for further action.
