Ho Chi Minh City – Ten drivers from a vintage Vespa tour group have been fined a total of VND 50 million for running red lights at a busy downtown intersection while carrying tourists.
On August 13, the Ben Thanh Traffic Police Team, under the HCMC Traffic Police Department, issued violation reports against 10 Vespa drivers from a Saigon-based tourism company for disobeying traffic signals, in accordance with Decree 168.
Incident captured by locals
The violation occurred on the morning of August 11, when a convoy of more than 20 Vespas was taking tourists on a city sightseeing tour along Le Loi Street. As they approached the Nguyen Hue – Le Loi intersection in District 1, the traffic light turned yellow and then red. Ten drivers failed to slow down, instead making a right turn onto Le Thanh Ton Street.
Some riders even weaved through vehicles stopped at the light and crossed in front of pedestrians. The intersection has no green turn arrow that would permit a right turn on red.
Company vows not to repeat offense
The offending Vespas, all belonging to a tour company specializing in vintage Vespa city tours popular with foreign visitors, were brought to the police station for processing.
Company representatives pledged to prevent similar violations in the future and to ensure the safety of all passengers during tours.
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Source: Vietnam Insider