Currently, parking facilities in the city can only meet about 10% of the demand, while the number of newly registered vehicles, especially private cars, continues to rise, leading to a severe shortage of parking spaces.
Additionally, many drivers disregard traffic regulations, and enforcement remains lax, allowing violations to persist. Despite no-parking signs, vehicles are frequently seen blocking sidewalks, storefronts, or even areas designated for pedestrians. This shortage of parking, especially in city centers, has become a growing issue as the number of cars increases.
While Hanoi has several fee-based parking lots, most do not meet safety and regulatory standards, and some operate illegally. “We hope for temporary permits to ensure security, fire prevention, and environmental safety, while also following the law,” said Bui Minh Tan, a resident of Thanh Xuan District.
Despite previous government proposals, efforts to allocate long-unused land for parking lots have stalled. Bui Danh Lien, former President of the Hanoi Transport Association, remarked, “It’s challenging to establish legal parking areas.”
In theory, Hanoi should allocate at least 3% of its land for parking, but currently, only 0.3 to 0.4% is used for this purpose. This shortfall is one of the main reasons behind the persistent illegal parking and encroachment on sidewalks and streets.
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Source: Vietnam Insider