Major General Do Thanh Binh, head of the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security, stated that the police will reduce on-road personnel, and violations will be reported to offenders within no more than 2 hours, instead of days as before. This announcement has drawn significant attention from the public, especially car drivers.

On major automotive forums like Otofun, OFFB, HLX, and groups of ride-hailing and traditional taxis, and long-haul transport drivers, most of the members show their support for this camera-based penalty.

Nguyen Van Khanh, 37, a container truck driver on North-South routes, said he supports camera-based enforcement and quick notifications, provided that the images are clear, complete, and transparent. 

“Fast processing is good because you know your mistake right away and can learn from it, instead of being ‘trapped’ or waiting a month to find out you’ve been fined,” he said.

Pham Hai Huy, a ride-hailing driver in Hanoi, agreed: “It’s great that traffic police don’t need to be on the road as much. Cameras are more objective, thus helping reduce negative practices. 

“Getting notified of your mistake within 1-2 hours is fantastic. The issue is that people should be able to review their violation footage or have an app to check their errors to feel fully convinced.”

Nguyen Trung Kien, owner of a transport company in Hanoi, said early violation notifications make vehicle management and operations smoother. With near-instant violation detection, management can promptly remind drivers and assign clear responsibility, preventing repeat offenses or blame-shifting.

“Technology replacing manpower is necessary. The key is a synchronized system, transparent data, and quick feedback. But if each locality handles things differently without integration, it could lead to errors, causing inconvenience for drivers and vehicle owners,” Kien told VietNamNet.

However, some expressed concerns about technical glitches or transmission issues leading to errors in notifications.

“If violations are discovered by policemen, violators can communicate with policemen and mistakes can be omitted reasonably . But with fully automated ticketing and violation notices, will drivers be able to verify or appeal immediately?” a VietNamNet reader said.

“There could be cases of blurry cameras, duplicate license plates, system errors, or unavoidable situations as directed by traffic police,” he said.

“Handling public feedback is also an important task for the police,” said Le Hoang Giang, an office worker in HCM City.

The Traffic Police Department said it is considering amending certain regulations to allow violators to respond to violation notices online.

If they acknowledge the violation, the police will issue online a decision about a fine along with electronic evidence.

Dinh Hieu