According to a report from the city's Department of Construction, authorities handled 295,299 road traffic violations during the first five months of 2026, up 47% from the same period in 2025.

In addition to administrative fines totaling more than VND346.7 billion (USD13.3 million), authorities applied a range of strict penalties to deter violations. Driving licences were suspended in 12,875 cases, while 26,236 drivers had points deducted from their licences.

The department said tighter enforcement has contributed to a sharp decline in traffic accidents across all key indicators.

During the period, Ho Chi Minh City recorded 677 traffic accidents, resulting in 334 deaths and 374 injuries. Compared with the same period in 2025, the number of accidents fell by 19.21%, or 161 cases. Traffic-related fatalities dropped by 18.54%, equivalent to 76 fewer deaths, while the number of injuries decreased by 21.1%, or 100 cases.

Notably, the city reported no new traffic accident black spots during the period.

Enforcement efforts were also strengthened on waterways, where authorities handled 2,146 violations and imposed fines totaling more than VND5.17 billion (USD198,000).

Along railway corridors, local authorities are reviewing safety protection zones and gradually eliminating unauthorized crossings.

To ease pressure on the urban transport network, the city continues to monitor 22 congestion-prone locations. Of these, five have shown clear improvement, nine have improved but remain complex, and eight have yet to show significant progress.

Authorities said flexible traffic management measures have helped improve conditions around key gateway intersections serving Tan Son Nhat International Airport as well as several areas in the city centre.

Tuan Kiet