A new AI surveillance project will see thousands of cameras installed across Hanoi to ease congestion and strengthen public security.

Hanoi police will begin operating 36 LED information displays at major intersections across the capital from July 15, providing motorists with real-time updates on traffic congestion, flooding and alternative routes.

Traffic police handled more than 2.39 million traffic violations in the first half of 2026 as road safety improved nationwide, with traffic accidents declining across all three key indicators.

Hanoi will impose temporary road closures and traffic restrictions in the city center during celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the People's Public Security Force.

As the central province of Khanh Hoa enters the peak summer tourism season with a sharp rise in visitor arrivals, authorities are stepping up efforts to maintain public order and ensure that foreign visitors comply with Vietnamese law.

Motorists transporting young children without appropriate child safety restraints will face penalties from August 15, 2026 under Decree 238 on administrative sanctions for road traffic violations and the driving licence demerit point system.

Hanoi will officially begin operating a network of 2,460 AI-powered cameras at 238 key intersections from July 1 to support traffic monitoring, law enforcement, public security and the development of a smart transportation system.

Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security has officially removed the computer-based traffic simulation test from the driver's license examination process under a new circular taking effect on July 1.

Traffic diversions and vehicle restrictions will be in place near the National Convention Center in Hanoi this week.

Vietnam’s Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security is developing a model framework for road traffic organisation aimed at creating a transport system that is safer, more efficient and more orderly.

The Vietnamese capital is accelerating its smart city ambitions with a major AI camera expansion aimed at addressing five persistent urban challenges.

Strict enforcement measures have helped stabilize traffic conditions in Ho Chi Minh City, with the number of accidents falling compared with the same period last year.

Hanoi is considering congestion charges and restrictions on private vehicles as part of a sweeping transport reform plan.

Many drivers in Hanoi continue to ignore flashing warnings and lowered railway barriers, creating dangerous situations as trains approach at speed.

Traffic police in Nghe An penalised a bus driver who was caught holding a microphone and singing karaoke while operating a moving vehicle.

A proposed road-pricing plan for central Hanoi could reshape travel habits, but specialists warn key conditions are not yet in place.

Hanoi's worsening congestion is forcing policymakers to confront a difficult question: act now or accept growing gridlock for years to come.

Under a proposal by the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), drivers of private vehicles not registered for passenger transport but carrying passengers for payment could face fines of up to VND14 million.

A growing number of traffic disputes in Ho Chi Minh City are turning violent, prompting police to issue fresh warnings about public behavior and legal consequences.