A pickup truck driving against traffic on the Noi Bai – Lao Cai expressway is an extremely dangerous act, posing a serious risk of traffic accidents. The incident was captured on dashcam footage on October 8, 2023, near the Mau A – IC4 intersection, heading towards Lao Cai. This Noi Bai pickup truck blatantly disregarded the law, driving against traffic on a lane with a maximum speed of 100 km/h, endangering other vehicles.
Dashcam footage of a pickup truck driving in the wrong direction on the expressway
Pickup Truck in Noi Bai Recklessly Drives Against Traffic on the Expressway
The clip circulating on social media shows that the Noi Bai pickup truck not only did not slow down when encountering vehicles traveling in the correct direction, but also “sped like a bullet,” forcing other vehicles to yield. The driver’s disregard for the law and the lives of others has caused outrage in the online community. Many people are requesting that authorities quickly investigate and severely punish the driver.
A screenshot of the social media post about the pickup truck driving in the wrong direction
Traffic Police Department Investigating the Pickup Truck Incident in Noi Bai
On the afternoon of October 12, 2023, a representative of Team 1, the expressway traffic patrol and control team of the Traffic Police Department, Ministry of Public Security, said they are investigating the incident of a Noi Bai pickup truck driving against traffic on the Noi Bai – Lao Cai expressway.
Police car on the Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expressway
Heavy Fines for Driving Against Traffic on the Expressway
According to Decree 100/2019/ND-CP and Decree 123/2021/ND-CP, the act of driving a car against traffic on the expressway will be fined from 16 to 18 million VND and have the right to use a driver’s license revoked for 5 to 7 months. This is a very heavy penalty, aimed at deterring violations of road traffic laws, especially on expressways – where there is high vehicle density and high speeds.
Sign indicating expressway regulations and penalties
Conclusion
The incident of the Noi Bai pickup truck driving against traffic on the expressway once again rings the alarm about the traffic awareness of a section of drivers. Strict compliance with traffic laws is the responsibility of each person to protect the safety of themselves and the community. Hopefully, the authorities will soon clarify and severely handle this case.
