Will increasing fines solve violations at their root?

Whether increasing the penalty level is reasonable and feasible or not depends on many factors, such as socio-economic development conditions, people's lives and the effectiveness of this amendment.

In theory, Hanoi has every right to increase administrative fines to suit socio-economic development conditions and achieve state management goals in the field of road traffic.

Increasing the fine beyond the ability of traffic participants to pay can also cause consequences (illustrative photo).

However, the city needs to consider the timing of increasing the penalty level as well as the feasibility of the new regulation, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency in applying legal documents.

Whether increasing the penalty level is reasonable and feasible or not depends on many factors, such as socio-economic development conditions, people's lives and the effectiveness of this amendment.

In other words, when faced with each practical problem, it is necessary to propose a solution. However, whether that solution is feasible or not, and whether the social impact has been thoroughly studied, is another story. Can anyone guarantee that if the fines continue to increase, Hanoi will no longer be congested and accidents will decrease?

It is necessary to consider increasing the penalty level, only increasing the penalty level for acts that are clearly violations, repeated violations, intentional errors, and the current penalty level is not enough of a deterrent.

Increasing the level of administrative penalties for violations in various areas of social life, including road traffic, has become a common practice in recent times. The reason for the increase is that the old penalty levels are not deterrent enough and are not effective when socio-economic conditions have changed.

Here it can be understood that Hanoi wants to be the pioneer in raising the penalty level and the Capital Law also allows the city to do this with a special mechanism.

However, the newly issued Decree 168 of the Government has stipulated many strict penalties. If localities still adjust specific documents to continue increasing the penalty levels, it may be unusual.

Therefore, it is necessary to consider this situation. Increasing the fine if it exceeds the ability of traffic participants to pay the fine can also cause consequences.

Each legal document will have direct impacts on society, especially documents on road traffic that can impact all subjects in society.

While for many people, participating in traffic is a way of making a living. If they are unfortunately fined for administrative violations at a level that exceeds their ability to pay, it can directly affect their lives, economy and livelihood.

According to the Capital Law, the Hanoi People's Council is allowed to impose administrative fines in some areas (including traffic) higher than the general fines prescribed by the Government. Here, it can be understood that Hanoi is allowed to apply if necessary, but not required to apply. In other words, being empowered does not mean being forced to do it if it is deemed inappropriate.

More broadly, instead of focusing on punishment, the city should focus on sustainable solutions that address the root causes of the problem: upgrading roads, building more overpasses and underpasses; limiting the construction of high-rise buildings in the central area to reduce pressure on infrastructure...

At the same time, modernize the public transport system, make people prioritize using public transport instead of choosing personal vehicles...

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/tang-phat-co-giai-quyet-tan-goc-vi-pham-192250210221816133.htm