The Road Traffic Infrastructure Management Center, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport, said that today (January 19) it will install 500 signal boards for motorbikes to turn right at red lights at 200 intersections.

According to the plan, the Department of Transport will install 1,900 right-turn signal lights at 524 intersections to reduce traffic congestion. The installation will be divided into two phases.

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200 intersections in Ho Chi Minh City have been installed with 500 traffic lights allowing right turns on red. Photo: TK

According to Mr. Do Ngoc Hai - Head of Construction Maintenance and Operation Management Department, the recent increase in traffic jams, especially in the city center, is mainly due to the high demand for travel by people for entertainment, shopping, and transporting goods at the end of the year.

In addition, the city organizes many festivals and events, so some roads are restricted, contributing to traffic congestion.

Mr. Hai said that since Decree 168 took effect, the city's traffic has had positive changes, especially in reducing violations such as running red lights and driving on sidewalks.

However, due to the nature of the central area with intersections close together, when right turns are not allowed at red lights, the line of vehicles waiting to stop is long.

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Right turn signals on red lights help reduce pressure on intersections. Photo: TK

To overcome this situation, the Department of Transport and the Ho Chi Minh City Traffic Police have reviewed and installed right turn signals on red lights. This solution has shown initial effectiveness, reducing traffic jams at many intersections.

However, to ensure safe traffic, light timing will be closely monitored.

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However, turning right at a red light can be dangerous for pedestrians if they do not observe carefully. Photo: TK

In addition to installing traffic lights, the Department of Transportation has been surveying to create more right turns for vehicles by reducing islands, medians or cutting down sidewalks on wide roads. This renovation requires careful inspection of infrastructure elements such as trees, water pipes and traffic spaces to ensure safety.

Mr. Hai also said that Ho Chi Minh City will apply artificial intelligence (AI) technology to flexibly operate the traffic light system at intersections such as Vo Van Kiet, Mai Chi Tho and Pham Van Dong. This can automatically adjust remotely according to the volume of vehicles, reducing congestion.

Motorbikes stop 'straight as a needle' waiting for red lights in Ho Chi Minh City

Motorbikes stop 'straight as a needle' waiting for red lights in Ho Chi Minh City

After 2 weeks of implementing Decree No. 168/2024/ND-CP (Decree 168), traffic violations in Ho Chi Minh City have significantly decreased, and the city's traffic has a new look, becoming more orderly and civilized.
Ho Chi Minh City police instruct people on turning right at red lights

Ho Chi Minh City police instruct people on turning right at red lights

Ho Chi Minh City police are coordinating with functional agencies to review, install, repair, and add more traffic lights to allow two-wheeled vehicles to turn right when the light is red.
Ho Chi Minh City will review intersections and install additional signs allowing vehicles to turn right on red lights.

Ho Chi Minh City will review intersections and install additional signs allowing vehicles to turn right on red lights.

In recent days, people in Ho Chi Minh City have been obeying red lights and limiting right turns, but this has led to more traffic jams at some intersections.