The Permanent Deputy Prime Minister has directed the Ministry of Construction to lead—in coordination with relevant ministries and agencies—an inspection and review of electronic toll collection (ETC) operations following numerous complaints regarding payment methods and associated applications. The inspection aims to ensure compliance with legal regulations, protect the legitimate rights and interests of road users, and further refine the electronic payment framework within the road transport sector. (Ninh Binh Newspaper)

 

2. Warning issued regarding truck collisions with height-limit barriers

 

Authorities have warned of a series of incidents involving trucks and container vehicles colliding with height-limit barriers at bridges in Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai. The primary causes include oversized loads, drivers failing to heed warning signs, or failure to properly lower cargo beds as required. Experts suggest reviewing sign placement, enhancing advance warnings, and raising driver awareness to minimize such incidents. (VTV Online)

 

3. "Traffic-Safe Company Gate" model launched in Hung Yen

 

The A Sao Commune Police (Hung Yen Province) have collaborated with a local business to implement the "Dat Vinh Garment Import-Export Co., Ltd. Traffic-Safe Gate" model. The initiative focuses on traffic flow management during peak hours, raising awareness of traffic laws among workers, and addressing the encroachment on roadways and sidewalks outside the factory gate. This serves as a pilot model aimed at reducing congestion and accident risks in industrial zones. (Hung Yen Police)

 

4. Continued intensification of patrols and traffic violation enforcement

 

Traffic police forces nationwide are maintaining patrols and checks on national highways, expressways, and urban roads. Enforcement efforts remain focused on violations such as speeding, drunk driving, lane violations, overloading, running red lights, and using mobile phones while driving, with the aim of reducing traffic accidents and fostering greater public compliance with the law. (Ninh Binh Newspaper)

 

5. Reviewing traffic infrastructure for the National Day holiday

 

Road management units are continuing to inspect signage, guardrails, road surfaces, and potential safety hazards on national highways and expressways ahead of the September 2nd National Day holiday. Simultaneously, plans for traffic routing, regulation, and incident response are being prepared to ensure smooth traffic flow during periods of high vehicle volume. (Ninh Binh Newspaper)

 

6. Advising the public to exercise caution while participating in traffic

 

Authorities advise drivers to thoroughly check their vehicle's technical condition before hitting the road and to pay close attention to signs indicating height, weight, and speed limits. Drivers of trucks and container vehicles must verify their vehicle's height before passing under bridges or through underpasses to prevent collisions that could damage infrastructure and compromise traffic safety. Additionally, the public is encouraged to use authorized Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) channels in accordance with official guidelines to ensure convenience and safety. (VTV Online)

 

Summary

 

Key developments on August 25, 2026, included a Government directive to inspect electronic non-stop toll collection operations to safeguard the rights of road users, warnings regarding collisions with height-restriction barriers in urban areas, and the implementation of the "Traffic-Safe Company Gate" model in Hung Yen. Meanwhile, authorities continued intensive patrols, violation enforcement, and traffic infrastructure reviews in preparation for the surge in travel demand during the upcoming September 2nd National Day holiday.