'LED advertising screen matrix' overwhelms city: Residents cry out

Residents of Ho Chi Minh City are voicing strong complaints about the overwhelming presence of LED advertising screens. The intense light emitted by these screens not only poses a traffic safety hazard but also threatens the visual health and nervous systems of the populace, creating a phenomenon known as "light pollution."

The Department of Construction has urgently submitted a proposal to the People's Committee of the city, advocating for stricter management and enforcement against outdoor advertising that encroaches on sidewalks and causes visual disturbances. Observations in central districts like Dong Khoi, Nguyen Hue, and Le Loi reveal a dense concentration of large LED screens and advertising poles.

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Mỗi lần đi qua các giao lộ có màn hình LED lớn vào ban đêm, mắt tôi bị chói lòa đột ngột vì ánh sáng nhấp nháy liên tục. Rất khó để quan sát các chướng ngại vật phía trước, đặc biệt là người đi bộ qua đường. Chưa kể nhiều biển quảng cáo đặt ở vị trí làm khuất, hoặc che hết cả biển báo giao thông khiến tài xế không biết đường nào mà lần.

On Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, numerous LED screens installed on the central dividers, amidst planted trees, cause drivers to feel dizzy. During the day, these screens display commercial images with high brightness, and at night, they transform the area into a zone of intense light pollution. The glare directly reflects off the windshields of passing vehicles.

Drivers frequently complain about being temporarily blinded by the flashing lights at intersections, making it difficult to spot pedestrians and other obstacles. Some screens are positioned to obscure or completely block traffic signs, further confusing drivers. Residents in areas like Pasteur and Dong Khoi report that even after 23:00, the bright lights from the outdoor screens penetrate their homes, illuminating entire street corners and disrupting their sleep.

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Ban đêm có ánh sáng thì đẹp thật nhưng nhiều quá thành ra rối rắm, phá vỡ cảnh quan. Người lái xe cứ nhìn vào các màn hình quảng cáo thay đổi liên tục thì rất dễ mất tập trung, gây tai nạn.