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Motorcyclists Riding Wrong Way on 100km/h Expressway Sought by Vietnamese Police
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Motorcyclists Riding Wrong Way on 100km/h Expressway Sought by Vietnamese Police

From Tuแป•i Trแบป · (24m ago) Vietnamese Critical tone

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Authorities are searching for two young women who rode a motorcycle in the wrong direction on a highway with a speed limit of 100 km/h.
  • The incident occurred on the Quang Ninh - Hai Phong expressway, where the motorcyclists, without helmets, endangered other vehicles.
  • The vehicle's owner has been identified, and authorities are investigating to identify and penalize the individuals involved.

A disturbing incident on the Quang Ninh - Hai Phong expressway has prompted an urgent search by traffic police for two young women who brazenly rode a motorcycle against the flow of traffic in a high-speed lane. The video capturing this reckless act shows the pair, not wearing helmets, traveling at considerable speed in the lane designated for speeds up to 100 km/h, directly towards oncoming vehicles. This dangerous maneuver forced other motorists to brake sharply and swerve to avoid a collision, highlighting the severe risk posed by their actions. The expressway, particularly the section near residential areas and local roads, has unfortunately become a recurring site for motorcyclists violating traffic laws. Despite clear signage prohibiting their presence, some individuals, like those in the video, disregard the rules, with some even resorting to obscuring their license plates and engaging in erratic driving. Traffic police have initiated an investigation, extracting images from on-board cameras to identify the motorcycle's owner, identified as B.T.H. from Quang Ninh. Authorities plan to summon the individuals involved for questioning and to enforce penalties for their dangerous violations. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the persistent challenges in enforcing traffic safety on Vietnam's expressways and the critical need for public awareness and strict adherence to regulations.

The motorcycle went against the flow of traffic in the lane closest to the central divider, where the maximum allowed speed is up to 100 km/h.

โ€” WitnessDescribing the dangerous situation on the expressway.
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Originally published by Tuแป•i Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.