Speeding and Unsafe Following on Hanoi’s Nhat Tan Bridge to Trigger Automated Fines

Hanoi authorities plan to intensify the use of smart AI cameras on Nhat Tan Bridge to identify and automatically fine drivers who speed or fail to keep a safe distance.

The city’s traffic police, construction department and other agencies surveyed the bridge on September 1. They are reviewing how to reorganize traffic and adjust infrastructure on the busy route, which connects central Hanoi with outlying areas and roads leading north. The bridge also carries traffic to Noi Bai International Airport.

Officials said many chain-reaction crashes on the bridge have resulted from drivers failing to observe conditions, exceeding speed limits or leaving insufficient space between vehicles. Following the survey, the agencies will assess the infrastructure and traffic flow before deciding on additional warning signs, lane-specific speed regulations, reflectors and road markings. They expect to implement the changes during September.

Once the new traffic plan takes effect, traffic police will increase patrols, public guidance and enforcement. Authorities will also process violations shown in video clips and images submitted by residents. Officials said the traffic review could later be expanded to major bridges including Thang Long, Vinh Tuy and Thanh Tri.