Resolutely handle electric cyclo

The situation of electric cyclos violating traffic safety regulations has been going on for many years and is becoming more and more common. Therefore, from now until October 31, the Traffic Police force of the Provincial Public Security Department will organize a campaign to handle the situation of electric cyclos participating in traffic, causing disorder in traffic safety on the roads in the Nha Trang area.

Resolutely take action to deal with this

In the Nha Trang area, the situation of electric cyclos violating traffic safety is becoming more and more common. In the evening, on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Hung Vuong, Thich Quang Duc, Le Thanh Ton streets, etc., groups of cyclos run in a row, causing traffic jams, posing a potential risk of traffic accidents. Notably, Tran Phu street prohibits cyclos from circulating, but many cyclo drivers still drive in to pick up and transport passengers. At the end of 2024, the People's Committee of the old Nha Trang City issued a document requesting the Nha Trang Tourism Cyclo Union to disseminate and thoroughly inform members not to use cyclos with electric motors to transport passengers, but to date, this situation has not been resolved.

Electric cyclos gather on Hung Vuong street waiting for passengers.

In addition, the police force also coordinated with the People's Committees of the wards to actively propagate, mobilize and organize the signing of commitments for electric cyclo drivers, but the situation of cyclos arbitrarily installing electric motors is still complicated, causing disorder and potential traffic accidents. The Traffic Police Department has handled many cases of cyclos operating in violation of regulations in the wards of Nha Trang area, affecting traffic safety and causing frustration for the people.

In order to improve the effectiveness of state management in the field of traffic safety and order, to prevent accidents and traffic jams caused by cyclos, self-made electric motor vehicles and self-made three- and four-wheeled vehicles, the Provincial Police recently issued a plan to strengthen inspection and handling of these types of vehicles, focusing on the roads in the wards of Nha Trang area. Subjects of inspection and handling include: Drivers of electric motor cyclos; owners of mechanical, repair and assembly establishments of self-made vehicles; organizations and individuals involved in the production and trading of components of unknown origin for attachment to cyclos.

Although there is a sign prohibiting cyclos on Tran Phu Street, drivers still drive electric cyclos onto this route to pick up passengers.

The Commander of the Road Traffic Police Team (Traffic Police Department) said that the cyclo is a rudimentary vehicle, moving by human power and can only carry 1 person (except in the case of carrying 1 child under 7 years old). Any act of arbitrarily installing an electric motor or changing the structure of the vehicle is a violation of the law. People need to strictly comply to ensure safety for themselves and the community. The situation of arbitrarily installing an electric motor, transforming the cyclo into a vehicle running at a high speed of over 25km/h, has the potential risk of traffic accidents. Currently, electric cyclo drivers stop and park at intersections to wait for groups of passengers, even parking in long lines on the right side of one-way streets to pick up passengers, causing traffic jams and losing the urban beauty.

Efforts to promote conversion

According to statistics, in the Nha Trang area there are about 1,000 cyclo drivers operating, of which 514 cyclo drivers are working in the Nha Trang Tourist Cyclo Union; the rest are from some cooperatives or freelance drivers. For cyclo drivers working in the union, up to now, about 50% have switched from large power motors to small power motors. Because, large power motors do not need to use pedaling force and can run at high speed; while small power motors cannot run at high speed and if not pedaling will lead to burning the electric motor.

Traffic police force checks and handles cyclo driver driving on Tran Phu street.

Mr. Le Quang Nhat - Chairman of Nha Trang Tourist Cyclo Union said: After nearly 2 years of establishment, the union has contributed to restoring order in cyclo activities, limiting the situation of soliciting and "ripping off" tourists. From individual workers, cyclo drivers now have organized activities, supporting each other to overcome difficulties in life. The union also carries out many activities to care for and protect the rights of union members and train on regulations related to road traffic safety and order. These activities help raise awareness, labor discipline and build the image of friendly and hospitable tourist cyclo drivers. In the coming time, Nha Trang Tourist Cyclo Union will make efforts to mobilize drivers to switch from large power-assisted motors to small power-assisted motors to ensure traffic safety; at the same time, organize training and educate drivers not to drive side by side, not to speed, not to overtake recklessly, and not to enter prohibited roads during operation. The goal is that 100% of union members comply with traffic safety regulations, behave civilly with tourists, and contribute to building a civilized and friendly image of Nha Trang tourism.

VAN KY

Source: https://baokhanhhoa.vn/xa-hoi/202510/kien-quyet-xu-ly-xich-lo-dien-9bf1705/