Driver ran red light to save accident victim, fine removed

(NLDO)- Running a red light to save a woman in a traffic accident in Hanoi , a man had his traffic fine lifted by the traffic police.

On February 4, the Traffic Police Department of Hanoi City Police just lifted the fine for a case of running a red light to save a person in a traffic accident.

The car ran a red light to take the patient to the emergency room. Photo: Hanoi Police

Accordingly, at around 11:50 a.m. on December 25, 2024, Mr. Pham Anh Vuong (born in 1988, residing in Gia Lam district, Hanoi) was driving a car with license plate 30G-095.xx, traveling on Vo Chi Cong street (Tay Ho district, Hanoi). When passing by a traffic accident, he discovered an unconscious woman on the road, Mr. Vuong ran a red light, coordinated with the traffic police at the scene to take the victim to the emergency room.

This causes the city's fine system to take note and list the vehicle as a violator.

While looking up information before Tet, Mr. Vuong discovered the incident and proactively contacted the Hanoi Traffic Police Department to report it.

Accident scene. Photo: Hanoi Police

After receiving the feedback, Hanoi Traffic Police Department verified the entire process, clarifying the violation in a special context.

The results determined that Mr. Vuong committed the violation in an urgent situation to save people, which is not subject to punishment (according to Article 11 of the Law on Handling of Administrative Violations). Therefore, the notice of the fine was removed, ensuring the legitimate rights of citizens.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/vuot-den-do-cuu-nguoi-bi-tai-nan-tai-xe-duoc-go-bo-phat-nguoi-19625020419103271.htm