Notably, the Ministry of Public Security proposes that agencies be allowed to use funds from administrative fines to reward collectives and individuals who provide valuable information contributing to ensuring traffic order and safety. If purchasing information, the reward for each case is equivalent to 10% of the fine amount imposed on the organization or individual but does not exceed VND 5 million.
In case collectives or individuals provide valuable information to ensure traffic order and safety, the reward should not exceed VND 5 million per case. Regarding this issue, VOV Transport journalist had an interview with transport expert, Dr. Phan Le Binh.
The Ministry of Public Security proposes that agencies be allowed to use funds from administrative fines to reward those who provide valuable information (Illustration: Dan Tri)
Journalist: What is your opinion on the proposal to purchase information about traffic violations or reward those who report traffic violations?
Dr. Phan Le Binh: I think this is a good proposal, and I fully support it. Personally, I have also extracted information from camera footage on vehicle tracking devices and sent it to the authorities. However, I am not sure if any penalties were imposed based on that information.
With the Ministry of Public Security’s proposal to offer rewards for such contributions, it will not only encourage people to report traffic violations but also ensure that the authorities take responsibility and thoroughly handle the reported information, thereby improving the effectiveness of the penalty system.
The highest reward is VND 5 million, but not all reports will receive this amount. I believe that VND 100,000 to 200,000 is sufficient to encourage people to report, depending on the content of the information. If implemented, with millions of vehicles equipped with cameras nowadays, this proposal will create a process of traffic surveillance by the people, contributing to raising the awareness of road users, especially car drivers.
Journalist: Many listeners are concerned about the process of receiving and handling information in a transparent manner using technology. What is your view on this?
Dr. Phan Le Binh: Regarding this issue, I would like to share my perspective as a citizen. It is necessary to clearly inform the person who provided the information about the receipt, handling, and outcome of their report. Of course, the privacy and confidentiality of the reporter must be ensured.
As for the specific tools and platforms to be used, such as VneID or others, the authorities need to carefully consider and choose the most suitable ones.
Journalist: Thank you for your insights, Dr. Binh!
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