A video captured a dramatic incident at the Lieu Giai - Dao Tan intersection in Hanoi. As the traffic light turned green, a Porsche accelerated straight ahead. Simultaneously, a motorbike made a left turn, cutting directly into the car's path, giving the driver no time to react. The powerful impact threw both the rider and the motorbike a significant distance. The extent of injuries is currently unknown.

This incident highlights a common issue at Vietnamese intersections. While in many other countries, drivers proceeding straight on a green light accelerate quickly, assuming a clear path, doing so in Vietnam often carries potential risks due to vehicles frequently cutting across.

To prevent such collisions, drivers should maintain a moderate speed and observe both sides carefully when crossing intersections, even with a green light. Vehicles turning left must yield to those going straight and ensure a safe distance, avoiding cutting in front of oncoming traffic to prevent serious collisions.

According to Decree 168/2024 on road traffic penalties, motorbikes failing to comply with yielding regulations at intersections face fines of 200,000-400,000 dong. If such a violation leads to an accident, the fine increases significantly to 10-14 million dong.

Pham Hai