On 26/2, Linh, 41, residing in Tran Phu ward, was charged by Ha Tinh Provincial Police with disturbing public order under Article 318 of the Penal Code and prohibited from leaving his residence.

Prior to the charges, Linh had been summoned by Tran Phu Ward Police, where he acknowledged his actions were improper and demonstrated a lack of responsibility in road traffic.

Nghi can Linh (goc trai), lam viec voi canh sat. Anh: Cong an cung cap

The incident occurred around 10h20 on 18/2, the second day of Tet. A 29-year-old man, driving a 5-seater car with relatives for Tet visits, turned into Alley 71 on Quang Linh street in Tran Phu ward (formerly Ha Tinh City, Ha Tinh province). His path was blocked by a white car parked across more than half of the over 4 m wide road.

The young man exited his vehicle to locate the car owner's contact details but found none, prompting him to honk. Minutes later, Linh emerged, claiming ownership of the parked car. The young man requested Linh to move his vehicle closer to the curb, allowing other traffic to pass through the narrow alley. Linh, however, insisted that parking was allowed in the area, stating it was normal to park there all day, and defiantly added, "Whoever can tow it, go ahead."

Linh subsequently drove a second car, parking it behind the young man's 5-seater vehicle, effectively trapping it between two cars and preventing any movement forward or backward.

Tinh huong oto 5 cho mau den cua anh Tuan bi hai phuong tien khac chan dau, trua 18/2. Video: Tuan Pham

When Tran Phu Ward Police arrived, Linh was uncooperative during their interaction, boasting, "My family owns 5-6 cars; a 100 million dong fine means nothing." He eventually drove away around 14h that day.

Authorities concluded that Linh's actions obstructed traffic, disrupted public order, and involved defiant statements.

Duc Hung