Starting 1/8, the 3.5 km, 4-lane Xuan Dieu coastal road has new speed limit signs posted every 50 meters. This road experiences heavy traffic, especially at night and during holidays.

In addition to Xuan Dieu road, authorities plan to implement time-based speed limits on sections of An Duong Vuong, Nguyen Tat Thanh, Nguyen Hue, Le Hong Phong, Chuong Duong, and Nguyen Thi Dinh streets.

30 km/h speed limit signs installed along Xuan Dieu road. Photo: Tran Hoa

30 km/h speed limit signs installed along Xuan Dieu road. Photo: Tran Hoa

The Gia Lai Department of Construction explained that, as of 15/2/2025, electric tourist vehicles are restricted to roads with a maximum speed limit of 30 km/h and cannot pick up or drop off passengers elsewhere. The speed limits on tourist routes aim to ensure safety for residents and visitors due to increased traffic.

This measure also aims to regulate tourist electric vehicles, preventing erratic operation and potential hazards. "If congestion occurs, authorities will manage traffic flow", a department representative said.

However, some residents believe that excessively slow speeds will cause congestion, negatively impacting traffic, tourism, and potentially creating a "trap" for drivers, especially those unfamiliar with the area. They point out Quy Nhon's narrow roads and frequent bottlenecks contribute to existing congestion.

Some suggest a 40-50 km/h limit for tourist vehicles, personal vehicles, freight transport, and business vehicles.

Xuan Dieu road along the Quy Nhon coast. Photo: Tran Hoa

Xuan Dieu road along the Quy Nhon coast. Photo: Tran Hoa

Senior Lieutenant Ngo Duc Hoai, Deputy Head of the Gia Lai Provincial Police's Traffic Police Department, stated that there are currently three electric vehicle businesses operating in the area with 115 vehicles. Binh Dinh province (now Gia Lai) previously piloted electric vehicles on some tourist routes in Quy Nhon city, with businesses investing in vehicles based on those routes. Without the speed limit signs, electric vehicles would cease operation, leading to business closures and impacting the tourism sector.

The 30 km/h speed limit for electric vehicles affects many popular tourist destinations. Places like Hoi An (formerly in Quang Nam, now Da Nang), and Sam Son (Thanh Hoa) have implemented similar speed limits to accommodate electric vehicles.

Tran Hoa