I am 79 years old and currently living in Switzerland. In the past, I spent six years studying and living in Japan. After reading about Vietnam's new traffic penalties and the public's reaction to stricter fines, I want to share my thoughts.
The introduction of Decree 168, which raises fines for traffic violations, has compelled me—and many others in Ho Chi Minh City—to rethink our driving habits.
In the United States, where I live and work, it's almost unthinkable to see motorbike riders driving on sidewalks or going against traffic.
