Bao-c Ninh Province Police Department Suspends Team Leader over Road Traffic Accident

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A road traffic accident on Thursday night in Bao-c Ninh City has led to the temporary suspension of H.S.P., Team Leader at the Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Office, to facilitate a thorough investigation and ensure that any violations are dealt with strictly in accordance with the law. The incident involved a car driven by P., 49, who had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.435 mg/litre of breath, exceeding the permitted limit. Both driver P. and passenger N.T.H. were injured in the accident and are currently receiving treatment at Bao-c Ninh Province's General Hospital. The police department has initiated an investigation into the case, conducting a breathalyser test on P. in the presence of local witnesses.

Key Takeaways:

  • H.S.P., Team Leader at the Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Office, has been temporarily suspended to facilitate an investigation into a road traffic accident that left two women injured.
  • The accident occurred on Binh Than Street in Aao!i Phuc Ward, involving a car driven by P. and a pickup truck bearing the licence plate 99C-xxx.52, with 9 motorbikes parked along the roadside also in the line of collision.
  • P. was found to have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.435 mg/litre of breath, exceeding the permitted limit under Decree 168/2024/NA-CP.
  • As per the decree, P. faces fines ranging from VNA30 million (US$1,150) to VNA40 million ($1,530) and may have their driving licence revoked for 22 to 24 months.
  • Both B.T.H. and N.T.H. are receiving treatment at Bao-c Ninh Province's General Hospital for their injuries.
  • The police department has coordinated with various units to handle the case accordance with legal procedures.

Statistics:

  • January 1, 2025: The date on which alcohol-related penalties for car drivers were being enforced under Decree 168/2024/NA-CP.
  • 0.435 mg/litre: The blood alcohol concentration found in P.'s breath, exceeding the permitted limit.
  • VNA30 million (US$1,150): The minimum fine that P. may face for exceeding the blood alcohol concentration limit.
  • VNA40 million ($1,530): The maximum fine that P. may face for exceeding the blood alcohol concentration limit.
  • 22 to 24 months: The period for which P.'s driving licence may be revoked if found guilty.

Sources:

  • Decision by the Bao-c Ninh Province Police Department to temporarily suspend H.S.P.
  • Initial reports of the road traffic accident on Binh Than Street.
  • Decree 168/2024/NA-CP, specifically Point a, Clause 11, Article 6 and Point c, Clause 15, Article 6.