Seeing broken bricks scattered on an elevated section of Beltway No. 3 in Hanoi, a taxi driver parked his vehicle in the emergency stop lane and cleared the road.

A video of his act has spread on social media since Monday, prompting many netizens to leave enthusiastic compliments below it.

Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company confirmed the driver in the video is Nguyen Van Hien, an employee of the firm.

Hien told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that on Friday afternoon last week, he was driving home when he saw the bricks scattered on an over-20-meter section of Beltway No. 3, many of them already crushed by other vehicles.

Recognizing the bricks as a dangerous hazard, Hien parked the taxi in the emergency stop lane, turned on the warning lights, and moved the bricks to the emergency stop lane.

He explained that the high-speed road and narrow lanes made it difficult for drivers to avoid the bricks.

Hien realized that running over the bricks could cause vehicles to skid or send them flying into windshields.

"I just wanted to help others avoid accidents. If I didn't, I'd feel uneasy. This act may spark mixed opinions, but not doing it would go against my conscience," said Hien.

He was surprised when someone recorded his act and uploaded the video on social media.

Hien has over 15 years of experience in driving and thinks such acts help ensure road safety for everyone.

While the driver received compliments, some were concerned that Hien could face a fine for parking in the emergency lane, which is usually reserved for broken vehicles or urgent services.

However, a local police officer confirmed to Tuoi Tre that Hien would not be fined, as he used warning signals and acted out of responsibility to the community and traffic culture to prevent incidents.

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