The Road Traffic Infrastructure Management Center in Ho Chi Minh City has worked with the local traffic police to install 80 right-turn signal arrows that allow motorcycles to turn right at red lights at intersections in the city center.

On Friday, as many as 50 right-turn signs were installed at crowded intersections.

An additional 30 green right-turn arrows were added to traffic light posts in District 1 and District 3 on Saturday, according to the center.

The installation of these signs was aimed at facilitating residents’ commutes and easing traffic jams.

After the right-turn signal arrows were added, traffic flow at busy intersections such as Pasteur - Dien Bien Phu, Dien Bien Phu - Pham Ngoc Thanh, and Hai Ba Trung - Dien Bien Phu is now smoother.

A representative of the center revealed that the center would continue to review locations, analyze traffic congestion situations, and consider installing more right-turn arrows.

Since a new government decree on much higher fines on road traffic violations took effect on January 1, road users have steered clear of traffic infractions, including blowing the red light, riding on sidewalks, and turning right at red lights, resulting in longer lines.

Many commuters wished to be allowed to turn right at red lights to ease jams.

Therefore, the city’s transport department decided to review crowded intersections and install right-turn arrows to alleviate traffic pressure ahead of the 2025 Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, which is due later this month.

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