(PLVN) - Nguyen Quoc Dung (from Hanoi) asks: In the neighborhood where I live, many business establishments have placed their signage in a way that encroaches upon the sidewalk and the roadway, posing a danger to road users. How are business establishments penalized for placing signage that encroaches on sidewalks or roadways and interferes with public traffic?
- Lawyer Le Thi Thuy from FRIC Law Co., Ltd. advises: Pursuant to Clauses 3 and 4 of Article 67 of Decree 87/2026/NĐ-CP, the penalties for violations regarding signage are stipulated as follows:
“Article 67. Violations of regulations on signage
3. A fine ranging from VND 15,000,000 to VND 20,000,000 shall be imposed for any of the following acts:
a) Hanging, erecting, placing, or attaching a sign in a manner that obstructs emergency escape routes or firefighting access;
b) Hanging, erecting, placing, or attaching a sign that encroaches upon the sidewalk or roadway, thereby affecting public traffic;
c) Hanging, erecting, placing, or attaching a sign that detracts from the aesthetic appearance of the area.
4. Remedial measures:
Mandatory removal of the sign for the violations specified in Clauses 1, 2, and 3 of this Article.”
Accordingly, a business household’s sign that encroaches upon the sidewalk or roadway and affects public traffic may be subject to a fine of VND 15 million to VND 20 million, along with a mandatory requirement to remove the sign.
Please note that the aforementioned fine amounts apply to individuals. For organizations committing the same violations, the fine shall be twice the amount applicable to individuals, in accordance with Article 6 of Decree 87/2026/NĐ-CP.