Driving in Vietnam: Traffic Violations and Fines (01/01/2025)

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Driving in Vietnam: Traffic Violations and Fines (01/01/2025)

Article du : 09 janvier 2025 - Mise à jour : 09 janvier 2025

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Update showing fines for various traffic violations involving motorcycles in Vietnam. As of January 1, 2025, the new decree will come into effect, bringing with it numerous increases. Here are the fines under the new decree and a comparison with the old decree. Be careful with the increases, it's no joke!

From January 1, 2025, drivers in Vietnam will need to pay attention to their wallets as much as to the road. The new fines for various traffic violations, governed by Decree Nghĩ Định 168, are here to remind you that road safety is no joke. Here is an overview of the main violations and the new applicable fines. Spoiler: it's going to sting!

For motorcycles, scooters, ...

 Nghĩ Định 100, 123 Nghĩ Định 168
Not respecting traffic lights 800.000 - 1.000.000 VND 4.000.000 - 6.000.000 VND
Entrusting a vehicle to an unqualified person 600.000 - 800.000 VND 8.000.000 - 10.000.000 VND
Dangerous driving (zigzag, etc.) 6.000.000 - 8.000.000 VND 8.000.000 - 10.000.000 VND
Driving against traffic on a one-way street 1.000.000 - 2.000.000 VND 4.000.000 - 6.000.000 VND
Blood alcohol level above 50-80mg/100mL of blood or above 0.25-0.4mg/L of exhaled air 4.000.000 - 5.000.000 VND 6.000.000 - 8.000.000 VND
Blood alcohol level above 80mg/100mL of blood or above 0.4mg/L of exhaled air 6.000.000 - 8.000.000 VND 8.000.000 - 10.000.000 VND

For cars

 Nghĩ Định 100, 123 Nghĩ Định 168
Driving against traffic on a highway 16.000.000 - 18.000.000 VND 30.000.000 - 40.000.000 VND
Reversing on a highway 16.000.000 - 18.000.000 VND 30.000.000 - 40.000.000 VND
Obstruction or non-compliance with inspection requests 4.000.000 - 6.000.000 VND 35.000.000 - 37.000.000 VND
Not yielding to pedestrians or wheelchairs 300.000 - 400.000 VND 4.000.000 - 6.000.000 VND
Transporting goods without proper securing 600.000 - 800.000 VND 18.000.000 - 22.000.000 VND
Not respecting traffic lights 4.000.000 - 6.000.000 VND 8.000.000 - 20.000.000 VND
Driving against traffic on a one-way street 4.000.000 - 6.000.000 VND 8.000.000 - 20.000.000 VND
Opening the car door dangerously causing an accident 400.000 - 600.000 VND 20.000.000 - 22.000.000 VND
Dangerous driving (zigzag, etc.) 10.000.000 - 12.000.000 VND 40.000.000 - 50.000.000 VND
Using a phone or other electronic devices while driving 2.000.000 - 3.000.000 VND 4.000.000 - 6.000.000 VND

These significant increases in fines show that Vietnamese authorities want to crack down on traffic violations. Motorcycle and car drivers need to be aware of these new regulations to avoid heavy fines and contribute to everyone's safety on the roads. So, buckle up and follow the rules, or your wallet might take a big hit!

 






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