From January 1, 2025, how much is the fine for operating motobycles without having a driver license in Vietnam? What are the fees for driving tests in Vietnam in 2025?
From January 1, 2025, how much is the fine for operating motobycles without having a driver license in Vietnam?
Based on point a, clause 5, and point b, clause 7 of Article 18 in Decree 168/2024/ND-CP, the regulations are as follows:
Penalties and point deductions on driving licenses for violations of regulations regarding conditions for motor vehicle operators
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5. A fine ranging from 2,000,000 VND to 4,000,000 VND will be imposed on operators of two-wheeled motorcycles with a cylinder capacity of up to 125 cm3 or electric motor power up to 11 kW, and other vehicles similar to motorcycles, who commit one of the following violations:
a) Not having a driving license or using a license that has been fully deducted points or using a license not issued by the competent authority, tampered license, expired license, or a license not appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated;
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7. A fine ranging from 6,000,000 VND to 8,000,000 VND will be imposed on operators of two-wheeled motorcycles with a cylinder capacity over 125 cm3 or electric motor power over 11 kW, and three-wheeled motorcycles, who commit one of the following violations:
a) Having a driving license but not appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated;
b) Not having a driving license or using a license that has been fully deducted points, a license not issued by the competent authority, tampered license, expired license;
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Thus, based on the above regulations, the fine for not having a driver license in 2025 is stipulated as follows:
- A fine from 2,000,000 VND to 4,000,000 VND for operators of two-wheeled motorcycles with a cylinder capacity up to 125 cm3 or electric motor power up to 11 kW, and similar types of motorcycles.
- A fine from 6,000,000 VND to 8,000,000 VND for operators of two-wheeled motorcycles with a cylinder capacity over 125 cm3 or electric motor power over 11 kW, and three-wheeled motorcycles.
What are the fees for driving tests in Vietnam in 2025?
According to clause 1 of Article 3 in Circular 37/2023/TT-BTC as amended by Article 8 of Circular 63/2023/TT-BTC, the regulations are as follows:
Fees and charges collection levels
1. The examination fee for driver licenses; the fee for issuance of licenses and certificates for operating various types of vehicles, and the registration and issuance fee for specialized motorcycle licenses are stipulated in the Fee and Charge Schedule attached to this Circular.
2. For individuals and organizations submitting applications for new issuance, reissuance, or renewal of driver licenses (both national and international) online:
a) From December 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025, the fee applied will be 115,000 VND per issuance.
b) From January 1, 2026, onwards, the fees as stipulated in the Fee and Charge Schedule attached to this Circular will apply.
According to the above regulations, the fee for driving tests in 2025 is as follows:
| No. | Fee Name | Unit | Fee Amount (VND) |
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| 2 | Fee for issuance of licenses and certificates for operating various types of vehicles | ||
| New issuance, reissuance, renewal of driver licenses (national and international) | Occurrence | 135,000 | |
| 3 | driver license examination fee | ||
| a | For examination of licenses for vehicle categories A1, A2, A3, A4: | ||
| - Theoretical examination - Practical examination |
Occurrence Occurrence |
60,000 70,000 |
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| b | For examination of car driving licenses (vehicle categories B1, B2, C, D, E, F): | ||
| - Theoretical examination | Occurrence | 100,000 | |
| - Practical examination in the circuit | Occurrence | 350,000 | |
| - Practical examination on public roads | Occurrence | 80,000 | |
| - Car driving examination using simulation software for traffic situations | 100,000 |
What are regulations on the fee collection and fee payers for driver licenses in Vietnam?
Based on Article 2 of Circular 37/2023/TT-BTC, the regulations on the organization of fee collection and the payers of fees and charges for driver licenses are as follows:
- Fee and charge payers are organizations and individuals who submit dossiers requesting the authorities defined in clause 2, Article 2 of Circular 37/2023/TT-BTC to perform the tasks subject to the following fees and charges:
+ Issuance of registration certificates and specialized motorcycle plates.
+ Issuance of licenses and certificates for operating various types of vehicles.
+ Examination for the issuance of road motor vehicle driver licenses.
- The organizations responsible for fee and charge collection as stipulated in this Circular include the Vietnam Road Administration and the road management authorities of the provinces and centrally-run cities.
