What kind of vehicles can a operator with D2E driver license operate in Vietnam? What is the validity of D2E driver license under the Law on Order and Road Traffic Safety 2024?
What kind of vehicles can a operator with D2E driver license operate in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Point o, Clause 1, Article 57 of the Law on Order and Road Traffic Safety 2024, the regulations are as follows:
Driver license
1. The Driver license includes the following categories:
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o) Category D2E is issued to drivers of motor vehicles specified for category D2 Driver licenses towing trailers with a total design weight exceeding 750 kg;
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Thus, the D2E driver license is issued to drivers of motor vehicles specified for category D2 Driver licenses towing trailers with a total design weight exceeding 750 kg.
To be specific:
+ Issued to drivers of motor vehicles specified for category D2 Driver licenses towing trailers with a total design weight exceeding 750 kg;
+ Issued to drivers of passenger cars (including buses) with over 16 seats (excluding the driver's seat) up to 29 seats (excluding the driver's seat);
+ Types of passenger cars specified for a D2 Driver license towing trailers with a total design weight up to 750 kg;
+ Issued to drivers of passenger cars with up to 8 seats (excluding the driver's seat);
+ Trucks and special-use vehicles with a total design weight up to 3,500 kg;
+ Types of automobiles specified for category B Driver licenses towing trailers with a total design weight up to 750 kg;
+ Issued to drivers of trucks and special-use vehicles with a total design weight exceeding 3,500 kg up to 7,500 kg;
+ Types of trucks specified for category C1 Driver licenses towing trailers with a total design weight up to 750 kg;
+ Issued to drivers of trucks and special-use vehicles with a total design weight exceeding 7,500 kg;
+ Types of trucks specified for category C Driver licenses towing trailers with a total design weight up to 750 kg;
+ Issued to drivers of passenger cars with more than 8 seats (excluding the driver's seat) up to 16 seats (excluding the driver's seat);
+ Types of passenger cars specified for category D1 Driver licenses towing trailers with a total design weight up to 750 kg.
What kind of vehicles can a operator with D2E driver license operate in Vietnam? What is the validity of D2E driver license under the Law on Order and Road Traffic Safety 2024? (Image from the Internet)
What is the age requirement for obtaining a D2E driver license in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Point đ, Clause 1, Article 59 of the Law on Order and Road Traffic Safety 2024, the regulations are as follows:
Age and health of operators of road traffic vehicles
1. The age of drivers and operators of special-use machinery vehicles are regulated as follows:
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đ) Persons aged 27 or older are eligible to be issued category D, D1E, D2E, DE Driver licenses;
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Thus, persons aged 27 or older are eligible to be issued a D2E driver license.
Note: Operators of road traffic vehicles must ensure they meet the health conditions appropriate for each type of permitted vehicle.
The Minister of Health stipulates the health standards, health examination procedures for drivers and operators of special-use machinery vehicles; periodic health examinations for professional drivers of cars; and the establishment of a health database for drivers and operators of special-use machinery vehicles.
License period for D2E driver license according to the Law on Order and Road Traffic Safety 2024?
Pursuant to Clause 5, Article 57 of the Law on Order and Road Traffic Safety 2024, the regulations are as follows:
Driver license
1. The Driver license includes the following categories:
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5. The validity period of the Driver license is regulated as follows:
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c) The Driver license categories C, D1, D2, D, BE, C1E, CE, D1E, D2E, and DE are valid for 5 years from the date of issuance.
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Thus, the D2E driver license is valid for 5 years from the date of issuance.
What are the conditions for road traffic vehicles in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 35 of the Law on Order and Road Traffic Safety 2024 regarding the conditions for road traffic vehicles, the specifics are as follows:
(1) Motor vehicles and special-use machinery vehicles participating in road traffic must meet the following conditions:
+ Issued with a vehicle registration certificate and affixed with a license plate according to the law;+ Ensure technical safety and environmental protection quality according to the law.
(2) Business transport vehicles must be equipped with a journey monitoring device. Passenger cars with 8 seats or more (excluding the driver's seat) in business transport, tractor units, and ambulances must be equipped with a journey monitoring device and a device that records the driver's image.
(3) Smart traffic vehicles must meet the conditions specified in (1) and be licensed for operation by the competent authority.
(4) Vehicles with foreign license plates operating in Vietnam must comply with the regulations in Article 55 of the Law on Order and Road Traffic Safety 2024.
Note: The Law on Order and Road Traffic Safety 2024 comes into effect in Vietnam from January 1, 2025. Clause 3, Article 10 of the Law on Order and Road Traffic Safety 2024 comes into effect from January 1, 2026.
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