How much are the fines for operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol in Vietnam in 2024? How long is the period for temporary impoundment for operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol?
- How much are the fines for operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol in Vietnam in 2024?
- How long is the period for temporary impoundment for operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol in Vietnam?
- When will vehicle operators be imposed a fines for operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol in Vietnam?
How much are the fines for operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol in Vietnam in 2024?
The fines for operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol are specified in Decree 100/2019/ND-CP (amended in Decree 123/2021/ND-CP) as follows:
* Operators of mopeds and motorcycles
Penalties are imposed upon operators of mopeds and motorcycles (including electric motorcycles) and the like violating road traffic rules. To be specific:
(1) A fine ranging from VND 1,000,000 to VND 2,000,000
Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol but BAC does not exceed 50 mg per 100 ml of blood or BrAC does not exceed 0.25 mg per liter of breath
(According to the provisions of Point c, Clause 6, Article 6 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP)
(2) A fine ranging from VND 4,000,000 to VND 5,000,000
Operating the vehicle while BAC exceeds 50 - 80 mg per 100 ml of blood, or BrAC exceeds 0.25 - 0.4 mg per liter of breath
(According to the provisions of Point c, Clause 7, Article 6 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP)
(3) A fine ranging from VND 6,000,000 to VND 8,000,000
Operating the vehicle while BAC exceeds 80 mg per 100 ml of blood or BrAC exceeds 0.4 mg per liter of breath;
(According to the provisions of Point e, Clause 8, Article 6 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP)
* Operators of cars
Penalties are imposed upon operators of cars and car-like vehicles violating traffic rules. To be specific:
(1) A fine ranging from VND 6,000,000 to VND 8,000,000
Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol but BAC does not exceed 50 mg per 100 ml of blood or BrAC does not exceed 0.25 mg per liter of breath
(According to the provisions of Point c, Clause 6, Article 5 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP)
(2) A fine ranging from VND 16,000,000 to VND 18,000,000
Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol but BAC does not exceed 50 mg per 100 ml of blood or BrAC does not exceed 0.25 mg per liter of breath
(According to the provisions of Point c, Clause 8, Article 5 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP)
(3) A fine ranging from VND 30,000,000 to VND 40,000,000
Operating the vehicle while BAC exceeds 80 mg per 100 ml of blood or BrAC exceeds 0.4 mg per liter of breath;
(According to the provisions of Point a, Clause 10, Article 5 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP)
* Operators of tractors and heavy-duty vehicles
(1) A fine ranging from VND 3,000,000 to VND 5,000,000
Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol but BAC does not exceed 50 mg per 100 ml of blood or BrAC does not exceed 0.25 mg per liter of breath
(According to the provisions of Point c, Clause 6, Article 7 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP)
(2) A fine ranging from VND 6,000,000 to VND 8,000,000
Operating the vehicle while BAC exceeds 50 - 80 mg per 100 ml of blood, or BrAC exceeds 0.25 - 0.4 mg per liter of breath
(According to the provisions of Point b, Clause 7, Article 7 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP)
(3) A fine ranging from VND 16,000,000 to VND 18,000,000
Operating the vehicle while BAC exceeds 80 mg per 100 ml of blood or BrAC exceeds 0.4 mg per liter of breath;
(According to the provisions of Point a, Clause 9, Article 7 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP)
* Operators of bicycles
Penalties are imposed upon operators of bicycles, motored bicycles (including electric bicycles), and other non-motorized vehicles violating traffic rules. To be specific:
(1) A fine ranging from VND 80,000 to VND 100,000
Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol but BAC does not exceed 50 mg per 100 ml of blood or BrAC does not exceed 0.25 mg per liter of breath
(According to the provisions of Point q, Clause 1, Article 8 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP)
(2) A fine ranging from VND 300,000 to VND 400,000
Operating the vehicle while BAC exceeds 50 - 80 mg per 100 ml of blood, or BrAC exceeds 0.25 - 0.4 mg per liter of breath
(According to the provisions of Point e, Clause 3, Article 8 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP, amended by Point k, Clause 34, Article 2, Decree 123/2021/ND-CP)
(3) A fine ranging from VND 400,000 to VND 600,000
Operating the vehicle while BAC exceeds 80 mg per 100 ml of blood or BrAC exceeds 0.4 mg per liter of breath;
(According to the provisions of Point c, Clause 4, Article 8 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP)
Thus, the fines for operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol are as follows:
- Operators of mopeds and motorcycles: A fine ranging from VND 6,000,000 to VND 8,000,000
- Operators of cars: A fine ranging from VND 30,000,000 to VND 40,000,000
- Operators of tractors and heavy-duty vehicles: A fine ranging from VND 16,000,000 to VND 18,000,000
- Operators of bicycles: A fine ranging from VND 400,000 to VND 600,000
How much are the fines for operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol in Vietnam in 2024? How long is the period for temporary impoundment for operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol? (Image from the Internet)
How long is the period for temporary impoundment for operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol in Vietnam?
Pursuant to the provisions of Clause 1, Article 82 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP (amended by Point a, Clause 32, Article 2 of Decree 123/2021/ND-CP) on impounding vehicles and papers related to operators and vehicles at fault, to immediately stop the violation, the person entitled to impose penalties is allowed to impound the vehicle before issuing a decision on to impose penalties for the offences.
Clause 8, Article 125 of the Law on Handling of Administrative Violations 2012 (amended by Point b, Clause 64, Article 1 of the Law on amendments and supplements to the Law on Handling of Administrative Violations 2020), the person entitled to impose penalties is allowed to impound the vehicle for a maximum of 7 days before issuing a decision on to impose penalties for the offences.
Note: The period for temporary impoundment may be extended in the following cases:
- In the cases prescribed in point b of clause 1 of Article 66 of the Law on Handling of Administrative Violations 2012, the period for temporary impoundment may be extended but not exceeding 01 month from the commencement date.
- In the cases prescribed in point c of clause 1 of Article 66 of the Law on Handling of Administrative Violations 2012, the period for temporary impoundment may be extended but not exceeding 02 month from the commencement date.
When will vehicle operators be imposed a fines for operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol in Vietnam?
Pursuant to the provisions of Clause 8, Article 8 of the Law on Road Traffic 2008 (amended by Clause 1, Article 35 of the Law on prevention and control of harmful effects of alcoholic beverages 2019) as follows:
Prohibited acts
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8. Operate vehicles under the influence of alcohol
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Therefore, driving a motor vehicle on the road with any level of alcohol concentration in the breath is a violation of the law, regardless of the amount
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