How much is the fine for failing to carry a driving license in Vietnam? 02 ways to prove that you forgot to carry your driving license?
How much is the fine for failing to carry a driving license in Vietnam?
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 21 of Decree No. 100/2019/ND-CP (amended by Clause 11 Article 2 of Decree No. 123/2021/ND-CP) on the case of not carrying a driving license as follows:
Penalties for offences against regulations on qualification for operating motor vehicles
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2. A fine ranging from VND 100,000 to VND 200,000 shall be imposed upon:
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c) Any person operating a motorcycle and the like without carrying a driving license, except for the offences specified in point b clause 5 and point c clause 7 of this Article.
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3. A fine ranging from VND 200,000 to VND 400,000 shall be imposed upon:
a) Any person operating a motor vehicle and the like or tractor without carrying a driving license, except for the offence specified in point c clause 8 of this Article;
Thus, any person operating a vehicle without carrying a driving license can be fined from VND 100,000 to VND 400,000 depending on the type of vehicle.
In addition, the level of penalties for cases without carrying a driving license is prescribed as follows:
- A fine ranging from VND 10,000,000 to VND 12,000,000 shall be imposed upon an operator of a motor vehicle and the like or tractor for failure to have a driving license or using a driving license that is not issued by a competent authority or using a falsified driving license.
- A fine ranging from VND 4,000,000 to VND 5,000,000 shall be imposed upon an operator of a two-wheeled motorcycle whose engine displacement is 175 cm3 or more and three-wheeled motorcycles who fails to have a driving license or using a driving license that is not issued by a competent authority or using a falsified driving license;
- A fine ranging from VND 1,000,000 to VND 2,000,000 shall be imposed upon an operator of a two-wheeled motorcycle whose engine displacement is under 175 cm3 and motorcycle-like vehicles who fails to have a driving license or using a driving license that is not issued by a competent authority or using a falsified driving license;
Thus, the penalty for the case of failing to have a driving license will be much higher than the penalty for forgetting to carry the driving license.
How much is the fine for failing to carry a driving license in Vietnam? 02 ways to prove that you forgot to carry your driving license?
02 ways to prove that you forgot to carry your driving license in Vietnam?
Currently, you can prove you have a driving license while carrying a driving license through the following ways:
Method 1: In case you are stopped and checked by the traffic police, you can call your relatives, friends, etc. to bring your driving license to the place where you are checked to prove it to the traffic police.
Method 2: In case you remember the driving license number, you can conduct an online lookup here: https://gplx.gov.vn/
Has the pilot implemented using the integrated license on VNeID?
On April 8, 2023, the Government issued Resolution No. 50/NQ-CP in 2023 at the Government-local conference and the March Regular Meeting.
The resolution clearly states that the Government assigns the Ministry of Public Security to assume the prime responsibility for performing the following tasks:
- Assign the Ministry of Public Security to assume the prime responsibility for, and coordinate with the Ministry of Information and Communications, the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Justice in researching solutions to pilot application of VNeID in digital transformation in a number of ministries, branches and localities pending amendment and completion of relevant mechanisms and policies.
- In the immediate future, use VNeID account to clean data and create new accounts for mobile subscriber information, research and application of population data, citizen identification cards with electronic chips to public digital signature service provider providing citizen digital certificate service to ensure identity and piloting the use of integrated driving license on electronic identity accounts in Binh Duong province;
Report to the Government and Prime Minister solutions to pilot implementation in April 2023.
Thus, according to the content of Resolution No. 50/NQ-CP in 2023, Binh Duong is the first locality to pilot the use of an integrated driving license on an electronic identity account.
What papers must the driver carry to join in traffic?
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 58 of the 2008 Law on Road Traffic in Vietnam stipulating as follows:
Conditions for drivers of vehicles to join in traffic
1. Drivers of vehicles to join in traffic must be of the age and in good health as prescribed in Article 60 of this Law, and proper driver licenses for the types of vehicle they are permitted to operate, which are granted by competent state agencies.
Learner drivers, when joining in traffic, shall practice driving on driving practice vehicles and have their driving supported by driving instructors.
2. When operating a vehicle, the driver shall carry the following papers:
a/ Vehicle registration paper;
b/ Driving license, for motor vehicle operators defined in Article 59 of this Law;
c/ Technical safety and environmental protection inspection certificate, for motor vehicles prescribed in Article 55 of this Law;
d/ Motor vehicle owner civil liability insurance certificate.
Thus, when joining in traffic, the driver must carry the following papers:
- Vehicle registration paper;
- Driving license, for motor vehicle operators defined in Article 59 of this Law;
- Technical safety and environmental protection inspection certificate, for motor vehicles prescribed in Article 55 of the 2008 Law on Road Traffic in Vietnam;
- Motor vehicle owner civil liability insurance certificate.
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