What are penalties for causing traffic accidents result in deaths in Vietnam? What are judgments related to this offense?

What are penalties for causing traffic accidents result in deaths in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 260 of the Criminal Code of Vietnam 2015 (amended in 2017):

Crime of violating regulations on road traffic participation

1. Any person who participates in road traffic and violates road traffic safety regulations, causing harm to others under one of the following cases, shall be fined from VND 30,000,000 to VND 100,000,000, subject to non-custodial reform for up to 3 years, or imprisonment from 1 year to 5 years:

a) Causing death;

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5. The offender may also be banned from holding certain positions, practicing certain professions, or performing certain jobs from 1 year to 5 years

If a driver causes a traffic accident resulting in death, the person causing the accident will be criminally prosecuted for the crime of "Violating regulations on road traffic participation."

The act of driving causing death can be fined from VND 30 million to VND 100 million, subject to non-custodial reform for up to 3 years, or imprisonment from 1 year to 15 years.

Additionally, the person causing the fatal traffic accident may also be banned from holding certain positions, practicing certain professions, or performing certain jobs from 1 year to 5 years.

What are judgments on violating regulations on road traffic participation in Vietnam?

Below are some judgments on violating regulations on road traffic participation:

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