Compilation of violations resulting in driver license revocation in Vietnam according to Decree 168
What are violations resulting in driver license revocation in Vietnam according to Decree 168?
Based on clause 15 of Article 6 of Decree 168/2024/ND-CP about penalties, point deductions from the driver license of operators of cars, motorized four-wheeled passenger vehicles, motorized four-wheeled goods vehicles, and similar vehicles infringing on road traffic rules:
Article 6. Penalties and point deductions from the driver license of operators of cars, motorized four-wheeled passenger vehicles, motorized four-wheeled goods vehicles, and similar vehicles violating road traffic rules
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- Besides monetary fines, operators committing violations are also subjected to the following additional penalties:
a) Committing violations specified in point e of clause 5 of this Article will result in the seizure of unauthorized priority signaling devices installed and used;
b) Committing violations specified in clause 12 of this Article will result in the revocation of driving license for 10 to 12 months;
c) Committing violations specified in points a, b, c, d of clause 11; clause 13; clause 14 of this Article will result in the revocation of driving license for 22 to 24 months.
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Based on clause 12 of Article 7 of Decree 168/2024/ND-CP about penalties, point deductions from the driver license of operators of motorcycles, mopeds, vehicles similar to motorcycles and mopeds violating road traffic rules:
Article 7. Penalties and point deductions from the driver license of operators of motorcycles, mopeds, vehicles similar to motorcycles and mopeds violating road traffic rules
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- Besides the primary penalties, operators committing violations are also subjected to the following additional penalties:
a) Committing violations specified in point đ of clause 2 of this Article will result in the seizure of unauthorized priority signaling devices installed and used;
b) Committing violations specified in points a, b, h, i, k of clause 9 of this Article will result in the revocation of driving license for 10 to 12 months;
c) Committing violations specified in points d, đ, e, g of clause 9; clause 11 of this Article will result in the revocation of driving license for 22 to 24 months.
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According to the above regulations, the violations leading to driver license revocation include:
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Vehicle Type |
License Revocation for 10 to 12 months |
License Revocation for 22 to 24 months |
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Car |
- Operating a vehicle erratically or zigzagging on roadways - Racing at excessive speeds on roadways - Using legs to control the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving on roadways |
- Operating a vehicle on the road with blood or breath alcohol concentration exceeding 80 milligrams/100 milliliters of blood or over 0.4 milligrams/1 liter of breath - Failing to comply with alcohol concentration checks by law enforcement - Operating a vehicle on the road with illegal drugs or prohibited stimulants in the body - Failing to comply with testing for drugs or prohibited stimulants by law enforcement - Committing acts causing traffic accidents such as: + Operating a vehicle erratically or zigzagging on roadways + Racing at excessive speeds on roadways + Using legs to control the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving on roadways - Repeating erratic or zigzag driving behavior on roadways |
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Moped |
- Operating a vehicle erratically or zigzagging on roadways; using a kickstand or other items to scrape the road while moving - Riding in groups of 2 or more, exceeding the speed limit - Sitting behind and reaching around a person in front to control the vehicle, except when carrying children under 6 years old in front - Forming groups impeding traffic, except when permitted by authorized agencies - Using horns, revving engines (sounding horns) continuously in densely populated areas, hospital premises, except for priority vehicles on duty as regulated. |
- Operating a vehicle on the road with blood or breath alcohol concentration exceeding 80 milligrams/100 milliliters of blood or over 0.4 milligrams/1 liter of breath - Failing to comply with alcohol concentration checks by law enforcement - Operating a vehicle on the road with illegal drugs or prohibited stimulants in the body - Failing to comply with testing for drugs or prohibited stimulants by law enforcement - Letting go of both hands while driving; using feet to control the vehicle; sitting sideways while driving; lying on the seat while driving; switching drivers while the vehicle is moving; turning around to drive backward or blindfolded driving - Riding on one wheel for two-wheeled vehicles, two wheels for three-wheeled vehicles - Repeating erratic or zigzag driving behavior |
What is the maximum number of points on a driver license in Vietnam?
Based on Article 58 of the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety 2024 regulating the points system for driver licenses:
Article 58. Points of a driver license
- The points of a driver license are used to manage compliance with road traffic order and safety laws by drivers on the database system for road traffic order and safety, comprising 12 points. The points deducted per violation depend on the nature and severity of the legal infringement regarding road traffic order and safety. The data on deducted points from the violating driver license will be updated in the database system immediately after the penalty decision takes effect and is informed to the driver whose license points are deducted.
According to these provisions, a driver license can have a maximum of 12 points used to manage compliance with road traffic order and safety laws on the database system.
Compilation of violations resulting in driver license revocation in Vietnam according to Decree 168 (Image from the Internet)
What are cases for verifying a driver license in Vietnam?
Based on Article 33 of Circular 35/2024/TT-BGTVT regulating cases for verifying driver licenses:
- Issuing, renewing driver licenses issued by the Transport sector
- Converting military driver licenses issued by the Ministry of Defense to those issued by the Transport sector
- Converting police driver licenses to those issued by the Transport sector
