In Vietnam: Is it permissible to replace license plate in case it is curved?

In Vietnam: Is it permissible to replace license plate in case it is curved?

Pursuant to Clause 2 Article 11 of the Circular 58/2020/TT-BCA stipulating subject matters of replacement and re-issuance of license plate in Vietnam as follows:

Subject matters of replacement and re-issuance of license plate: The license plate is blurry, broken, or lost; or the vehicle owner wishes to the replace 3-digit or 4-digit license plate number to 5-digit license plate number; the vehicle used for transport business registered for change from license plate with white background, black letters and numbers to license plate with yellow background, black letters and numbers.

As regulations above, you are permissible to apply for replacement of your curved license plate.

What are regulations on documents and procedures for replacement and re-issuance of license plate in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Clause 3 Article 11 of the Circular 58/2020/TT-BCA stipulating as follows:

Procedures for the replacement or re-issuance of vehicle registration and license plate: The vehicle owner shall submit required documents in Articles 7 and 9 of this Circular, the certificate of vehicle registration (in case of change of certificate of vehicle registration) or license plate (in case of change of license plate), regarding a refurbished vehicle which changes engine subassembly or chassis subassembly, additional documents below are required: Proof of payment of registration fee as regulated, title transfer documentation (in case of change of engine or chassis) as regulated, the origin documentation of engine subassembly or chassis subassembly.

What are the fines for using curved license plate in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Clause 2 Article 17 of the Decree 100/2019/NĐ-CP (amended by Clause 10 Article 2 of the Decree 123/2021/NĐ-CP) stipulating penalties imposed upon by operators of mopeds and motorcycles (including electric motorcycles) and the like violating regulations on roadworthiness of vehicles running on public roads as follows:

A fine ranging from VND 800,000 to VND 1,000,000 shall be imposed for:

- Operating a vehicle without a corresponding certificate of vehicle registration or trailer/semi-trailer registration or using an expired certificate of vehicle registration;

- Using a Certificate of vehicle registration that is falsified, or not consistent with the chassis number or engine number, or not issued by a competent authority;

- Operating a vehicle without a license plate (if required); or the license plate of which is not consistent with the Certificate of vehicle registration or not issued by a competent authority;

- Operating a vehicle with an inappropriate license plate; with a license plate on which the letters and numbers are not distinct; with a license plate that is bent, blocked or damaged; altering the letters or numbers on the license plate by paint or sticker or changing color of the letters, numbers and background of the license plate.

As regulations above, a fine ranging from VND 800,000 to VND 1,000,000 shall be imposed for using curved license plate in Vietnam.

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