Is it mandatory to carry a driving license when participating in traffic in Vietnam?
I have a motorbike license but often forget to bring it. Can I ask if I have to bring my driver's license when driving a motorbike in traffic in Vietnam, if so, will I be fined if I forget to bring my driver's license?
Is it mandatory to carry a driving license when participating in traffic in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 58 of the 2008 Road Traffic Law, a driver must carry the following documents when operating a vehicle:
2. When operating a vehicle, the driver shall carry the following papers:
a/ Vehicle registration paper;
b/ Driver 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, according to the above regulations, when driving a vehicle in traffic in Vietnam, you are required to carry a driving license.
How much is the penalty for forgetting to bring a driver's license in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Clause 11 Article 2 of Decree 123/2021/ND-CP has the following provisions:
2. A fine ranging from VND 100,000 to VND 200,000 shall be imposed upon:
a) Any person operating a motorcycle or moped and the like without carrying an unexpired certificate of civil liability insurance for motor vehicles; or
b) Any person operating a motorcycle or moped and the like without carrying the certificate of vehicle registration; or
c) Any person operating a motorcycle and the like without carrying a driver’s license, except for the offences specified in point b clause 5 and point c clause 7 of this Article.
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