What is the age at which children must wear motorcycle helmets in Vietnam?

According to Article 30 of the Road Traffic Law 2008, the road traffic rules applicable to operators of and passengers on motorcycles and mopeds in Vietnam are specified as follows:

1. The operator of a motorcycle or moped may carry only one person, except for the following cases in which carrying two persons at most is permitted:

a/ Carrying sick persons for emergency medical treatment;

b/ Escorting a person who has committed an illegal act;

c/ Carrying children under 14 years of age.

2. The operators and passengers of motorcycles, three-wheeled motor vehicles or mopeds shall wear safety helmets, properly fastening their chin straps.

3. Operators of motorcycles, three-wheeled motor vehicles or mopeds are prohibited from:

a/ Traveling abreast;

b/ Traveling in road sections reserved for pedestrians and other vehicles;

c/ Using umbrellas, mobile phones and audible devices, except hearing aids;

d/ Pulling and pushing other vehicles or objects, and carrying bulky objects;

e/ Operating the vehicle without holding the handlebars or on one wheel, for two-wheeled vehicles, or on two wheels, for three-wheeled vehicles;

f/ Other acts badly affecting traffic order and safety.

4. Passengers of motorcycles, three-wheeled motor vehicles or mopeds in traffic are prohibited from:

a/ Carrying bulky objects;

b/ Using umbrellas;

c/ Clinging to, pulling or pushing other vehicles;

d/ Standing on the saddle or pillion, or sitting on the handlebars;

e/ Other acts baldy affecting traffic order and safety.

Under Clause 2k, Article 6 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP, a fine ranging from 200,000 VND to 300,000 VND shall be imposed on operators committing one of the following violations:

Carrying a passenger who does not wear a motorcycle helmet properly, unless that person is a patient who needs urgent medical care, a child under 06 years of age, or a criminal being escorted;

Thus, under the above regulations, only children aged under 6 are exempt from wearing motorcycle helmets. Children aged six and above are required to wear motorcycle helmets.

The above is the regulation regarding the age at which children must wear motorcycle helmets in Vietnam.

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