What is the penalty for riding a motorbikein a horizontal line in Vietnam in 2025?
What is the penalty for riding a motorbikein a horizontal line in Vietnam in 2025?
According to point k, clause 3, Article 7 of Decree 168/2024/ND-CP regulating penalties, license point deduction for operators of motorcycles, mopeds, vehicles similar to motorcycles, and vehicles similar to mopeds that violate road traffic rules:
Article 7. Penalties and license point deductions for operators of motorcycles, mopeds, vehicles similar to motorcycles, and vehicles similar to mopeds violating road traffic rules
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- A fine ranging from 600,000 VND to 800,000 VND shall be imposed on operators committing one of the following violations:
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k) Operating vehicles in parallel lanes of 03 or more;
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- A fine ranging from 10,000,000 VND to 14,000,000 VND shall be imposed on operators committing one of the following violations:
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b) Violations as stipulated in one of the points and clauses of this Article causing a traffic accident: point a, point d, point dd, point g, point h, point i, point k clause 1; point c, point dd, point g clause 2; point b, point e, point g, point h, point k clause 3; point dd clause 4; point c, point d clause 6; point c, point d, point dd clause 7; point a, point b, point h, point k clause 9 of this Article.
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- Besides being subjected to penalties, the operators committing violations shall also have their license points deducted as follows:
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d) Performing the acts specified in point b of clause 8, clause 10 of this Article will have their driving license points deducted by 10 points.
According to the above regulations, operators riding motorcycles in parallel lanes of 03 or more can be fined from 600,000 VND to 800,000 VND.
In the case where operators riding motorcycles in parallel lanes of 03 or more cause a traffic accident, they can be fined from 10,000,000 VND to 14,000,000 VND and have 10 points deducted from their driving license.
What is the penalty for riding a motorbikein a horizontal line in Vietnam in 2025? (Image from Internet)
What actions are motorcycle drivers prohibited from performing in Vietnam?
According to Article 33 of the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety 2024, it stipulates the regulations for motorcycle operators, passengers, and goods loaded on motorcycles and mopeds:
Article 33. Operators, passengers, and goods loaded on motorcycles, mopeds
- The operator of a two-wheeled motorcycle or moped is allowed to carry only one person, except in the following cases where they may carry a maximum of two persons:
a) Transporting a sick person for emergency treatment;
b) Escorting a person who has committed a legal violation;
c) Children under 12 years old;
d) Elderly or disabled individuals.
- Operators and passengers on two-wheeled motorcycles, three-wheeled motorcycles, mopeds must wear helmets in accordance with national technical standards and fasten the straps properly.
- Operators of two-wheeled motorcycles, three-wheeled motorcycles, mopeds shall not commit the following acts:
a) Riding in parallel lanes;
b) Entering lanes reserved for pedestrians and other vehicles;
c) Using umbrellas, audio devices, except hearing aids;
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According to the above regulations, motorcycle riders are prohibited from performing the following acts:
- Riding in parallel lanes
- Entering lanes reserved for pedestrians and other vehicles
- Using umbrellas, audio devices, except hearing aids
- Riding with both hands off the handlebars; riding on one wheel for two-wheeled motorcycles, mopeds; riding on two wheels for three-wheeled motorcycles, mopeds
- Using the vehicle to tow or push other vehicles, objects, leading animals, carrying bulky items; carrying people standing on the vehicle, on the parcel rack, or sitting on the handlebars; stacking goods on the vehicle beyond the prescribed limits
- Sitting sideways while driving; standing or lying on the vehicle while driving; changing drivers while the vehicle is in motion; turning the body backward to control the vehicle or blindfold controlling; using a kickstand or other objects to scrape on the road while the vehicle is moving
- Other acts causing disorder and insecurity in road traffic
What is the statute of limitations for imposing administrative penalties on road traffic order and safety violations in Vietnam?
According to Article 4 of Decree 168/2024/ND-CP regulating the statute of limitations for imposing administrative penalties; completed administrative violations, ongoing administrative violations:
Article 4. Statute of limitations for imposing administrative penalties; completed administrative violations, ongoing administrative violations
- The statute of limitations for imposing administrative penalties for road traffic order and safety violations is 01 year.
- The period for using results obtained from technical and professional means and devices, means and devices provided by individuals and organizations to determine individual, organizational violations is calculated from the time the technical and professional means and devices, or the means and devices of individuals and organizations capture the results until the last day of the statute of limitations for administrative penalties for violations stipulated in clause 1, Article 6 of the Law on Handling Administrative Violations.
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According to the above regulations, the statute of limitations for imposing administrative penalties for road traffic order and safety violations is 01 year.
