How Much is the Fine for Self-Installing Auxiliary Lights on Motorcycles?
According to Article 8 of the 2008 Road Traffic Law, the following cases are prohibited when participating in traffic. To be specific:
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Installing or using horns and lights not in accordance with the manufacturer's design for each type of motor vehicle; using sound devices that cause traffic safety disorder, public order disturbance.
Transporting prohibited goods, unauthorized transport, or failing to fully comply with regulations on transporting hazardous goods, wild animals.
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Thus, your act of installing auxiliary lights that do not comply with the original design violates the law.
Furthermore, at Point e Clause 2 Article 17 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP, it is stipulated: A fine ranging from 100,000 VND to 200,000 VND shall be imposed for one of the acts of operating a vehicle without near and far lights, or having lights that are ineffective or not up to design standards.
According to the information you provided, your installation of auxiliary lights will result in a fine ranging from 100,000 VND to 200,000 VND.
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