Penalties for Driving in the Opposite Direction on a One-Way Street?
As you did not specify whether you are operating a motorcycle or a car, the editorial team provides guidance for the penalties applicable to both types of vehicles.
- For Motorcycles:
According to Clause 4, Article 6 of Decree 46/2016/ND-CP, which regulates the administrative penalties in the field of road and railway traffic, a fine ranging from 300,000 VND to 400,000 VND is imposed for any of the following violations:
a) Changing direction without reducing speed or without signaling (except when operating following the curve of a road section at a level crossing);
b) Carrying three or more people on the vehicle;
c) Not adhering to traffic light signals;
d) Stopping or parking on a bridge;
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i) Entering prohibited roads or areas; going against the flow on a one-way street, or going against the flow on a road marked “No entry going against the flow,” except for prioritized vehicles on emergency duty as prescribed;
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In addition to a monetary fine, operators driving against the one-way traffic are also subject to additional penalties, including suspension of the driver's license from 1 month to 3 months (Point b, Clause 12, Article 6 of Decree 46/2016/ND-CP).
- For Cars:
According to Clause 4, Article 5 of Decree 46/2016/ND-CP, a fine ranging from 800,000 VND to 1,200,000 VND is imposed for operators involved in any of the following acts:
a) Driving in tunnels without using low beam lights; reversing or turning around in tunnels; overtaking in tunnels at inappropriate places;
b) Entering prohibited roads or areas; going against the flow on a one-way street, or going against the flow on a road marked “No entry going against the flow,” except for violations specified at Point a, Clause 8 of this Article, and prioritized vehicles on emergency duty as prescribed;
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In addition to a monetary fine, operators involved in such violations are subject to additional penalties: suspension of the driver's license from 1 month to 3 months (Point b, Clause 12, Article 5 of Decree 46/2016/ND-CP).
==> Thus, regarding your inquiry:
- Operating a motorcycle against the flow on a one-way street results in a fine ranging from 300,000 VND to 400,000 VND. Additionally, the operator is subject to a penalty of suspension of the driver's license from 1 month to 3 months.
- Operating a car against the flow on a one-way street results in a fine ranging from 800,000 VND to 1,200,000 VND. Additionally, the operator is subject to a penalty of suspension of the driver's license from 1 month to 3 months.
Note: When participating in traffic, make sure to carry the following required documents:
- Vehicle registration;
- Driver’s license for operators of motor vehicles as prescribed in Article 59 of this Law;
- Certificate of technical safety and environmental protection inspection for motor vehicles as prescribed in Article 55 of this Law;
- Certificate of civil liability insurance of the motor vehicle owner.
The above is the advisory content.
Respectfully!
