What are penalties for driving on the sidewalk in 2025 in Vietnam?
What are penalties for driving on the sidewalk in 2025 in Vietnam?
Based on Point d, Clause 6, Article 6 of Decree 168/2024/ND-CP on penalties and points deducted from driving licenses for operators of cars, motorized four-wheelers for people, motorized four-wheelers for goods, and similar vehicles violating road traffic rules:
Article 6. Penalties and point deduction from driving licenses for operators of cars, motorized four-wheelers for people, motorized four-wheelers for goods, and similar vehicles violating road traffic rules
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- A fine ranging from VND 6,000,000 to VND 8,000,000 for operators committing any of the following violations:
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d) Operating a vehicle on the sidewalk, except in cases of driving across the sidewalk to access a house or office.
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- In addition to applying penalties, operators committing violations will also have points deducted from their driving licenses as follows:
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b) Committing violations stipulated at Point h, Clause 5; Clause 6; Point b, Clause 7; Points b, c, and d, Clause 9 of this Article will result in a deduction of 04 points from the driving license;
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Based on Point c, Clause 7; Point a, Clause 13, Article 7 of Decree 168/2024/ND-CP stipulating penalties and points deducted from driving licenses for operators of motorcycles, mopeds, similar vehicles violating road traffic rules:
Article 7. Penalties and points deducted from driving licenses for operators of motorcycles, mopeds, and similar vehicles violating road traffic rules
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- A fine ranging from VND 4,000,000 to VND 6,000,000 for operators committing any of the following violations:
a) Driving against the direction on a one-way street, driving against signs prohibiting reverse direction, except for violations under point b of this clause and cases where priority vehicles are on emergency duty as stipulated; operating a vehicle on the sidewalk, except in cases of driving across the sidewalk to access a house or office;
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- In addition to applying penalties, operators committing violations will also have points deducted from their driving licenses as follows:
a) Committing violations stipulated at Point b, Clause 3, Clause 5; Points b, c, d, Clause 6; Point a, Clause 7 of this Article will result in a deduction of 02 points from the driving license;
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The penalty for driving on the sidewalk in 2025 is stipulated as follows:
- For cars: A fine ranging from VND 6,000,000 to VND 8,000,000 and a deduction of 04 points from the driving license
- For motorcycles: A fine ranging from VND 4,000,000 to VND 6,000,000 and a deduction of 02 points from the driving license
Note: Except for crossing the sidewalk to enter a house or office
What are penalties for driving on the sidewalk in 2025 in Vietnam? (Image from Internet)
What are purposes of sidewalk in Vietnam?
Based on Article 77 of the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety 2024 stipulating the maintenance of road traffic order and safety regarding the temporary use of roadbeds and sidewalks for other purposes:
Article 77. Maintenance of road traffic order and safety regarding the temporary use of roadbeds and sidewalks for other purposes
- The roadbed is used for traffic purposes; the sidewalk is used for pedestrians. In cases where temporary use of the roadbed or sidewalk is necessary for political events, cultural, sports activities, or other purposes, organizations, or individuals must have a plan for temporary use and be authorized by competent authorities; the permitting authority must immediately notify the Traffic Police.
- Organizations or individuals temporarily using roadbeds or sidewalks must use them for the purpose allowed by the competent authority; comply with the Traffic Police requirements; must not cause disorder and endanger road traffic safety; must restore the original condition of the roadbed or sidewalk after use.
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According to the above regulations, sidewalks are used for pedestrians. In cases where temporary use of sidewalks is necessary for political events, cultural, sports activities, or other purposes, organizations or individuals must have a plan and be authorized by competent authorities; the permitting authority must immediately notify the Traffic Police.
Is it allowed to stop or park on the sidewalk in Vietnam?
Based on Article 18 of the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety 2024 stipulating stopping and parking:
Article 18. Stopping and parking
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- On roadways, operators of vehicles participating in road traffic shall stop and park only in wide shoulders or homestead land outside the lane; if the shoulder is narrow or unavailable, parking or stopping is allowed at the right edge according to the designated direction.
- On streets, operators of vehicles participating in road traffic shall stop and park close to the sidewalk on the right according to their direction; the nearest wheel must not be more than 0.25 meters from the sidewalk and must not cause obstruction or danger to pedestrians and road traffic participants.
- In cases of technical malfunctions or other force majeure necessitating parking, when the vehicle occupies part of the lane or spot where parking is not permitted, emergency lights or warning signs must be displayed at the rear to alert other road users.
Operators of vehicles participating in road traffic are only allowed to stop or park close to the sidewalk on the right as per their direction. The nearest wheel must not be farther than
