What are the fines for automobile drivers for refusing to comply with orders to test alcohol concentration in Vietnam?
What are the fines for automobile drivers for refusing to comply with orders to test alcohol concentration in Vietnam?
Based on point b of clause 11; point c of clause 15 Article 6 of Decree 168/2024/ND-CP on penalties and license point deductions for automobile drivers, motor vehicles with 4 wheels for carrying passengers, 4-wheel motor vehicles for carrying goods, and other vehicles similar to automobiles, violating road traffic rules:
Article 6. Penalties and license point deductions for drivers of automobiles, 4-wheel motor vehicles for carrying passengers, 4-wheel motor vehicles for carrying goods, and other vehicles similar to automobiles, violating road traffic rules
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- A fine ranging from VND 30,000,000 to VND 40,000,000 is imposed on drivers committing any of the following violations:
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b) Refusing to comply with the alcohol concentration check requested by an official on duty;
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- Apart from the fines, drivers committing violations will also face additional penalties as follows:
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c) Committing violations as stipulated in point a, point b, point c, point d of clause 11; clause 13; clause 14 of this Article will result in a suspension of the driver license from 22 months to 24 months.
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According to the above provisions, drivers who refuse to comply with the alcohol concentration check requested by an official on duty will be fined from VND 30,000,000 to VND 40,000,000 and have their driver license suspended from 22 months to 24 months.
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When are the points of a driver license in Vietnam restored?
Based on Article 58 of the Road Traffic Order and Safety Law 2024 on points on a driver license:
Article 58. Points on a driver license
- Points on a driver license are used to manage compliance with road traffic order and safety laws by drivers on the road traffic order and safety database system, including 12 points. The point deduction for each violation depends on the nature and severity of the law violation regarding road traffic order and safety. Data related to driver license point deductions will be updated to the database system immediately after the penalty decision is effective and notified to the individual whose license points are deducted.
- A driver license that has not been fully deducted and has not been deducted within 12 months from the latest point deduction date will be restored to its full 12 points.
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The points on a driver license can be restored if they are not fully deducted and no deductions occur within 12 months from the latest point deduction date.
Which driver licenses in Vietnam have a validity period of 5 years?
Based on clause 5, Article 57 of the Road Traffic Order and Safety Law 2024 on driver licenses:
Article 57. Driver licenses
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- The validity period of driver licenses is stipulated as follows:
a) Driver licenses of classes A1, A, B1 are valid indefinitely;
b) Driver licenses of classes B and C1 are valid for 10 years from the date of issue;
c) Driver licenses of classes C, D1, D2, D, BE, C1E, CE, D1E, D2E, and DE are valid for 5 years from the date of issue.
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Thus, driver licenses with a validity period of 5 years from the date of issue include:
[1] Class C issued to drivers of trucks and special-use automobiles with a total design weight over 7,500 kg; automobile lorries regulated for class C driver licenses towing trailers with a total design weight up to 750 kg; vehicles regulated for classes B and C1
[2] Class D1 issued to drivers of automobiles carrying more than 8 passengers (excluding the driver's seat) to 16 passengers (excluding the driver's seat); passenger vehicles regulated for class D1 driver licenses towing trailers with a total design weight up to 750 kg; vehicles regulated for classes B, C1, C
[3] Class D2 issued to drivers of automobiles carrying passengers (including buses) over 16 seats (excluding the driver's seat) to 29 seats (excluding the driver's seat); passenger vehicles regulated for class D2 driver licenses towing trailers with a total design weight up to 750 kg; vehicles regulated for classes B, C1, C, D1
[4] Class D issued to drivers of automobiles carrying passengers (including buses) over 29 seats (excluding the driver's seat); sleeper buses; passenger vehicles regulated for class D driver licenses towing trailers with a total design weight up to 750 kg; vehicles regulated for classes B, C1, C, D1, D2
[5] Class BE issued to drivers of vehicles regulated for class B driver licenses towing trailers with a total design weight over 750 kg
[6] Class C1E issued to drivers of vehicles regulated for class C1 driver licenses towing trailers with a total design weight over 750 kg
[7] Class CE issued to drivers of vehicles regulated for class C driver licenses towing trailers with a total design weight over 750 kg; tractor units pulling semi-trailers
[8] Class D1E issued to drivers of vehicles regulated for class D1 driver licenses towing trailers with a total design weight over 750 kg
[9] Class D2E issued to drivers of vehicles regulated for class D2 driver licenses towing trailers with a total design weight over 750 kg
[10] Class DE issued to drivers of vehicles regulated for class D driver licenses towing trailers with a total design weight over 750 kg; articulated buses
