What is the current fine for using a mobile phone while driving in Vietnam?
What is the current fine for using a mobile phone while driving in Vietnam? - Mr. Tri (HCMC)
What is the current fine for using a mobile phone while driving motorcycles in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Clause 4 and 10, Article 6 of the Decree 100/2019/NĐ-CP (amended by Clause 34.g and 36.b, Article 2 of the Decree 123/2021/NĐ-CP) stipulating penalties imposed upon operators of mopeds and motorcycles (including electric motorcycles) and the like violating road traffic rules as follows:
Penalties imposed upon operators of mopeds and motorcycles (including electric motorcycles) and the like violating road traffic rules
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4. A fine ranging from VND 800,000 to VND 1,000,000 shall be imposed upon a vehicle operator who commits any of the following violations:
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h) Using an umbrella, cell phone, or audio device other than hearing aid devices while operating the vehicle.
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10. Apart from incurring fines, the violating operator shall also incur the following additional penalties:
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b) The violation(s) specified in Points b, e and i Clause 3; Points dd, e, g and h Clause 4; Clause 5 of this Article shall lead to suspension of driving license from 1 month to 3 months;
c) The violation(s) specified in Point a Clause 6; Points a and b Clause 7; Points a, b, c and d Clause 8 of this Article shall lead to suspension of driving license from 2 months to 4 months; repetition or multiple violations of offence(s) specified in Points a, b, c and d Claus 8 of this Article shall lead to suspension of driving license from 3 months to 5 months and confiscation of vehicle. Committing violation(s) specified in Points a, g, h, k, l, m and q of Clause 1; Points b, d, e, g, l and m of Clause 2; Points b, c, k and m of Clause 3; Points dd, e, g and h of Clause 4 of this Article and causing accidents shall lead to suspension of driving license from 2 months to 4 months;
In conclusion, using a mobile phone while driving a motorcycle will result in a fine of VND 800,000 to VND 1,000,000 and the suspension of the driver's license for 1 to 3 months.
In the case of using a mobile phone while driving a motorcycle and causing a traffic accident, the driver's license will be suspended for 2 to 4 months.
What is the current fine for using a mobile phone while driving in Vietnam? - Source: Internet
What is the current fine for using a mobile phone while driving cars in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Clause 4 and 11, Article 5 of the Decree 100/2019/NĐ-CP (amended by Clause 3.b and 34.d, Article 2 of the Decree 123/2021/NĐ-CP) stipulating penalties imposed upon operators of cars and car-like vehicles violating traffic rules as follows:
Penalties imposed upon operators of cars and car-like vehicles violating traffic rules
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4. A fine ranging from VND 2,000,000 to VND 3,000,000 shall be imposed upon a vehicle operator who commits any of the following violations:
a) Using a cell phone with hands while operating the vehicle on public roads;
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11. Apart from incurring fines, the violating operator shall also incur the following additional penalties:
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b) The violation(s) specified in Point dd Clause 2; Points h and i Clause 3; Clause 4; Points a, b, d, dd, g, h and i Clause 5 of this Article shall lead to suspension of driving license from 1 month to 3 months;
c) The violation(s) specified in Point c Clause 5; Points a and b Clause 6; Clause 7 of this Article shall lead to suspension of driving license from 2 months to 4 months. Committing violation(s) specified in Points a, d, dd, e and g of Clause 1; Points b, d and g of Clause 2; Points b, g, h, m, n, r and s of Clause 3; Points a, c, e, g and h of Clause 4; Points a, b, e, g and h Clause 5 of this Article and causing accidents shall lead to suspension of driving license from 2 months to 4 months;
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In conclusion, using a mobile phone while driving a car will result in a fine of VND 2,000,000 to VND 3,000,000 and the suspension of the driver's license for 1 to 3 months.
In the case of using a mobile phone while driving a car and causing a traffic accident, the driver's license will be suspended for 2 to 4 months.
What classes of driver license are required to drive a motorcycle or car in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 16 of the Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT stipulating classification of driving licenses as follows:
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Driver licenses |
Types of vehicles |
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A1 class licenses |
A1 class licenses issued to: - Persons controlling two-wheeled motorbikes with cylinder volume from 50 cm3 to less than 175 cm3; - Disabled controlling motor tricycles intended for the disabled. |
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A2 class licenses |
A2 class licenses issued to persons controlling two-wheeled motorbikes with cylinder volume from 175 to cm3 and over and other types of vehicles intended for A1 class. |
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A3 class licenses |
A3 class licenses issued to persons controlling motor tricycles, vehicles intended for A1 class and similar vehicles. |
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B1 class (automatic transmission) issued to persons who do not practice as a driver |
- Automatic transmission 9-seat cars including driver seat; - Trucks, including special trucks (automatic transmission) with design loading capacity less than 3.500 kg; - Cars intended for the disabled. |
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B1 class licenses issued to persons who do not practice as a driver |
- 9-seat cars including driver seat; - Trucks, including special trucks with design loading capacity less than 3.500 kg; |
| B2 class licenses issued to persons who practice as a driver |
- Special cars with design loading capacity less than 3.500 kg; - Cars intended for B1 class. |
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