Top 10 Common Traffic Errors With Cars & Penalties

Traffic error are acts that violate road traffic laws, affecting traffic order and safety and potentially causing accidents.

According to statistics from the Ministry of Transport, in 2023, Vietnam recorded more than 17.000 traffic accidents involving cars, causing significant human and property damage, with more than 7.000 deaths and injuries. 13.000 people were injured. These numbers show the importance of complying with traffic regulations.

Common traffic errors when driving a car include alcohol errors, speeding, running red lights, using the phone, not having or not bringing enough documents (vehicle registration, driver's license, etc.) car insurance), changing lanes without warning, not staying on the right side of the road...

Follow the article to understand common violations and penalties.

What is the Penalty for Alcohol Concentration for Cars?

Errors in alcohol concentration when driving a car can result in a fine of 6-40 million VND.

Violation of alcohol concentration when driving a car is one of the serious acts, directly affecting traffic safety and can cause catastrophic accidents.

Below are details on fines and additional penalties based on blood or breath alcohol levels.

What is the Penalty for Speeding Cars?

Speeding is one of the main causes of serious traffic accidents, and can result in a warning fine of 12-14 million VND.

Fines and additional penalties for speeding are specified as follows:

What is the penalty for a car running a red or yellow light?

Driving through red or yellow lights can result in a fine of 18-20 million VND and a deduction of driving license points.

Running red and yellow lights is one of the serious traffic violations, endangering traffic safety and can lead to accidents. The fines for this error are specified as follows:

What is the penalty for using a phone while driving a car?

The act of using a phone while driving is one of the main causes of distraction and increases the risk of traffic accidents, which can result in a fine of 2-3 million VND and loss of the right to use a driver's license.

Penalties for this behavior have been clearly regulated to raise awareness of compliance with traffic laws and ensure safety on the road:

What is the Penalty for Not Having or Not Carrying a Car Registration Certificate?

Not having a vehicle registration certificate (car registration) when participating in traffic will result in a fine of 2-3 million VND. Failure to bring a parrot will result in a fine of 300-400 thousand VND.

The fines for this error have been specifically stipulated:

What is the penalty for not having or not having a driver's license?

Forgetting your driver's license when participating in traffic can result in a fine of 200-400 dong. Not having a driver's license when participating in traffic is a serious violation, affecting traffic safety and can result in a heavy fine of 10-12 million VND.

The fines for this behavior have been stipulated in detail:

What is the penalty for not having or not carrying mandatory car insurance?

According to point b, clause 4, Article 21 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP, the fine for car owners not having or not carrying mandatory car insurance is from 400.000 VND to 600.000 VND.

The motor vehicle owner's civil liability insurance certificate is one of the required documents when participating in traffic. Failure to have or carry this certificate when driving cars, tractors and similar vehicles will result in strict penalties.

What is the penalty for cars changing lanes without signaling?

Changing lanes without signaling is a common and dangerous traffic violation, and can result in a fine of 20 to 22 million VND.

The penalty for this behavior is clearly stipulated:

What is the penalty when a car turns without a turn signal?

The act of changing direction without a turn signal is one of the common and dangerous traffic violations, which can result in a fine of 800.000 - 1.000.000 VND.

The fine for this error has been specifically prescribed as follows:

What is the penalty for driving on the wrong side of the road or lane?

Driving in the wrong lane is also one of the common traffic violations and can be fined from 4-6 million VND and have 2 driving license points deducted. In case of causing an accident, the fine can be from 20-22 million VND and have 10 driving license points deducted.

The penalty for this error is:

Collection of Questions Related to Traffic Errors When Driving a Car

1. What are the necessary documents when driving a car?

When driving a car, the driver needs to have the following documents: Driver's license, Vehicle registration certificate, Civil liability insurance certificate, Technical safety and environmental protection inspection certificate school.

2. What are the penalties for violating multiple traffic violations at the same time?

In case of multiple traffic violations at the same time, the fine will be combined. However, additional penalties (revocation of driver's license) will apply according to the most serious violation.

3. Is there any way to appeal if I receive a cold fine?

You have the right to appeal the cold penalty decision within 10 working days from the date of receipt of the decision. You need to submit a complaint to the agency that issued the sanctioning decision, clearly stating the reason for the complaint and attaching relevant evidence.

4. What happens if you don't have enough money to pay the fine?

If you do not have enough money to pay the fine, you can ask the sanctioning agency to allow payment in installments or take other measures according to the provisions of law. However, you are still responsible for repaying the full amount of the fine.

5. Is there a penalty for overdue vehicle registration and how much is the penalty?

Overdue vehicle registration is a violation of vehicle technical safety regulations and will result in a fine of up to 6 million VND. Specifically:

• People who use a car whose registration is less than 1 month overdue can be fined an administrative fine of 3-4 million VND and have their driving license revoked for 1 to 3 months.
• Drivers of vehicles whose registration is overdue for 1 month or more may be fined 4-6 million VND and have their driving license revoked for 1-3 months.

Therefore, it is necessary to understand costs and regulations on car registration procedures latest to avoid unnecessary troubles.

6. What are the penalties for parking illegally?

Parking illegally according to the provisions of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP, car owners who stop or park illegally can be fined:

• From 400.000 - 600.000 VND for illegal stopping (point h, clause 2, Article 5).
• From 800.000 - 1.000.000 VND for illegal parking (point e, clause 3, Article 5).

If you cause a traffic accident, the fine can be up to 10.000.000 - 12.000.000 VND (point a, clause 7, Article 5).

7. How will cars carrying more than the prescribed number of people be handled?

Job Carrying more than the prescribed number of people on the car will be subject to administrative fines and the vehicle may be impounded. Fines for car drivers are specified in Clauses 2 and 4, Article 23 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP and for vehicle owners are specified in Clauses 3 and 6, Article 30 of Decree 100/2019 /ND-CP.

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