PENALTIES FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS DUE TO FAILURE TO CARRY VEHICLE DOCUMENTS

Decree No. 168/2024/NĐ-CP regulates the penalties for violations concerning the conditions of drivers when participating in traffic. Depending on the specific case, different penalties will apply.

According to the provisions in Articles 13, 14, and 18 of Decree No. 168/2024/NĐ-CP, penalties are imposed for each violation of failing to carry vehicle documents while participating in traffic.

Here is the penalty table for violations related to the conditions of the driver in failing to carry vehicle documents:

ViolationPenalty for MotorcyclePenalty for Car
Failure to carry driver’s licenseFrom 200,000 VND to 300,000 VNDFrom 300,000 VND to 400,000 VND
Failure to have a driver’s license(1) For motorcycles with engine capacity of 125 cm³ or electric motor power up to 11 kW: From 2,000,000 VND to 4,000,000 VND
(2) For motorcycles over 125 cm³ or electric motor power over 11 kW: From 6,000,000 VND to 8,000,000 VND
From 18,000,000 VND to 20,000,000 VND
Failure to carry vehicle registration certificateFrom 200,000 VND to 300,000 VNDFrom 300,000 VND to 400,000 VND
Failure to have vehicle registration certificateFrom 2,000,000 VND to 3,000,000 VND, in addition to vehicle confiscation and 02 points deducted from the driver’s licenseFrom 2,000,000 VND to 3,000,000 VND, in addition to vehicle confiscation and 02 points deducted from the driver’s license
Failure to have mandatory vehicle insuranceFrom 200,000 VND to 300,000 VNDFrom 400,000 VND to 600,000 VND
Failure to carry inspection certificateN/AFrom 300,000 VND to 400,000 VND
Failure to have inspection certificateN/AFrom 4,000,000 VND to 6,000,000 VND, in addition to 02 points deducted from the driver’s license

Thus, from 2025, participation in traffic without carrying the required vehicle documents will incur fines ranging from 200,000 VND to 20,000,000 VND, depending on the specific violation and the type of vehicle driven.

In addition, violations involving the failure to carry vehicle documents will also result in the deduction of points from the driver’s license, as prescribed by law.