Vietnam’s new traffic regulations impose fines of up to $125 for using ETC lanes with empty accounts, prompting calls for better enforcement and driver accountability.

Fifteen days into the implementation of Decree 168/2024, citizens across Vietnam have shown remarkable compliance with traffic laws, leading to a significant reduction in accidents.

Local traffic police have begun a comprehensive inspection of traffic signal systems to recommend repairs and prevent enforcement errors caused by faulty lights.

If ‘bounty hunters’ are not careful when recording traffic violators, they may accidentally break the law.

To combat long wait times at intersections, Ho Chi Minh City has begun installing right-turn signs at red lights and plans further traffic signal improvements.

With traffic volume increasing up to fivefold as Lunar New Year (Tet) nears, Hanoi’s roads have become gridlocked, requiring all-day intervention from traffic police.

Ho Chi Minh City’s traffic police have reported notable improvements in compliance with traffic laws following the implementation of Decree 168, with increased fines and reduced violations.

If the yellow light duration is too long, it affects traffic capacity, but if it's too short, drivers can end up being unjustly punished and accidents may occur.

Empty ETC accounts have caused traffic disruptions, prompting questions about why toll fees are not directly deducted from bank accounts.

With nearly 5.4 million inspections conducted in 2024, over 15% of vehicles required re-inspections, revealing critical gaps in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

With stricter penalties now in place, motorbike violations on sidewalks in Ho Chi Minh City have sharply decreased, marking a new chapter in urban traffic management.

Congestion on Vietnam’s key highways remains a challenge, with ETC balance issues among vehicles cited as a major contributing factor.

Personal vehicles in Hanoi are growing at over ten times the rate of infrastructure development, leaving the city with 36 traffic bottlenecks despite efforts to manage congestion in 2024.

Stricter vehicle inspection standards under Decree 166 could lead to an increase in refusals starting January 2, as many vehicles fail to meet the updated requirements.

Starting January 1, 2025, under Decree 168, Vietnam will impose stricter penalties for traffic violations, with fines for running red lights in cars set to rise to 18–20 million VND ($750–$850 USD).

Vietnam’s updated taxi policies will permit fare negotiation between passengers and operators from 2025, with mandatory e-invoicing to ensure accountability.

Vietnam’s lucky license plate auctions reached a fever pitch, with 42 quintuple number plates selling for nearly $8.2 million in just one month.

Beginning January 1, 2025, Vietnam’s traffic police will utilize journey monitoring devices and driver image systems to enforce road safety laws under the newly issued Circular 73/2024.

To enhance safety and monitoring, a new regulation will limit driving hours for commercial and passenger vehicle operators starting January 1, 2025, while requiring the use of advanced journey monitoring systems.