The new Decree 168/2024 on administrative sanctions for violations of road traffic order and safety officially took effect on January 1, 2025. This decree amends and supplements several articles of Decree 100/2020 and Decree 123/2021.
According to the new regulations in Decree 168, the fines for some traffic violations have increased significantly. The duration of driver’s license suspension for certain offenses can now range from 22 to 24 months.
From 2025, drivers can be banned from driving for up to 2 years for certain offenses (illustrative image)
Most of the offenses that result in a 2-year driving ban are related to drunk driving, drug use, street racing, or reckless driving. In addition to the ban, offenders may also face monetary fines, license point deductions, or vehicle confiscation, depending on the severity of the violation.
The following are some of the violations that will result in a 22-24 month driver’s license suspension, as stipulated in Decree 168.
| Offense | Fine (in millions VND) |
| Car-related offenses involving alcohol and drug use | |
| Blood alcohol content exceeds 80 milligrams/100 milliliters or breath alcohol content exceeds 0.4 milligrams/liter. | 30-40 |
| Refusal to comply with alcohol testing requests. | 30-40 |
| Driving under the influence of drugs or prohibited substances. | 30-40 |
| Refusal to comply with drug or prohibited substance testing requests. | 30-40 |
| Car-related offenses involving street racing and reckless driving | |
| Causing a traffic accident while driving recklessly, speeding, or driving with your feet. | 50-70 |
| Repeat offenses of reckless driving, speeding, or driving with feet. | Vehicle confiscation |
| Illegal car racing on public roads. | 40-50 |
| Offenses involving motorcycles and scooters | |
| Blood alcohol content exceeds 80 milligrams/100 milliliters or breath alcohol content exceeds 0.4 milligrams/liter. | 8-10 |
| Refusal to comply with alcohol testing requests. | 8-10 |
| Driving a motorcycle or scooter under the influence of drugs or prohibited substances. | 8-10 |
| Refusal to comply with drug or prohibited substance testing requests. | 8-10 |
| Dangerous driving behaviors such as hands-free, foot-driving, sitting sideways, lying on the seat, driving backwards, or driving with eyes closed; riding on one wheel (for two-wheel vehicles) or two wheels (for three-wheel vehicles) | Vehicle confiscation |
| Repeat offenses of reckless driving, such as weaving or popping wheelies. | Vehicle confiscation |
| Illegal racing of motorcycles, scooters, or bicycles on public roads. | 40-50 |
Once a driver’s license is suspended, the offender is prohibited from driving for the specified period. Any violation of this ban will result in additional fines: 2-4 million VND for motorcycles under 125cc, 6-8 million VND for motorcycles over 125cc, and 18-20 million VND for cars.
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