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Forgetting to retract the kickstand while riding is a common occurrence in Vietnam. This issue has lessened thanks to the auto-shut-off feature when the side stand is down on newer scooters. However, for motorcycles without this feature, the problem persists.
Failing to retract the kickstand can be dangerous as it may lead to accidents when navigating curves or turns, with the potential of the stand catching on the road surface.
Additionally, some young riders intentionally drag the kickstand on the road while performing stunts, such as weaving and popping wheelies, which is a hazardous practice.
According to the new decree, this behavior now incurs hefty administrative fines of up to tens of millions of VND. Decree 168 classifies riding with the kickstand down as “using a kickstand or other objects to scrape the road while the vehicle is in motion,” punishable by a fine of 8-10 million VND.
Even if the motorcycle rider does not weave or pop wheelies, accidentally scraping the kickstand on the road can still result in the same heavy fine.
In the event of an accident caused by a forgotten retracted kickstand, the fine increases to 10-14 million VND, along with a deduction of 10 points from the driver’s license.
While this issue has become less common, it can still occur with older-model motorcycles. To avoid hefty fines and license point deductions, motorcycle riders should always check the kickstand area before setting off.
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