Under Decree 168, which takes effect from January 1, 2025, many traffic violations will incur administrative fines up to 30 times higher than before.
The significant increase in fines has raised concerns about people abandoning their vehicles to avoid paying the higher penalties.
Governments around the world have also struggled to prevent people from evading traffic fines or abandoning their vehicles to escape financial penalties. Here are some measures currently in place in different countries:
New Zealand
In New Zealand, those who deliberately avoid paying traffic fines will have their driver’s license suspended and their vehicle impounded for 28 days. Additionally, if they delay payment, the court can deduct the fine directly from the vehicle owner’s bank account.
These individuals may also be denied the ability to make credit card payments until they settle their fines in full. They can also be restricted from leaving the country and may face imprisonment.
The fine amount increases monthly with continued delay. Furthermore, the vehicle owner risks having their assets seized to cover the outstanding fine.
United States
Traffic fines in the US vary by state. For example, in Green Bay, traffic violations result in a suspended driver’s license. Motorists must pay the fine by the due date on the ticket; otherwise, the local police will forward all vehicle owner information to the state court.
Vehicle owners can delay payment but must appear in court and pay a minimum of 50,000 USD (1.26 billion VND) before the fine can be processed. Beyond this deadline, the driver will receive a Failure to Appear (FTA) notice and be summoned to court.
France
In France, traffic violators must pay their fines within 45 days. Failure to do so results in an exponential increase in the fine amount. However, if the fine is paid within 15 days of receiving the ticket, the amount is reduced depending on the type of violation.
Dubai
In Dubai, traffic violators receive their fines directly by mail. Vehicle owners must pay the fine within 100 days; otherwise, the amount increases daily. These individuals are also restricted from leaving the country and may have their vehicles impounded.
If the fine amount is substantial and the delay prolonged, the driver may be summoned to court and face potential imprisonment.
TH (Tuoitrethudo)
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