You can get up to 10 penalty units if your licence has expired, or you drove on an interstate or international licence for longer than you are allowed. You can be fined up to 60 penalty units if you have never had a valid licence. You should tell the magistrate about your income and things you have to pay for, and whether you support a family. An individual may receive a ticket for driving without a license and face one of more of the following penalties: Criminal fines of up to $250 for the first infraction and up to $1,000 in criminal fines for subsequent offenses; Possible jail time of up to six months, to be served in a county jail; 1. Regulatory signs display the rules governing a stretch of roadway. 2. Warning signs inform motorists of upcoming hazards on the roadway. 3. Guide signs tell drivers where they are, which locations are nearby or how to reach their destination. 4. Construction signs highlight work zones, road closures or detours. A. Newly designed license plate: A.1. For four-wheeled vehicles ( 3 alpha characters and 4 numeric characters) A.2. For two-wheeled vehicles ( 2 alpha characters and 5 numeric characters) B. Old designed license plates: A.1. For four-wheeled vehicles ( 3 alpha characters and 3 numeric characters) A.2. As a misdemeanor, driving without a valid license carries up to 6 months in jail. As an infraction, driving without a valid license carries a maximum $250 fine. 5 Legal References California Driver Handbook, section 5, The California Driver License, California DMV. See also Applying for a Driver's License or State Identification Card, ICE. Yes. A hold may be placed on your account if your doctor certifies that your medical condition permanently prevents you from driving. You will also need to surrender your driver license; you may replace the license with a Non-Driver ID. Contact the Surcharge Administration Office at (609) 292-7500, extension 5024 for more information. On1iUY7. I have handed over my car to my child to drive to go out, but my child does not have a driving license, so if I am discovered by the traffic police, will I be sentenced to prison or not? If I give my vehicle to my child to operate without a driving license, will I be faced a penalty of imprisonment in Vietnam? Pursuant to Article 264 of the 2015 Penal Code as amended by Clause 76, Article 1 of the Penal Code Amendment Law 2017, there are provisions on allowing an unqualified person to operate a vehicle on public roads. 1. Any person who allows another person to operate a vehicle on public roads in the knowledge that he/she does not have a driver license or is under the influence of alcohol with blood or breath alcohol content above the limit, under the influence of drugs or other strong stimulants or otherwise unqualified and as a results causes damage for another person in any of the following circumstances shall be liable to a fine of from VND 10,000,000 to VND 50,000,000 or face a penalty of up to 03 years' community sentence a The offence results in the death of a person; b The offence causes ≥ 61% WPI for another person; c The offence causes a total WPI of 61% - 121% for more than one person. d The property damage caused by the offence is assessed at from VND 100,000,000 to under VND 500,000,000. 2. This offence committed in any of the following circumstances shall carry a fine of from VND 50,000,000 to VND 200,000,000 or a penalty of 06 - 36 months' imprisonment a The offence results in the death of 02 people; b The offence causes a total WPI of 122% - 200% for more than one person; c The property damage caused by the offence is assessed at from VND 500,000,000 to under VND 1,500,000,000. 3. This offence committed in any of the following circumstances carries a penalty of 02 - 07 years' imprisonment a The offence results in the death of ≥ 03 people; b The offence causes a total WPI of ≥ 201% for ≥ 03 people; c The offence results in property damage assessed at ≥ VND 1,500,000,000. 4. The offender might also be liable to a fine of from VND 10,000,000 to VND 30,000,000. Thus, the person who allowing an unqualified person operate a vehicle on public roads as prescribed by law and causing damage to others will be examined for penal liability in Vietnam. Conditions for drivers of vehicles to join in traffic in Vietnam Pursuant to Article 58 of the 2008 Road Traffic Law, there are provisions as follows 1. Drivers of vehicles to join in traffic must be of the age and in good health as prescribed in Article 60 of this Law, and proper driver licenses for the types of vehicle they are permitted to operate, which are granted by competent state agencies. Learner drivers, when joining in traffic, shall practice driving on driving practice vehicles and have their driving supported by driving instructors. 2. When operating a vehicle, the driver shall carry the following papers a/ Vehicle registration paper; b/ Driver license, for motor vehicle operators defined in Article 59 of this Law; c/ Technical safety and environmental protection inspection certificate, for motor vehicles prescribed in Article 55 of this Law; d/ Motor vehicle owner civil liability insurance certificate. Thus, according to the above regulations in Vietnam, car drivers when participating in traffic are required to have a driving license except for practice driving. In your case, if you give your car to your child without a driving license, in case your child cause damage as prescribed above, you can be prosecuted for criminal liability with the lowest penalty from a fine from VND 10,000,000 to VND 50,000,000 or face a penalty of up to 03 years' community sentence in Vietnam. In addition, if your child is detected by the traffic police, even though your child has not caused an accident, you can still be administratively sanctioned for the act of allowing an unqualified person to operate a vehicle in Vietnam. Best Regards! - Above is legal advice provided for customers of LawNet . If you require any further information, please send an email to nhch - The content of the article is for reference only; - The applicable terms may have expired at the time you are reading; - If you have any questions about the copyright of the article, please contact us via Email nhch "This English translation is for reference purposes only and not a definitive translation of the original Vietnamese texts" Reading Time 6 minutes drive legally in Vietnam you need to have a motorbike license from home and an international driver’s permit. It is common and normal for people to drive without any license in Vietnam, and simple coffee money will deal with the police. However, if you go above 150cc then having all your documents by the book becomes more important. Please note, that Tigit will rent a 150cc and below motorbike without a license. But to rent above 150cc you need to have both a valid motorbike license and an international drivers petmit. Understanding the international driver’s permit An IDP/IDL, or international driver’s permit/international driver’s license is the same. The IDP is an agreement between countries to recognize each other’s drivers licenses. Unfortunately, there are different versions of the IDP, the 1968 convention and 1949 convention. The wiki page for IDP has up-to-date information on which version each country belongs to. Vietnam belongs to the 1968 version. Australia and America belong to the 1949 version. Therefore it is not possible for Australians or Americans to drive legally in Vietnam. The police will help you when they are not helping themselves. Is it ok to drive in Vietnam illegally? The short answer is yes. Both locals and tourists have spent years driving Vietnam without any licenses. For a routine and normal holiday without any incidents this is fine. However, problems arise if you are caught up in a major crash, both for yourself and for the 3rd party that may be involved. If you are driving illegally in Vietnam, then any insurance you may have will be invalidated. Therefore you are on your own to negotiate or find a way out of whatever mess you find yourself in. This is a risk that needs to be considered before choosing to ride a motorbike in Vietnam. Australians and Americans / other countries not in the 1968 convention Unfortunately for these countries, it is not possible to drive legally in Vietnam. However, the police do not know about these conventions. It is still worth getting the international driver’s permit for your holiday. The issue arises if you are trying to claim on your insurance. If your insurance provider digs deep into the case, they may discover this loophole and your insurance could be invalidated. We have experience with the Australian insurance company 1cover paying out to Australians involved in crashes without asking any questions. Our advice is to email the insurance company. Explain everything transparently and clearly, and get a written log of them confirming they are happy to insure you while driving a motorbike in Vietnam. Where do I get an IDP? International drivers permits can only be obtained from within your home country. The process is cheap and easy. If you are already traveling it is technically not possible to get an IDP. There are services online that promise you an IDP. These can be used, but they are not real IDP’s. Again, this is fine, providing your insurance company doesn’t go digging into the case. Can I rent without a valid license or IDP from Tigit? Through the Tigit booking platform, we make clients tick the box to confirm they have a license and an IDP. On 150cc and below we are relaxed, but we not rent to people above 150cc who do not have a license and international drivers permit. Crashing a Tigit Motorbike Unrelated to licenses and IDP’s, but Tigit has an optional damage waiver that can be paid for in advance. This removes all responsibilities to the driver for crash expenses. It has zero excess and is aimed at creating a seamless motorbike rental experience where we don’t have to chase customers down for money at the end of the journey! Key information on licenses in Vietnam Not everyone has a driving license in Vietnam, but it will make life easier and safer if you do. Accidents can usually be resolved on the spot with police negotiations. You’re at-home insurance will be void without a proper driving permit. Calculate this risk carefully into your travel plans. Tigit offers a damage waiver to remove you from paying for potential motorcycle damage. Can’t I just bribe the police, why do I need an IDP? In short, yes. For nearly all minor infractions, it is possible to pay the police. Serious issues, though, is where the IDP comes in handy. For the police, presenting legal documentation will aid in keeping you out of trouble. From your insurance company’s perspective, you will not be covered if you are doing something illegal. Like driving a motorcycle in Vietnam without a proper permit. If you were to get into an accident that requires an insurance payout, you would want to have all your documents in order. Insurance to motorbike in Vietnam As a foreigner traveling through Vietnam, you will not be able to purchase insurance locally that you can use. Local sellers or other rental agencies might offer to sell you a 3rd party yellow insurance paper. For you, this does nothing. To have the yellow insurance is merely a guideline in Vietnam, and you should not rely on it for anything. Before departing on your vacation, you will want to check with your local insurance agency about providing insurance for motorcycle rental within Vietnam. They will give you precise information on what they offer and how it might cover you in the event of a significant accident in Vietnam. Our recommendation for obtaining insurance 1. Get an international drivers permit. This makes you fine by Vietnam’s police standards. 2. Email an insurance company. Explain the story in detail. 3. If they agree to cover, then great 4. If you are Australian, go with the company 1cover 5. If you are from anywhere else in the world, go with ACS. Make sure you tick the box for “extreme sports”. Email with Australian insurance provider 1cover Thank you for your cover people medically when riding a motorbike if they have their full Australian driver’s licence they can ride a bike up to 50CC – providing they are following the road saftey laws over someone has their full Australian motor bike licence and it is accepted in Vietnam or if they also have their international licence we cover them medically whilst riding there is no limit on the engine do not cover the bike at all or for personal liability for the rider just cover them medically if they have the valid licence and are following the road safety laws. Email with Holiday Safe insurance I can confirm that we cover our travellers to ride a motorbike as standard, providing that they have the appropriate UK license and they are wearing the appropriate safety gear. Confident response apart from the very obvious ambiguous “appropriate safety gear” ???? At least we tried at Tigit! What happens in a serious crash in Vietnam With a crash where either the traveler or local is injured, people from the area will quickly surround the crash scene out of curiosity. The police will then promptly show up and act as an on-the-spot investigator and judge. After their small investigation, they will decide who pays who what amounts. The police will then confiscate the motorbikes from both parties and use them as a ransom to force an agreement between those involved in the crash. It is here that you will usually find the police quite helpful. They typically aid in a reasonable negotiation between foreigners and Vietnamese. We recommend following police advice in regards to the cash needed to make the situation go away. Holding on to your morals of who caused the crash will not help you here. This is Vietnam, and this is the way things are done. Once all parties agree to walkway quietly, the police will then release the motorbikes. A little coffee money for minor problems is an efficient way to make any problem magically disappear. For Tigit’s help and assistance, it is important clients explain the full story accurately. It is common for travelers to “bend the truth,” which often contributes to digging big holes for all parties involved. It is easiest for travelers to fix the situation themselves. Police, like to deal with the vehicle driver directly and attempts to pawn the situation onto someone else, can delay in motorbike retrieval. Once again, if you are driving by the book and have an international driver’s permit and valid license then this will help when accidents occur. Useful resources International Drivers licenses are valid in Vietnam – UK source Gov website UK government announces a license + IDP is valid in Vietnam How to get an international drivers license – UK RAC Motorbike insurance for Australians – Motorbike insurance for Australians Motorbike insurance for UK citizens International / All other countries motorbike insurance Please feel free to contact us and provide any other sources, advice or information. Recommended Posts Share Can't make a new license as the ministry is closed. Wonder what the penalty is for driving without a license these days? Wasn't there talk of making the penalty tougher? 1 Link to post Share on other sites Share Do you mean driving licence or licence plates? There is currently problem with issuing both. Driving licences don't have to be renewed until further notice. Driving without driving licence having issued one at all is usually 400 Baht. Until you cause an accident, then all hell will break lose. 1 Link to post Share on other sites Share From another thread. This is the latest news I am aware of Quote Jirut also added that the DLT would allow licences that had expired since January 2 to be temporarily valid during the period of the emergency decree and has accordingly notified Royal Thai Police Headquarters and Office of Insurance Commission to enforce related laws accordingly in case of police screening or insurance claims. So you are safe from prosecution or insurance denial in case of expired license. 2 Link to post Share on other sites Share From personal experience a few years ago now i got caught at a checkpoint one time. I had my IDP but had left it on the big bike and was on the scooter when I hit the checkpoint. Had to go inside an pay the ticket for driving without a license - 200 baht. Called my buddy, thinking he'd have to come pick up the scooter. He asked if I had the receipt from paying the ticket and then told me I was good to go and could ride around for a week without my license as long as I had that receipt. As it seems they are considering extending the Emergency Decree until the end of June now, you should be OK until then at least. The DLTs may open before then as well. Link to post Share on other sites Share With all the talk of opening the bars sooner than planned as things are so tickety-boo, I find it hard to understand why the DLT offices are still closed. Immigration, banks, shops, restaurants and now malls are all open, and implementing measures to protect their staff, so why is the DLT shut? Link to post Share on other sites Share Just make sure you have insurance. regards worgeordie 2 Link to post Share on other sites Share 5 hours ago, AndyAndyAndy said Do you mean driving licence or licence plates? There is currently problem with issuing both. Driving licences don't have to be renewed until further notice. Driving without driving licence having issued one at all is usually 400 Baht. Until you cause an accident, then all hell will break lose. We had new car license plates issued last month and exchanged for the red plates. No problem. 1 Link to post Share on other sites Share 1 hour ago, Kerryd said From personal experience a few years ago now i got caught at a checkpoint one time. I had my IDP but had left it on the big bike and was on the scooter when I hit the checkpoint. Had to go inside an pay the ticket for driving without a license - 200 baht. Called my buddy, thinking he'd have to come pick up the scooter. He asked if I had the receipt from paying the ticket and then told me I was good to go and could ride around for a week without my license as long as I had that receipt. As it seems they are considering extending the Emergency Decree until the end of June now, you should be OK until then at least. The DLTs may open before then as well. "What Is The Penalty For Driving Without A License In Thailand? The penalty for driving a scooter in Thailand without a license is 1 000 Baht USD EUR, GBP." Link to post Share on other sites Share 10 minutes ago, andersonat said Under the old law, the maximum penalty was 1,000 baht. I believe that's what you could face if it went to court. It seems the Traffic Police can issue tickets for lesser amounts. In 2018 they were proposing to increase the maximum fine to 50,000. Not sure if that happened yet. Link to post Share on other sites Share Tell the copper your 12 years old, worked for my son, no problem. 1 Link to post Share on other sites Share 6 hours ago, AndyAndyAndy said Do you mean driving licence or licence plates? There is currently problem with issuing both. Driving licences don't have to be renewed until further notice. Driving without driving licence having issued one at all is usually 400 Baht. Until you cause an accident, then all hell will break lose. It’s only driving license that are affected. 1 Link to post Share on other sites Share Due to the virus, no fine until one week after licence registration reopens again. All the past experiences given are not applicable at this time. Keep your insurance valid is good advice Link to post Share on other sites Share 11 hours ago, FruitPudding said Wonder what the penalty is for driving without a license these days? I used to have a Thai licence, but found it cheaper NOT to have one! Just pay the BiB on the spot rather than waste time going to the police station, which will cost more. I will never forget the expression on the Thai policeman’s face when I told him he could keep the licence. Amazing Thailand. Edited May 21, 2020 by DaRoadrunner Link to post Share on other sites Popular Post Popular Post Share 1 minute ago, DaRoadrunner said I used to have a Thai licence but found it cheaper not to have one! Just pay the BiB on the spot rather than waste time going to the police station. Amazing Thailand. and if your involved in a serious accident and someone dies ? 3 Link to post Share on other sites Share 23 minutes ago, steven100 said and if your involved in a serious accident and someone dies ? Poster has very big savings 1 Link to post Share on other sites Share 10 hours ago, KhunBENQ said Yes,but try to stay out of trouble. Link to post Share on other sites Share 1 hour ago, steven100 said and if your involved in a serious accident and someone dies ? Thai or farang you always pay! Even not your fold! Or go to court and watch what happen! Farang pay more! Edited May 21, 2020 by 2 is 1 Link to post Share on other sites Share 10 hours ago, KhunBENQ said At least up until a week after the lock-down is eased and the DLT reopens. 1 hour ago, DaRoadrunner said I used to have a Thai licence, but found it cheaper NOT to have one! Just pay the BiB on the spot rather than waste time going to the police station, which will cost more. the 'it won't happen to me' approach has caught plenty of people out in the past. It voids your insurance, you are on the road illegally etc etc... have an accident where someone is seriously hurt or killed and you could find yourself on a very sticky wicket. Link to post Share on other sites Share On Koh Samui it is 500 baht. That was two weeks ago. They are out pulling all tourists over demanding they show licence. I forgot my international licence that day and had to pay 500 tea money. It's lean times for the cops these days and they need to eat too. Edited May 21, 2020 by cheapcanuck Link to post Share on other sites Share 13 hours ago, AndyAndyAndy said Until you cause an accident, then all hell will break lose couldn't have said it better 😉 Link to post Share on other sites Share Link to post Share on other sites Share 15 hours ago, richard_smith237 said At least up until a week after the lock-down is eased and the DLT reopens. the 'it won't happen to me' approach has caught plenty of people out in the past. It voids your insurance, you are on the road illegally etc etc... have an accident where someone is seriously hurt or killed and you could find yourself on a very sticky wicket. It voids your losses. but covers the damage you caused, as in Drink or drugs etc. Link to post Share on other sites Create an account or sign in to comment You need to be a member in order to leave a comment Sign in Already have an account? Sign in here. Sign In Now Actualisé 2022-03-10 0553 Si vous envisagez de louer ou acheter une voiture ou une moto au Vietnam, vous devez avoir un permis de conduire international IDP, qui doit être valable pendant toute la durée de votre séjour dans le pays. Les autorités consulaires de votre pays au Vietnam ne sont pas aptes à délivrer de permis de conduire. Si vous souhaitez avoir un permis de conduire local, faites la demande directement auprès des autorités vietnamiennes. Bon à savoir En tant que touriste, avec la documentation appropriée, vous avez le droit de conduire au Vietnam. Le permis de conduire vietnamien est réservé aux détenteurs du permis de séjour, ou du visa d'affaires de 3 mois, ou du parrainage d'une entreprise. Procédures pour obtenir un permis de conduire au Vietnam Pour obtenir un permis de conduire vietnamien Faire une traduction de votre permis de conduire actuel ; Demander une conversion de permis auprès du Department of Transportation of Ho Chi Minh City ou du Centre for Automotive Training and Mechanism de Hanoï. Les documents à fournir votre passeport ainsi que deux photos d'identité, une attestation de travail ou une copie de votre titre de séjour. Le permis de conduire est généralement délivré en une ou deux semaines. Les motos au Vietnam De nombreux touristes et expatriés au Vietnam choisissent de louer une moto pour se déplacer. La location d'une moto d'une puissance de 50 cc ou plus, nécessite que vous présentiez un permis moto valide. Si certains loueurs ferment les yeux sur cette procédure, en tant qu'étranger, une infraction de ce genre rend caduc votre assurance ! Ainsi, si vous avez le permis, la moto est un moyen rapide et économique de se déplacer, surtout en ville. Vous constaterez que la conduite au Vietnam est très différente de celle pratiquée dans de nombreux pays occidentaux. Cela peut prendre un certain temps pour s'habituer au trafic et aux habitudes locales sur les routes. Notez qu'au Vietnam, on conduit à droite. Conseils Si vous conduisez une moto et que vous n'êtes pas encore familiarisé avec les routes, utilisez l'application de navigation de votre smartphone ! Pour cela, achetez une carte SIM locale, mettez suffisamment de crédit pour être connecté en permanence durant vos déplacements. Contrairement à de nombreux pays occidentaux, les conducteurs vietnamiens font des appels de phares pour avertir les piétons de ne pas traverser ! Adresses utiles Bureau de délivrance des permis de conduire à Hanoï Ministère des Transports du Vietnam Adresse 80 rue Tran Hung Dao, district de Hoan Kiem, Hanoï Tél 04 39422079 Bureau de délivrance des permis de conduire à Ho Chi Minh Bureau des transports Adresse 63 rue Ly Tu Trong, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City Tel 08 38223760 Lien utile Ministère des Transports du Vietnam

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