A resident asked if traffic participants are allowed to stop their motorbikes on the road to wear raincoats?
Responding to this issue, the Ministry of Public Security said that currently, the law does not prohibit and has specifically provided instructions on stopping/parking vehicles, to ensure the most convenience and protect the safety of traffic participants.
Cases of stopping/parking, including stopping/parking to wear raincoats; only being punished for not complying with the provisions of the law on traffic safety and order, endangering themselves and other road users....
Article 18 of the Law on Traffic Safety and Order 2024 stipulates on Stopping and parking as follows:
Drivers participating in road traffic when stopping or parking on the road must comply with the following regulations:
There are signals to inform drivers of other road vehicles when they enter or exit the vehicle or park.
Does not affect pedestrians and vehicles participating in road traffic.
Drivers participating in road traffic are not allowed to stop or park at the following locations:
One-way left side of the road.
On a curved road or near the end of a slope where visibility is obstructed.
On the bridge, except in cases where traffic organization allows.
Under the overpass, except for places where parking is allowed.
In the same direction as another vehicle that was stopping and parking on the road.
From cars parked in the wrong direction under 20 meters on a narrow street under 40 meters on the road, there is a lane for motor vehicles in one direction.
On the pedestrian section;
The intersection and within 05 meters from the intersection.
pick-up and drop-off points.
In front of the gate and within 05 meters on both sides of the gate of the agency or organization's headquarters, there are roads for vehicles to enter and exit.
In places where the road is only wide enough for one lane for motor vehicles.
Within the safe railway area.
Hiding road signs and traffic lights.
On the road reserved for buses, on the mouth of drainage culverts, the mouth of phone lines, high-voltage power lines, and a place reserved for fire trucks to collect water; on the road, sidewalks in violation of the law.
On the road, drivers participating in road traffic are only allowed to stop or park in areas with wide roadsides or land outside the road; in cases where the roadside is narrow or there is no roadside, they are only allowed to stop or park near the right edge of the road in the direction of travel.
On the street, drivers of vehicles participating in road traffic are only allowed to stop or park near the roadside or sidewalk on the right side of the road in the direction of travel; the nearest wheel must not be more than 0.25 meters from the roadside or sidewalk and must not cause obstruction or danger to people and vehicles participating in road traffic.
For violations, depending on each behavior and type of vehicle, they may be subject to administrative sanctions according to the provisions of Decree 168/2024/ND-CP on Regulations on administrative sanctions for violations of traffic order and safety in the field of road traffic; deduction of points, restoration of driving license points.
