Decree 168/2024/ND-CP detailing administrative sanctions in the field of road traffic (Decree 168). The Decree takes effect from January 1, 2025.
Accordingly, bicycle and motorbike drivers and other drivers of rudimentary vehicles who do not comply with traffic light signals shall be fined from VND 150,000 to VND 250,000 (Point d, Clause 2, Article 9, Decree 168).
Pedestrians who do not comply with the commands or instructions of traffic lights, signs, or road markings shall be fined from VND 150,000 to VND 250,000 (according to Point b, Clause 1, Article 10, Decree 168).
People who drive, lead animals, or drive animal-drawn vehicles and do not comply with the commands or instructions of traffic lights, signs, or road markings will also be fined from VND 150,000 to VND 250,000 (Point b, Clause 1, Article 11, Decree 168).
Recently, people have gradually raised their awareness in obeying traffic light signals when Decree 168/2024/ND-CP increased penalties for this regulation.
According to the new decree, drivers of cars, four-wheeled motor vehicles or similar vehicles who do not comply with traffic light signals will be fined from 18-20 million VND (previously the fine was from 4-6 million VND).
Motorbike or similar vehicle drivers who violate the law will be fined from 4-6 million VND (old regulations fined from 800,000 VND - 1 million VND).
