Starting from January 1st, 2022, the fine for cars driving on the sidewalk has significantly increased compared to before (previously ranging from 3 to 5 million VND). This aims to deter and limit the practice of cars encroaching on pedestrian spaces, thus ensuring safety.
2. Common traffic violations leading to fines for cars
- Running red lights or crossing yellow lights: Fines range from 4 to 6 million VND, with license suspension for 1 to 3 months. In case of accidents, license suspension extends to 2 to 4 months.
- Reference: Penalties for running red lights or crossing yellow lights
- Driving against traffic flow: Fine ranging from 4 to 6 million VND, with license suspension for 2 to 4 months.
- Reference: Penalties for driving against traffic flow
- Exceeding the speed limit:
+ From 5 to under 10 km/h: Fine of 800,000 to 1 million VND.
+ From 10 to 20 km/h: Fine ranging from 4 to 6 million VND, with license suspension for 1 to 3 months.
+ From 20 to 35 km/h: Fine ranging from 6 to 8 million VND, with license suspension for 2 to 4 months.
+ Over 35 km/h: Fine ranging from 10 to 12 million VND, with license suspension for 2 to 4 months.
- Reference: Fines for speeding violations for cars and motorcycles in 2022
3. Frequently Asked Questions
3.1 When is a car not fined for driving on the sidewalk?
According to Decree 100/2019/NĐ-CP, cars driving on the sidewalk to access a property will not be fined.
3.2 Are cars fined for driving on the sidewalk subject to vehicle impoundment?
Cars violating the sidewalk driving rule will not be subject to vehicle impoundment. This is based on the provisions of Article 82 of Decree 100/2019/NĐ-CP (amended by Point a Clause 32 Article 2 of Decree 123/2021/NĐ-CP).
3.3 Deadline for paying fines for sidewalk-driving violations
- Within 10 days from the date of receiving the penalty decision; if the penalty decision specifies a longer period than 10 days, it shall be followed accordingly => Individuals must pay the fine.
- Place for fine payment: Directly at the State Treasury or deposit into the account of the State Treasury specified in the penalty decision.
(Clause 39 Article 1 of the amended 2020 Administrative Violations Handling Law)
- Additionally, traffic violators in Hanoi can pay fines online at the national public service portal
Above is the latest information on penalties for cars driving on the sidewalk. Traffic participants need to stay updated to comply with regulations and avoid penalties.
Furthermore, when participating in traffic, drivers need to pay attention to prohibition signs on roads to avoid entering restricted areas. Violation of this rule will result in penalties according to the law.
- See more: Penalties for vehicles entering restricted areas