The Hanoi People’s Committee is currently collecting public feedback on a draft resolution issued by the municipal People’s Council regulating administrative fines for violations related to security, public order, social safety, and other sectors across the capital.

The draft was developed based on the 2026 Law on the Capital and existing regulations on handling administrative violations.

Notably, Hanoi is proposing fines that are up to twice the national penalty framework set by the government for 47 different violations.

Under the draft, violations are divided into two groups.

For violations related to security, public order, and social safety, proposed fines would increase by between 1.5 and two times current levels.

Violations involving residency regulations such as falsifying residency documents, trading or leasing residency confirmation papers, or failing to comply with temporary residence registration rules could face fines ranging from VND3 million to VND6 million ($117-$235).

Accommodation businesses that fail to report guest stays as required could be fined between VND4.5 million and VND18 million ($176-$705), depending on the severity of the violation.

Foreign nationals traveling within Vietnam without carrying passports could face fines ranging from VND600,000 to VND1 million ($24-$39), double the current penalty level.

Businesses operating in sectors requiring security and public order certifications without obtaining the necessary licenses could face penalties from VND15 million to VND30 million ($588-$1,175).

Higher penalties proposed for traffic and urban order violations

For road traffic and urban order violations, many fines are also proposed to double.

Stopping or parking vehicles illegally on traffic lanes, parking away from curbs or sidewalks, parking on medians, or parking in prohibited areas could result in fines ranging from VND1.2 million to VND2 million ($47-$78).

Individuals using roads or sidewalks illegally for markets, food and beverage businesses, street vending, or vehicle repairs could face fines from VND4 million to VND6 million ($157-$235).

Those dragging mud, sand, or waste materials onto roads and causing traffic safety or environmental sanitation risks could be fined between VND4 million and VND8 million ($157-$314).

Notably, illegal dumping of garbage or waste on public streets could face particularly heavy fines ranging from VND20 million to VND30 million ($784-$1,175).

The draft also proposes fines of VND2 million to VND4 million ($78-$157) for picking up or dropping off passengers in prohibited areas or locations where stopping and parking are banned.

For overloaded cargo vehicles, penalties would increase progressively depending on the level of overload. Vehicles exceeding weight limits by more than 150% could face fines of up to VND24 million ($940).

According to the draft, organizations would face fines double those imposed on individuals for the same violations.

Hanoi’s proposal to significantly raise penalties for urban order violations reflects the city’s determination to tighten discipline, particularly regarding widespread sidewalk encroachment, illegal dumping, and traffic violations.

If approved by the municipal People’s Council, the resolution is expected to take effect later in 2026.

Thanh Hue