To combat long wait times at intersections, Ho Chi Minh City has begun installing right-turn signs at red lights and plans further traffic signal improvements.

With traffic volume increasing up to fivefold as Lunar New Year (Tet) nears, Hanoi’s roads have become gridlocked, requiring all-day intervention from traffic police.

Ho Chi Minh City’s traffic police have reported notable improvements in compliance with traffic laws following the implementation of Decree 168, with increased fines and reduced violations.

If the yellow light duration is too long, it affects traffic capacity, but if it's too short, drivers can end up being unjustly punished and accidents may occur.

Empty ETC accounts have caused traffic disruptions, prompting questions about why toll fees are not directly deducted from bank accounts.

With nearly 5.4 million inspections conducted in 2024, over 15% of vehicles required re-inspections, revealing critical gaps in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

With stricter penalties now in place, motorbike violations on sidewalks in Ho Chi Minh City have sharply decreased, marking a new chapter in urban traffic management.

Congestion on Vietnam’s key highways remains a challenge, with ETC balance issues among vehicles cited as a major contributing factor.

Personal vehicles in Hanoi are growing at over ten times the rate of infrastructure development, leaving the city with 36 traffic bottlenecks despite efforts to manage congestion in 2024.

Stricter vehicle inspection standards under Decree 166 could lead to an increase in refusals starting January 2, as many vehicles fail to meet the updated requirements.

Starting January 1, 2025, under Decree 168, Vietnam will impose stricter penalties for traffic violations, with fines for running red lights in cars set to rise to 18–20 million VND ($750–$850 USD).

Vietnam’s updated taxi policies will permit fare negotiation between passengers and operators from 2025, with mandatory e-invoicing to ensure accountability.

Vietnam’s lucky license plate auctions reached a fever pitch, with 42 quintuple number plates selling for nearly $8.2 million in just one month.

Beginning January 1, 2025, Vietnam’s traffic police will utilize journey monitoring devices and driver image systems to enforce road safety laws under the newly issued Circular 73/2024.

To enhance safety and monitoring, a new regulation will limit driving hours for commercial and passenger vehicle operators starting January 1, 2025, while requiring the use of advanced journey monitoring systems.

A new proposal by the Ministry of Public Security suggests rewarding individuals up to 5 million VND for reporting administrative traffic violations, aiming to enhance road safety.

Starting January 1, 2025, drivers in Vietnam will have a 12-point license system, with points deducted for traffic violations based on severity.

A new proposal suggests emissions testing for motorbikes in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from 2027, targeting older vehicles and gradually scaling nationwide.

With over 8 million motor vehicles contributing to dangerous pollution levels, Hanoi will implement low-emission zones and encourage the use of clean transport.

While emission testing for motorbikes is being prepared, the Vietnam Register clarified that inspections will not begin automatically on January 1, 2025.