From July, gasoline motorbikes may be restricted during peak periods in Hoan Kiem under a new emissions plan.

A shift toward greener transport is underway in Hanoi, but not without challenges for everyday commuters.

The current method for testing diesel vehicle emissions, particularly the action of suddenly increasing the throttle to the maximum level, is causing debate as it is believed not to accurately reflect real-world operating conditions.

Motorbikes less than five years old may soon be exempt from direct emissions testing, under a draft regulation that introduces an age-based approach to vehicle inspection in Vietnam.

Although traffic police forces have not yet penalized pickup truck drivers for traveling into Hanoi's inner city, this does not mean that such "relaxation" about new regulations will last forever.

Vietnam will begin implementing emissions inspections for motorbikes and mopeds under a phased roadmap, starting in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in 2027 before expanding nationwide.

A recent proposal by Hanoi’s Department of Construction and city police to allow pickup trucks to circulate like passenger cars has reopened a policy debate that is far larger than traffic management.

Although the majority of opinions defend pickup trucks driving in the inner city, some readers support tightening the management of pickup circulation because urban traffic in Hanoi has become overloaded.

More than 3 million motorbike lane violations have been recorded in Hanoi over just six months, as a pilot system of AI-powered traffic cameras begins to reveal both the scale of the problem and the potential of smart enforcement.

Beginning on January 15, within inner-city roads, conventional trucks with a gross vehicle weight of under 2 tons have been allowed to operate only during peak hours, while those over 2 tons are permitted from 9pm to 6am the following day

Facing persistent violations of improper stopping and parking, the Hanoi Traffic Police Department has intensified the use of AI-powered camera systems to detect and handle infractions.

The Vietnam Register has clarified the classification rules on pickup passenger cars and pickup trucks, while addressing whether it is possible to convert a truck into a passenger car.

After the Traffic Police Department clarified the criteria for classifying pickup trucks as passenger cars or trucks, many owners are worried that their vehicles may be banned from entering inner-city areas.

Regulations restricting trucks in inner Hanoi are sparking controversy as the majority of pickup trucks (despite serving personal needs) are classified as trucks, meaning they can be banned from circulating during peak hours.

New regulations limiting truck access during peak hours are forcing pickup truck users to rethink how they move goods and navigate the city.

Units under the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), Ministry of Construction (MOC), and experts have begun conducting field surveys on several steep national highways in the Northwest region to assess the safety level of double-decker sleeper buses.

Traffic police will conduct field trips using double-decker sleeper buses on several mountainous highways in northern Vietnam to assess road safety conditions and infrastructure suitability for the large passenger vehicles.

Hanoi has announced a clear timeline to phase out all gasoline and diesel taxis, aiming for a fully electric and green-powered fleet within the next five years.

Vietnam Register will begin issuing electronic inspection certificates for cars from March 1, incorporating QR codes and emissions ratings. The move is intended to curb forgery and reduce administrative costs.