As the new regulation requiring child-safety seats in cars takes effect on July 1, some drivers have suggested that switching to yellow license plates could exempt them from the requirement.

Despite the fast-approaching deadline for enforcement, the market for child car seats remains quiet.

Contract passenger transport operators in Vietnam will be required to share transport contract data with the Ministry of Public Security before each trip starting in 2028.

As the deadline for Vietnam’s new child safety seat requirement approaches, consumers remain unclear about which products will officially meet regulatory standards.

Hanoi has proposed that starting from 2028 it will begin collecting fees from cars and motorbikes entering the area within Ring Road 1 in order to reduce traffic congestion and pollution.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security has proposed increasing the minimum distance for on-road practical driving tests from 2km to 5km in an effort to more accurately assess candidates’ driving abilities.

Vietnam will integrate vehicle registration records into the VNeID national digital identity platform and the VNeTraffic mobile application from June 8 under a new Ministry of Public Security circular aimed at expanding digital public services.​

Experts say Hanoi must carefully assess a range of factors - from congestion and air pollution concerns to public transport capacity and social consensus - before moving ahead with plans to charge vehicles entering the city center.

The trend of converting pickup trucks into mobihomes (motorhomes) is becoming increasingly popular, enabling small families to travel anywhere with exciting experiences.

Hanoi plans to provide financial support ranging from VND5 million to VND20 million ($190-$770), depending on eligibility groups, to encourage residents to replace gasoline-powered motorbikes with electric vehicles.

Hanoi’s plan to pilot low-emission zones in the city center from July 1 is facing a major obstacle: the capital’s chronic shortage of parking infrastructure.

Hanoi’s People’s Council has postponed consideration of a draft resolution related to low-emission zones within Ring Road 1, including proposed restrictions on gasoline-powered vehicles.

The Ministry of Public Security is proposing a significant upgrade to the country’s traffic monitoring system, with artificial intelligence at its core, capable of detecting a wide range of violations that previously relied heavily on manual review.

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.