Vietnam mandates child car seats from August 15

Drivers and transport operators that fail to install required equipment, run non-functioning devices, or falsify recorded data face sanctions. Operating vehicles without the mandated tracking devices or cameras may result in fines of VND5-6 million ($160-228) for individuals and VND10-12 million for organizations that own the vehicles.

The decree also tightens rules on contract-based passenger transport. Illegal passenger pick-up and drop-off at company headquarters, branch offices, representative offices, or other fixed locations will be strictly handled. Private vehicle drivers who transport passengers for payment or accept individual bookings outside signed transport contracts may be fined VND12-14 million.

Sanctioning authority has been revised to align with the amended 2025 Law on Handling Administrative Violations. Traffic police are now clearly authorized to handle violations related to driving tests and license issuance following the Ministry of Public Security's assumption of responsibility in that area. Commune-level police can sanction vehicle registration violations, in line with the decentralization of registration services.

The maximum fine chairpersons of commune-level People's Committees may impose is VND37.5 million. Provincial-level People's Committee chairpersons may impose fines of up to VND75 million. Within the public security force, directors of provincial-level Departments of Public Security and the Director of the Traffic Police Department are also authorized to issue fines of up to VND75 million.