Decree No. 07/2001/L-CTN On the promulgation of the Road Traffic Law

Decree No. 07/2001/L-CTN promulgates the Road Traffic Law, which was passed at the ninth session of the tenth National Assembly on June 29, 2001. This document stipulates the conditions and obligations regarding road traffic.

Document No.07/2001/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byTrần Đức Lương — Chủ tịch nước
Updated01/07/2026
SectorTransport
FieldRoads
Issued date12/07/2001
Effective date12/07/2001
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 07/2001/L-CTN promulgates the Road Traffic Law, which was passed at the ninth session of the tenth National Assembly on June 29, 2001. This document stipulates the conditions and obligations regarding road traffic.

Key points

  • Participants in traffic must comply with the laws, and shall not violate traffic safety regulations such as exceeding speed limits, carrying goods beyond the permitted weight capacity, and failing to wear helmets when operating motorcycles.
  • Traffic management authorities have the responsibility to inspect and impose penalties for violations according to the provisions of the Road Traffic Law.
  • Participants in traffic must possess valid documents such as driver's licenses, vehicle registration certificates, and motorcycle insurance policies.
  • Management authorities have the right to collect fees for inspections and penalties imposed according to the provisions of the Road Traffic Law.
  • Participants in traffic may be fined from VND 20,000 to VND 5,000,000 depending on the severity of the violation, including specific fines for speeding and overloading cargo.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Reduction in traffic accidents and protection of the safety of participants in traffic.
  • Negative impact: Increased penalty costs may cause difficulties for some individuals who fail to comply with regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What must participants in traffic do?

Participants in traffic must comply with traffic safety regulations, such as wearing helmets when operating motorcycles, not exceeding speed limits, and ensuring that the load does not exceed the permissible weight of the vehicle.

How can management authorities impose penalties for traffic violations?

Management authorities have the right to collect fees for inspections and impose penalties according to the provisions, with fines ranging from VND 20,000 to VND 5,000,000 depending on the severity of the violation.

What documents must participants in traffic have?

Participants in traffic must have valid documents such as driver's licenses, vehicle registration certificates, and motorcycle insurance policies to ensure compliance with the Road Traffic Law.

Are there specific fines for traffic violations?

Yes, for example, speeding may result in a fine of VND 20,000 to VND 500,000, while overloading cargo may result in a fine of VND 300,000 to VND 1,000,000.

Full text

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Number: 07/2001/L-CTN

Hanoi, July 12, 2001

 

ORDER

Regarding the promulgation of the Law

PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Pursuant to Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1992;

WHEREAS EDUCATION to Article 78 of the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly;

Pursuant to Article 50 of the Law on Legislative Regulatory Documents;

NOW PROMULGATES:

The Road Traffic Law.

Passed by the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, 10th Session, 9th Meeting, June 29, 2001./.

 

 

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE  
(Signed)



Tran Duc Luong

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