Decision No. 1040/2003/QĐ-BGTVT Supplementing the "Regulation on Management of Examination for Issuance of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses"

Decision supplementing the regulation on management of examination for issuance of motor vehicle driver's licenses, specifically the conditions for retaking the Road Traffic Law examination when marked with violations and the role of traffic police officers in the driving license examination board.

Document No.1040/2003/QĐ-BGTVT
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Construction
Signed byTrần Doãn Thọ — Thứ trưởng
Updated30/06/2026
SectorTransport
FieldRoads
Issued date15/04/2003
Effective date30/04/2003
Expiry date08/02/2005
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision supplementing the regulation on management of examination for issuance of motor vehicle driver's licenses, specifically the conditions for retaking the Road Traffic Law examination when marked with violations and the role of traffic police officers in the driving license examination board.

Scope of application

Drivers, Vietnam Highway Administration, relevant agencies

Key points

  • Drivers marked twice for violations must retake the Road Traffic Law examination when renewing their driver's license.
  • Drivers marked three times for violations within twelve months from the date of the third marking must wait before being eligible to take the examination again for issuance of a driver's license.
  • Traffic police officers serve as Deputy Chairpersons of the driving license examination board (replacing Decision No. 4193/2002/QĐ-BGTVT).

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Reducing traffic accidents caused by drivers violating regulations.
  • Enhancing the quality of examinations and issuance of driver's licenses.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many times must a driver be marked for violations before they must retake the Road Traffic Law examination?

Drivers marked twice for violations must retake the Road Traffic Law examination when renewing their driver's license.

After how long can a driver be examined again for issuance of a driver's license if marked three times for violations?

Drivers marked three times for violations must wait twelve months from the date of the third marking before being eligible to take the examination again for issuance of a driver's license.

What is the role of traffic police officers in the driving license examination board?

Traffic police officers serve as Deputy Chairpersons of the driving license examination board (replacing Decision No. 4193/2002/QĐ-BGTVT).

When does this decision come into effect?

This decision takes effect fifteen days after the date of signature.

Full text

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 1040/2003/QĐ-BGTVT
Hanoi, April 15, 2003

Pursuant to …;

Supplementing the "Regulation on Management of Examination for Issuance of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses"

(Issued together with Decision No. 4352/2001/QĐ-BGTVT dated December 18, 2001 of the Minister of Transport

 of the Ministry of Transport)

_____________________ 

THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORTATION

Pursuant to Decree No. 22/CP dated March 22, 1994 of the Government stipulating the tasks, powers, functions of state management and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transport.

Pursuant to Resolution No. 13/2002/NQ-CP dated November 19, 2002 of the Government on measures to curb the increase and gradually reduce traffic accidents and traffic congestion; Decree No. 15/2003/NĐ-CP dated February 19, 2003 of the Government stipulating administrative penalties for violations of road traffic regulations;

Considering the proposal of the Director of the Vietnam Highway Administration, the Head of the Legal Affairs and Transportation Department, the Head of the Organization and Labor Department;

Pursuant to …;

Article 1. - Supplementing Clause 5 of Article 5: If the Driver's License is marked twice for violation, the driver must retake the Road Traffic Law examination when renewing the Driver's License; if marked three times for violation within twelve months from the date of the third punch mark, the violator must take the examination again to obtain a new Driver's License.

- Supplementing Clause 2 of Article 13: traffic police officers shall be Vice Chairmen of the Examination Board (replacing Decision No. 4193/2002/QĐ-BGTVT dated December 13, 2002 of the Ministry of Transport)

Article 2. THIS DECISION SHALL TAKE EFFECT 15 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SIGNATURE.

Article 3. The following officials: the Director of the Ministry's Office, the Head of the Organization and Labor Department, the Head of the Legal Affairs and Transportation Department, the Director of the Vietnam Highway Administration, heads of agencies and units concerned are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Tran Doan Tho
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