Circular No. 22-BYT/TT on the age of drivers of motor vehicles on roads

Circular No. 22-BYT/TT stipulates the age of drivers of motor vehicles on roads to ensure traffic safety and comply with current driving licenses. Individuals aged 16 years or older may drive motorcycles, those aged 18 years or older may drive two or three-wheeled motorbikes, passenger cars up to nine seats, and tractors under 1,000 kg; individuals aged 20 years or older may drive heavy trucks and tractors over 1,000 kg; individuals aged 25 years or older may drive passenger vehicles with ten seats or more. The maximum age for professional drivers does not exceed 60 years old, specifically male drivers of passenger vehicles with more than 30 seats cannot exceed 55 years old, and female drivers cannot exceed 50 years old.

Số hiệu22-BYT/TT
Loại văn bảnCircular
Cơ quan ban hànhMinistry of Health
Người kýNguyễn Văn Đàn — Thứ trưởng Bộ Y tế
Cập nhật02/07/2026
NgànhHealth
Lĩnh vựcUncategorized
Ngày ban hành14/08/1991
Ngày áp dụng14/08/1991
Ngày hết hiệu lực—
Tình trạngIn effect
✦ Tóm lược thông minh

Circular No. 22-BYT/TT stipulates the age of drivers of motor vehicles on roads to ensure traffic safety and comply with current driving licenses. Individuals aged 16 years or older may drive motorcycles, those aged 18 years or older may drive two or three-wheeled motorbikes, passenger cars up to nine seats, and tractors under 1,000 kg; individuals aged 20 years or older may drive heavy trucks and tractors over 1,000 kg; individuals aged 25 years or older may drive passenger vehicles with ten seats or more. The maximum age for professional drivers does not exceed 60 years old, specifically male drivers of passenger vehicles with more than 30 seats cannot exceed 55 years old, and female drivers cannot exceed 50 years old.

Đối tượng áp dụng

Citizens wishing to drive motor vehicles on roads

Các điểm cốt lõi

  • Individuals aged 16 years or older are permitted to drive two-wheeled motorcycles with a cylinder capacity under 50 cubic centimeters
  • Individuals aged 18 years or older are permitted to drive two or three-wheeled motorbikes with a cylinder capacity of 50 cubic centimeters or more, passenger cars up to nine seats, and tractors with a load capacity up to 1,000 kg
  • Individuals aged 20 years or older are permitted to drive passenger cars with a load capacity of 3,500 kg or more and tractors with a load capacity over 1,000 kg
  • Individuals aged 25 years or older are permitted to drive passenger vehicles with ten seats or more
  • The maximum age for professional drivers does not exceed 60 years old, specifically male drivers of passenger vehicles with more than 30 seats cannot exceed 55 years old, and female drivers cannot exceed 50 years old

🌐 Tác động xã hội từ văn bản này

  • Positive impact: Reducing the risk of traffic accidents due to drivers having sufficient health and experience
  • Negative impact: It may cause difficulties for those who wish to drive but have not yet reached the required age

❓ Câu hỏi thường gặp

Who is permitted to drive motorcycles?

Individuals aged 16 years or older are permitted to drive motorcycles with a cylinder capacity under 50 cubic centimeters.

What is the maximum age for driving passenger vehicles with thirty seats or more?

Male drivers cannot exceed 55 years old, and female drivers cannot exceed 50 years old.

Who is permitted to drive passenger cars up to nine seats?

Individuals aged 18 years or older may drive passenger cars up to nine seats.

What is the maximum age for driving motor vehicles?

The maximum age for professional drivers does not exceed 60 years old, specifically male drivers of passenger vehicles with more than 30 seats cannot exceed 55 years old, and female drivers cannot exceed 50 years old.

Who is permitted to drive motorcycles with a cylinder capacity of 50 cubic centimeters or more?

Individuals aged 18 years or older are permitted to drive two or three-wheeled motorbikes with a cylinder capacity of 50 cubic centimeters or more.

Toàn văn

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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NUMBER: 22-BYT/TT HA NOI, AUGUST 14, 1991

CIRCULAR

CIRCULAR NO. 22-BYT/TT OF AUGUST 14, 1991 ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH ON THE AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS

AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS

To contribute to ensuring road safety

To ensure the rights and responsibilities of individuals who meet the health standards for driving motor vehicles and to align with the current driver's license regulations issued by the Ministry of Interior;

The Ministry of Health hereby specifies the age requirements for drivers of various types of vehicles as follows:

1. At least 16 years old to drive two-wheeled motorcycles with engine displacement under 50 cubic centimeters.

2. At least 18 years old to drive two- or three-wheeled motorcycles with engine displacement of 50 cubic centimeters or more, passenger cars up to nine seats, and tractors with a load capacity up to 1,000 kilograms.

3. At least 20 years old to drive heavy trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 3,500 kilograms or more and tractors with a load capacity over 1,000 kilograms.

4. At least 25 years old to drive buses with ten seats or more.

5. The maximum age for professional drivers shall not exceed 60 years. For bus drivers transporting more than 30 passengers, males shall not exceed 55 years old and females shall not exceed 50 years old.

6. For non-professional car and motorcycle drivers, there is no maximum age limit, but they must still meet the health standards set by the health sector.

7. Other health standards for motor vehicle drivers remain in accordance with current regulations.

Nguyen Van Dan

(Signed)

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