Decision No. 3277/2002/QD-BGTVT On Approving the Model of the Motor Vehicle Driver's License.

This Decision approves a new model of the Motor Vehicle Driver's License to replace the old model, and assigns the Vietnam Highway Department to manage the printing and issuance of licenses.

Document No.3277/2002/QĐ-BGTVT
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Construction
Signed byTrần Doãn Thọ — Thứ trưởng
Updated30/06/2026
SectorTransport
FieldRoads
Issued date10/10/2002
Effective date10/10/2002
Expiry date26/02/2008
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

This Decision approves a new model of the Motor Vehicle Driver's License to replace the old model, and assigns the Vietnam Highway Department to manage the printing and issuance of licenses.

Scope of application

Persons operating motor vehicles on public roads

Key points

  • Persons operating motor vehicles on public roads → shall be issued a Motor Vehicle Driver's License according to the newly approved model.
  • The Vietnam Highway Department → shall organize the printing, management, and distribution of the Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses uniformly nationwide.
  • The Motor Vehicle Driver's License → includes categories A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, C, D, E, F for specific types of vehicles.
  • The size, color, and printing specifications of the Motor Vehicle Driver's License are detailed.
  • After issuance, the Motor Vehicle Driver's License → must have a photograph affixed, stamped with a red seal and embossed stamp, then laminated.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Reduces confusion about the model of driver's license, ensuring uniformity in administrative management.
  • Negative impact: May require time and cost for reprinting the driver's license model.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What categories does the Motor Vehicle Driver's License include?

The Motor Vehicle Driver's License includes categories A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, C, D, E, F, each corresponding to a specific type of vehicle.

What responsibilities does the Vietnam Highway Department have?

The Vietnam Highway Department is responsible for organizing the printing, management, and distribution of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses uniformly nationwide.

What are the dimensions and colors of the new Motor Vehicle Driver's License?

The frame size of the Motor Vehicle Driver's License is 65 x 100 mm, with a light orange background and faint patterns. The title 'DRIVER'S LICENSE' and numbers in red, other text printed in black.

What is the process for issuing the Motor Vehicle Driver's License?

After issuance, the Motor Vehicle Driver's License must have a photograph affixed, stamped with a red seal and embossed stamp, then laminated before being handed over to the recipient.

When does the new Motor Vehicle Driver's License take effect?

This Decision takes effect from the date of signing, replacing the old model of the Motor Vehicle Driver's License according to Decision No. 1203/QD-TCCB of 1996.

Full text

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION

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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness

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Number: 3277/2002/QĐ-BGTVT

Hanoi, October 10, 2002

DECISION OF

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION

Regarding the approval of the sample of the Motor Vehicle Driver's License.

THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORTATION

Pursuant to the Road Traffic Law dated June 29, 2001;

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

Considering the proposal of the Director of the Vietnam Highway Administration, the Heads of the Legal and Transportation Department and the Organization and Labor Department.

DECISION:

Article 1: Approves the sample of the Motor Vehicle Driver's License (attached hereto) to be issued to drivers of motor vehicles on public roads.

This sample of the Driver's License replaces the sample of the Driver's License issued pursuant to Decision No. 1203/QĐ-TCCB dated May 9, 1996 of the Ministry of Transport.

Article 2: Entrusts the Vietnam Highway Administration with organizing printing, managing, distributing, and guiding the implementation of issuing and renewing the unified Driver's License throughout the country.

Article 3: The Head of the Ministry’s Office, the Heads of the Organization and Labor Department and the Legal and Transportation Department; the Director of the Vietnam Highway Administration; the Heads of related agencies shall implement this Decision.

DEPUTY MINISTER OF TRANSPORT
DEPUTY MINISTER




Tran Doan Tho

SAMPLE OF MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSE AMENDMENT

(Issued together with Decision No. 3277/2002/QĐ-BGTVT dated October 10, 2002 of the Ministry of Transport

Front Side:

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Independence - Freedom - Happiness

DRIVER'S LICENSE

number:

 

 

 

Surname: Name:

Year of birth:................................National calendar:.............................:......

Place of residence:...................................................................................

...Date...Month...Year...

3. Commitment to comply with declared quality standards. Valid until:

..................

Back Side:

CATEGORY

VEHICLES PERMITTED TO OPERATE

Date of passing

A2

Two-wheeled motorcycles with engine capacity from 50 to less than 175 cm³3

A3

Two-wheeled motorcycles with engine capacity of 175 cm³ and above and category A13 Three-wheeled motorcycles, cyclos, and category A1

A4

Tractors up to 1000 kg gross vehicle weight

A5

Category B1

Passenger cars up to 9 seats, trucks, special-purpose vehicles, tractors towing trailers, with gross vehicle weight under 3500 kg (non-professional)

Passenger cars up to 9 seats, trucks, special-purpose vehicles, tractors towing trailers, truck-mounted cranes, with gross vehicle weight or lifting capacity of 3500 kg and category B1

B2

Trucks, special-purpose vehicles, tractors, semi-trailers, truck-mounted cranes, with gross vehicle weight or lifting capacity of 3500 kg and category B2

C

Passenger cars from 10 to 30 seats and category C

D

Passenger cars over 30 seats and category D

E

Category B2 trucks, category...... towing trailers over 750 kg and category......

F

SPECIFICATIONS:

- Size: 65 x 100 mm frame

- Title "DRIVER'S LICENSE"

and red numerals, other characters printed in black. - Material: high-quality paper, light orange color, with faint patterns and protective symbols. - All text must be typed or printed using a computer, not handwritten.

- After signing, affixing photograph, stamping with red ink and embossing stamp, the Driver's License must be laminated before being handed over to the recipient.

- The text on the License must be typed or printed, not handwritten.

- After signing, affixing photographs, stamping with red ink and embossing stamps, the Driver's License must be laminated before being handed over to the recipient.

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