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On-the-spot fines for traffic violations are set to rise to a maximum of 7.5 million dong under a draft amendment being circulated by the Ministry of Public Security. The draft modifies and supplements provisions of Decree 168/2024/ND-CP, with the notable proposal to raise the direct on-the-spot fines for officers of the People’s Public Security on duty to 7.5 million dong, from 500,000 dong. To align with Decree 189/2025/ND-CP and current realities of traffic violation management, the draft also expands the authorities empowered to issue penalties on the spot. Specifically, the Head of the Commune Police is proposed to raise the fine from 2.5 million dong to 37.5 million dong, and the Chairman of the Commune People’s Committee would gain the same cap of 37.5 million. According to the Traffic Police Department, the changes aim to ensure consistency with Decree 189/2025/ND-CP and align with practical realities of traffic violation management today. Notably, with higher on-the-spot penalties, violators could pay fines directly to the enforcing officers without needing to go to a treasury, bank, or public service portal. Many common violations could be fined on the spot. For motorcycles, infractions such as running red lights, traveling the wrong way, or riding on sidewalks carry fines in the 4–6 million dong range. Other violations like using a mobile phone while driving, carrying more passengers than allowed, or stopping in wrong locations would also be eligible for direct penalties. For cars, common offenses such as using a mobile phone while driving, not yielding to pedestrians, opening a car door in a way that creates danger, or failing to yield at intersections carry similar fines of 4–6 million dong. Raising the on-the-spot maximum to 7.5 million dong would help violators settle penalties quickly, reduce administrative procedures, and prevent the temporary seizure of vehicle documents except in serious cases such as drunken driving. However, alongside greater enforcement authority, calls for transparency and oversight are needed to prevent abuse during enforcement. The draft was opened for public feedback until 19 April 2026 and is expected to take effect from 1 July 2026.
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