How much is the fine for driving without signal lights?

Clause 1, Article 53 of the 2008 Road Traffic Law stipulates that motor vehicles of the correct type permitted to participate in traffic must comply with the following regulations on quality, technical safety, and environmental protection:

" a) Have an effective braking system;

b) There is an effective diversion system;

c) The steering wheel of a car is on the left side of the vehicle; in the case of a foreigner's car registered abroad with the steering wheel on the right side participating in traffic in Vietnam, it must comply with Government regulations;

d) Have enough near and far lights, license plate lights, brake lights, and signal lights;

d) Have tires of the correct size and technical standards for each type of vehicle;

e) There are sufficient rearview mirrors and other equipment and devices to ensure visibility for the driver;

g) Windshield and door glass are safety glass;

h) Has a horn with the correct volume according to technical standards;

i) There are sufficient mufflers, smoke suppressors, and other equipment and devices to ensure that emissions and noise levels comply with environmental standards;

k) The structures must be durable enough and ensure stable operation.

Therefore, one of the requirements for a car to be in traffic is that it must have turn signals.

Cars must have signal lights to be eligible to participate in traffic.

Article 16 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP stipulates penalties for drivers of automobiles (including trailers or semi-trailers towed) and similar vehicles who violate regulations regarding vehicle conditions when participating in traffic:

" 2. A fine of between VND 300,000 and VND 400,000 shall be imposed for one of the following violations:

a) Driving a vehicle without adequate headlights, license plate lights, brake lights, signal lights, windshield wipers, rearview mirrors, seat belts, emergency exit tools, fire fighting equipment, air pressure gauge, vehicle speedometer, or having such equipment but it is not functional or does not meet design standards (for vehicle types required to have such equipment), except for violations specified in Point m, Clause 3, Article 23, Point q, Clause 4, Article 28 of this Decree ;”

Point a, Clause 7, Article 16 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP also stipulates:

7. In addition to being subject to penalties, drivers who commit violations will also be subject to the following remedial measures:

a) Committing the acts specified in Clause 1; Clause 2; points b, c, d, and e of Clause 3; and points d and e of Clause 4 of this Article shall require the installation of complete equipment or replacement of equipment that meets technical safety standards or restoration of the technical functionality of the equipment as prescribed;"

According to current regulations, drivers of vehicles without turn signals will be fined by traffic police. Therefore, this offense will result in a fine of 300,000 to 400,000 VND. In addition, you will be required to install turn signals that meet safety and technical standards.

BAO HUNG

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