What is the penalty for giving a vehicle to a person under the legal age?

According to Article 60 of the 2018 Road Traffic Law, individuals aged 16 and over are permitted to drive motorcycles with a cylinder capacity of less than 50cc³. Meanwhile, only those aged 18 and over are permitted to drive two-wheeled and three-wheeled motorcycles with a cylinder capacity of 50cc³ or more, trucks, passenger vehicles with fewer than 9 seats, and similar motor vehicles.

The requirements for a driver's license are based on the type, engine power, load capacity, and intended use of the motor vehicle. Article 59 of the 2018 Road Traffic Law clearly stipulates that only two-wheeled motorcycles with a cylinder capacity of 50 cm3 or more require a driver's license.

Regulations regarding the age and health of drivers are stipulated in Article 60 of the 2018 Road Traffic Law.

According to Decree 100/2019/ND-CP, allowing or permitting unqualified individuals to drive vehicles on public roads will result in administrative penalties, with varying fines depending on the type of vehicle.

Motorcycles and mopeds: Individuals who violate the regulations will be fined from 800,000 VND to 2,000,000 VND, while organizations that violate the regulations may be fined from 1,600,000 VND to 4,000,000 VND.

Cars and tractors: Individuals who violate the regulations will be fined from 4,000,000 VND to 6,000,000 VND, while organizations may be fined from 8,000,000 VND to 12,000,000 VND.

In cases where handing over a vehicle to an unqualified driver results in a serious traffic accident, the person who handed over the vehicle may face criminal prosecution under Article 264 of the 2015 Penal Code (amended and supplemented in 2017).

Minimum penalty: A fine ranging from 10,000,000 VND to 50,000,000 VND or non-custodial rehabilitation for up to 3 years if the damage caused includes death, serious injury, or significant property damage.

More severe penalties : Fines ranging from VND 50,000,000 to VND 200,000,000 or imprisonment from 6 months to 3 years if causing more serious damage such as the death of 2 or more people or causing greater property damage.

Maximum penalty: Imprisonment from 2 to 7 years if the consequences result in the death of 3 or more people or property damage exceeding 1.5 billion VND.

In addition, offenders may also be fined an additional amount ranging from 10,000,000 VND to 30,000,000 VND.

Allowing underage drivers to operate vehicles is not only a violation of the law but also a blatant disregard for traffic safety and the lives of others. Parents, guardians, and vehicle owners need to understand the serious consequences of this, ranging from administrative penalties to criminal prosecution if an accident occurs.

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/giao-xe-cho-nguoi-chua-du-tuoi-theo-quy-dinh-se-bi-xu-phat-nhu-the-nao-post314681.html