Fahren in Vietnam
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Akzeptierte Führerscheine
Gültigkeit: Valid for the duration stated on the IDP, up to a maximum of 3 years or the expiry of your home license (whichever is shorter)
Wichtiger Hinweis
Vietnam requires an International Driving Permit (IDP) for foreigners to drive. Vietnam is a signatory to the 1968 Vienna Convention, so only IDPs issued under this convention are recognized. Tourists from countries that only issue Geneva Convention (1949) IDPs may face difficulties. The IDP must be accompanied by your original home license.
Mitzuführende Ausrüstung
Pflicht
- Valid driving license (Vietnamese license or IDP — an IDP is required for foreigners)
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Vehicle insurance
- Vehicle inspection certificate
- Helmet (mandatory for motorcycles)
Empfohlen
- Dashcam (strongly recommended due to chaotic traffic and accident disputes)
- GPS/navigation with offline maps
- Warning triangle
Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzungen
Innerorts
km/h
Landstraßen
km/h
Autobahnen
km/h
Mautgebühren
Zahlungsmethoden
Durchschnittliche Kosten
VND 25,000–210,000 per toll station depending on vehicle type and expressway section
Vietnam's expressway system is expanding rapidly. The VETC (Vietnam Electronic Toll Collection) system using ePass electronic tags is now mandatory on most expressways since 2022. Cash payment lanes have been largely eliminated.
Parken
Linienfarben
Tipps
- Use guarded parking lots (giữ xe) whenever possible — parking attendants give you a numbered ticket to reclaim your vehicle
- Sidewalk parking is common but technically illegal in many areas — follow what locals do but be prepared for fines
- Hotels and restaurants typically offer free parking for guests and customers
Durchschnittliche Kosten: VND 5,000–20,000/hour for motorbikes; VND 20,000–50,000/hour for cars; VND 100,000–300,000/day in parking garages
Häufige Fehler von Touristen
- 1Trying to drive like in Western countries — traffic in Vietnam follows an organic flow where motorbikes weave constantly and lane discipline is minimal
- 2Honking aggressively — horns are used constantly in Vietnam as a way to signal presence, not to express anger
- 3Not having a valid IDP — foreign licenses alone are not accepted; you need an IDP based on the 1968 Vienna Convention
- 4Panicking in dense motorbike traffic — maintain a steady speed and direction, and motorbikes will flow around you
- 5Assuming right-of-way at intersections — larger vehicles often take priority in practice
Bußgelder
Geschwindigkeit
VND 800,000–1,000,000 for up to 10 km/h over; VND 4,000,000–6,000,000 for 10–20 km/h over; VND 8,000,000–10,000,000 for 20+ km/h over
Gurtpflicht
VND 800,000–1,000,000
Handy
VND 4,000,000–6,000,000
Rotlicht
VND 4,000,000–6,000,000
Falschparken
VND 300,000–1,000,000 depending on vehicle type and violation
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Notfallkontakte
Polizei
113
Rettungsdienst
115
Feuerwehr
114
Pannenhilfe
No standardized national roadside assistance — contact your rental company or insurance provider; in emergencies, call 113
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