Conduire en Vietnam
Guide complet pour touristes et expatriés. Apprenez les règles de conduite avant de prendre la route en Vietnam.
Pouvez-vous Conduire en Vietnam?
Permis Acceptés De
Période de Validité: 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)
Note Importante
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.
Équipements à Avoir
Obligatoires
- 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)
Recommandés
- Dashcam (strongly recommended due to chaotic traffic and accident disputes)
- GPS/navigation with offline maps
- Warning triangle
Limitations de Vitesse
Zones Urbaines
km/h
Routes
km/h
Autoroutes
km/h
Péages
Modes de Paiement
Coût Moyen
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.
Stationnement
Couleurs des Lignes
Conseils
- 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
Coût Moyen: 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
Erreurs Courantes des Touristes
- 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
Amendes
Excès de Vitesse
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
Sans Ceinture
VND 800,000–1,000,000
Téléphone
VND 4,000,000–6,000,000
Feu Rouge
VND 4,000,000–6,000,000
Stationnement
VND 300,000–1,000,000 depending on vehicle type and violation
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Contacts d'Urgence
Police
113
Ambulance
115
Pompiers
114
Dépannage
No standardized national roadside assistance — contact your rental company or insurance provider; in emergencies, call 113
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