Vietnam Traffic Law Report
Source Agency: Ministry of Transport (MOT)
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
Key Findings
- โTheory test pass rate is 75% (2023, Vietnam Ministry of Transport)
- โRoad fatalities: 11,628 deaths in 2023 โ Down 3% from 2022
- โ3.5 million tests administered per year by Ministry of Transport
- โMost challenging topic: Traffic Situations (28% fail rate)
Test Statistics
Speed Limits
Urban
50 km/h
Rural / National Roads
80 km/h (90 on divided roads)
Motorway / Highway
120 km/h
Most Challenging Topics
Traffic Situations
28% fail rateComplex multi-vehicle scenarios at intersections
Road Signs
25% fail rateVietnamese signage system and road markings
Speed Regulations
22% fail rateSpeed limits by vehicle type and road classification
Motorcycle Rules
20% fail rateMotorcycle-specific regulations and lane usage
Penalty Questions
18% fail rateSpecific fine amounts and violation categories
Road Safety
Road Fatalities
11,628 deaths
National Traffic Safety Committee (2023)
Trend
Down 3% from 2022
Penalties & Fines
Recent Law Changes
New penalty point system (12 points) took effect January 1, 2025 under Decree 168/2024
Increased DUI fines up to VND 40 million
Mandatory helmet standards updated with new certification requirements
Sources & Methodology
All statistics in this report are sourced from official government agencies and publicly available data. AutoviaTest is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government testing agency.
Data last verified: 2026-02-12
Primary Sources:
- Vietnam Ministry of Transport โ Test statistics (2023)
- National Traffic Safety Committee โ Road safety data (2023)
- Ministry of Transport (MOT) โ Official regulatory body
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