Rijden in Vietnam
Complete gids voor toeristen en expats. Leer de verkeersregels voordat je gaat rijden in Vietnam.
Mag je Rijden in Vietnam?
Geaccepteerde Rijbewijzen
Geldigheid: 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)
Belangrijke Opmerking
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.
Verplichte Uitrusting
Verplicht
- 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)
Aanbevolen
- Dashcam (strongly recommended due to chaotic traffic and accident disputes)
- GPS/navigation with offline maps
- Warning triangle
Snelheidslimieten
Bebouwde Kom
km/h
Buitenwegen
km/h
Snelwegen
km/h
Tol
Betaalmethoden
Gemiddelde 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.
Parkeren
Lijnkleuren
Tips
- 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
Gemiddelde 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
Veelgemaakte Fouten door Toeristen
- 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
Boetes
Te Hard Rijden
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
Geen Gordel
VND 800,000–1,000,000
Telefoon
VND 4,000,000–6,000,000
Rood Licht
VND 4,000,000–6,000,000
Fout Parkeren
VND 300,000–1,000,000 depending on vehicle type and violation
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Noodnummers
Politie
113
Ambulance
115
Brandweer
114
Pechhulp
No standardized national roadside assistance — contact your rental company or insurance provider; in emergencies, call 113
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