– In order to be able to participate in road traffic by motor vehicle, the driver of the vehicle, in addition to meeting the conditions on age and health, must also meet the requirements for compulsory documents to carry according to regulations. Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 58 of the Law on Road Traffic 2008 amended and supplemented in 2019:
“The driver of a vehicle must carry the following documents:
a) Vehicle registration;
b/ Driver’s licenses for drivers of motor vehicles prescribed by law
c/ Certificates of inspection of technical safety and environmental protection for motor vehicles prescribed by law
d/ Certificate of civil liability insurance of the owner of the motor vehicle.”
– The above documents are generally required for drivers of all types of motor vehicles when participating in road traffic. Therefore, if the driver does not carry all the documents prescribed by law and still participates in road traffic, the driver of the vehicle risks being fined for violations.
– However, depending on the type of vehicle, vehicle displacement and road traffic purpose, drivers may have to supplement and carry different types of documents.
II. Documents when operating a motorcycle (motorbike)
– Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 58 of the Law on Road Traffic mentioned above, when participating in road traffic by motorbike, the driver needs to bring the following documents:
– Vehicle registration certificate (Also known as Cavet)
– Driver’s license (Also known as a Driver’s License)
– Certificate of Civil Liability Insurance (Also known as Motor Insurance)
– However, it should be noted that for a driving license, the driver will need to carry a different type of license for each type of motorcycle pursuant to Clause 2 Article 59 of the Law on Road Traffic as follows:
* For small displacement two-wheelers: A two-wheeled motorcycle with cylinder capacity from 50 cm3 to less than 175 cm3. For this type of vehicle, the driver needs to carry a Class A1, Class A2 or Class A3 Driving License.
* For large displacement two-wheelers: A two-wheeled motorcycle with a cylinder capacity of 175 cm3 or more. For this type of vehicle, the driver needs to bring a Class A2 Vehicle Type License.
* For tricycles: Are tricycles. For this type of vehicle, the driver needs to carry a Class A3 Driving License.
III. Documents when driving a car
– Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 58 of the Law on Road Traffic mentioned above, when participating in road traffic by motorbike, the driver needs to bring the following documents:
– Vehicle registration certificate (Cavet)
– Driver’s license (By re)
– Certificate of Civil Liability Insurance (Car Insurance)
– Certificate of inspection of technical safety and environmental protection for motor vehicles (Register of automobiles)
– In addition, pursuant to Clause 13 Article 80 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP, the car registration certificate will be replaced with a certified copy of the vehicle registration certificate and the receipt provided by the bank or credit institution in case the car owner buys a car with installment payment or the car is mortgaged at the bank.
– And just like motorbikes, car driving licenses also vary depending on the type of vehicle according to Clause 4 Article 59 of the Law on Road Traffic:
“a) Class A4 issued to drivers of tractors up to 1,000 kg;
b) Class B1 is issued to non-practicing drivers operating passenger cars with up to 9 seats; trucks and tractors with a tonnage of less than 3,500 kg;
c) Class B2 is issued to a practitioner driving a passenger car with up to 9 seats; trucks and tractors with a tonnage of less than 3,500 kg;
d) Class C shall be issued to drivers of trucks and tractors with a tonnage of 3,500 kg or more and vehicles specified for driving licenses of classes B1 and B2;
dd) Class D shall be issued to drivers of passenger cars with between 10 and 30 seats and vehicles specified for driving licenses of classes B1, B2 and C;
e) Class E shall be issued to drivers of passenger cars with more than 30 seats and vehicles specified for driving licenses of classes B1, B2, C and D;
g) Class FB2, FD, FE driving licenses issued to drivers who already hold driving licenses of classes B2, D and E to drive vehicles specified for driving licenses of this class when towing trailers or passenger cars connected to wagons; Class FC issued to drivers who already hold a Class C driver’s license to drive vehicles specified for Class C when towing trailers or semi-trailer tractors.”
– It should be noted that driver’s licenses for four-wheelers and cars are generally valid and at the expiration of the period the driver must take a test to be reissued.
– In addition, if the car is a vehicle used for transport purposes, the driver may need to carry specific licenses such as Road Use License for transporting super-sized and super-heavy goods, Dangerous goods transport license for transporting dangerous goods, etc …
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