Can drivers be fined up to 26 million VND for allowing mud to obscure their license plates?
After driving through a section of road under construction, my car's license plate was covered in mud, obscuring the letters and numbers, but I continued driving. I believe this was an objective cause, not intentional.
Question: Is driving a car with its license plate obscured by mud and dirt punishable? If so, what are the fines, remedial measures, and penalties for license point deductions according to current regulations? This is a question from Mr. Nguyen Thanh T. (Thanh Vinh Ward, Nghe An Province).
Reply:
- Based on Article 13 of Decree No. 168/2024/ND-CP regulating penalties and deduction of points from driver's licenses for drivers of automobiles (including trailers or semi-trailers towed), four-wheeled motor vehicles for passenger transport, four-wheeled motor vehicles for cargo transport, and similar types of vehicles that violate regulations on vehicle conditions when participating in traffic:
Clause 8. A fine of VND 20,000,000 to VND 26,000,000 shall be imposed for any of the following violations:
a) Driving a vehicle with a license plate that does not match the vehicle registration certificate or with a license plate not issued by the competent authority (including trailers and semi-trailers);
b) Driving a vehicle without a complete license plate or with a license plate incorrectly positioned or not in accordance with regulations; using unclear letters or numbers on the license plate, or using other materials to paint or stick over the letters or numbers; using a license plate that is bent, obscured, or has altered letters, numbers, color (of the letters, numbers, or background of the license plate), shape, or size (including trailers and semi-trailers).
Therefore, for cars, the act of allowing mud and dirt to obscure or make the letters and numbers on the license plate illegible can result in a maximum fine of up to 26 million VND.
+ In addition to fines, violators are also subject to remedial measures, as stipulated in Clause 11, Article 13 of Decree No. 168/2024/ND-CP, specifically:
a) Compulsory installation of complete equipment or replacement of equipment that meets technical safety standards and regulations, or restoration of the original condition that was altered due to administrative violations; compulsory compliance with regulations regarding license plates.
+ At the same time, according to Clause 13, Article 13 of Decree No. 168/2024/ND-CP, the driver will also have points deducted from their driver's license, including:
b) Committing the act specified in point b, clause 8 of this Article will result in a deduction of 6 points from the driver's license.
Therefore, the driver of the car is found to have a license plate with illegible letters and numbers (due to being obscured). will be A fine ranging from 20,000,000 VND to 26,000,000 VND will be imposed..
In addition to fines, offenders may also be subject to penalties.Require restoration to the original condition and compliance with regulations regarding vehicle license plates. and Six points were deducted from my driver's license..
