How is stopping and parking on the sidewalk punished?
Ms. TTH, residing in Thanh Vinh ward, asked: What is the correct way to stop and park on the sidewalk? If there is a violation, what is the current fine?
Reply:
According to the provisions of Point e, Clause 3, Article 6 of Decree 168/2024, car drivers will be fined from VND 800,000 to VND 1,000,000 if they park on the sidewalk in violation of regulations; park not close to the curb or sidewalk on the right side in the direction of travel; or the nearest wheel is more than 0.25 meters from the curb or sidewalk.
This fine is also applied to acts such as parking on the bus lane, parking on the manhole, high-voltage power line, or in areas with "No parking" or "No stopping and parking" signs.
For motorbikes, according to Point d, Clause 2, Article 7 of the same decree, illegal parking on the sidewalk or roadway, as well as stopping or parking that obstructs traffic, will be fined from 400,000 to 600,000 VND.
Traffic police force noted that when stopping or parking in urban areas, drivers must ensure that the vehicle is placed close to the curb or sidewalk on the right side in the direction of travel; the nearest wheel must not be more than 0.25 meters from the curb; at the same time, it must not cause obstruction or danger to other people and vehicles.
In case the vehicle has a technical problem or is forced to stop or park due to force majeure, the driver must turn on the emergency warning lights or place a warning sign behind the vehicle to ensure traffic safety.
In addition, drivers must absolutely avoid parking in prohibited locations such as: on the left side of a one-way street, on a bridge, under an overpass, parallel to another vehicle that is stopped or parked, on the pedestrian walkway, in front of and within 5 meters of both sides of the gate of an agency or organization's headquarters, areas where traffic signs or traffic lights are obscured, on manholes, on the roadway or on the sidewalk.
