Opening car door causing danger to pedestrians will be fined 300,000 VND

If the car door is opened unsafely, the driver will be fined from 300,000 to 400,000 VND and have his/her driving license revoked if an accident occurs.

Article 18 of the Road Traffic Law stipulates: "Do not open the car door, leave the car door open or get out of the car without ensuring safety conditions."

Decree 46/2016/ND-CP stipulates a fine of 300,000 to 400,000 VND for drivers who open the car door or leave the car door open unsafely. In addition to the fine, those who commit the above act and cause a traffic accident will have their driver's license revoked for 2 to 4 months.

Notes when opening car doors

As a rule, you should always lock your doors while the car is running to ensure that the doors do not pop open and cause an accident for others.

When opening the car door, you need to carefully observe the front and rear with your eyes and the rearview mirror. Many drivers, due to haste or lack of knowledge, open the door incorrectly, which can easily lead to unfortunate accidents. The correct way to open the door is to hold the door handle with your left hand and pull the lock with your right hand. With your left hand, open the door slightly, and observe carefully behind you until you feel it is safe to get out of the car. The door opens as people get out, not all the way for convenience.

For the elderly and children sitting in the back, the driver should tell them to sit still while he gets out to open the door. For the passenger, sitting on the inside of the curb is usually less dangerous, but it is still necessary to observe the rearview mirror before opening the door.

According to VNE