Penalties for using cell phone while driving a motorbike
Ms. Tran Hai Yen, residing in Vinh city, asked: How much will be the fine for using a phone while driving a motorbike?
Reply:
According to Clause 6, Article 9 of the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety 2024, it is strictly forbidden to hold and use a phone or other electronic device while driving a vehicle on the road.
According to Decree 168/2024/ND-CP effective from January 1, 2025, the penalty for using a hand-held device or a phone while driving a motorbike is as follows:
Fines from 800,000 to 1 million VND for drivers using umbrellas, audio equipment (except hearing aids), using hand-held devices and using phones or other electronic devices. At the same time, 4 driving license points will be deducted.
A fine of 10-14 million VND will be imposed on drivers who use umbrellas, audio devices (except hearing aids), hold and use phones or other electronic devices that cause traffic accidents. In addition to the fine, 10 driving license points will be deducted.
Thus, motorcyclists holding and using a phone while driving will be fined from 800,000 to 1 million VND. If this behavior leads to a traffic accident, the fine can increase to 10 to 14 million VND. In addition, driving license points will be deducted.
