Common mistakes when riding a motorbike at night

Do not turn on the lights

Subjectively, because of the street lights, many motorcyclists do not turn on their headlights when riding at night. This is not only a violation of traffic laws but also very dangerous.

honking continuously

According to the Road Traffic Law, honking or revving the engine continuously between 10pm and 5am in urban and residential areas is a violation of the law. However, many people who go out at night still honk their horns indiscriminately, making people around them uncomfortable.

This behavior will be punished by traffic police according to regulations.

Running a red light

Taking advantage of the quiet nighttime hours and the absence of traffic police, many people allow themselves to run red lights. However, at times when visibility is limited, especially when vehicles are moving at high speeds, running red lights can easily cause accidents.

Drinking alcohol

Despite Decree 100/2019/ND-CP coming into effect, many people are still willing to drive on the road after drinking alcohol. Using alcohol while driving, even just a little, will be "whistled" by traffic police and punished very severely. Therefore, even when riding a motorbike at night, drivers should still comply with the law.

Carrying more people than the prescribed number

In the evening, many people take advantage of the opportunity to carry 2-3 more people. This also violates the provisions of the Road Traffic Law. Article 30 of the Road Traffic Law stipulates that motorcyclists are only allowed to carry 1 more adult, except in cases of transporting patients to the emergency room or escorting people who have violated the law or children under 14 years old.

Not wearing a helmet

Although helmet wearing regulations have been widely popularized, many people still do not wear them when going out at night. This is an unsafe behavior, not only violating the law but also causing serious consequences if an accident occurs.