Common mistakes when riding a motorbike at night.
In the evening, due to a greater sense of complacency, many people are more likely to make mistakes. Below are some common violations.
Do not turn on the lights.
Due to the presence of streetlights, many motorcyclists do not turn on their headlights when riding at night. This not only violates traffic laws but is also extremely dangerous.
Honking continuously
According to the Road Traffic Law, honking or revving the engine continuously between 10 PM and 5 AM in urban and residential areas is a violation of the law. However, many people still casually honk their horns indiscriminately at night, causing annoyance to those around them.
This behavior will be penalized by traffic police in accordance with regulations.
Running a red light
Taking advantage of the lack of traffic and police presence at night, many people feel entitled to run red lights. However, when visibility is limited, especially when vehicles are traveling at high speeds, running a red light can easily cause accidents.
Drinking alcohol
Despite Decree 100/2019/ND-CP being in effect, many people are still willing to drive on the road after drinking alcohol. Even a small amount of alcohol while driving will result in a traffic violation ticket and severe penalties. Therefore, even when riding a motorbike at night, drivers should still comply with the law.
Overloading passengers.
In the evening, many people take advantage of the opportunity to carry 2-3 extra passengers. This also violates the regulations of the Road Traffic Law. Article 30 of the Road Traffic Law stipulates that motorcycle and scooter drivers are only allowed to carry one additional adult passenger, except in cases of transporting patients for emergency medical treatment, escorting individuals who have committed legal violations, or children under 14 years old.
Not wearing a helmet
Despite widespread regulations on wearing helmets, many people still neglect to wear them when going out at night. This is an unsafe practice that violates the law and can lead to serious consequences in the event of an accident.
