Regulations on penalties for people driving and leading pets who violate road traffic rules

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Article 11 of Decree 168/2024/ND-CP Regulations on penalties for drivers, animal leaders, and animal-drawn vehicles violating road traffic rules are as follows:

1. A fine of VND 150,000 to VND 250,000 shall be imposed for one of the following violations:

a) Not giving way as prescribed, not signaling by hand when changing direction;

b) Failure to comply with the commands or instructions of traffic lights, signs, or road markings, except for violations specified in Clause 3 of this Article;

c) Not having enough containers for pet waste or not cleaning up pet waste on the street or sidewalk;

d) Letting pets walk on the road does not ensure safety for people and vehicles participating in traffic;

d) Traveling in a row of 2 or more vehicles;

e) Letting animals pull carts without a driver;

g) Driving a vehicle without signaling as prescribed.

2. A fine of VND 400,000 to VND 600,000 shall be imposed for one of the following violations:

a) Failure to comply with the orders or instructions of traffic controllers or traffic inspectors;

b) Leading pets while driving or sitting in a road vehicle;

c) Controlling or leading animals on the wrong side of the road, entering prohibited roads, prohibited areas, or entering the roadway reserved for motor vehicles.

3. A fine of VND 1,000,000 to VND 2,000,000 shall be imposed on persons driving, leading animals, or driving animal-drawn vehicles onto highways.