What are the penalties for crossing a railway barrier?
Ms. Nguyen Thi Ha (residing in Vinh Hung ward, Nghe An province) asks: I see many people still deliberately crossing the barriers at railway level crossings. Could you please tell me what the penalties are for this behavior according to current laws?
Reply:
According to Article 47 of Decree No. 100/2019/ND-CP, as amended and supplemented by Clause 34, Article 2 of Decree No. 123/2021/ND-CP, the act of deliberately crossing a closed barrier at a railway level crossing is a violation of road traffic regulations and is subject to administrative penalties, depending on the type of vehicle involved.
Specifically:
- Pedestrians: Fines ranging from 60,000 to 100,000 VND;
- For drivers and passengers of bicycles and motorbikes: A fine of 100,000 to 200,000 VND will be imposed.
- Drivers of motorcycles and mopeds: Fines ranging from 600,000 to 1,000,000 VND;
- For drivers of tractors and specialized vehicles: A fine of 2,000,000 to 3,000,000 VND will be imposed;
- Drivers of automobiles and similar vehicles: Fines ranging from 4,000,000 to 6,000,000 VND.
Crossing railway crossings not only violates the law but also poses a serious risk of accidents. Therefore, road users must strictly obey signals, signs, and instructions from crossing guards to ensure their own safety and the safety of the community.
