Penalties for running a red light

Failing to obey traffic lights is among the offences whose fines Decree 168/2024/ND-CP raised the most, because it directly causes most junction crashes.

Key points

• Cars face heavier fines than motorcycles for the same offence.
• Besides the fine, licence points are deducted.
• Amber light: stop before the stop line; carry on only if you have already crossed it or if stopping would be unsafe.
• Where a supplementary plate allows turning right on red, you may turn but must give way to pedestrians and to traffic from other directions.

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