Can You Drive a Car Without a License Plate in Vietnam?

My friend, Minh, recently bought his dream car. However, his excitement was short-lived as he worried: “I haven’t gotten the license plate yet, can I legally drive it on the road?” Minh’s situation is not uncommon. So, can you drive a car without a license plate in Vietnam? Let’s delve into this issue.

New car without a license plate

Decoding the Regulations on Driving Without a License Plate

The Significance of License Plates and Legal Requirements

A license plate acts as an identification card for a vehicle, enabling authorities to manage and the public to easily identify it. According to the Vietnamese Road Traffic Law, all vehicles participating in traffic must be registered and display a license plate as prescribed. A car without a license plate signifies incomplete legal procedures, posing potential risks when on the road.

What Do the Experts Say?

According to Mr. Robert Carter, a traffic law expert in the US, driving without a license plate is a serious offense. “This not only hinders management efforts but also poses a risk to security and order, making it difficult to trace the vehicle in case of incidents,” Mr. Robert Carter emphasized.

Traffic police checking vehicle documents

So, Can You Drive a Car Without a License Plate?

The answer is a definite NO.

However, the law does have specific provisions for exceptional cases such as vehicles transported within a company’s premises or vehicles moving from border gates to registration locations. These situations require strict adherence to conditions, including possessing valid documentation and operating within permitted areas and timeframes.

Risks of Driving Without a License Plate

Choosing to drive without a license plate means disregarding potential risks:

• Severe penalties: Fines, vehicle impoundment, etc.
• Difficulties in verifying the vehicle’s origin, increasing the risk of purchasing stolen or vehicles with unclear origins.
• Challenges in handling traffic accidents and disputes.

Advice from Xe Tai Ha Noi

To ensure safety and compliance with the law, Xe Tai Ha Noi advises completing the registration process and obtaining a license plate before operating a vehicle.

Furthermore:

• Thoroughly understand the necessary documentation for purchasing a vehicle.
• Choose reputable car dealerships for swift and convenient procedural assistance.
• Refer to articles on truck purchasing and usage experiences on the xetaihanoi.edu.vn website for valuable insights.

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