Car Color Change Regulations in Vietnam: Fines and Procedures

A truck driver in Hanoi, Mr. Tuan, known for his meticulous care for his Hyundai HD120S truck, decided to repaint it from white to red based on a fortune teller’s advice. Shortly after, he was pulled over by a traffic officer and fined for not having the proper documentation for the color change. Mr. Tuan’s story serves as a cautionary tale for many drivers. So, how much is the fine for changing your car’s color in Vietnam? And what’s the correct procedure? Let’s delve into the details.

Changing Your Car’s Color: What You Need to Know

1. Why Register a Car Color Change?

Registering a car color change is mandatory, as clearly stipulated in the Road Traffic Law. The primary purpose is to enable authorities to effectively manage vehicles, preventing the use of fake license plates and combating vehicle theft and smuggling.

2. What’s the Fine for an Unauthorized Car Color Change?

The fines for unauthorized car color changes are outlined in Decree 100/2019/NĐ-CP:

• For Cars:
  • Fines range from 1,000,000 VND to 2,000,000 VND for unauthorized color changes that don’t match the registered color on the vehicle registration certificate.
• For Trucks:
  • Fines range from 800,000 VND to 1,000,000 VND for unauthorized color changes that don’t match the registered color on the vehicle registration certificate.

Note: In addition to paying the fine, the vehicle owner must restore the car to its original color.

3. Car Color Change Procedure

To avoid fines, follow these steps:

1. Prepare the necessary documents:
   • Original vehicle registration certificate
   • Owner’s ID card/Citizen identity card
   • Documents proving the origin of the paint and materials used for the color change (if applicable)
2. Submit the documents to the vehicle registration office where the vehicle is registered.
3. Pay the certificate issuance fee.
4. Receive the updated registration.

A police officer is checking a truck for a traffic violation

Frequently Asked Questions

1. I want to change the color of my Thaco Trường Hải truck purchased at the Giai Phong dealership. Where should I go for the procedure?

You can go directly to the vehicle registration office in Hoang Mai District, Hanoi.

2. I heard that using decals to change the car’s color won’t result in a fine. Is this true?

This is completely false. Whether painting or using decals, any color change requires proper registration.

3. My car is old, and I want to repaint it the same color. Do I need to register the color change?

In your case, registration is not required. However, choose a reputable paint shop to ensure the new color matches the old one.

Conclusion

We hope this article provides comprehensive information regarding fines for car color changes in Vietnam and related issues. Be a responsible driver and abide by traffic laws for your safety and the safety of the community.

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