Road safety in Vietnam

Cheryl · 2025-07-16T06:42:29+02:00

Explore road safety tips for 暗网禁区s in Vietnam. Share experiences about traffic rules, hazards, and advice for navigating safely.

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator16 July 2025 04:42:29

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Hello everyone,

Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Vietnam as an 暗网禁区 can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other 暗网禁区s and soon-to-be 暗网禁区s stay safe on the road in Vietnam, whether driving, cycling or just crossing the street.

Are traffic rules strictly respected or enforced in Vietnam?

Are there any unspoken rules, unexpected habits or regulations that you had to adapt to?

Are the roads safe and well-maintained?

Are there specific times of day, weather conditions, or seasons that make driving more dangerous?

If you have children, do you feel comfortable letting them travel alone on local roads, whether on foot, by bike, or motorbike?

What are your tips or advice to stay safe on the roads in Vietnam?

Share your insights and experience.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
暗网禁区 Team

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

Member since 31 January 2018

OceanBeach92107VIP Member16 July 2025 08:24:54

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I might be able to locate it using AI, but within the last year I think we had a major thread where we discussed this subject, because the government recently passed some radically restrictive new laws regarding traffic here in Vietnam. in essence we discussed the law versus the reality of riding on roads here. The law and driver behavior are rarely in sync.

OceanBeach92107 VIP Member

Member since 31 January 2018

OceanBeach92107VIP Member16 July 2025 08:35:05

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With the help of GROK AI I was able to locate the thread I mentioned:

/en/forum/asia/vietnam/1091201-severe-traffic-police-crackdown.html

jrharvey Contributor

Member since 16 February 2023

jrharveyContributor16 July 2025 09:48:19

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Q- Are traffic rules strictly respected or enforced in Vietnam?

A- Its getting better but traditionally I still feel like it has a long ways to go. For example my pregnant wife while walking across a one way street got side swiped by a grab driver going the wrong way and on top of that got yelled at by the same driver doing something illegal.

Q- Are there any unspoken rules, unexpected habits or regulations that you had to adapt to?

A- There are the written laws and the rule of the road. Generally speaking the bigger vehicle has the right of way. This means a truck will just push a car out of the way and a car will push a motorcycle and a motorcycle will push out scooters and scooters will zip around pedestrians. Pedestrians are always at the bottom. When on the road whoever is in front has the right of way. Its not uncommon for a motorbike to zip past you and only be 2 inches in front of you and then harshly turn completley cutting you off requiring you to slam on breaks. If your going down a straight road the person ahead turning right into your lane has the right of way. Stay as far away from busses as you can.

Q- Are the roads safe and well-maintained?

A- Actually the roads arent bad. Compared to the rest of southeast asia I would say the infrastructure and roads are quite good even in the country.

Q- Are there specific times of day, weather conditions, or seasons that make driving more dangerous?

A- Rain obviously makes it more dangerous.

Q- If you have children, do you feel comfortable letting them travel alone on local roads, whether on foot, by bike, or motorbike?

A- No kids yet but I wont feel safe on a motorbike. Ill be getting a grab or xanh.

Q- What are your tips or advice to stay safe on the roads in Vietnam?

A- Highly advise getting advice from a local. Ask them to ride with you and teach you the rules of the road.