Vietnam: Driver fined for 115 km/h speed on 80 km/h highway

Traffic police in Dong Nai, Vietnam, have apprehended a driver for exceeding the speed limit significantly on National Highway 14. The driver, B.H.Đ, 21, was caught driving a car at 115 km/h in an area where the maximum speed for cars is 80 km/h.

The incident occurred on July 14, when an undercover patrol unit from the Dong Phu Traffic Police Station spotted the vehicle, license plate 93A-376.xx, traveling at the excessive speed on a section of the highway without a median barrier. The driver admitted to the violation.

According to Decree 168/2024/ND-CP, driving more than 20 km/h over the speed limit but less than 35 km/h over results in a fine of 7 million VND and a deduction of 4 points from the driver's license. The Dong Nai Provincial Traffic Police Department reminded the public that speed is a primary factor in severe traffic accidents, urging drivers to maintain appropriate speeds and focus on the road for their safety and that of the community.

Statistics from the first half of 2026 show that Dong Nai traffic police conducted over 10,560 patrols, detecting and penalizing 59,228 violations. Speeding accounted for 24,587 of these cases, with 9,038 related to drunk driving. The police impounded 11,795 vehicles and revoked 1,476 driver's licenses, collecting over 81.8 billion VND for the state treasury. Despite these efforts, traffic accidents in Dong Nai during the first six months of the year resulted in 313 deaths and 212 injuries, though these figures represent a decrease compared to the previous period.

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Speed is one of the leading causes of serious traffic accidents. Every driver should adhere to the speed limit, stay in their lane, and concentrate on observing, for the safety of themselves, their families, and the community. Driving a few minutes faster may cost a lifetime.