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Electric bike shortcut leads to collision, knocking down female rider

Electric bike shortcut leads to collision, knocking down female rider

A student riding an electric bicycle made an illegal turn as the traffic light turned red, causing a woman traveling straight to brake suddenly and fall
Two women keep ride-hailing driver waiting, blocking traffic in narrow alley

Two women keep ride-hailing driver waiting, blocking traffic in narrow alley

Why do many parents oppose Vietnam’s new child car seat requirement?

Why do many parents oppose Vietnam’s new child car seat requirement?

What sets electric bicycles apart from electric motorbikes

What sets electric bicycles apart from electric motorbikes

Electric bicycles differ from electric motorbikes in pedals, motor capacity, speed limits, and the licensing requirements applied to riders.
November 13, 2025 | 05:23 pm PT
Traffic situation: Sudden 3-second green light leads drivers to accidentally run red

Traffic situation: Sudden 3-second green light leads drivers to accidentally run red

A green light lasting just three seconds at a Ho Chi Minh City intersection caused a group of drivers to unintentionally run a red light after being caught off guard.
November 5, 2025 | 02:19 am PT
‘Motorbikes: Vietnam’s most dangerous mode of transport’

‘Motorbikes: Vietnam’s most dangerous mode of transport’

Motorbikes, with the speed of a car but the bare-bones structure of a bicycle, are inherently unsafe, especially when driven on poorly maintained roads.
November 3, 2025 | 12:40 am PT
Traffic situation: Using his phone while riding, Hanoi man falls off motorbike

Traffic situation: Using his phone while riding, Hanoi man falls off motorbike

A motorcyclist in Hanoi was distracted by his phone in moving traffic, causing his handlebar to get caught on another bike and leading him to fall onto the road.
October 31, 2025 | 01:11 am PT
Will drivers be fined for using their phones at red lights?

Will drivers be fined for using their phones at red lights?

VnExpress reader Bao Quoc has asked whether drivers of cars and motorbikes can be fined if AI traffic cameras detect them using their mobile phones while waiting at red lights, and what the penalties would be in such cases.
October 26, 2025 | 07:22 pm PT
Which countries fine drivers for using mobile phones at red lights?

Which countries fine drivers for using mobile phones at red lights?

Many countries, including the U.K., Japan, and the Philippines, have made it illegal to use mobile phones even when vehicles are stopped at red lights, citing the risks of distraction and delayed reaction times.
October 25, 2025 | 10:56 pm PT
I have a US driver’s license but still failed Vietnam’s driving simulation test

I have a US driver’s license but still failed Vietnam’s driving simulation test

I once held a U.S. driver’s license and had years of experience behind the wheel, yet I still failed Vietnam’s driving simulation test.
October 17, 2025 | 10:50 pm PT
Should traffic fines be reduced now that AI cameras are everywhere?

Should traffic fines be reduced now that AI cameras are everywhere?

If people know they will definitely be caught and fined for violations, a moderate penalty should be enough to make most drivers change their behavior.
October 12, 2025 | 09:04 pm PT
Car users complain about new highway toll payment app restrictions, extra fees

Car users complain about new highway toll payment app restrictions, extra fees

Drivers complain that mandatory traffic accounts on VETC and ePass, the country’s two main electronic toll collection apps, restrict payment choices, impose strict bank rules and impose extra charges.
August 18, 2025 | 01:42 am PT
Phasing out aging gasoline vehicles could ease shift to electric

Phasing out aging gasoline vehicles could ease shift to electric

Vehicles over 20 years old should be prioritized for removal as they are no longer safe and emit high levels of pollutants.
August 11, 2025 | 11:58 pm PT
Why Hanoians are hesitant to switch to electric motorbikes

Why Hanoians are hesitant to switch to electric motorbikes

As Hanoi prepares to ban gasoline motorbikes by 2030, many residents voice concerns not only about transition costs and charging access, but also about vehicle performance and tire repair.
August 3, 2025 | 04:18 pm PT
Hanoi families fret over motorbike ban, transition to e-bikes

Hanoi families fret over motorbike ban, transition to e-bikes

For the past two nights Van Hung's family dinner conversations have revolved around one question: How will they cope after petrol motorbikes are banned in Hanoi next year?
July 14, 2025 | 07:50 pm PT
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