Over 100 motorbikes fined for using bicycle lane in Ho Chi Minh City

City traffic police said the violations occurred despite repeated public reminders following the launch of the dedicated cycling lane in An Khanh Ward. Authorities have since stepped up patrols and enforcement, saying some riders deliberately ignored the lane markings.

Under current regulations, motorbike riders caught using bicycle-only lanes face a fine of VND700,000 (US$26).

Traffic police said Ho Chi Minh City is the first locality in Vietnam to pilot a dedicated cycling lane, making close monitoring essential during the early phase. Officials acknowledged that adjustments may be needed to better reflect real-world traffic conditions.

In the coming weeks, traffic police will work with the city’s construction authorities to review the layout, study time-based traffic separation and add flexible dividers in narrower sections where motorbikes frequently encroach.

The bicycle-priority lane on Mai Chi Tho stretches 5.8 kilometers and is 2 meters wide. It is clearly painted and marked with signage, with a total investment of about VND14.2 billion. The project was inaugurated on Dec. 31, 2025.

After the pilot period, the city will consider extending the cycling lane along Mai Chi Tho to Vo Nguyen Giap Street, linking it directly to An Phu metro station.

Officials are also studying a broader expansion into the city center, with potential connections to commercial areas, offices, parks, historic sites, and the bus and metro network.

Several central roads have been listed for future study, including Nguyen Van Cu, Tran Hung Dao, Le Loi, Nguyen Hue, Ham Nghi, Ton Duc Thang, Dong Khoi, Cong Xa Paris and Le Duan.