Failing to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle or a moped is illegal, with only three exceptions to this rule:
1. Transporting a patient to the hospital in an emergency
2. Carrying a child under the age of six
3. Escorting a law offender
Penalties for non-compliance with helmet laws in 2025, as per Decree 168, are as follows:
1. Motorcycle Riders
According to Decree 168/2024/ND-CP, motorcycle or moped riders who violate any of the following rules will be fined between VND 400,000 and VND 600,000:
Failure to wear a helmet that meets the standards for motorcycle users when traveling on roads;
Transporting passengers who do not wear helmets that meet the standards, except in special cases such as taking a patient to the hospital, carrying a child under 6 years old, or escorting a law offender.
2. Motorcycle Passengers
Based on Point b, Clause 5, Article 12 of Decree 168/2024/ND-CP, passengers on motorcycles or mopeds who do not wear helmets as prescribed will also be subject to a fine ranging from VND 400,000 to VND 600,000.
3. Moped Riders
Riders of mopeds who violate any of the following rules will be fined between VND 400,000 and VND 600,000:
Failure to wear a helmet that meets the standards for motorcycle users when participating in traffic;
What are the penalties for not wearing a helmet in 2025?
According to Point i, Clause 2, Article 7 of Decree 168/2024/ND-CP, a fine ranging from VND 400,000 to VND 600,000 will be imposed on motorcycle riders who carry passengers not wearing helmets or wearing helmets without fastening the straps correctly. Exceptions to this rule include cases of emergency medical transport, children under 6 years old, and escorting law offenders.
In summary, both the rider and the passenger will be fined between VND 400,000 and VND 600,000 if the passenger does not wear a helmet.
