In general, the key is to stay calm, patient, and observant when stopped by traffic in Vietnam. With some time and effort, you should be able to navigate the traffic and continue on your way.

Getting stopped by the traffic police does not necessarily mean you have committed an offence. Sometimes the cops stop a car just for a routine check and to confirm that the driver is following all the traffic laws.

So don’t be scared and keep these 9 things in mind in case your car is stopped by the traffic police. 

Documents that Traffic Police may Ask for During Car Inspection.

As per the car rules of Vietnam, every car must carry certain documents while being used on public roads.

A traffic cop may ask you to produce these documents in case your car has been pulled over. If you are missing even one of the following documents, you may land yourself in trouble and attract a traffic challan.

Take a look at the documents that a traffic cop may ask you to show your license and car' restriction.

10 Things to Keep in Mind if your car is Stopped by the Traffic in Vietnam.

There are laws for everything in the world. Whether you are in a multiplex watching a movie or driving a car, you need to follow the laws related to it.

When it comes to motor laws, it is the responsibility of the traffic police to ensure their enforcement.

With this intent, traffic police hold check posts at crucial junctions or highways to catch the miscreants.They also conduct random inspections of cars to ensure that all traffic rules are being followed.

Here are a few things that you should keep in mind if your car gets pulled over by the traffic police:

1. Stopping a Car does not Mean Breakage of Law

Registration certificate (RC) of your car
Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate of your car
Valid car insurance policy document with at least third-party insurance coverage
Driving license of the driver

Stopping a Car does not Mean Breakage of Law. If the traffic police signals you to stop your car, it does not necessarily mean that you have committed an offence or broken the law.

The police can stop your car to inform you about a problem with your car as well as for random checks. For instance, in case you are driving a car at night without the headlights on or with a punctured tyre, the cop can signal you to stop.

You must cooperate with the traffic police and stop your car when a traffic cop signals you to. Do not try to avoid stopping the vehicle and continue driving as it can land you into serious troubles.

2. Pull Over your Car Safely.

You should pull over your car after checking for any speeding vehicles in other lanes. You should not rush into changing the lanes and stopping your car as it can lead to a major accident.

3. Do not Panic & run away.

You should not panic when your car is signalled to stop by the traffic police. Remember to remain calm and do not rush out of your vehicle to know why your vehicle was stopped.

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Roll down your window and wait for the cop as it will indicate that you have nothing illegal to hide in your car. You should also turn off your car’s engine as it will signal the cops that you are not going to speed away.

4. Stay Polite  

Always speak politely when interacting with a traffic cop. Politely apologize for any mistakes that you have made.

If you are polite, the cop may leave you with a warning and may not issue a challan, provided you have committed a minor offence.

5.Do not Argue with the Cops

You should avoid getting into an argument with the traffic cop and accept if you have broken the law. In case you haven’t broken any law, you should remain calm and politely explain your point of view to the cop.

Try to understand the perspective of the cop and accordingly try to reason out with him if you are not at fault.

Police officer is pulling over the traffic violation

6.Do not Offer Bribe to the Cop

You should not try to bribe the traffic cop who has stopped your car as you may get arrested for doing so. Pay the fine amount if you have broken the law and do not contribute to corruption.

7.Detention of your Car

The traffic police can detain your car if you are found violating the law of the area. For instance, your vehicle can be detained for not carrying your driving license, car insurance policy or for parking in a ‘No Parking’ area.

8.Detention of the Driver

If the traffic police detain you for breaking the motor laws, you have to be presented in front of a magistrate for your trial in less than 24 hours.

9. Rights of the Traffic Police when they Stop a Car

In case your car is stopped by the traffic police, they have the legal rights to do the following: 
You must cooperate with the traffic police and stop your car when a traffic cop signals you to. Do not try to avoid stopping the vehicle and continue driving as it can land you into serious
troubles.

Alcohol breath testing in Vietnam 

10. You may discuss and explain for police officer

Thing is very important to work out the problem with the police man that It is a first time to drive in Vietnam and I want to explore your beautiful on my holiday so I wish you will understand and accept for me continute go on with the car because my time ( Visa extension) will be only 15 valid days in Vietnam.

And may tip for him from 25$-50$ that will be depend on your traffic violation. Do not  forget "saying thank you so much" !!!( cảm ơn anh rất nhiều).