Introduction to the 2024 Road Traffic Order and Safety Law (Law No. 36\/2024\/QH15)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\nThe Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety (Law No. 36\/2024\/QH15) was passed by the National Assembly on June 27, 2024, and officially came into effect on January 1, 2025. This law introduces substantial new requirements to improve road safety and driver well-being. At its core is the \u201c48\/10\/4\u201d rule, limiting driver working hours to no more than 10 hours per day, 48 hours per week, and 4 consecutive hours of driving. Drivers must also take mandatory rest breaks\u201415 minutes for long-haul trucks, fixed-route vehicles, and intercity buses, or 5 minutes for taxis and local buses\u2014after four hours of uninterrupted driving.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe law establishes a dual responsibility system, under which both drivers and transport companies are legally accountable for compliance. Driving beyond the permitted hours triggers penalties for drivers, including fines and license-related sanctions, while companies face significantly higher fines for allowing or failing to prevent such violations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nTo enforce compliance, the law mandates the use of technology, such as vehicle tracking systems (“black boxes”) and driver image recording devices, particularly for vehicles with eight or more seats. These installations support real-time monitoring of driver behavior and working hours.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nComparison Table: Before and After 2025<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
The law establishes a dual responsibility system, under which both drivers and transport companies are legally accountable for compliance. Driving beyond the permitted hours triggers penalties for drivers, including fines and license-related sanctions, while companies face significantly higher fines for allowing or failing to prevent such violations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To enforce compliance, the law mandates the use of technology, such as vehicle tracking systems (“black boxes”) and driver image recording devices, particularly for vehicles with eight or more seats. These installations support real-time monitoring of driver behavior and working hours.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Comparison Table: Before and After 2025<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n