Hanoi Police strictly handle license plate covering and phone use while driving

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Using mobile phones while driving remains widespread, posing a high risk of traffic accidents. Photo: Pham Kien – VNA
Drivers who cover or obscure license plates are required to restore them to their original condition. Photo: Pham Kien – VNA
Under Decree No. 168/2024/ND-CP, acts such as “Operating a vehicle with a non-standard license plate; using plates with illegible characters; applying materials to cover or alter the characters; or using plates that are bent, obscured or modified in colour, shape or size” are subject to fines of VND 4–6 million and a deduction of 6 points from the driver’s licence. Photo: Pham Kien – VNA
A ride-hailing driver who deliberately covered his license plate is detected by Task Force No. 1 and issue a violation record in accordance with the law. Photo: Pham Kien – VNA
Another case of license plate covering is detected and handled by Task Force No. 1 under the prescribed procedures. Photo: Pham Kien – VNA
Just minutes after the checkpoint is established, numerous violations - ranging from license plate covering to using mobile phones while driving - are detected and recorded by the authorities. Photo: Pham Kien – VNA
Most license plate covering violations involved ride-hailing drivers and delivery workers attempting to evade law enforcement. Photo: Pham Kien – VNA
Drivers found covering their license plates without sufficient vehicle documents - such as registration or driver’s licence are issued violation records and have their vehicles temporarily impounded. Photo: Pham Kien – VNA
Using mobile phones while driving remains widespread, posing serious risks of traffic accidents. Photo: Pham Kien – VNA
Hanoi Police strictly handle license plate covering and phone use while driving
In recent times, using mobile phones while driving and deliberately covering or obscuring license plates to evade law enforcement have remained common in the capital. In response, on the morning of November 13, 2025, the Hanoi Traffic Police simultaneously deployed task forces across multiple streets to step up inspections, detect violations and strictly handle such behaviours. Photo: Pham Kien – VNA