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Old March 13th, 2009, 02:21 AM
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Default How is the traffic in Vietnam ?

How is the traffic in Vietnam ? It is safe when travelling by bike or motobike ?

In the cities

The traffic can be a nightmare for visitors to Viet Nam for the first time. Believe it or not, there are transport rules but people don't seem really interested in following them. Three or four people on one motor bike is a common sight, particularly with the young and young families.

The traffic is worst during the rush hour when everyone is attempting to get to work or get home quickly. Some people ride their motorbikes on the pavement rather than waiting in the a traffic jam. The people walking are just as likely to get hit on the pavement as they are crossing the roads at such times. It's crazy. Road users become very impatient, constantly using their horns when there's obviously nowhere to go, even shouting at others to get out of the way. You have to be quite aggressive or you get nowhere.

Outside cities

But is safe for travelling by bike outside of big city like Hanoi, Danang and Hochiminh city. Our bike tour journey has choosed the good road with beatiful landscape that you will enjoy so much when cycling

For motobike , just for adventurer only, you will need more experienced and good skill with professtional tour guide.

Driving Licences

It is illegal in Vietnam to drive without a licence. An Interational Driving Permit is acceptable. Make sure it is endorsed for motorbikes. To legally drive in VN you are legally required to carry:

1. an IDP or VN licence
2. the moto registration papers
3. moto insurance papers
4. identification (ID card for locals or passport for you)

Police most of the time will not bother you, but from time to time they have a blitz and will suddenly start stopping EVERY foreigner driving a bike and checking for the above documents.

Don't even THINK about driving a car in Vietnam. The police really don't want you to, for your own good.
 




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