No. Vietnam’s traffic laws prohibit driving while wearing headphones or earphones, as they impair auditory awareness of road conditions. Violators face fines under the 2026 draft amendments to Decree 100/2019/ND-CP, with stricter enforcement by the Ministry of Public Security.
Key Regulations for Driving with Headphones in Vietnam
- Complete prohibition: Article 5 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP explicitly bans headphones or earphones while operating a vehicle, citing distraction risks.
- Scope of enforcement: Applies to all motorized vehicles, including motorcycles, cars, and trucks, with no exemptions for hands-free devices.
- Penalties: Fines range from 1–2 million VND (2026 update), alongside potential license suspension for repeat offenses, per local traffic police directives.
Local authorities, including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City traffic police, conduct periodic crackdowns under the 2024–2026 National Traffic Safety Plan, leveraging AI-powered surveillance to detect violations. Exceptions exist only for emergency services or medical personnel in official duty, per Ministry of Health guidelines.