No. Vaping in a car with minors in Vietnam violates Decree 117/2020/ND-CP and the 2026 Tobacco Harm Prevention Law amendments, which prohibit smoking or vaping in enclosed public spaces, including vehicles carrying children under 16. Violations incur fines up to VND 5 million for individuals and VND 20 million for drivers, per Ministry of Health enforcement guidelines.
Key Regulations for Vaping in a Car with Kids in Vietnam
- Decree 117/2020/ND-CP explicitly bans smoking or vaping in vehicles transporting minors, classifying it as a public health violation under Article 24. Enforcement falls under provincial health departments and local police.
- 2026 Tobacco Harm Prevention Law tightens restrictions, expanding the definition of “enclosed public spaces” to include private vehicles with minors. The Ministry of Health’s 2025 circular further clarifies penalties for repeat offenders.
- Local ordinances in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City impose additional fines (up to VND 10 million) for drivers found vaping with children, with mandatory anti-smoking education programs for first-time violators.