Da Nang police confiscate foreign rider's motorcycle after hands‑free stunt

On Friday evening in Da Nang, Vietnam, a 24‑year‑old foreign national identified as H. rode a motorcycle on Minh Mang Street with his 20‑year‑old passenger J. L., removing both hands from the handlebars in a "flying bird" pose. The video of the stunt circulated on social media, prompting the Da Nang Traffic Police Division to investigate. Police summoned the pair, issued an administrative violation notice to H., and seized the motorcycle.

The incident has sparked a broader discussion about the conduct of some foreign visitors in Da Nang. Authorities and commentators warn that Vietnam’s reputation for hospitality should not excuse unlawful behavior, calling for stricter enforcement, possible deportation, and penalties for businesses that enable such actions.