# Drunk driving violations in Vietnam

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/drunk-driving-violations-in-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-10-08T01:30:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Recent reports from Vietnam highlight significant traffic violations involving motorcycle operators driving under the influence of alcohol.

In Lao Cai province, a motorcyclist was apprehended on National Highway 32 after attempting to evade a breathalyzer test by holding his breath. Testing confirmed a breath alcohol concentration of 1.037 mg/l, which is approximately 2.59 times the legal limit of 0.4 mg/l. The individual also lacked a license, vehicle registration, and insurance.

In Bac Ninh, a driver was stopped on Provincial Road 293 with an alcohol concentration of 1.191 mg/l, nearly three times the maximum legal threshold. Like the incident in Lao Cai, the driver in Bac Ninh failed to provide a valid driver’s license or vehicle registration. Authorities in both cases have seized the vehicles and issued citations.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Bac Ninh man caught driving with alcohol levels triple the legal limit

A man in Bac Ninh, Vietnam, was caught driving a motorcycle with an alcohol concentration of 1.191 mg/l, nearly triple the legal limit, and without a driver's license or vehicle registration.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bac-ninh-man-caught-driving-with-alcohol-levels-triple-the-legal-limit

### 2026-10-03: Lao Cai police seize motorcycle after driver attempts to evade breathalyzer test

A motorcyclist in Lao Cai, Vietnam, was caught with a breath alcohol level of 1.037 mg/l after attempting to evade police testing by holding his breath.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lao-cai-police-seize-motorcycle-after-driver-attempts-to-evade-breathalyzer-test

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Cite as: Drunk driving violations in Vietnam. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/drunk-driving-violations-in-vietnam