Etymology Corner:
The word "license" comes from Latin "licentia," meaning "freedom, permission." In 2025, trying to hide that permission could cost you big time! 📚
🎯 The Big Picture
Think hiding your license plate is clever? Think again! With Vietnam's new traffic regulations and citizen reporting system, playing hide and seek with your plates just got a whole lot more expensive!
💰 The Price of Concealment
For Cars 🚙
- Fine: 20,000,000 - 26,000,000 VND
- License Points: -6 points
- Additional: Must fix plate immediately
For Motorcycles 🛵
- Fine: 4,000,000 - 6,000,000 VND
- License Points: -6 points
- Additional: Must fix plate immediately
👀 New in 2025: Bounty Hunters Are Watching!
Here's the twist - thanks to Vietnam's new citizen reporting program, anyone can now report your concealed plate and earn up to 10% of the fine! Want to learn more about these traffic vigilantes? Check out our detailed guide: The New Traffic Bounty Hunters: Get Paid to Report Violations in 2025!
🎭 Real-Life Scenarios
- The Creative Cover-Up Meet Tom: Thought a bit of mud on his plate would fool cameras. Cost: 26M VND and a very expensive car wash!
- The Tape Trick Meet Lisa: Used clear tape to "slightly" alter a number. Result: 6M VND fine and a very embarrassing traffic stop!
🌈 Know Your Plates
Legal License Plate Colors:
- 🟦 Blue/White: Government vehicles
- 🟥 Red/White: Military vehicles
- 🟨 Yellow/Black: Commercial transport
- ⬜ White/Black: Private vehicles
- 🏳️ White/Red "NG": Diplomatic vehicles
🤔 Did You Know?
- License plates in Vietnam are managed by personal ID numbers
- You can keep your number for 5 years after selling your vehicle
- Some plates are worth more than the vehicles they're on!
📝 Quick Quiz
- What's the maximum fine for hiding a car plate?
- How many points do you lose for plate violations?
- How long can you keep your old plate number? (Answers at the bottom)
🌿 Nature's Parallel
While chameleons change colors to hide, they don't get fined 26 million dong for doing it! Some hiding tricks are better left in nature! 🦎
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Last Updated: February 2025 Article ID: VN-TRAFFIC-2025-168 Reference: Decree 168/2024/NĐ-CP
Quiz Answers: 1. 26M VND, 2. 6 points, 3. 5 years
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