How much is the penalty for using a mobile phone while driving?

What are the dangers of using mobile phones while driving?

Today, smart mobile phones are the most popular electronic devices by users with versatility in both work and entertainment. Everything is almost miniature just through the screen of smartphones.

This makes people too dependent on their phones and spend a lot of time using them, even while driving.

According to the latest research from the Center for Risk Analysis at Harvard University – USA, using a mobile phone while driving causes drivers to react about 35% slower than usual. Meanwhile, while driving, texting and calling while on the road, the ability to concentrate will be reduced by up to 91% compared to the normal state.

Regulations on fines for using cell phones while driving

According to Decree 100/2019/ND-CP, the fines for using cell phones while driving a vehicle are as follows:

At Point A, Clause 4, and Points b and c, Clause 11 of Article 5 specify the level of penalties for drivers of cars and vehicles similar to cars.

– A fine of between VND 1 and 2 million shall be imposed on vehicle operators using mobile phones while driving on the road. In addition, the driver is also subject to an additional penalty of deprivation of the right to use the driving license for 1-3 months and the deprivation of the right to use the driving license for 2-4 months when the above violation causes accidents. traffic accident.

According to Point H, Clause 1, Article 8, drivers of bicycles, motorbikes (including electric bicycles) and other rudimentary vehicles using cell phones and umbrellas while driving will be fined from VND 80,000. up to 100,000 VND.

Under the provisions of Point H Clause 4, Points B, C Clause 10 Article 6, a fine of between VND 600 thousand and VND 1 million shall be imposed on drivers of motorcycles (including electric scooters), mopeds and other vehicles. similarly use umbrellas (umbrellas), cell phones, audio equipment (except hearing aids).

In addition, drivers committing violations will also be deprived of the right to use their driving licenses for 1-3 months and 2-4 months if they commit the above violations and cause traffic accidents.