Ministry of Public Security (Vietnam)

What is circulating

“Penalties for drink-driving in Vietnam will rise sharply in 2026 for cars, motorcycles and even bicycles.”

Claimed by Social media posts · social media

The facts

A Traffic Police representative under the Ministry of Public Security said in January 2026 the claims were completely false and that Decree 168/2024 remains in force with no increases planned. Under that decree the top fine for car drivers above 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood is about $1,200 to $1,600 with a licence suspension of 22 to 24 months.

Fact check: VietNamNet

What is circulating

“National Assembly deputy Duong Khac Mai proposed fines of up to $1,180 for married people who go out drinking after 8pm.”

Claimed by TikTok account · social media

The facts

The TikTok video, uploaded on 1 September 2025, paired edited footage of Mai speaking in the National Assembly with a fabricated caption. Mai, vice head of the Lam Dong delegation, called it slander and a total fabrication and reported it to provincial police and the Ministry of Public Security, which opened an investigation. The clip passed one million views.

Fact check: VietNamNet