Vietnam
Government
Claims by or about this figure, with the verdict of fact checkers or official data.
What is circulating
“Vietnamese citizens can be fined 5 million dong (about $200) for filming traffic police officers on duty.”
Claimed by Social media accounts · social media
The facts
The Department of Traffic Police said in February 2026 that the rumour was absolutely false and that it had made no such proposal. The posts used an AI-generated image to make the claim look credible.
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.
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