{"id":4740,"date":"2023-10-21T12:58:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T12:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riskinasia.com\/?p=4740"},"modified":"2023-12-20T02:30:40","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T02:30:40","slug":"the-moto-registration-and-lucky-number-plates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riskinasia.com\/the-moto-registration-and-lucky-number-plates\/","title":{"rendered":"The Moto Registration and Lucky Number Plates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Part 2 of the \u2018Unraveling Corruption in Vietnam – Catch 22\u2019 series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The new law and regulation on vehicle ownership and registration will be strictly enforced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cracking Down on Motorbike Ownership and Registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Vietnam, motorbikes are more than just a mode of transportation; they are an integral part of the culture. However, over the years, this has led to lax practices in motorbike registration, opening the door to corruption and illegal activities. In a bid to curb these issues, the Ministry of Transportation recently introduced a new law that is set to be strictly enforced. Starting from 15th August, motorbike owners must have the registration card in their name and the original plate on the caveat, known as the “carte verte \u00e0 legacy of French colonial administration.” This article delves into the implications of this new regulation, focusing on the challenges it poses, especially for expatriates and motorbike enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The History of Non-Compliance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For many years, the practice of motorbike ownership and registration in Vietnam has been unique. It has been common for motorbikes to stay within families, passing from one generation to the next without the need to change plates or the caveat. Consequently, the Department of Registration has been registering a massive number of new motorbikes annually, approximately 1,000,000 countrywide. This culture of keeping motorbikes within families made any “extra service” for used motorbikes unwelcome, unless a certain “coffee money” was paid. Riding a family member’s or friend’s motorbike was as commonplace as breathing air in Vietnam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Political and Economical Revival in Vietnam: Navigating Uncertainty and Systemic Risk<\/a><\/blockquote>