Traffic police inspected a passenger bus and discovered it was carrying 21 passengers more than allowed in Dak Lak Province, Vietnam, August 11, 2025. Photo: Hung Ngoc
Authorities stopped the passenger bus, license plate 37F‑004.68, on Monday on the Ho Chi Minh Highway near Krong Buk Commune.
Officers found 67 passengers aboard a vehicle registered for 46.
The driver, 39‑year‑old H.V.H. from Nghe An Province, also failed to present a valid driver’s license because it had been suspended by Quang Ngai traffic police for prior violations.
Under Vietnamese traffic law, H. was fined VND19 million ($723) for driving without a license and VND31.5 million ($1,200) for exceeding the passenger limit.
Police issue violation notices and fine both the driver and the vehicle owner a total of VND234.5 million (US$8,930) for multiple offenses in Dak Lak Province, Vietnam, August 11, 2025. Photo: Hung Ngoc
The vehicle owner was fined VND58 million ($2,210) for entrusting the bus to an unlicensed driver and VND126 million ($4,800) for allowing overloading.
Authorities impounded the bus and instructed the operator to arrange alternate transportation for the excess passengers to ensure safe transit.
