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A father from Vietnam's Vinh Phuc Province has been fined VND29 million (approximately US$1,133) after allowing his 6-year-old daughter to drive a car on a public road. The incident, which took place in Binh Xuyen District, gained attention after a video went viral on social media, showing the young girl steering the vehicle at about 40 kilometers per hour, with her father cheering from the back seat.

 

The 31-year-old father, a local resident, admitted to encouraging his daughter to drive, explaining that it was meant to treat her following his long absence from home. However, despite holding her from behind, authorities highlighted the severe risk and violation of road safety laws due to the involvement of an unqualified minor in operating a motor vehicle.

 

 

 

The video prompted traffic police to work with local units to quickly identify and locate the individual. The father's actions were deemed extremely dangerous, resulting in the hefty fine. This case underscores the critical importance of adhering to road safety regulations and the potential consequences of irresponsible behavior behind the wheel, reported VN Express.

 

-- 2025-03-26

 

 

Not funny at all of course.  But I still laughed at this, thinking that the general driving standards has just gone up a notch.

 

It is good to see the Viet police enforcing the traffic laws though, but am unsure if such enforcement is widespread?  Enforcement in Thailand is generally thought to be lax.  Anyone have an opinion on this?