Can a 16-year-old legally ride a scooter in Ho Chi Minh City without a licence?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 24 days ago
TL;DR
At age 16, you may legally ride only a moped or e-scooter under 50 cc (or 4 kW) in Vietnam, without a driving licence. Standard 110–125 cc rental scooters require the appropriate licence and riders must be at least 18.
What the community said
For a 16-year-old, the legal option is a low-powered moped: petrol up to 50 cc or electric up to 4 kW. No licence is required for this class, but a helmet is mandatory.
25 days ago up to 50 cc / up to 4 kW
Most scooters rented in Ho Chi Minh City are 110–125 cc models. A 16-year-old cannot legally ride them: the correct motorcycle licence is required and the minimum age is 18.
36 days ago 110–125 cc scooters
Even experienced riders should expect very different traffic in Ho Chi Minh City: dense motorbike flow, limited spacing, and constant manoeuvring. Start on quieter streets and avoid rush-hour traffic.
39 days ago Ho Chi Minh City