What are the fines and risks of riding a rented scooter in Nha Trang without the proper license?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 15 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers say it is usually possible to rent a scooter in Nha Trang, but all legal risk stays with the rider: reported penalties for license issues ranged from 1 to 19 million VND. If it cannot be settled on the spot, the bike may be impounded and total costs can reach roughly RUB 60,000.
What the community said
In the most recent report, police first asked for 5 million VND over a license issue, but the traveler negotiated it down to 2 million VND. The same discussion mentioned harsher cases where people were reportedly hit with penalties up to 19 million VND.
15 days ago 2–19 million VND
Another traveler said renting a scooter is possible, but you personally take on all fines and consequences. If the situation is settled on the spot, reported payments were around RUB 1,500-9,000; if not, impound fees and related costs could climb to about RUB 60,000.
15 days ago RUB 1,500-9,000 / up to RUB 60,000
A separate report also says fines in Nha Trang are far from minor: one rider said they ended up paying between 1 and 6 million VND in different cases.
15 days ago 1-6 million VND