Which days of the week do police checkpoints stop motorbike riders in Nha Trang?
Based on 2 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 12 days ago
Based on 2 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 12 days ago
TL;DR
According to local riders, Monday and Friday are the busiest checkpoint days (police stop riders several times), while Sunday is usually check-free.
Riders compiled an informal checkpoint schedule: Monday — about 3 stops, Tuesday — 1, Wednesday — checkpoint visible from afar so you can turn back in time, Thursday — too close to turn back, they stop you immediately, Friday — around 3 stops again, Saturday — 2-3 times, Sunday — no police checks at all.
Some suggest not fixing your trip to one exact date but leaving a few days' buffer either way, since the calmer day for riding might not match your original plan.
Regular riders check the checkpoint every Saturday at the same time, timing how long it takes to pass — traffic, lights, and pedestrian flow are usually the same at that time each week, so the measurements are comparable; if something changes, they report it in the group chat.