A couple of weeks ago I was pulled over by the CGST in the early hours for having lights that were too bright. I have two 60-LED high-intensity illuminators I use when driving in the countryside.
They offered me the choice of attending a driver refresher course - a new project in DakLak Province where many people have no money for fines - or to pay a fine. I opted for the course.
They gave us all the Drivers Manual, which I had translated into English.
Some interesting notes:
- Bicycle drivers can carry only one passenger, unless carrying this passenger along with a child under 7-years of age;
- Bus drivers must not transport dangerous or smelly goods or animals, or other products that will affect the health of the passengers on the bus;
- Do not do the following: carry dry rice, straw, agricultural products or other materials on the road; put advertising boards on the roads; let animals wander on the road; hold a market or trade goods on the road; or organise illegal gatherings on the road;
- Do not take animals onto lanes designated for motorised vehicles;
- Drivers of mopeds, motorcycles or motorised three-wheelers must not: ride abreast of each other; ride on pedestrian areas and other vehicles; use umbrellas, mobile phones and audio devices (except for hearing aids); wear or carry bulky objects; or hold, pull or push other vehicles;
- Pedestrians must walk on the pavement or roadsides, in cases where there are none, pedestrians should walk close to the edge of the road;
- Sound horns, cause extensive noise continuously, honking in the period from 22.00H through 05.00H, use of air horns, use of spotlights in urban and residential areas, except emergency vehicles under the regulations of this law, are all illegal;
- Transport and bus drivers must not carry passengers on the roof, in the luggage compartment or let passengers hang outside the vehicle;
- Vehicles that transport dangerous goods must not stop or park in crowded or endangered places;
- When accidents occur protect the victim's assets.
Remember, every one of these are opportunities for CGST to collect bribes!
How many did you break today?