A fatal road accident involving a foreign motorbike renter has raised legal questions over whether vehicle owners can be held responsible under Vietnam’s traffic and penal laws.
Reader Duy Dong: My friend operates a motorbike rental service for self-guided tours. Recently, a foreign customer rented a motorbike and was involved in a fatal accident. Authorities later determined that the customer did not hold a valid driving license. In addition, the motorbike involved is not registered under my friend’s name.
My friend is concerned about potential legal consequences and would like clarification on the following:
In a case where a foreign renter operates a vehicle and causes a fatal accident, how is the legal responsibility of the vehicle owner typically assessed?
If the renter does not have a valid driving license but is still allowed to rent and operate the vehicle, what penalties could the owner potentially face?
Does operating a rental business without proper registration, or renting out a vehicle that is not registered under the operator’s name, increase the owner’s legal liability?
Thank you.
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