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Legal grounds
Law on Road Traffic 2008
Law on sanctioning administrative violations
Decree 100/2019/ND-CP
What is skateboarding?
Skateboarding (Skateboarding) is an action sport in which skaters (Skater/Skateboarder) will move and perform interactive techniques on a skateboard (Skateboard). It is also a leisure activity, an art form, a career in the entertainment industry and a way of getting around.
Structure of the skateboard
The shape and width of the skateboard greatly affect the operation of the skateboard
The skateboard is the part on which the skateboard user directly stands to perform acrobatic movements or speed racing. Therefore, it determines the safety and grip of the feet on the board Traditional sliding tables are usually made from many thin wood panels (average 7 layers) that are joined together into a flat surface, to give the board stability and durability during use.
The size and shape of the skateboard greatly affect the different styles of skateboarding, so it is important in the process of choosing a skateboard that you choose the right shape, as well as the size of the skateboard, fit then.
In addition, changing the stiffness of the shaft tube also affects the ability of the skateboard shaft to rotate during the player’s control of the board.
The size of the wheel hub directly affects the performance of the skateboard.
Regulations on the behavior of skateboarding on the road
Accordingly, Clause 2, Article 8 of the 2008 Road Traffic Law, stipulates:
“Article 35. Other activities on the road”
1. Organization of cultural activities, sports, parades, and festivals on roads must comply with the following regulations: h) Using slides, rollers, and similar devices on the driveway;”
Thus, playing on skateboards on the road is a violation of the law on road traffic.
The reason is that playing skateboards is easy to causes accidents because it is difficult for players to stop and avoid. At the same time, skaters on the road also affect the visibility of people behind; reducing the movement space of traffic participants, and easily causing traffic jams.
Acts of skateboarding on the road will administratively sanctioned according to Decree 100/2019/ND-CP sanctioning administrative violations in the field of road and rail traffic.
Penalties for playing skateboards on the road
Accordingly to Point b, Clause 2, Article 11 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP stipulating:
“2. A fine of between VND 100,000 and 200,000 shall impose on individuals who commit one of the following violations: b) Illegal soccer, shuttlecock, badminton or other sports activities on the road; use of skates, rollers, and the like on the driveway;”
Thus, skaters on the road will fine 150,000 VND.
However, in fact, the majority of skaters on the road are elementary and middle school students (usually under 16 years old), so the act of playing skateboard is difficult to find, usually just a reminder. Because the Law on Sanctions of Administrative Violations stipulates: “Article 5. Subjects of administrative violations.
1. Objects sanctioned for administrative violations include:
a) Persons from full 14 years old to under 16 years old administratively sanctioned for intentional administrative violations; persons aged full 16 years or older shall administratively sanction for all administrative violations then.”
“Article 135. Application of sanctions and remedial measures
1. Sanctions applied to minors include:
a) Firstly, Warning;
b) Secondly, A fine;” Therefore, for skaters on the road from 14 years old, under 16 years old only warning. For persons aged 16 and under, a fine of 75,000 VND will impose. As for those aged 18 years and over, a fine of 150,000 VND will impose (Article 134 applies to handling principles).
How much is the fine for using a skateboard on the road?
Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 11 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP, there are regulations on penalties for other violations of road traffic rules as follows:
A fine of between VND 100,000 and 200,000 shall be imposed on individuals who commit one of the following violations:
– Firstly, Illegally gathering people, lying or sitting on roads, obstructing traffic;
– Secondly, Unauthorized soccer, shuttlecock, badminton, or other sports activities on the road; using slides, rollers, and similar devices on the driveway;
– Thirdly, Persons who are transported on motorbikes, mopeds (including electric scooters), motorbikes-like vehicles, and motorcycle-like vehicles using umbrellas (umbrellas);
– Finally, Persons transported on bicycles or motorized bicycles cling, pulling, pushing other vehicles, and other objects, and carrying bulky objects. Accordingly, users of skateboards on the road may be fined a fine ranging from VND 100,000 to VND 200,000.
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Accordingly to Clause 6 and Point b, Clause 9, Article 24 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP providing for penalties for drivers of trucks and tractors (including trailers or towed semi-trailers) and vehicles similar to cars transporting goods in violation of regulations on road transport, in which: – A fine of between VND 5,000,000 and 7,000,000 shall be imposed for one of the following violations: Receiving and returning goods on the highway;
In addition to the penalty for playing skateboards on the road. Pursuant to Point a Clause 7 and Point c, Clause 11, Article 5 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP; Drivers of cars that do not keep their distance and cause an accident will be fined from 10,000,000 VND to 12,000,000 VND. In addition, you will also be subject to an additional penalty of deprivation of your driving license from 2 to 4 months.
Skateboarding is a dangerous activity — there’s no way around it. But there are things you can do to improve your child’s safety while he slides. Knowing how to fall safely is one. Using protective equipment is also essential Than.
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