Updated 07/09/26 Riding a motorbike through Vietnam is an unmatched experience, but if your evening plans involve a cold Bia Hơi, you need to understand the reality of getting home. Vietnam operates under a strict, non-negotiable…
Updated 16/09/26 We get shown a lot of International Driving Permits at the shop, and the first thing we check is not simply whether the rider has one. We check which IDP it is and what national licence sits behind it. An IDP on…
Updated 08/08/26 Riding a motorcycle through Vietnam is the best way to see the country, but the rules of the road are strictly enforced. With the implementation of Decree 168/2024, traffic fines have increased, camera networks…
Updated 15/09/26 If you hold a Taiwanese driving licence, do not assume that a Taiwanese International Driving Permit makes you legal to ride in Vietnam. Taiwan signed the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, but did not…
Updated 05/09/26 If you have read through our previous guides on the mandatory yellow CTPL paper, the 1968 IDP catch-22, the lack of comprehensive damage coverage, and the realities of crash protocols, you might be feeling a bit…
Updated 05/09/26 You wake up, step outside your hotel to hit the road, and your rental motorbike is gone. It is a rider’s worst nightmare, and unfortunately, it happens. Vietnam’s roads offer some of the best two-wheeled adventure
Updated 20/08/26 Ask AZ Motorbikes to confirm the applicable rental terms, damage responsibilities, repair procedure and any available protection options before you book. Compulsory third-party liability insurance (CTPL), travel o
Updated 15/09/26 Vietnam made significant changes to its road traffic laws from 1 January 2025, and those rules remain important for motorcycle riders travelling in Vietnam in 2026. Changes to Vietnamese motorcycle licence…
Updated 06/09/26 You’ve seen the videos. A chaotic swarm of scooters in Hanoi, a six-lane roundabout in Saigon with no traffic lights, or a ninja lead (masked female rider) cutting across four lanes of traffic without looking. For
Updated 08/08/26 If you rent a car in North America or Europe, the upsell at the counter is always the same: “Would you like to add comprehensive coverage?” You pay a daily fee, and if you wrap the car around a telephone pole, you