The administration of Lam Dong Province on April 15 instructed provincial police and relevant agencies to review and regulate the growing self drive motorbike rental services for foreigners.
Officials said many foreign tourists lack full understanding of local traffic laws and road conditions, leading to frequent violations and accidents, including fatal cases.
The scene of an accident in Dalat where a South Korean tourist died in 2023 (Photo: Van Minh).
Police have been tasked with inspecting rental businesses to ensure compliance with licensing requirements and current legal regulations. Individuals and organisations found providing vehicles to unqualified drivers will face penalties.
The provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, along with local authorities, has also been directed to advise tourist sites and accommodation providers not to allow foreign visitors to rent or use motorbikes without valid driving licences.
Traffic police patrol a central road in Dalat (Photo: Minh Hau).
Lam Dong welcomed more than 20 million visitors in 2025, including around 1.3 million international arrivals. In the first three months of 2026, the province received over 6 million visitors, with more than 524,000 international tourists.
