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Vietnam has a population of approximately 91.7 million people and is classified as a middle-income country with a gross national income per capita of $1,740. This indicates a developing economy where road traffic safety is a priority.

Institutional framework includes a National Traffic Safety Committee leading road safety efforts, with a national speed limit law implementing max urban limits of 50 km/h and rural limits of 80 km/h. A national road safety strategy is in place with an annual fatality reduction target of 5-10% for the period 2012-2020.

For safer roads and mobility, Vietnam has a national drink-driving law with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit of 0.00-0.05 g/dl, and random breath testing is enforced. Additionally, there is a strong focus on separating road users with policies for walking, cycling, and public transport. The percentage of road traffic deaths involving alcohol is 34%.

Motorcycle helmet law is enforced with a 96% wearing rate by drivers and 83% by passengers. National seat-belt law applies to all cars and is partially enforced, but seat-belt wearing rates are not specified. Vehicle standards include no frontal impact or electronic stability control requirements, and there is no national child restraint law, even though restrictions exist for children in the front seat.

Post-crash care includes an emergency room injury surveillance system and emergency access numbers 115. While there is a national drug-driving law, mobile phone use (hand-held or hands-free) is not prohibited by law, and data shows some enforcement gaps for these issues.

Vietnam reported 9,156 road traffic deaths in 2013, with a death rate of 24.5 per 100,000 population. Estimated economic loss from crashes was 2.9% of GDP. From 2004 to 2013, reported deaths show a trend, with data indicating the highest death count in 2013, but overall figures may reflect enforcement and policy gaps.