Son said such restrictions should have been jointly agreed on by the ministries of Health, Justice, Transport and Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs.

Under the Ministry of Health’s proposed new rules, people who weigh less than 40 kilograms (88 lbs) or are less than 145 centimeters (4’9”) tall will be banned from holding an A1 motorbike license, regardless of age.

The decision, which was to take effect 15 days after it appeared in the official gazette, also set a minimum height for holders for car driving licenses of 150 centimeters (4’11”).

More than 80 other conditions, including those relating to mental health, heart conditions and vision, were also included in the decision.

Ministry of Health’s Treatment Department Deputy Director Tran Quy Tuong said on Sunday his office was yet to receive any official documents from the Ministry of Justice.

Tuong refused to comment on the issue, apart from saying the ministry planned to convene a meeting to discuss the proposed new license requirements, adding modifications to new regulations were common.

Reported by Nam Son, Thanh Phong