You may have seen letters and numbers affixed to truck doors, but did you know that these aren’t just arbitrary information? They are mandatory markings required by the Ministry of Transport (MOT). Failure to comply with these regulations can result in penalties for drivers when participating in traffic. So, what exactly are truck door stickers? What information must they display? And why is affixing them so important? This article from Xe Tải Mỹ Đình will provide you with a comprehensive overview of truck door stickers, helping you understand the latest regulations and avoid unnecessary troubles.
The Crucial Meaning of Truck Door Stickers
Truck door stickers, also known as vehicle weight logos, are more than just decorative decals. They contain vital information, publicly and clearly displaying the load capacity and other technical specifications of the vehicle. This serves as a quick and effective way for authorities and road users to identify the type of truck and ensure compliance with weight regulations.
The information on a truck door sticker typically includes:
- Permitted Load: The maximum weight of cargo the truck is allowed to carry when participating in traffic.
- Gross Vehicle Weight: The maximum total weight of the vehicle (including both the truck and cargo) permitted for operation.
- Permitted Passengers: The maximum number of people allowed in the truck (for trucks designed to carry passengers).
- Transport Company Information: Name, address, and phone number of the company owning or managing the vehicle.
Based on this information, observers can easily determine a truck’s load capacity, gross weight, and cargo carrying capabilities. This is particularly important for controlling vehicle weight, ensuring traffic safety, and protecting road infrastructure.
Truck door sticker providing weight information and other important parameters for vehicle identification and regulatory compliance.
Truck door stickers provide weight information and other important parameters, aiding in vehicle identification and regulatory compliance.
Due to their importance, affixing truck door stickers is not merely encouraged but a mandatory requirement for all trucks participating in traffic. This is part of the effort to manage transportation, ensure safety, and promote fairness in freight transport operations.
Detailed Regulations on Truck Door Stickers: Latest Updates
While seemingly simple, the application of truck door stickers is governed by quite specific legal documents. Many may overlook this, but understanding and complying with these regulations is crucial to avoid fines and ensure smooth transport operations.
1/ Regulations on Content and Form of Truck Door Stickers
According to Appendix XXVI of Circular No. 63/2014/TT-BGTVT regulating the listing of information on freight transport vehicles, truck door stickers (or “information listing”) must include the following content:
- Name of Transport Company (or Cooperative Logo if applicable): The name of the company owning or managing the vehicle must be clearly and fully stated. This helps identify responsibility and vehicle origin.
- Contact Phone Number: Provide a phone number for contacting the transport company when necessary.
- Permitted Cargo Weight: This information indicates the maximum cargo weight the truck is allowed to carry, expressed in kilograms (kg) or tons (t).
- Vehicle Tare Weight: The weight of the vehicle when not carrying cargo or passengers, expressed in kilograms (kg) or tons (t).
- Permitted Gross Vehicle Weight for Traffic Participation: The maximum total weight of the vehicle when carrying cargo and passengers (if any), expressed in kilograms (kg) or tons (t). This parameter is the sum of the tare weight and permitted cargo weight.
Additionally, Circular 63 also regulates the position and size of the sticker, ensuring readability and visibility:
- Placement Location: The sticker must be affixed in a easily visible location on the vehicle doors, usually the driver’s and passenger’s side doors.
- Size and Font: The sticker size and font must be clear and easily readable from a certain distance, not blurred or difficult to see. (The Circular does not specify exact dimensions, but it must ensure visual clarity).
- Sticker Material: Durable, weather-resistant, and environmentally resistant materials should be used to prevent the sticker from peeling off or fading during use.
Truck door sticker needing to meet all information and format requirements as regulated to ensure validity.
Truck door stickers need to meet all information and format requirements as regulated to ensure validity.
Compliance with the content and format regulations for truck door stickers not only helps avoid fines but also demonstrates the professionalism and legal adherence of the transport company.
2/ Penalties for Violating Truck Door Sticker Regulations
Failure to affix truck door stickers or affixing stickers that do not comply with regulations is not a minor offense. According to Article 28 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP (amended by Decree 123/2021/ND-CP) regulating administrative penalties in the field of road and rail traffic, the penalties for this violation are as follows:
- For Individuals (Drivers): A fine ranging from VND 1,000,000 to VND 2,000,000.
- For Organizations (Businesses, Transport Cooperatives): A fine ranging from VND 2,000,000 to VND 4,000,000.
These penalties apply to the following violations:
- Failure to affix truck door stickers.
- Affixing stickers with incomplete information as required.
- Affixing inaccurate information.
- Stickers that are unclear and difficult to read.
Violations of truck door sticker regulations can result in fines ranging from VND 1,000,000 to VND 4,000,000 depending on the subject and severity of the violation.
Thus, neglecting to affix stickers or applying them carelessly can lead to significant fines. Moreover, being fined not only causes financial loss but also affects the reputation and business operations of the transport company.
Conclusion
Truck door stickers are not just a minor detail on a vehicle but a crucial legal element, ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance in transport operations. Understanding and correctly implementing truck door sticker regulations is the responsibility of every driver and transport company.
To avoid fines and ensure smooth transport operations, always check and ensure that your truck has a truck door sticker with complete and compliant information. Regularly update yourself on the latest legal regulations to always comply and operate professionally. Xe Tải Mỹ Đình is always ready to provide further information and support in the field of trucks and freight transport.
