Truck license plates (or vehicle permits) are mandatory for all trucks involved in cargo transportation on roadways. So, how much does a 1-year truck license plate cost? What is the procedure for obtaining one? This article from Xe Tải Mỹ Đình will answer all your questions on this matter.
Truck license plates are issued by the Department of Transport, allowing trucks to operate in cargo transport for a specific period. Information on the plate includes the business name, transport operation license number, registration number, and expiration date. Affixing the license plate has been mandatory for most trucks on the road since July 2018.
Which Vehicles Are Required to Display a License Plate?
The following vehicles are required to display a truck license plate:
- Passenger vehicles operating on fixed routes (License plate: “Fixed Route Vehicle”).
- Passenger vehicles used for passenger transfer (License plate: “Transfer Vehicle”).
- Passenger vehicles operating as buses (License plate: “Bus”).
- Passenger vehicles operating as taxis (License plate: “Taxi”).
- Passenger vehicles operating under contract (License plate: “Contract Vehicle”).
- Vehicles transporting goods by container (License plate: “Container Vehicle”).
- Tractor trucks towing trailers or semi-trailers engaged in cargo transport (License plate: “Tractor Truck”).
- Ordinary freight trucks engaged in cargo transport (License plate: “Truck”).
The license plate must be at least 9×10 cm in size and permanently affixed to the right side of the inside of the vehicle’s windshield.
How Long Is a Truck License Plate Valid?
The answer to “How much does a 1-year truck license plate cost?” also depends on its validity period. The validity period of a truck license plate is regulated according to the vehicle’s age:
- Trucks under 5 years old: The license plate is valid for 1 year.
- Trucks between 5 and 10 years old: The license plate is valid for 3 years.
- Trucks 10 years or older: The license plate is valid for 7 years.
Transport businesses can request license plates with validity periods ranging from 1 to 7 years, depending on their needs.
Truck License Plate Application Procedure
The truck license plate application procedure consists of 3 steps:
- Prepare the application: An application form for the license plate according to the prescribed form, a copy of the vehicle registration certificate or a receipt for the vehicle registration certificate.
- Submit the application: Submit the application to the local Department of Transport.
- Process the application: The Department of Transport processes the application within 2 days and issues the license plate within the prescribed time.
How Much Does a 1-Year Truck License Plate Cost? Truck License Plate Fees
According to Circular 120/2020/TT-BTC, the fees for truck license plates are as follows:
- 1-year truck license plate: VND 100,000/vehicle (approximately $4 USD).
- 3-year truck license plate: VND 200,000/vehicle (approximately $8 USD).
- 7-year truck license plate: VND 300,000/vehicle (approximately $12 USD).
What Is the Fine for Not Having a License Plate?
Vehicles not registered for transport business, newly registered vehicles, or vehicles that have been inspected and marked as “not for transport business” do not need to display a license plate and will not be fined.
For vehicles required to display a license plate that do not have one, have an expired one, or use an invalid one, the fine is VND 5,000,000 to VND 7,000,000 (approximately $200 to $280 USD) for the driver.
What Is the Fine for an Expired Truck License Plate?
Vehicles using expired license plates will be fined from VND 5,000,000 to VND 7,000,000 (approximately $200 to $280 USD) and have their driver’s license revoked for 1 to 3 months. Truck owners will also be fined from VND 6,000,000 to VND 8,000,000 (approximately $240 to $320 USD) for individuals and VND 12,000,000 to VND 16,000,000 (approximately $480 to $640 USD) for organizations.
Conclusion
This article has answered the question “How much does a 1-year truck license plate cost?” in detail, along with related issues. Hopefully, this information is helpful to you. Contact Xe Tải Mỹ Đình for more detailed advice on truck types and related legal procedures.
