How much does it cost to get a truck permit? This article provides detailed information about the cost of truck permits, licensing procedures, and related violations. A truck permit is mandatory for freight transport. Operating without a valid permit can result in hefty fines.
Truck permits are issued by authorized agencies.
Truck permits, also known as vehicle stickers, are issued by the Department of Transport to vehicle owners. As of July 2018, all trucks operating on the road are required to have a permit. The permit displays information about the transport company, operating license number, registration number, and expiration date.
Which Vehicles Are Required to Display a Permit?
The following types of vehicles are required to display a permit:
- Passenger transport vehicles on fixed routes: Permit labeled “Fixed Route Vehicle.”
- Passenger transport vehicles for passenger transfer: Permit labeled “Transfer Vehicle.”
- Passenger transport vehicles operating as buses: Permit labeled “Bus.”
- Passenger transport vehicles operating as taxis: Permit labeled “Taxi.”
- Passenger transport vehicles operating under contract: Permit labeled “Contract Vehicle.”
- Container freight transport vehicles: Permit labeled “Container Vehicle.”
- Tractor-trailers or semi-trailers engaged in freight transport: Permit labeled “Tractor.”
- General freight transport trucks: Permit labeled “Truck.”
The permit must be at least 9×10 cm in size and affixed to the inside of the front windshield on the right side of the vehicle.
Truck Permit Validity Period
The maximum validity period for a truck permit is 7 years, or as requested by the transport company (from 1 to 7 years), not exceeding the vehicle’s lifespan (Decree 10/2020/ND-CP). Specifically:
- Trucks under 5 years old: Permit valid for 1 year.
- Trucks from 5 to under 10 years old: Permit valid for 3 years.
- Trucks 10 years or older: Permit valid for 7 years.
Truck Permit Application Dossier
The truck permit application dossier includes:
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Application form for permit issuance according to the prescribed form.
Sample truck permit application form
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A copy of the vehicle registration certificate or a copy of the appointment slip for receiving the vehicle registration certificate.
Submit the application at the local Department of Transport. The processing time is 2 days.
How Much Does a Truck Permit Cost?
The cost of a truck permit is stipulated in Circular 120/2020/TT-BTC:
- 1-year permit: 100,000 VND/vehicle.
- 3-year permit: 200,000 VND/vehicle.
- 7-year permit: 300,000 VND/vehicle.
Fines for Not Having a Permit
A truck being inspected by a traffic officer
Vehicles not registered for transport business, newly registered vehicles, or vehicles inspected with the “non-transport business” box ticked do not need to display a permit.
Vehicles without a permit, not displaying a permit as required, with an expired permit, or using a permit not issued by a competent authority will be fined from 5,000,000 VND to 7,000,000 VND (Point d, Clause 6 and Clause 9, Article 24 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP). In addition, the driver’s license will be revoked for 1 to 3 months. For vehicle owners, the fine ranges from 4,000,000 VND to 6,000,000 VND for individuals and 8,000,000 VND to 12,000,000 VND for organizations.
Fines for Expired Truck Permits
Expired truck permit on a windshield
Expired truck permits are subject to a fine of 5,000,000 VND to 7,000,000 VND and revocation of the driver’s license for 1 to 3 months. Individual vehicle owners are fined from 6,000,000 VND to 8,000,000 VND, and organizational vehicle owners are fined from 12,000,000 VND to 16,000,000 VND.
How to Affix a Truck Permit
The permit must be at least 9×10 cm in size and affixed securely to the inside of the front windshield on the right side of the vehicle.
Cases of Permit Revocation
Truck permits will be revoked in the following cases:
- The transport company has its transport business license revoked.
- The vehicle violates the speed limit 5 times/1000 km in one month (excluding speed violations under 05 km/h).
- Vehicles engaged in fixed-route transport business do not operate for 60 consecutive days.
Conclusion
This article has answered the question of how much a truck permit costs in detail, as well as regulations related to truck permits. Understanding these regulations will help vehicle owners avoid violations and operate their transport business effectively.
