Introduction
Overloaded vehicles are a significant concern, seriously affecting traffic infrastructure and public safety. In 2020, the government issued Decree 100/2019/ND-CP with specific regulations on overload fines. This article provides detailed information on overload fines in 2020, helping vehicle owners and drivers understand the regulations, avoid violations, and ensure traffic safety.
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Overload Fines for Drivers in 2020
Decree 100/2019/ND-CP stipulates the fines for drivers of trucks, tractors (including trailers or semi-trailers), and similar vehicles transporting goods exceeding the permissible load specified in the vehicle’s Certificate of Technical Safety and Environmental Protection as follows:
- Exceeding the load by 10% to 30%: A fine of VND 800,000 to VND 1,000,000 (except for liquid tank trucks), over 20% to 30% for liquid tank trucks.
- Exceeding the load by 30% to 50%: A fine of VND 3,000,000 to VND 5,000,000. Revocation of the driver’s license for 01 to 03 months.
- Exceeding the load by 50% to 100%: A fine of VND 5,000,000 to VND 7,000,000. Revocation of the driver’s license for 01 to 03 months.
- Exceeding the load by 100% to 150%: A fine of VND 7,000,000 to VND 8,000,000. Revocation of the driver’s license for 02 to 04 months.
- Exceeding the load by over 150%: A fine of VND 8,000,000 to VND 12,000,000. Revocation of the driver’s license for 03 to 05 months.
Truck being weighed at a weigh station
Overload Fines for Vehicle Owners in 2020
Not only drivers, but also vehicle owners are responsible and penalized when the vehicle is overloaded. The specific fines are as follows:
- Exceeding the load by 10% to 30%: A fine of VND 2,000,000 to VND 4,000,000 for individuals, and VND 4,000,000 to VND 8,000,000 for organizations (except for liquid tank trucks), over 20% to 30% for liquid tank trucks.
- Exceeding the load by 30% to 50%: A fine of VND 6,000,000 to VND 8,000,000 for individuals, and VND 12,000,000 to VND 16,000,000 for organizations. Vehicle owners who directly operate the vehicle will also have their driver’s license (when driving a motor vehicle) or certificate of legal knowledge of road traffic (when driving a specialized vehicle) revoked for 01 to 03 months.
- Exceeding the load by 50% to 100%: A fine of VND 14,000,000 to VND 16,000,000 for individuals, and VND 28,000,000 to VND 32,000,000 for organizations. Additional penalties are similar to those for violations exceeding 30% to 50%.
- Exceeding the load by 100% to 150%: A fine of VND 16,000,000 to VND 18,000,000 for individuals, and VND 32,000,000 to VND 36,000,000 for organizations. Additional penalties are similar to those for violations exceeding 50% to 100%, but the driver’s license revocation period is from 02 to 04 months.
- Exceeding the load by over 150%: A fine of VND 18,000,000 to VND 20,000,000 for individuals, and VND 36,000,000 to VND 40,000,000 for organizations. Additional penalties are similar to those for violations exceeding 100% to 150%.
Conclusion
Overload fines in 2020 are clearly and strictly regulated to deter violations, contributing to ensuring traffic safety and protecting road infrastructure. Vehicle owners and drivers must strictly comply with load regulations, avoid violations, and prevent unfortunate consequences. Strict compliance with traffic laws is not only the responsibility of each individual but also contributes to building a more civilized and safer society.
