New regulations regarding truck ban hours in Ho Chi Minh City’s inner city area officially took effect on August 1st. These regulations directly impact freight transport operations and truck movement, especially amidst increasingly complex urban traffic. Understanding the city’s truck ban hours is crucial for transport businesses and drivers to proactively plan, avoid violations, and ensure efficient freight flow.
Detailed Truck Ban Regulations in Ho Chi Minh City
To ensure traffic order and safety and reduce congestion in the inner city area, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has issued a decision adjusting truck operating hours. Below is detailed information on the new regulations:
Light Truck Ban Hours
Light trucks, defined as vehicles with a load capacity of under 2,500 kg, are subject to the following traffic time restrictions:
- Restricted Hours: From 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM daily.
- Restricted Area: Ho Chi Minh City inner city area.
Thus, during peak morning and evening hours, light trucks are not allowed to travel into the inner city area to reduce traffic pressure.
Heavy Truck Ban Hours
For heavy trucks, i.e., vehicles with a load capacity of over 2,500 kg, the regulations on restricted hours are stricter:
- Restricted Hours: From 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily.
- Restricted Area: Ho Chi Minh City inner city area.
Heavy truck ban hours extend almost all day, allowing operation only at night (from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM the next day) and on certain designated corridor routes.
A 2-ton truck prohibited from circulating in Ho Chi Minh City's inner city area according to truck ban regulations.
Truck Restricted Areas and Corridor Routes
The inner city area of Ho Chi Minh City is bounded by major roads, forming corridors for trucks to move in and out of the city. These corridor routes include:
- North and West: National Highway 1, the section from Hanoi Highway to Nguyen Van Linh Street.
- East: Hanoi Highway (section from National Highway 1 to Cat Lai intersection), Mai Chi Tho Street (section from Dong Van Cong Street to Vo Chi Cong Street).
- South: Vo Chi Cong Street (from Dong Van Cong Street to Phu My Bridge), Phu My Bridge to the elevated road (from Phu My Bridge to the Area A South Saigon intersection), Nguyen Van Linh Street (section from the Area A South Saigon intersection to National Highway 1).
Map of inner city areas and permitted corridor routes for trucks in Ho Chi Minh City, illustrating truck ban hours.
Purpose of Truck Ban Regulations
The issuance of regulations regarding truck ban hours in the city stems from the actual traffic situation in Ho Chi Minh City. The rapid increase in the number of trucks and their unscheduled operation have caused several consequences:
- Traffic Congestion: Trucks, especially during peak hours, increase vehicle density, causing congestion on many roads.
- Traffic Accidents: High traffic density and the movement of large trucks pose a risk of traffic accidents.
- Environmental Pollution: Dust and noise from trucks contribute to urban environmental pollution.
The truck ban during certain hours is one of the solutions to minimize these problems, aiming to build a more civilized, safe, and efficient Ho Chi Minh City traffic system. Businesses and individuals must strictly comply with these regulations to contribute to improving the city’s overall traffic situation.
