Traffic signs are crucial for maintaining order and safety on the roads. Among them, the 1.5T truck restriction sign is particularly important for truck drivers, especially those operating medium and small trucks. Understanding its meaning, related regulations, and consequences of violations can help drivers avoid legal issues and ensure road safety.
This article from Xe Tải Mỹ Đình will provide a comprehensive and in-depth look at the 1.5T truck restriction sign, helping you grasp all the necessary information.
What is the 1.5T Truck Restriction Sign?
In the Vietnamese road sign system, the 1.5T truck restriction sign corresponds to sign P.106b. This sign belongs to the group of prohibition signs, is circular, has a red border, a white background, and a black truck illustration in the center, along with the number “1.5t” in white, indicating the weight limit.
Meaning of sign P.106b: This sign indicates that the road ahead prohibits trucks with a load capacity (as stated in the Vehicle Technical Safety and Environmental Protection Certificate) greater than 1.5 tons. This means that if your truck has a carrying capacity of 1.5 tons or more, you are not allowed to enter the section of road with this sign.
Distinguishing P.106b from Other Truck Restriction Signs
To avoid confusion and comply with traffic laws, it is important to distinguish sign P.106b from other truck restriction signs:
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Sign P.106a: General truck prohibition. This sign simply depicts a black truck without any weight information. Sign P.106a prohibits all types of trucks, regardless of weight.
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Sign P.106c: Prohibition of vehicles carrying dangerous goods. This sign depicts a tanker truck carrying dangerous goods. Sign P.106c prohibits vehicles carrying dangerous goods from passing.
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Sign P.107: Prohibition of passenger cars and trucks. This sign combines illustrations of a passenger car and a truck. Sign P.107 prohibits both passenger cars and trucks.
Sign prohibiting passenger cars and trucks
The main difference between sign P.106b and the above signs is: Sign P.106b only prohibits trucks based on a specific load capacity (over 1.5 tons), rather than prohibiting all types of trucks like P.106a, or targeting other special types of trucks like P.106c and P.107.
Regulations on Load Capacity and How to Determine Load Capacity
To determine whether your truck is prohibited by sign P.106b, drivers need to clearly understand the load capacity of the vehicle. This information is clearly stated in the Vehicle Technical Safety and Environmental Protection Certificate (commonly known as the Vehicle Registration Certificate).
Important note: Sign P.106b is based on the permitted load capacity, not the total weight of the vehicle. Load capacity is the maximum weight of goods that the vehicle is allowed to carry according to its design.
For example, a truck has a curb weight of 2 tons, a total weight (when carrying maximum cargo) of 3.49 tons, but the load capacity recorded in the Vehicle Registration Certificate is 1.49 tons. In this case, the vehicle is still allowed to enter a road with sign P.106b because the vehicle’s load capacity is less than 1.5 tons.
Penalties for Violating the 1.5T Truck Restriction Sign
Driving a truck with a load capacity exceeding 1.5 tons on a road with sign P.106b is a violation of traffic laws. The penalty for this violation is specified in Decree 100/2019/ND-CP (amended and supplemented by Decree 123/2021/ND-CP) on penalties for administrative violations in the field of road and rail traffic.
Depending on the specific situation and the severity of the violation, drivers may be fined from 1,000,000 VND to 2,000,000 VND. In addition, the violation may also result in revocation of the Driver’s License for 01 to 03 months.
More seriously, if the violation causes a traffic accident, the driver may be held criminally liable in accordance with the law.
Exceptions and Priority Vehicles
Like many other prohibition signs, sign P.106b does not apply to priority vehicles as prescribed by law in emergency situations (fire trucks, ambulances, police cars, military vehicles…).
In addition, in some special cases, the prohibition of trucks over 1.5 tons may only apply during a certain period of time or on certain specific routes. This information is often supplemented by auxiliary signs or notices from authorities.
Advice for Truck Drivers
To ensure compliance with traffic laws and avoid being penalized when participating in traffic with trucks, especially trucks with a load capacity of 1.5 tons or more, Xe Tải Mỹ Đình recommends the following:
- Always check the Vehicle Registration Certificate to clearly understand the vehicle’s load capacity.
- Carefully observe traffic signs on the road, especially truck restriction signs.
- If you encounter sign P.106b, proactively find a detour if your vehicle’s load capacity exceeds 1.5 tons.
- Regularly update the latest regulations on traffic and vehicle load to avoid violations due to lack of information.
- If you have any questions about traffic signs or regulations, contact the authorities for the most accurate answers.
Conclusion
The 1.5T truck restriction sign (P.106b) is an important sign that directly affects the freight transport operations of medium and small trucks. Understanding and complying with this sign not only helps drivers avoid legal troubles but also contributes to ensuring overall traffic safety.
Hopefully, this article from Xe Tải Mỹ Đình has provided enough useful information about the 1.5T truck restriction sign. Always drive safely and obey traffic laws!
