A truck permit sticker is an essential legal document for drivers and freight transport businesses in Vietnam. Like registration certificates and inspection stickers, it serves as an identifier that a vehicle is authorized to operate a transport business. However, many vehicle owners and drivers are unsure how to affix a truck permit sticker correctly to avoid fines and ensure compliance with the law.
This article from Xe Tải Mỹ Đình, a leading source for trucks, provides a comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide on how to affix a truck permit sticker. We will explain clearly where to place it, the standard size, and important notes to help you follow the correct procedure, ensuring your vehicle is always legal on every road.
Illustration of a truck permit sticker and its placement on the windshield
Regulations on the Location and Size for Affixing Truck Permit Stickers
To ensure that the truck permit sticker is affixed correctly and has legal validity, you need to understand the regulations regarding the location and size specified in Clause 3, Article 22 of Decree 10/2020/ND-CP. Adhering to these regulations helps you avoid penalties and demonstrates professionalism and law-abiding behavior.
Standard Size of a Truck Permit Sticker
According to current regulations, the minimum size of a truck permit sticker when affixed to the vehicle must be 9cm x 10cm. This is the smallest size allowed, ensuring the permit sticker can be easily identified and checked by authorities during transit. Using a permit sticker smaller than the prescribed size may be considered invalid and subject to penalties under traffic laws.
Location for Affixing Truck Permit Stickers as Regulated
The designated location for affixing the truck permit sticker is inside the front windshield on the right side of the vehicle. This means that when you are in the driver’s seat, the permit sticker should be affixed to the right side of the windshield, visible from inside the vehicle looking out.
Important Notes Regarding Placement:
- Affix Permanently: The truck permit sticker must be affixed permanently and not left loose or easily moved.
- Inside the Windshield: It must be affixed to the inside of the windshield, not the outside.
- Front Right Side: The placement is on the right side as viewed from inside the vehicle facing forward.
- Affix Next to Inspection Sticker (if applicable): If the vehicle already has an inspection sticker, the truck permit sticker should be affixed next to it. This allows authorities to easily check both important documents simultaneously.
The truck permit sticker is usually placed next to the inspection sticker on the windshield
Detailed Guide on How to Affix a Truck Permit Sticker Correctly
To ensure the truck permit sticker is affixed accurately and quickly, refer to the detailed steps below:
Step 1: Prepare the Permit Sticker and Windshield Surface
- Ensure the truck permit sticker you are preparing is the original, valid, and of the correct size (minimum 9cm x 10cm).
- Clean the windshield surface where the permit sticker will be affixed thoroughly. Use a soft cloth and specialized glass cleaner to remove dust, grease, or other stains. A clean surface helps the permit sticker adhere better and ensures aesthetics.
- Dry the cleaned glass surface completely.
Step 2: Determine the Placement Location
- Determine the exact placement location on the inside of the front windshield on the right side.
- If the vehicle has an inspection sticker, determine the placement location next to the inspection sticker, ensuring a moderate and balanced distance.
Step 3: Affix the Permit Sticker
- Peel off the protective layer on the back of the truck permit sticker.
- Carefully place the permit sticker on the determined location on the windshield.
- Use your hand or a flat piece of plastic (such as an old ATM card) to gently smooth the surface of the permit sticker from the center outwards to remove air bubbles and ensure the permit sticker adheres firmly to the glass.
- Smooth evenly and securely to ensure the permit sticker is affixed flat, without wrinkles or bubbles.
Step 4: Recheck
- After affixing, recheck to ensure the permit sticker is affixed in the correct location, size, and is secure.
- Ensure the permit sticker is not crooked, does not obstruct the driver’s view, and is easily visible from the outside.
Common Mistakes When Affixing Truck Permit Stickers and How to Avoid Them
During the process of affixing truck permit stickers, many people make small mistakes that can have unintended consequences. Here are some common mistakes and how to prevent them:
- Affixing in the Wrong Location: The most common mistake is affixing the permit sticker in the wrong location (e.g., affixing in the middle of the windshield, on the left side, or on the outside of the glass). How to Avoid: Always check the regulations regarding the placement location and determine the exact location before affixing.
- Affixing a Wrinkled or Bubbled Permit Sticker: Due to not cleaning the glass surface or affixing carelessly, the permit sticker may be wrinkled or bubbled, reducing aesthetics and adhesion. How to Avoid: Clean the glass surface thoroughly and affix slowly, smoothing evenly to remove air bubbles.
- Using an Incorrect Size Permit Sticker: Some cases involve using permit stickers that are smaller than prescribed or fake, invalid permit stickers. How to Avoid: Always use the original licensed permit sticker and check the size before affixing.
- Affixing a Crooked, Unbalanced Permit Sticker: Affixing a crooked or unbalanced permit sticker can be unaesthetic. How to Avoid: Carefully align the placement location and use a ruler (if needed) to ensure the permit sticker is affixed straight and balanced.
Illustration of a common mistake: affixing the truck permit sticker in the wrong location
Why Is It Necessary to Affix Truck Permit Stickers Correctly?
Affixing the truck permit sticker correctly is not just a formality but also has significant legal implications. Complying with the regulations on affixing permit stickers helps:
- Avoid Cold Fines and Direct Fines: Law enforcement will be able to easily check and confirm that your vehicle has all the necessary valid documents, avoiding penalties for the lack of or incorrect affixing of the permit sticker. The current penalty for this error is substantial, potentially reaching millions of dong and license suspension.
- Ensure Legal Freight Transport Operations: The truck permit sticker is one of the necessary conditions for a vehicle to be allowed to operate a freight transport business. Affixing it correctly demonstrates that you are complying with the law and operating your business transparently.
- Facilitate Inspection and Control Processes: When the permit sticker is affixed in the correct location and easily identified, the inspection process by authorities will be faster and more convenient, saving you time and avoiding traffic congestion.
Frequently Asked Questions About Affixing Truck Permit Stickers (FAQ)
1. How Long Is the Validity Period of a Truck Permit Sticker?
The validity period of a truck permit sticker is usually from 1 to 7 years, depending on the type of permit sticker and the vehicle’s age. You need to pay attention to the expiration date to renew the permit sticker in time, avoiding penalties for using an expired permit sticker.
2. Do Trucks Not Engaged in Transport Business Need a Permit Sticker?
According to current regulations, if the truck is privately owned and not used for commercial transport purposes, it is not mandatory to have a permit sticker. However, if the vehicle participates in commercial freight transport activities, it must have a relevant permit sticker.
3. What Is the Penalty for Not Having or Affixing Truck Permit Stickers Incorrectly?
The penalty for not having or affixing truck permit stickers incorrectly is quite high, ranging from 5 – 7 million VND for the vehicle operator, from 6 – 8 million VND for individual vehicle owners, and from 12 – 16 million VND for vehicle owners who are organizations. Additionally, the vehicle operator may also have their driving license suspended for 1 – 3 months.
4. Can I Print and Affix a Truck Permit Sticker Myself?
Absolutely not. Truck permit stickers are legal documents issued by authorized agencies. Unauthorized printing and affixing of fake permit stickers is a violation of the law and will be severely punished according to regulations.
5. What Should I Do If the Truck Permit Sticker Is Torn or Faded?
If the truck permit sticker is torn, faded, or damaged, you need to contact the issuing agency to be guided through the procedures for re-issuance or replacement of a new permit sticker. You should not continue to use a damaged permit sticker as it may be considered invalid.
Conclusion
The seemingly simple task of affixing a truck permit sticker plays a crucial role in ensuring legality and compliance with traffic regulations. Hopefully, with this detailed guide from Xe Tải Mỹ Đình, you have now understood how to affix a truck permit sticker correctly, avoid unnecessary legal risks, and travel with peace of mind on every journey.
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