Thuan Phuoc Bridge, an architectural icon and tourist highlight of Da Nang, has implemented significant adjustments to its traffic regulations, particularly concerning trucks. According to the latest announcement from the Da Nang City People’s Committee, the weight limit for trucks traveling across Thuan Phuoc Bridge has been revised, becoming stricter than before. This new regulation directly impacts cargo transportation activities and also affects traffic order and the urban landscape of the city. So, what are the specifics of the Thuan Phuoc Bridge truck ban, and what do transportation businesses and residents need to be aware of? The following article from Xe Tai My Dinh will provide the most detailed and comprehensive information on this issue.
Detailed Regulations on Truck Ban on Thuan Phuoc Bridge
To ensure the structural safety of the bridge and enhance traffic management, the Da Nang City People’s Committee has officially adjusted the truck ban signs on Thuan Phuoc Bridge. This change focuses on lowering the maximum allowed weight for trucks crossing the bridge.
Changes in Signage and Weight Limits
Previously, Thuan Phuoc Bridge used sign P.106a, which prohibited trucks with a certified permissible cargo weight of 1,500 kg or more, as determined by the Certificate of Technical Safety and Environmental Protection for road motor vehicles. However, under the new decision, the sign has been changed to P.106b, with the weight limit reduced to 1,000 kg (1 ton).
This means that all trucks with a certified permissible cargo weight of 1 ton or more, according to their inspection certificate, are prohibited from traveling across Thuan Phuoc Bridge. This change is a significant step in managing vehicle weight, especially on bridge structures with high technical and aesthetic value like Thuan Phuoc Bridge.
Definition of Trucks According to Standards
To better understand this regulation, we need to grasp the definition of a truck according to current standards. According to the National Technical Regulation on Road Signs QCVN41:2016/BGTVT, a truck (or cargo truck) is defined as a motor vehicle used for carrying goods or specialized equipment, with a certified permissible cargo weight of 1,500kg or more, as determined by the Certificate of Technical Safety and Environmental Protection for road motor vehicles.
However, with the new regulation at Thuan Phuoc Bridge, this limit has been lowered to 1,000kg. Therefore, vehicles classified as trucks according to the standard but with a weight between 1,000kg and under 1,500kg need to pay special attention to this change when traveling across Thuan Phuoc Bridge.
Reasons for Adjusting the Truck Ban Regulation
The adjustment of the truck ban regulation on Thuan Phuoc Bridge is not a random decision but stems from specific objectives of the Da Nang city government.
Ensuring Traffic Safety and Urban Aesthetics
Thuan Phuoc Bridge is not only an important transportation structure but also an architectural landmark, a symbol of Da Nang. High volumes of trucks, especially overloaded vehicles, can negatively impact the bridge’s structure, reduce its lifespan, and pose potential traffic safety hazards.
Furthermore, restricting trucks on the bridge also helps reduce noise and dust pollution and improve urban aesthetics, especially as Da Nang focuses on tourism development and building an image as a green, clean, and beautiful city.
Serving Tourism Development
As Mr. Le Van Trung, representative of the Da Nang Department of Transport, shared, Thuan Phuoc Bridge is a highlight attracting tourists to the city. Adjusting the truck ban regulation aims to ensure traffic order and safety and urban aesthetics, serving tourism.
Reducing heavy truck traffic across the bridge not only creates a more open and safer space for tourists to visit and sightsee on the bridge but also contributes to building the image of a civilized and friendly tourist city.
Handling Violations and Monitoring
To ensure the new regulations are strictly enforced, Da Nang authorities have strengthened inspection, monitoring, and violation handling measures.
Increased Inspection and Penalties
Da Nang City Police have directed functional forces to coordinate with the Transport Inspectorate to strengthen inspections and handle cases of vehicles violating traffic regulations on Thuan Phuoc Bridge.
Penalties for violations related to weight limits and traffic signs will be applied according to Government Decrees, ensuring deterrence and strict enforcement of the law.
Camera Surveillance System
In addition to direct patrols and inspections by functional forces, Thuan Phuoc Bridge is also equipped with a modern traffic surveillance camera system. This system helps record images and license plates of violating vehicles, serving as a basis for remote fines and improving traffic management efficiency.
According to statistics from the Da Nang Department of Transport, before the new regulations, hundreds of cases of trucks violating weight limit signs on the bridge were detected through the camera system. This demonstrates the important role of technology in monitoring and enforcing traffic regulations.
Impact of New Regulations and Other Bridges in Da Nang
The new Thuan Phuoc Bridge truck ban is sure to have certain impacts on cargo transportation activities in Da Nang City.
Impact on Cargo Transportation
Transportation businesses and vehicle owners need to understand the new regulations to adjust their routes and means of transport accordingly. For trucks weighing over 1 ton, alternative routes need to be found to travel, avoiding violations and ensuring business operations are not interrupted.
However, according to the Da Nang Department of Transport, this sign adjustment does not affect cargo transportation in the city. Other routes and bridges still meet cargo transportation needs.
Regulations at Other Bridges
For a more comprehensive overview of traffic regulations for trucks in Da Nang, we should also be aware of the weight limits at other bridges spanning the Han River:
- Han River Bridge: Prohibits passenger cars and trucks (sign P.107).
Han River Bridge traffic sign - Dragon Bridge: Prohibits trucks (sign P.106a – weight from 1.5 tons or more).
Dragon Bridge traffic sign - Tran Thi Ly Bridge: Restricts total vehicle weight to 13 tons (sign P.115).
Tran Thi Ly Bridge traffic sign - Tien Son Bridge: Located on National Highway 14B, no weight limit signs are installed.
Tien Son Bridge
Thus, each bridge has its own regulations regarding weight limits and vehicle types allowed to travel. Transportation businesses need to carefully study these regulations to choose appropriate routes and comply with traffic laws.
Conclusion
The Thuan Phuoc Bridge truck ban with a weight limit of over 1 ton is an important change, demonstrating Da Nang’s efforts in traffic management, bridge protection, and sustainable tourism development. Understanding and complying with these regulations will not only help transportation businesses and residents avoid legal violations but also contribute to building a safe and civilized traffic environment and a Da Nang city that is increasingly developing.
