To address the increasingly severe traffic congestion, Ho Chi Minh City has implemented new regulations regarding truck traffic restrictions, officially effective from August 1st. These regulations directly impact freight transport activities within the city center.
Details of Truck Ban Hours in Inner Ho Chi Minh City
The new regulations categorize restricted hours based on vehicle weight:
- Light Trucks (under 2.5 tons): Prohibited from operating daily between 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
- Heavy Trucks (over 2.5 tons): Prohibited from operating daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
A light truck under 2.5 tons is prohibited during peak hours in Ho Chi Minh City under new traffic regulations.
Restricted Areas and Permitted Corridor Routes
The truck ban hours apply to the inner city area of Ho Chi Minh City. However, several corridor routes on the outskirts of the inner city are permitted for traffic, including:
- North and West: National Highway 1 (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, Phu My Bridge, the elevated road from Phu My Bridge to Area A South Saigon intersection, Nguyen Van Linh Street (section from Area A South Saigon intersection to National Highway 1).
Map of Ho Chi Minh City showing inner-city areas and permitted corridor routes for trucks during restricted hours.
Purpose of the Truck Ban Regulations
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport has introduced these regulations to alleviate increasing traffic congestion. The rapid growth in the number of trucks and their unscheduled operation are considered major causes of gridlock on many roads. Previously, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee requested the Department of Transport to study options for restricting light trucks during the day, shifting their operations to nighttime on corridor routes, especially in areas prone to congestion.
Conclusion and Recommendations
The new truck ban regulations in Ho Chi Minh City officially took effect on August 1st. Businesses and truck drivers need to understand the detailed information about restricted hours and corridor routes to comply, avoid violations, and contribute to reducing traffic congestion in the city. Follow Xe Tai My Dinh for more helpful information about traffic laws and the latest regulations related to trucks.
