New regulations regarding truck ban hours in inner Ho Chi Minh City officially took effect on August 1st. Accordingly, small trucks (under 2.5 tons) are prohibited from circulating from 6 AM to 9 AM and from 4 PM to 8 PM daily. Heavier trucks are banned from 6 AM to 10 PM, except for certain designated corridor routes.
Image of a small truck driving on the road
Detailed Truck Ban Hours in HCMC
The truck ban hours in HCMC are applied to the inner city area and corridor routes bordering the inner city. Specifically:
- Small trucks (under 2.5 tons): Prohibited from circulating from 6 AM to 9 AM and from 4 PM to 8 PM every day.
- Heavy trucks (over 2.5 tons): Prohibited from circulating from 6 AM to 10 PM every day.
Permitted corridor routes for trucks:
- North and West directions: National Highway 1, section from Hanoi Highway to Nguyen Van Linh Street.
- East direction: 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 direction: Vo Chi Cong Street (from Dong Van Cong Street to Phu My Bridge, Phu My Bridge to elevated road, from Phu My Bridge to Zone A South Saigon intersection), Nguyen Van Linh Street (section from Zone A South Saigon intersection to National Highway 1).
Map of inner city area and corridor routes in HCMC
Reasons for Applying Truck Ban Hours
The rapid increase in the number of trucks in HCMC, operating without time restrictions in the city, is one of the reasons for traffic congestion on many routes. Limiting truck ban hours in HCMC aims to reduce traffic congestion, especially during peak hours. The Department of Transport (SGT) researched and proposed this plan following the direction of the Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee at the meeting summarizing traffic safety for the first 6 months of 2017. The goal is to shift the operation of small trucks to nighttime on main corridors that are prone to congestion.
Conclusion
The latest truck ban hours in HCMC are intended to minimize traffic congestion and ensure safety for residents. Understanding these regulations helps transport businesses and drivers avoid penalties and contribute to building a more civilized and safer city traffic system.
