This article provides the most updated and detailed information regarding penalties for overloaded vehicles based on the latest draft decree from the Ministry of Public Security. These proposed penalties are significantly increased, directly impacting drivers and vehicle owners.
According to the latest draft, penalties for vehicles carrying cargo exceeding the permissible weight have been significantly increased. Understanding the new regulations on overweight vehicle penalties is crucial for drivers and transport business owners to proactively comply, avoiding unnecessary legal and financial risks. Below are the detailed penalty levels proposed in the new draft decree.
Detailed Penalties for Overweight Violations
The draft Decree clearly outlines different penalty levels based on the percentage of overload and the violating party (driver or vehicle owner). Specifically:
1. For Drivers and Vehicle Operators
Penalties for drivers or vehicle operators (including trailers and semi-trailers) carrying goods exceeding the allowed weight are stipulated as follows:
- Overload from 10% to 30%: Fine from VND 800,000 to VND 1,000,000.
- Overload from 30% to 50%: Fine from VND 3,000,000 to VND 5,000,000.
- Overload from 50% to 100%: Fine from VND 5,000,000 to VND 7,000,000.
- Overload from 100% to 150%: Fine from VND 7,000,000 to VND 8,000,000.
- Overload exceeding 150%: The highest penalty, from VND 8,000,000 to VND 12,000,000.
2. For Vehicle Owners Assigning Vehicles to Overload Carriers
Not only drivers, but also vehicle owners who assign vehicles to others for overloading are also held responsible and subject to corresponding penalties. Penalties for vehicle owners are differentiated based on whether the owner is an individual or an organization:
- Overload from 10% to 30%:
- Individual vehicle owner: Fine from VND 2,000,000 to VND 4,000,000.
- Organizational vehicle owner: Fine from VND 4,000,000 to VND 8,000,000.
- Overload from 30% to 50%:
- Individual vehicle owner: Fine from VND 8,000,000 to VND 10,000,000.
- Organizational vehicle owner: Fine from VND 16,000,000 to VND 20,000,000.
- Overload from 50% to 100%:
- Individual vehicle owner: Fine from VND 14,000,000 to VND 16,000,000.
- Organizational vehicle owner: Fine from VND 28,000,000 to VND 32,000,000.
Hanoi traffic police officer inspecting an overloaded truck, illustrating overweight vehicle penalties.
Team No. 6 Traffic Police (Hanoi City Police) handling overloaded vehicles, illustrating penalties for this violation (photo: Quang Dương).
- Overload from 100% to 150%:
- Individual vehicle owner: Fine from VND 30,000,000 to VND 40,000,000.
- Organizational vehicle owner: Fine from VND 60,000,000 to VND 80,000,000.
- Overload exceeding 150%: The highest penalty for vehicle owners.
- Individual vehicle owner: Fine from VND 70,000,000 to VND 75,000,000.
- Organizational vehicle owner: Fine from VND 140,000,000 to VND 150,000,000.
Additional Penalty Form: Driver’s License Point Deduction
In addition to financial penalties corresponding to overweight violations, drivers and vehicle owners should note that the draft decree also proposes applying an additional penalty form: driver’s license point deduction. Depending on the severity of the violation, drivers will have a certain number of points deducted from their driver’s licenses. This is a noteworthy new point, increasing the deterrent effect of the law against overloading.
Highest penalties for organization-owned vehicles violating overweight regulations under new decree.
Organizational vehicle owners face fines of up to VND 150 million if their vehicles are found to be carrying cargo exceeding the permissible weight (Illustrative photo: Quang Dương).
Conclusion
The increase in penalties for overloaded vehicles in the new draft decree is a strong step towards tightening the management of vehicle weight, protecting traffic infrastructure, and ensuring traffic safety. Drivers and vehicle owners need to pay special attention to these changes to comply with regulations, avoiding serious legal and economic consequences. Always control and ensure that goods are loaded within the allowed weight for safe and efficient transportation operations.
