The 3rd draft of the Decree stipulating penalties for administrative violations against road traffic order and safety (TTATGT) from the Ministry of Public Security proposes increased fines for the act of carrying goods exceeding the permissible load of trucks. This has drawn significant attention from the transportation community and logistics businesses. This article from Xe Tải Mỹ Đình will provide detailed updates on the latest overload truck fines according to the draft, helping vehicle owners and drivers understand the information and comply with regulations.
According to Article 21 of the draft Decree, the fines for operating a vehicle carrying goods exceeding the permissible load (carrying mass) recorded in the Certificate of technical safety and environmental protection inspection of the vehicle have been significantly adjusted. Specifically, the fines will increase based on the percentage of overload, applying to both drivers and vehicle owners.
Detailed Fines for Overload Violations
Below are the detailed proposed fines for each level of overload violation, applicable to both drivers and vehicle owners (individuals and organizations):
Overload from 10% to 30%
For the act of carrying goods exceeding the load capacity from 10% to 30%, the proposed fine for drivers is from VND 800,000 to VND 1,000,000.
For vehicle owners who assign or allow employees or representatives to operate vehicles committing violations of carrying goods exceeding the vehicle’s load capacity from 10% to 30%, the fines also significantly increase:
- 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.
Traffic police inspecting and fining an overloaded truck on the street
Overload from 30% to 50%
When the overload level increases from 30% to 50%, the fine for drivers also increases accordingly, expected to be from VND 3,000,000 to VND 5,000,000.
The fines for vehicle owners also increase correspondingly:
- 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%
For the act of carrying overload from 50% to 100%, the proposed fine for drivers is in the range of VND 5,000,000 to VND 7,000,000.
Vehicle owners will face even higher fines:
- 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.
Overload from 100% to 150%
The fine for the act of carrying overload from 100% to 150% for drivers is from VND 7,000,000 to VND 8,000,000.
For vehicle owners, the fines continue to increase sharply:
- 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 Over 150%
This is the most serious level of violation, when the vehicle carries overload over 150%. The fine for drivers in this case is from VND 8,000,000 to VND 12,000,000.
The highest fines are applied to vehicle owners, especially organizational 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.
Illustration of a truck carrying goods, related to overload fines
Additional Penalties
In addition to facing monetary fines corresponding to the violation, drivers and vehicle owners also face additional penalties, which is the deduction of points from their driver’s licenses. The number of points deducted will depend on the level of overload violation. Details on driver’s license point deductions will be specifically regulated in the Decree.
Conclusion
Increasing fines for overloaded vehicles is a strong move to enhance the management of vehicle loads, protect traffic infrastructure, and minimize traffic accidents. Vehicle owners and drivers need to pay special attention to these changes to comply with regulations, avoid penalties, and ensure safety during goods transportation. Xe Tải Mỹ Đình will continue to update the latest information about this Decree so that readers can always stay informed.
