Overloading is a pressing issue that seriously affects traffic safety and road infrastructure. The government has issued Decree 168/2024/ND-CP stipulating new penalties for overloading, effective from January 1, 2025. This article provides detailed information on Overload Fine 16 under the latest regulations.
An overload fine is applied when a transport vehicle carries goods exceeding the permissible load. The fine is calculated based on the percentage of overload, usually ranging from 10% to over 150% of the maximum permissible load. Understanding the regulations on Overload Fine 16 is essential for both drivers and vehicle owners.
Overload Fines for Drivers Under Decree 168
Decree 168/2024/ND-CP provides clearer and more detailed regulations on overload fines, applicable to drivers. Overload Fine 16 is divided into specific levels 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 8,000,000 to VND 12,000,000.
- Overload over 150%: Fine from VND 40,000,000 to VND 50,000,000.
Additional penalties: Revocation of driver’s license (GPLX) from 1 to 5 months depending on the level of violation. In case of non-compliance with load inspection or using tricks to evade, the fine is also from VND 40,000,000 to VND 50,000,000.
Overload Fines for Vehicle Owners Under Decree 168
Decree 168/2024/ND-CP also stipulates separate penalties for vehicle owners, higher than the penalties for drivers. Overload Fine 16 for vehicle owners is specified as follows:
- Overload from 10% to 30%: Fine from VND 4,000,000 to VND 6,000,000 for individuals and VND 8,000,000 to VND 12,000,000 for organizations.
- Overload from 30% to 50%: Fine from VND 10,000,000 to VND 12,000,000 for individuals and VND 20,000,000 to VND 24,000,000 for organizations.
- Overload from 50% to 100%: Fine from VND 20,000,000 to VND 26,000,000 for individuals and VND 40,000,000 to VND 52,000,000 for organizations.
- Overload from 100% to 150%: Fine from VND 30,000,000 to VND 40,000,000 for individuals and VND 60,000,000 to VND 80,000,000 for organizations.
- Overload over 150%: Fine from VND 65,000,000 to VND 75,000,000 for individuals and VND 130,000,000 to VND 150,000,000 for organizations.
How to Calculate the Percentage of Overload
According to Circular 31/2019/TT-BGTVT, the load capacity is the mass of goods allowed to be transported, determined according to the certificate of technical safety and environmental protection inspection of the vehicle.
The formula for calculating the percentage of overload is as follows:
% Overload = (Total weight of the vehicle inspected in reality – Vehicle weight – Weight of goods allowed to be carried) / Load capacity x 100%
The Importance of Determining Overload Fines
Determining Overload Fine 16 plays an important role in ensuring traffic safety, protecting road infrastructure, and ensuring fairness and competition in transportation. Overloading causes many serious consequences:
- Rapidly damages traffic infrastructure, causing significant damage to the state budget.
- Increases the risk of traffic accidents due to difficult vehicle control and poor braking efficiency.
- Causes environmental pollution and noise.
- Creates unfair competition in the transportation business.
Overload Fine 16 according to Decree 168/2024/ND-CP is a necessary measure to deter and raise awareness of law compliance among road users, contributing to building a safe and civilized traffic environment.
