Pickup trucks are increasingly popular in Vietnam due to their versatility, capable of carrying goods and serving personal transportation needs. However, not everyone is aware of the regulations regarding the lifespan of these vehicles. So, how is the lifespan of a pickup truck calculated? This article will provide detailed information on this issue, helping you understand the legal regulations and avoid unnecessary troubles.
Pickup Truck Lifespan According to Regulations
The lifespan of a pickup truck is clearly defined in Decree 95/2009/ND-CP. Accordingly, the lifespan of a pickup truck is 25 years, calculated from the year of manufacture. This means that after 25 years from the date of manufacture, your pickup truck will be considered expired and not allowed to circulate on the road.
Illustration of a pickup truck
How to Determine the Lifespan of a Pickup Truck
Determining the year of manufacture of the vehicle, which determines its lifespan, is carried out in the following order of priority:
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): This is the unique code of the vehicle, containing information about the year of manufacture.
- Chassis Number: Also an important code to help determine vehicle information.
- Technical Documents: Including catalogs, technical specifications manuals, identification software, or information from the manufacturer.
- Labels: Information on the manufacturer’s labels attached or affixed to the vehicle.
- Archived Records: Certificate of quality, factory quality inspection form (for domestically produced vehicles), inspection or acceptance record, certificate of quality of renovated motor vehicles (for renovated vehicles), original records managed by the police, import documents.
If a pickup truck does not have at least one of the above information, it will be considered expired.
Special Cases
Although the lifespan of a pickup truck is calculated from the year of manufacture, in some special cases, when authorized by the Prime Minister, the lifespan may be calculated from the year of first registration. However, this case is very rare and requires a specific decision.
The Role of the Vietnam Register
The Vietnam Register plays an important role in managing the lifespan of pickup trucks. The agency is responsible for:
- Providing information and disseminating Decree 95/2009/ND-CP.
- Guiding, directing, and inspecting motor vehicle registration units to determine lifespan and create a list of vehicles that have expired.
- Summarizing and reporting the list of expired vehicles to the Traffic Police Department of Roads and Railways for coordination in monitoring, inspection, and management.
- Resolving complaints and denunciations related to vehicle lifespan.
Conclusion
The lifespan of a pickup truck is 25 years from the year of manufacture. Understanding this regulation helps vehicle owners proactively inspect, maintain, and register their vehicles, avoid violating the law, and ensure traffic safety. For more detailed information, you should refer to Decree 95/2009/ND-CP and Circular 21/2010/TT-BGTVT.
