Pickup trucks are increasingly popular in Vietnam due to their versatility, offering both agile urban mobility and cargo transport capabilities. Therefore, understanding the regulations regarding pickup truck inspection fees is crucial for owners. This article provides the latest information on inspection fees and road tolls for pickup trucks in 2023.
Illustration of a pickup truck inspection process at a vehicle inspection center
What is a Pickup Truck? Distinguishing from Trucks
Many people often confuse pickup trucks and trucks. In fact, these are two different types of vehicles, and consequently, regulations regarding inspection and circulation also differ.
A pickup truck (or Pickup) has a cargo bed integrated with the body, a maximum of 5 seats, and is permitted to carry goods with a specified payload.
According to the National Technical Regulation QCVN 41:2019 on Road Signs and Markings, a pickup truck with a permitted payload of under 950kg is considered a PASSENGER CAR. Pickup trucks with a permitted payload of 950kg or more are considered TRUCKS. This distinction directly affects the pickup truck inspection fees.
2023 Pickup Truck Inspection Fees and Road Tolls
Information on inspection fees and road tolls for pickup trucks is often unclear, causing difficulties for vehicle owners in finding accurate details. Below are the specifics of the fees applicable to pickup trucks in 2023.
Pickup Truck Inspection Fees
Pickup truck inspection fee = Inspection fee + Certificate issuance fee
- Inspection fee: 290,000 VND/inspection.
- Vehicle registration certificate fee: 40,000 VND/issuance.
=> Total pickup truck inspection fee is: 290,000 VND + 40,000 VND = 330,000 VND.
This fee was slightly increased from 280,000 VND to 290,000 VND/inspection starting from October 8, 2022.
2023 Pickup Truck Road Tolls
In addition to vehicle inspection, pickup truck owners must also pay road tolls. This fee applies to passenger cars with fewer than 10 seats (excluding privately registered vehicles); trucks and specialized vehicles with a total weight under 4,000 kg; public passenger transport buses; and four-wheeled motorized vehicles for cargo and passenger transport. Specifically, the rates are as follows:
- 1 month: 180,000 VND
- 6 months: 1,080,000 VND
- 12 months: 2,160,000 VND
- 18 months: 3,150,000 VND
- 24 months: 4,150,000 VND
- 30 months: 5,070,000 VND
To save time and costs, vehicle owners should pay road tolls for longer periods (6, 12, or up to 30 months).
Conclusion
Understanding pickup truck inspection fees and road tolls is the responsibility of every vehicle owner to ensure compliance with legal regulations and avoid unnecessary complications. Fee regulations may change over time, so owners should regularly update themselves with the latest information from official sources. We hope this article has provided comprehensive and useful information about pickup truck inspection fees for readers.
