Effective August 1, 2017, new regulations from the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee regarding operating hours and permits for freight vehicles and trucks operating in the inner city officially came into effect. This regulation directly impacts the operation of van trucks, a popular means of transport in the city.
Image illustrating a light truck commonly affected by the ban hours.
Detailed Regulations on Truck Ban Hours for Vans
According to the new regulations, van trucks (under 2,500 kg) are prohibited from circulating in the inner city from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM daily. These are two peak hours with high traffic volume, making congestion more likely. Restricting van truck operations during these hours aims to reduce traffic pressure and improve congestion.
Trucks heavier than 2,500 kg are prohibited from circulating in the inner city from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. However, some corridor routes on the outskirts of the inner city still allow heavy trucks to circulate.
Map of the inner city area and corridor routes in Ho Chi Minh City. Corridor routes allow trucks to circulate outside of ban hours.
Areas Where Truck Ban Hours Apply
Truck ban hours apply to the inner city area of Ho Chi Minh City and corridor routes on the outskirts of the inner city, specifically as follows:
- North and West: National Highway 1, section from Hanoi Highway to Nguyen Van Linh Street.
- East: Hanoi Highway, section from National Highway 1 to Cat Lai intersection, Mai Chi Tho Street – section from Dong Van Cong Street to Vo Chi Cong Street.
- South: Vo Chi Cong Street (from Dong Van Cong Street to Phu My Bridge, Phu My Bridge to the elevated road, from Phu My Bridge to Area A South Saigon intersection), Nguyen Van Linh Street (section from Area A South Saigon intersection to National Highway 1).
Reasons for Enacting Truck Ban Hours
The rapid increase in the number of trucks in Ho Chi Minh City, operating without set hours within the city, is one of the main causes of traffic congestion on many routes. Limiting truck operations during the day is a solution to minimize congestion and improve urban traffic conditions.
Conclusion
The 2017 truck ban hour regulations in Ho Chi Minh City are a necessary measure to reduce traffic congestion. Understanding these regulations helps vehicle owners and transport businesses arrange transportation activities reasonably, avoid violations, and contribute to building a civilized and safe city traffic system.
