Pickup trucks are increasingly popular in Vietnam due to their versatility. However, not everyone is aware of the regulations regarding the lifespan of these vehicles. This article will provide detailed information about pickup truck lifespan regulations under current law.
How is the Lifespan of Pickup Trucks Regulated?
According to Decree 95/2009/ND-CP, the lifespan of motor vehicles, including pickup trucks, is calculated as the period allowed for vehicle use from the year of manufacture. Specifically, the lifespan of a pickup truck is no more than 25 years.
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This means that after 25 years from the date of manufacture, your pickup truck will be considered to have expired and will not be allowed to circulate on the road. This regulation applies to all types of pickup trucks, regardless of load capacity or brand.
Exceptions in Calculating the Lifespan
Although the lifespan of pickup trucks is usually calculated from the year of manufacture, there are some exceptions. According to Decree 95/2009/ND-CP, in some special cases permitted by the Prime Minister, the lifespan may be calculated from the year of first registration. However, these cases are rare and must comply with a strict approval process.
How to Determine the Lifespan of a Vehicle?
Circular 21/2010/TT-BGTVT provides detailed instructions on how to determine the lifespan of cars, including pickup trucks. Accordingly, the determination is based on the following information, in order of priority:
- Vehicle identification number (VIN).
- Vehicle chassis number.
- Technical documents: Catalog, technical specification manual, identification software or information from the manufacturer.
- Information on the manufacturer’s labels attached or affixed to the vehicle.
- Archival records: Certificate of quality, factory quality inspection slip (for domestically produced vehicles), inspection or acceptance record, certificate of quality of converted motor vehicles (for converted 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 to have expired.
Role of the Vietnam Register
The Vietnam Register plays an important role in managing the lifespan of pickup trucks. The Department is responsible for:
- Propagating and disseminating Decree 95/2009/ND-CP on the lifespan of vehicles.
- Guiding, directing and inspecting motor vehicle registration units to determine the lifespan, compile a list of vehicles that have expired and report periodically.
- Notifying the list of vehicles that have expired to the Traffic Police Department and Traffic Inspectorate of localities for monitoring, inspection and management.
- Resolving and handling cases of questions, complaints and denunciations related to the lifespan of vehicles.
Conclusion
The regulation on the lifespan of pickup trucks is 25 years from the year of manufacture, except for some exceptional cases. Understanding this regulation helps vehicle owners avoid legal troubles and ensure traffic safety. For more detailed information, you should refer to Decree 95/2009/ND-CP and Circular 21/2010/TT-BGTVT. Contact Xe Tải Mỹ Đình for more specific advice on truck models and related regulations.
