Are you researching vehicle design load? Do you want to understand its definition and importance in truck operation? This article from Xe Tải Mỹ Đình provides a comprehensive and easy-to-understand overview of design load, addressing related questions.
Defining Vehicle Design Load According to Traffic Laws
To fully understand design load, let’s refer to current legal regulations. According to Clause 10, Article 3 of Decree 10/2020/ND-CP on the interpretation of terms, the design load of a motor vehicle is defined as follows:
The design load of a motor vehicle is the maximum number of people and the maximum weight of goods that the motor vehicle is permitted to carry according to the manufacturer’s regulations.
Therefore, design load is not just the weight of goods the vehicle can carry, but also the maximum number of people allowed in the vehicle. This is a crucial technical specification determined by the vehicle manufacturer, based on thorough calculations of the load-bearing capacity of the chassis, suspension, brakes, and other technical factors.
It’s also important to note that the general concept of load capacity is defined more broadly in Clause 9, Article 3 of Circular 31/2019/TT-BGTVT:
Load capacity is the weight of goods permitted for transportation, determined according to the Certificate of Technical Safety and Environmental Protection Inspection of motor vehicles.
This means that the actual load capacity a vehicle is allowed to carry during traffic may be adjusted by the registration authority, but cannot exceed the design load published by the manufacturer.
Distinguishing Between Design Load and Permitted Load
Many people often confuse design load and permitted load. To avoid unnecessary errors, we need to clearly distinguish between these two concepts:
- Design Load: The maximum limit on weight and number of people specified by the vehicle manufacturer. This is the original technical specification, printed in the vehicle’s technical documentation and used by the registration authority to determine the permitted load.
- Permitted Load: The limit on weight and number of people the vehicle is allowed to carry during traffic, as recorded in the Certificate of Technical Safety and Environmental Protection Inspection (also known as the vehicle registration certificate). The permitted load must always be less than or equal to the design load.
Thus, design load is an important basis for determining permitted load. Compliance with the permitted load is mandatory to ensure traffic safety and avoid penalties.
Regulations on Overloaded Vehicles and Penalties
An overloaded vehicle is a vehicle carrying goods or people exceeding the specified permitted load. Carrying overloaded goods not only endangers traffic participants but also seriously affects road infrastructure.
According to Article 9 of Circular 46/2015/TT-BGTVT, an overloaded vehicle is defined as:
A road motor vehicle whose total weight or axle load exceeds the operational load of the road.
For motorcycles (motorbikes, mopeds), the act of carrying goods exceeding the design load stated in the vehicle registration certificate will be penalized according to Point l, Clause 3, Article 6 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP (amended by Decree 123/2021/ND-CP):
A fine ranging from VND 400,000 to VND 600,000 shall be imposed on the driver for committing the following violations:
l) Carrying goods exceeding the design load stated in the vehicle registration certificate for vehicles with regulations on design load;
Therefore, carrying goods exceeding the design load for motorcycles can result in a fine from VND 400,000 to VND 600,000. The specific penalty will depend on the severity of the violation and may change according to current legal regulations.
Conclusion
The design load of a vehicle is a crucial technical specification that reflects the vehicle’s maximum load-bearing capacity according to the manufacturer’s standards. Understanding and complying with the design load and permitted load not only ensures safety during traffic but also helps you avoid unwanted legal troubles.
Hopefully, this article from Xe Tải Mỹ Đình has provided you with useful information about the design load of vehicles. If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to contact us for detailed advice!
