Do you own a pickup truck? Are you concerned about the new regulations regarding pickup truck payload and city driving? This article will answer all your questions about the new QCVN41/2019 standard, helping you understand the permitted pickup truck payload and which vehicles will be affected.
Ford Ranger Raptor with exterior modification package
Pickup Trucks: Carrying Capacity Under 950kg According to New Standards
According to the National Technical Regulation QCVN41/2019 on road signs and markings, effective from July 1, 2020, pickup trucks and vans with a pickup truck payload (permitted carrying capacity) of 950kg or more will be considered trucks. This means they must comply with regulations regarding restricted hours of operation in densely populated areas of major cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
QCVN 41/2019 regulation on pickup truck payload
This new regulation has changed the definition of a pickup truck. Previously, pickup trucks and vans with a pickup truck payload under 1,500kg were considered cars. The core difference lies in the pickup truck payload (the amount of cargo the vehicle can carry), which has been reduced from 1,500kg to 950kg.
Which Pickup Truck Models Are Still Allowed to Operate After July 1, 2020?
Most popular pickup truck models currently on the market have a registered pickup truck payload under 950kg, such as the Ford Ranger (models after 2015), Nissan Navara, Chevrolet Colorado, Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Triton, Mazda BT50, and Isuzu D-Max.
Toyota Hilux 2019 model
Ford Ranger WildTrak 2018 model
Mazda BT50 model
Which Pickup Truck Models Are Considered Trucks After July 1, 2020?
Some pickup truck models will be considered trucks due to having a pickup truck payload exceeding 950kg. A prime example is the Ford Ranger XLS manufactured before 2015. For instance, the 2013 Ford Ranger XLS has a pickup truck payload of up to 991kg, and the 2015 model has 957kg. However, from the 2016 XLS version onwards, the pickup truck payload has been reduced to 827kg.
Ford Ranger XLS 2014 pickup truck model
Ford Ranger XLS vehicle registration document
Owners of XLS models manufactured before 2015 can carry out conversion procedures to reduce the pickup truck payload to below 950kg to comply with regulations and operate normally.
Conclusion
Hopefully, this article has provided useful information about the new regulations related to pickup truck payload. Understanding these regulations will help you avoid trouble when participating in traffic.
