From January 18, 2017, a ban on heavy trucks and buses with over 40 seats has been implemented on certain city roads to reduce traffic accidents. Specifically, the ban is enforced on Cach Mang Thang Tam and Tran Hung Dao streets during peak hours.
Truck Ban by Weight and Route
The truck ban is categorized by weight and specific routes as follows:
- Cach Mang Thang Tam Street: Trucks over 3.5 tons and buses over 40 seats are prohibited from the intersection of Cach Mang Thang Tam – Nguyen Van Cu to the Hung Vuong roundabout.
No trucks sign on Cach Mang Thang Tam street
- Tran Hung Dao Street: Trucks over 5 tons and buses over 40 seats are prohibited from the intersection of 3/2 – Tran Hung Dao – Mau Than to the Hung Vuong roundabout.
Truck prohibition sign on roadside
Truck Ban Timings
The truck ban is applied during 3 peak hours daily:
- Morning: From 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM
- Noon: From 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Afternoon: From 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Objectives of the Ban
This truck ban aims to reduce traffic congestion and limit traffic accidents involving heavy vehicles traveling into the city center during peak hours. Traffic congestion in the city
Conclusion
Banning trucks on key roads during peak hours is a necessary solution to improve urban traffic conditions. However, comprehensive solutions such as developing public transportation systems and re-planning the transportation system are needed to minimize the impact on freight transport activities.
