Overloaded trucks pose a significant risk of traffic accidents and cause damage to infrastructure. So, what is the penalty for a truck overloaded by 74%? This article will provide detailed information about the penalties as well as regulations related to overloading.
Traffic police stop and fine an overloaded truck carrying construction materials.
On August 16th, on provincial road 429, Phu Xuyen district, a HOWO truck carrying construction materials overloaded by nearly 50% was fined 38 million VND by the Transport Inspectorate. This penalty included 18 million VND for overloading and 20 million VND for not having a vehicle operating license. Driver Tran Van Linh justified his actions by citing customer demand and low freight rates.
Penalties for Overloaded Trucks According to Decree 100/2019/ND-CP
Decree 100/2019/ND-CP details the penalties for overloading vehicles. The specific penalty depends on the overload percentage and vehicle type. In the case of a 74% overload, such as the dump truck accident in Hoai Duc that resulted in 4 deaths, the penalty will be very high, potentially reaching tens of millions of VND and accompanied by additional sanctions such as driver’s license revocation.
The Reality of Overloaded Trucks and Difficulties in Handling
Statistics chart of traffic violation penalties by Phu Xuyen district transport inspectorate in the first 7 months of 2024.
In reality, overloading is still prevalent, especially at night or when law enforcement presence is low. Drivers often use chat groups and social networks to inform each other about the location of patrol forces. Mr. Nguyen Duy Hoa, Head of the Phu Xuyen District Transport Inspectorate Team, said that the inspectorate regularly coordinates with the Traffic Police to inspect and strictly handle violations but still faces many difficulties.
According to Plan 40282 of the Hanoi Department of Transport Inspectorate, the Transport Inspectorate is only allowed to patrol, control, and handle violations once a week, 4 nights a month, from 6 PM to 12 AM. This limitation hinders the inspection and handling of violations.
What Solutions for the Overloaded Truck Problem?
To prevent overloading, close coordination between law enforcement agencies is needed, along with increased patrols and inspections, especially at night. In addition, stricter penalties should be applied to violations, while strengthening communication and education to raise awareness of law compliance among road users. The application of technology in monitoring and handling violations is also a solution that needs attention.
In conclusion, overloading is a dangerous violation of the law that needs to be strictly handled. The penalty for a truck overloaded by 74% is very high, potentially reaching tens of millions of VND and accompanied by additional sanctions. To ensure traffic safety and protect infrastructure, every road user needs to raise awareness and comply with regulations on permitted load limits.
