Small trucks operating in tunnels with a height of 1.9m must strictly adhere to traffic regulations regarding stopping and parking. Understanding these regulations will help drivers avoid unnecessary fines and ensure traffic safety within the tunnel.
Traffic Regulations for Stopping and Parking
The Law on Road Traffic of 2008 clearly stipulates the rules for stopping and parking, applicable to small trucks operating in 1.9m tunnels.
Article 18 regulates stopping and parking on roads:
- Stopping: A temporary standstill for the time necessary to pick up/drop off passengers, load/unload goods, or perform other tasks.
- Parking: A standstill without a time limit.
- Regulations for stopping and parking:
- Signal to other vehicles.
- Stop/park on the wide shoulder of the road or on land outside the roadway. If the shoulder is narrow or non-existent, stop/park close to the right edge of the road in the direction of travel.
- Comply with traffic signs, road markings, and regulations regarding stopping and parking locations.
- Place warning signs if the vehicle is parked and occupies part of the roadway.
- Ensure safety when opening doors and getting out of the vehicle.
- Do not turn off the engine or leave the driver’s seat when stopping.
- Chock the wheels when parking on a slope.
Article 19 regulates stopping and parking on city streets:
- Comply with the regulations in Article 18.
- Stop/park close to the right curb or sidewalk in the direction of travel, with the nearest wheel no more than 0.25m away.
- In the case of narrow city streets, stop/park at least 20m away from cars parked on the opposite side of the street.
- Do not stop/park on tram lines, drainage manholes, or manholes of telephone lines, high-voltage power lines, or places specifically reserved for fire trucks to draw water.
Traffic sign indicating no parking
Penalties for Violations of Stopping and Parking Regulations
Decree 100/2019/ND-CP stipulates the penalties for stopping and parking violations. The penalties for small trucks operating in 1.9m tunnels will depend on the specific violation and can range from several hundred thousand to several million Vietnamese Dong.
Some common violations and corresponding penalties include:
- Stopping/parking without signaling: 200,000 – 400,000 VND.
- Parking and occupying part of the roadway without placing warning signs: 200,000 – 400,000 VND.
- Stopping/parking in violation of regulations in road tunnels: 600,000 – 1,000,000 VND (for motorcycles and motorbikes) and 1,000,000 – 2,000,000 VND (for automobiles).
Conclusion
Adhering to stopping and parking regulations, especially for small trucks operating in 1.9m tunnels, is crucial for ensuring traffic safety and avoiding penalties. Drivers need to be familiar with the regulations in the Law on Road Traffic and Decree 100/2019/ND-CP to avoid unnecessary troubles.
