From August 1st, 2023, Ho Chi Minh City officially implements new regulations regarding truck operating hours in the inner city. Accordingly, trucks entering the city at 9 AM will be restricted to reduce traffic congestion and improve road safety.
Truck Ban Hours in Ho Chi Minh City
Specifically, small trucks (under 2,500 kg) are not allowed to circulate in the inner city from 6 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 8 PM daily. This means that trucks entering the city at 9 AM will violate the regulations.
Heavier trucks are banned from circulating in the inner city from 6 AM to 10 PM every day. However, some corridor routes on the outskirts of the inner city still allow trucks to circulate.
A 2-ton truck parked on the street
Corridor Routes for Trucks
The corridor routes allowing trucks to circulate include:
- North and West: National Highway 1, from Hanoi Highway to Nguyen Van Linh Street.
- East: Hanoi Highway, from National Highway 1 to Cat Lai traffic junction, Mai Chi Tho Street (from Dong Van Cong Street to Vo Chi Cong Street).
- South: Vo Chi Cong Street (from Dong Van Cong Street to Phu My Bridge, Phu My Bridge to the overpass, from Phu My Bridge to Area A South Saigon intersection), Nguyen Van Linh Street (from Area A South Saigon intersection to National Highway 1).
Map of the inner city area and corridor routes in Ho Chi Minh City
Reasons for Tightening Truck Management
The number of trucks in Ho Chi Minh City is increasing rapidly, and operating around the clock in the city is one of the causes of severe traffic congestion. Limiting trucks entering the city at 9 AM and other times of the day is a necessary solution to reduce the load on the transportation system.
Conclusion
The new regulations regarding trucks entering the city at 9 AM and other times will be strictly enforced from August 1st. Vehicle owners and transportation businesses need to understand the regulations to avoid being penalized and contribute to reducing traffic congestion in Ho Chi Minh City.
