What goods loaded onto a motorbike are considered to exceed the prescribed limit in Vietnam?
What goods loaded onto a motorbike are considered to exceed the prescribed limit in Vietnam? How much is the fine for goods loaded onto a motorbike in excess of the prescribed limit in Vietnam?
I often carry goods by motorbike, but I don't know how to load goods on a motorbike is considered to exceed the limit and what is penalty? Please advise.
1. What goods loaded onto a motorbike are considered to exceed the prescribed limit in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Clause 4, Article 19 of Circular 46/2015/TT-BGTVT, there are regulations on width and length of goods loaded onto road vehicles to be operated on public roads as follows:
4. Goods loaded onto a motorbike must not exceed the cargo bracket designed by the manufacturer 0.3 meter to the sides and 0.5 meter to the rear. The height of goods from the road surface must not exceed 1.5 meters.
Thus, if you load goods when traveling by motorbike in excess of the above limit, it is considered as Goods loaded onto a motorbike exceeding the prescribed limit in Vietnam.
2. How much is the fine for goods loaded onto a motorbike exceeding the prescribed limit in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 3, Article 6 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP, there is a fine ranging from VND 400,000 to VND 600,000 shall be imposed upon a vehicle operator who commits any of the following violations:
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h) Overtaking on the right side where prohibited;
i) Entering prohibited areas, roads erected with signs prohibiting entry of operated vehicles, except for violations specified in Clause 5, Point b Clause 6 of this Article and emergency vehicles on missions;
k) The operator’s or passenger’s pulling or pushing another vehicle or item while sitting on the vehicle; leading an animal or carrying a bulky object while sitting on the vehicle; standing on the seat, the cargo bracket, or sitting on the handle; loading cargo to the vehicle beyond permissible limits; towing another vehicle or object;
l) Exceeding the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) written on the Certificate of vehicle registration (if the GVWR is stated);
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According to this Article, the act of loading cargo to the vehicle beyond permissible limits may result in a fine ranging from VND 400,000 to VND 600,000 in Vietnam.
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