Circular 86: Regulations on inspection and test of samples of four-wheeled passenger vehicles in Vietnam

According to Circular No. 86/2014/TT-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam, inspection and test of samples of four-wheeled passenger vehicles are to ensure the quality, technical safety and environmental protection of vehicles manufactured and assembled for manufacturer and importer. Specifically, items subject to inspection and test are as follows:

- For restricted vehicles: carry out inspection and test of the items as prescribed in the Appendix I enclosed herewith;

- For internally used vehicles: carry out inspecting and checking technical specifications as prescribed in the Appendix II enclosed herewith;

The testing facility shall carry out the inspection and testing of sample passenger vehicles according to the process corresponding to the requirements set out hereof, prepare reports on inspection and test as regulated. In case of necessity, the Vietnam Register shall carry out monitoring the inspection and testing directly.

In which:

- Restricted vehicle means a vehicle that may only use certain roads within certain time frames regulated by the People’s committees of central-affiliated cities and provinces.

- Internally used vehicles means passenger vehicles that may only use internal roads.

Number of test samples: One (01) complete vehicle (a fully charged battery to be added in case an electric car is used).

After the inspection, testing and reports on the results are completed, the testing facility shall return the sample vehicle and send the report on results of inspection and test to the manufacturer and importer.

View more details at Circular No. 86/2014/TT-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam, effective from March 15, 2015.

Thu Ba

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