Conditions on motorized goods four-wheelers and their operators when joining road traffic in Vietnam

According to the Circular No. 16/2014/TT-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam, conditions on operators of motorized goods four-wheelers when joining road traffic are specified as follows: 

Vehicle operators must have driver’s licenses of B2 or higher grades and shall comply with Article 58 of the Law on Road Traffic 2008 of Vietnam, to be specific:

- Drivers of vehicles to join in traffic must be of the age and in good health, and proper driver licenses for the types of vehicle they are permitted to operate, which are granted by competent state agencies.

Learner drivers, when joining in traffic, shall practice driving on driving practice vehicles and have their driving supported by driving instructors.

- When operating a vehicle, the driver shall carry the following papers:

+ Vehicle registration paper;

+ Driver license, for motor vehicle operators defined in Article 59 of the Law on Road Traffic 2008 of Vietnam;

+ Technical safety and environmental protection inspection certificate, for motor vehicles prescribed in Article 55 of the Law on Road Traffic 2008 of Vietnam;

+ Motor vehicle owner civil liability insurance certificate.

Vehicles must ensure quality, technical safety and environmental protection as prescribed in this Circular when joining traffic.

2. The use life of vehicles is regulated by Clause 1, Article 4 of the Government’s Decree No. 95/2009/ND-CP of October 30, 2009, providing the use life of cars used for the carriage of goods and passengers.

Conditions on motorized goods four-wheelers when joining road traffic are as follows:

- Vehicles must ensure quality, technical safety and environmental protection as prescribed in Circular No. 16/2014/TT-BGTVT when joining traffic.

- The use life of vehicles is regulated by Clause 1, Article 4 of the Government’s Decree No. 95/2009/ND-CP providing the use life of cars used for the carriage of goods and passengers.

View more details at the Circular No. 16/2014/TT-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam, effective from July 01, 2014.

Thuy Tram

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