Vietnam: Responsibilities of maintenance and repair affiliates of road vehicles

According to Circular No. 53/2014/TT-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam, responsibilities of maintenance and repair affiliates of road vehicles are prescribed as follows:

1. Have full competence and necessary equipment to ensure the quality of maintenance and repair work.

2. Develop and follow procedures for maintenance and repair consistent with each type of vehicle.

3. Satisfy the quality of periodic vehicle maintenance and repair in conformity with technical regulations and standards of technical safety and environmental protection.

4. Use specialized equipment and advanced technical methods to ensure labor safety, quality in vehicle maintenance and repair work.

5. Take measures to collect and dispose of waste and scrap (fats, oils, rubber…), ensure not to cause environment pollution.

Besides, Circular No. 53/2014/TT-BGTVT also stipulates responsibilities of transportation agencies, vehicle owners, drivers, including:

- Examine conditions of parts, systems, components to ensure technical safety and environmental safety of vehicles before moving on road traffic.

- Carry out inspections and maintenance regularly before and after every trip or after each day of operation to know well about technical conditions of vehicles. Promptly detect and repair the damage, ensure the operation stability and safety of vehicles.

- Adequately implement the tasks defined in this Circular.

- Stick to the maintenance schedule in order to maintain technical conditions of vehicles consistent with technical regulations and standards when moving on road traffic.

View more details at Circular No. 53/2014/TT-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam, effective from December 01, 2014.

Ty Na

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