Vietnam: Vehicle weight inspection datasheet and written confirmation of results achieved from camera devices

According to Article 8 of Circular No. 06/2017/TT-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam, vehicle weight inspection datasheet and written confirmation of results achieved from camera devices are prescribed as follows:

1. Vehicle weight inspection datasheet (hereinafter referred to as weight slip)

- A weight slip is used to keep a record of results achieved from vehicle weighing systems, include signature and full name of the user of weighing systems, seal of the entity assigned to directly managing and using the vehicle weighing device which is affixed to its top left hand corner;

- A weight slip includes the following basic information: name of the driver, vehicle owner or shipping entity, name of the Department of Transport which issues vehicle registration stickers; information given in the certificate of technical safety and environmental protection inspection of the vehicle (vehicle registration plate number, vehicle type, number of axles, kerb weight, cargo weight, trailer weight, wheelbase, overall dimension, overall dimension, rearbody dimension); information about axle load, gross vehicle weight (gross vehicle mass); weight inspection result and conclusion.

2. Written confirmation of results achieved from camera systems

- It must enclose a print copy of images or a copy of video clip with the signature and full name of the user of the camera system, seal of the entity assigned to directly managing and using the camera system which is affixed to its top left hand corner;

- It consists of the following basic information, including name of the organization or individual that may commit any violation (in case of being established); name of the equipment item or instrument; description of violation; place and date of violation.

3. Vehicle weight slip and written confirmation of results achieved from camera systems shall be managed as follows:

- The entity authorized to directly manage and use the technical and professional equipment item and instrument shall be responsible for creating the logbook used for monitoring use of the vehicle weight slip and written confirmation of results achieved from camera systems;

- Vehicle weight slip and written confirmation of results achieved from camera systems, enclosing a print copy of images or a copy of video clip, must be filed in records of administrative penalties for violations;

- The Directorate for Roads of Vietnam shall specify the template of the vehicle weight slip and template of the written confirmation of results achieved from camera systems and the template of the logbook used for monitoring use of such slip and written confirmation.

Relevant provisions can be found in Circular No. 06/2017/TT-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam, which takes effect from May 01, 2017.

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