Chương III Thông tư 46/2015/TT-BGTVT: Quy định về xe quá tải trọng, xe quá khổ giới hạn, xe bánh xích lưu hành trên đường bộ

Chapter III

OVERLOAD VEHICLES, OVERDIMENSION VEHICLES AND TRACKED VEHICLES RUNNING ON PUBLIC ROADS

Article 9. Regulations on overload vehicles, overdimension vehicles and tracked vehicles running on public roads

1. An overloaded vehicle is a road motor vehicle of which the gross vehicle weight or the gross axle weight exceeds the load capacity of the road.

2. An overdimension vehicle is a road motor vehicle of which the outer dimensions, including load (if any), exceed the permissible limits for road motor vehicles to be operated on public roads. To be specific:

a) Its length is longer than 20 meters or longer than 1.1 times the total length of the vehicle;

b) Its width is longer than 2.5 meters;

c) Its height (calculated from the road surface) is longer than 4.2 meters (except for container trucks).

3. A specialized motorbike is considered overloaded or overdimension vehicle if its GVW, GAW, or outer dimensions exceeds the permissible limits specified in clause 2 of this Article for running on public roads.

Article 10. Tracked vehicles running on public roads

Any tracked vehicles running on public roads must be equipped with mandatory parts and measures must be taken to protect the road surface while running on the road. Otherwise, such vehicle must be carried by another vehicle.

Article 11. Operating overload vehicles, overdimension vehicles and tracked vehicles on public roads

1. Overloaded vehicles, overdimension vehicles, and tracked vehicles on the road must be operated in a way that ensures traffic safety and safety for the road traffic works.

2. When operating an overloaded vehicle, overdimension vehicle, or tracked vehicle on public roads, the vehicle owner, courier, or driver must:

a) Obtain a permit for operation of an overloaded, overdimension or tracked vehicle on public roads issued by a competent body;

b) Comply with regulations specified on the Permit.

3. Any vehicle that carries goods exceeding its load capacity as designed by the manufacturer or exceeding the allowable weight of goods specified on its Certificate of technical safety and environmental protection must not be operated on public roads.