Hanoi Truck Restriction Hours: A Guide to Avoiding Fines

“The sun was scorching that day. I was cruising in my Hyundai HD99 on Nguyen Trai Street, passing through Thanh Xuan District, hoping to finish my delivery before lunch break. But as soon as I reached the Khuat Duy Tien – Nguyen Trai intersection, a traffic officer pulled me over. Turns out, I’d completely forgotten about the truck restriction hours. I ended up with a hefty fine, my truck impounded, and a missed delivery deadline. From that day on, I’ve been extremely careful and always mindful of Hanoi’s truck restriction hours.” – Tuan, a seasoned truck driver in Hanoi, shared.

Tuan’s story serves as a cautionary tale for truck drivers navigating the bustling streets of major cities like Hanoi. Understanding truck restriction hours not only helps you avoid unpleasant encounters with traffic authorities but also contributes to a safer and more organized traffic environment.

What are Truck Restriction Hours?

Truck restriction hours refer to specific time periods during the day when heavy goods vehicles are prohibited from traveling on certain routes. This regulation aims to alleviate traffic congestion, reduce accidents, and protect road infrastructure, especially during peak hours.

Hanoi Truck Restriction Regulations – Essential Information

According to Decision No. 16/2022/QĐ-UBND issued by the Hanoi People’s Committee, truck restriction hours apply to cargo vehicles with a payload of 500kg or more, and trailers and semi-trailers with a payload of 2,500kg (excluding unladen weight) or more.

Specifically:

Inner City Area:

• Roads with truck restrictions from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily:
  • National Highway 1 (section from Phap Van – Cau Gie to Phu Dong Bridge);
  • National Highway 2 (section from Nga Tu So to Vinh Tuy Bridge);
  • National Highway 3 (section from Chuong Duong Bridge to the Hanoi border);
  • Ring Road 1, Ring Road 2, Ring Road 3;
  • Streets: Nguyen Trai (from Nga Tu So to Van Quan Road, Ha Dong District), Xuan Thuy – Cau Giay, Giang Vo, Kim Ma, Xa Dan, Dai Co Viet, Tran Khat Chan, Minh Khai, Truong Chinh, Lieu Giai, Yen Phu, Hang Bai, Hang Khay, Hang Chuoi, Pho Hue, Ba Trieu, Hai Ba Trung, Tran Hung Dao, Ly Thuong Kiet… and several other streets.
• Roads with truck restrictions from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM daily:
  • Several streets in inner city districts such as Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh, Hai Ba Trung, Dong Da, Cau Giay, Thanh Xuan, Hoang Mai.

Suburban Area:

• Truck restriction hours are applied flexibly depending on the specific situation of each locality.

Note:

• Truck restriction regulations may change periodically and are announced on public media channels.
• Vehicles transporting essential goods, passenger vehicles, military vehicles, police vehicles, fire trucks… are permitted to operate during restriction hours.

Consequences of Violating Truck Restriction Hours

Violation of truck restriction regulations will result in administrative penalties ranging from 2,000,000 VND to 40,000,000 VND, depending on the severity of the violation. In addition, the vehicle owner may have their driver’s license suspended for a period of 1 to 5 months.