The most modern vehicle load scale in Vietnam is located on Highway 5
After the vehicle passes, in less than 10 seconds, the electronic scale analyzes 15 data points to determine whether there is an overload or not.
The Directorate for Roads of Vietnam has just received an automatic electronic load weighing system funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This system is installed at km78+770 of National Highway 5 in Hai Phong.
According to Mr. Dang Van Chung, Deputy Director of Traffic Safety Department (Vietnam Road Administration), this is the most modern load weighing system in Vietnam, designed automatically according to Japanese load weighing technology.
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Automatic weighing system gives highly accurate results. |
The weighing system has sensors placed under the road surface and a camera that automatically captures the license plate of passing vehicles, reading out 15 pieces of information such as: vehicle owner's name, vehicle weight, permitted cargo weight, container size... The system will automatically calculate whether this vehicle violates the weight limit or not? To what extent is the violation?
This electronic scale can weigh vehicles that are stationary or moving at speeds up to 80 km/h. The weighing certificate is printed in just 3-10 seconds. This will help authorities quickly decide on on-the-spot or "cold" fines.
The representative of the General Department of Roads assessed that most of these scales have an error of 0, the largest error is about 5-6%, while the inspection regulations allow up to 10%.
Current load scales still require 3-5 inspectors to read the parameters and measure the dimensions of the truck body. However, the new electronic scale only requires one supervisor.
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Information about vehicles violating the weight limit is notified immediately after the vehicle passes through the scale. |
Mr. Nguyen Van Huyen, General Director of the Vietnam Road Administration, said that the road system is deteriorating due to the development of vehicles and overloaded vehicles.
This automatic weighing system will be piloted for 6 months on National Highway 5, after which the General Department will summarize and evaluate and report to the Ministry of Transport for mass application.
