Nghe An: 234 trucks with extended beds were cut down

Recently, in Nghe An, many trucks have been converted and expanded beyond the licensed dimensions. The expansion has increased the load capacity of the trucks, causing damage to many roads, especially along National Highway 48, National Highway 7 and Dien Chau, Do Luong districts, Vinh City...

Especially fortiger car, the type of vehicle commonly used by mineral enterprises. This type of vehicle is often converted to a height of approximately 2 meters, carrying dozens of tons of overload, and is one of the main culprits causing damage to roads.

A car with an extended cargo bed was discovered and handled by authorities in Do Luong district. Photo: TD

Mr. Nguyen Viet Hung - Chief Inspector of Nghe An Department of Transport said: The Department regularly sets up inspection teams, and at the same time sends documents to districts, cities and towns in the province requesting supervision of businesses, vehicle owners absolutely must not arbitrarily upgrade or expand the vehicle body. For vehicles that have violated, vehicle owners and businesses must completely cut off the expansion and sign a commitment not to repeat the offense. For vehicles that are caught red-handed, in addition to being required to reduce the load and being administratively fined, vehicle owners must carry outcut the extended boxon the spot...

In just a short period from February 20, 2022 to now, the Traffic Inspectorate has requested to trim 234 extended vehicles. This is the largest number ever implemented by the authorities, in order to rectify the overloading of transport vehicles.

A violating vehicle was forced to be taken to a workshop for cutting. Photo: VH

However, what people are most concerned about is that individuals and businesses maintain the body of the truck after cutting it, to avoid re-offending. Regarding this issue, Mr. Hung said that after the authorities cut the body of the truck, they will require vehicle owners and transport businesses to sign a commitment not to re-offend. At the same time, they will strengthen propaganda and mobilize individuals and businesses to comply, and resolutely handle any re-offending.

"In addition, the Traffic Inspectorate also encourages people to report and take photos of violating vehicles to send to the authorities for handling according to the law. In addition, it requires units and repair shops not to mend or extend the truck bed, because this is an act of aiding and abetting violations," Mr. Hung added.