In Hanoi and many large cities, traffic participants often encounter roads with signs prohibiting trucks or prohibiting trucks at certain times to reduce congestion and ensure traffic order and safety.
However, many people still mistakenly believe that when a truck ban sign appears, all types of cars are not allowed to enter. In fact, cars are still allowed to circulate if there is no separate ban regulation.
According to the National Technical Regulation on Road Signs (QCVN 41:2024), license plate P.106a "Forbidden for trucks" is valid for all types of trucks. This sign does not apply to passenger cars with fewer than 9 seats and types of vehicles not belonging to the group of trucks.
This means that on roads with only P.106a signs, cars are still allowed to enter normally.
Meanwhile, trucks, including van trucks carrying goods registered as trucks, are not allowed to circulate through the area with this sign if they are not eligible for exemption according to regulations.
Traffic experts believe that truck ban signs play an important role in traffic organization in urban areas.
First of all, limiting truck traffic on some roads helps protect traffic infrastructure.
Vehicles with large tonnage when moving on narrow roads, weak bridges or densely populated areas can cause road surface damage, subsidence or reduce the lifespan of the project.
In addition, trucks are larger in size and have more blind spots than ordinary vehicles. When traveling in densely populated areas or narrow roads, the risk of collisions with pedestrians, motorbikes and other vehicles is also increased.
The ban on trucks on some roads contributes to reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring safety for traffic participants.
Another benefit is reducing traffic pressure in the inner city area. In major cities like Hanoi, trucks traveling during rush hours can increase congestion.
Therefore, many roads apply signs prohibiting trucks or prohibiting trucks according to time frames to reasonably divert vehicles, helping traffic to be more smooth.
In addition, limiting trucks also contributes to reducing noise, emissions and environmental pollution in densely populated residential areas. This is one of the solutions applied by many cities to improve the quality of the living environment.
To avoid violations, drivers need to proactively check the route before moving, especially when entering the inner city area or roads with regulations restricting vehicles.
Vehicle owners also need to clearly understand the type of vehicle and tonnage of the vehicle to determine whether it is subject to traffic sign adjustment or not.
In case of needing to transport goods into prohibited areas, some vehicles may be granted special traffic permits according to the regulations of competent authorities.
According to Article 6 of Decree 168/2024/ND-CP, drivers of trucks entering roads or areas with hourly no-entry signs may be fined from 4 to 6 million VND and have 2 points deducted from their driver's license. If the violation causes a traffic accident, the fine increases from 20 to 22 million VND.
Priority vehicles such as fire trucks, ambulances, and police vehicles on emergency duty are subject to exceptions according to legal regulations.
Therefore, when encountering a sign prohibiting trucks, car drivers do not need to worry too much because this vehicle is still allowed to circulate if there are no other prohibition signs attached.
However, truck drivers need to pay special attention to the traffic sign system to avoid violations, ensure traffic safety and avoid penalties.
