Vehicle inspection is still a complete mess.

The shortage of vehicle inspectors, overcrowding at inspection centers, and rigid regulations have made it impossible for many businesses, despite their desire to have their vehicles inspected on time, to do so. Numerous businesses have had to leave their vehicles idle due to expired inspection certificates.

The shortage of vehicle inspectors, overcrowding at inspection centers, and rigid regulations make it impossible for many businesses, despite their strong desire to have their vehicles inspected on time, to do so.

Many transport businesses have stated that the already difficult situation due to the pandemic has become even more challenging because their vehicles cannot be registered, meaning they cannot operate on the roads. They hope the Minister of Transport will soon issue directives to improve the situation.

Driving back and forth for hundreds of kilometers… queuing up for vehicle inspection.

According to Mr. Duong Manh Quynh from Hoang Mai, Hanoi , his family runs a self-drive car rental and transportation service with 30 vehicles, and last month 8 of their cars were due for inspection.

To be on the safe side, he and his driver went to several vehicle inspection centers in Hanoi to queue for the inspection. However, at every location, he was met with a negative response: "You'll have to wait a long time." At some places, there were already hundreds of people waiting, so he had to drive back home.

“One day, I heard from a friend that Nam Dinh was deserted, so I drove down there all night. But the next day, I only managed to get two cars inspected; the others had to be sent back. Today, I sent two drivers to Vinh Phuc to queue up for inspection again. With six cars driven down to Nam Dinh and back, plus food and accommodation costs, it cost 4-5 million dong, not to mention many other expenses,” Mr. Quynh said.

According to Mr. Quynh, this is still better than having to leave his car parked for a long time waiting for his turn to get it inspected in Hanoi. With five cars due for inspection soon, he will probably have to travel to other provinces to get it done sooner.

“Vehicles with expired inspection certificates will be immediately penalized by traffic police. But getting a vehicle inspected is extremely difficult and arduous. I think the Ministry of Transport and the State should have a feasible plan to ease the suffering of vehicle owners when going for vehicle inspections. If the overload persists, then commercial transport vehicles should be exempted or have their inspections postponed until there are enough personnel and the process becomes smoother, so that people don't have to suffer anymore…,” Mr. Quynh suggested.

People and transport businesses in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City remain anxious whenever their vehicles are due for inspection.

Similarly, Ms. Nguyen Thi Chi, owner of an imported fresh flower shop in Quang Ba, Tay Ho, Hanoi, lamented: "Before the COVID-19 pandemic, things were tough, with flowers piling up and going to waste. Now that the pandemic is over, sales are sluggish, but trucks going to 3-4 different places can't even queue up for vehicle inspection."

"My driver sometimes queues from 3 am, only to get an appointment slip in the afternoon, but then he's told it's 25 days later. Meanwhile, his vehicle inspection expires in a week. Running a business without a delivery truck is like having to close the market," Ms. Chi said.

According to Ms. Chi, after her car's inspection expired a few days ago, she had to rent a truck from a friend for a few days to take the car to Chèm for inspection, and even then it took 3 days to complete the inspection.

"We don't want to violate the rules, we want to comply, but we find the vehicle inspection process too difficult. Everyone needs to work and earn a living, not just stand in line for days to get their car inspected. We hope there will be a solution soon to alleviate this burden for the people," said Ms. Chi.

Mr. Khuc Huu Thanh Hai, Director of Dat Cang Transport, Trade and Service Joint Stock Company (Hai Phong), said that a problem is arising for taxi transport businesses, which is Circular 02 of the Ministry of Transport stipulating: "Vehicles with paint colors that do not match the vehicle registration will not be allowed to pass inspection."

People hope that measures will be taken soon to resolve the issue and alleviate the hardship they face when registering their vehicles.

Mr. Hai stated that Dat Cang Transport, Trade and Service Joint Stock Company has nearly 100 taxis, but almost none of them have been able to register for inspection. This is because the taxis, which have been in operation for 20 years, all have their own paint colors and brand logos.

"Now, vehicle inspections are being conducted strictly according to the circular, and all vehicles are being rejected. Businesses have been operating normally for a long time, but because the circular was issued in a simplified manner without consultation, its implementation came as a surprise attack, causing significant disruption to businesses," Mr. Hai said.

Proposal to avoid "overemphasizing" paint colors during vehicle inspections.

To address the current difficulties, on May 29th, the Vietnam Automobile Transport Association (VATA) sent a letter to the Ministry of Transport and the Vietnam Register requesting further consideration and resolution of obstacles in the inspection of motor vehicles.

According to a document signed by Mr. Nguyen Van Quyen, Chairman of the Vietnam Automobile Transport Association, there are still some obstacles regarding vehicle inspection, and the Ministry of Transport must continue to study and amend Circular No. 16/2021/TT-BGTVT dated August 12, 2021.

"After studying the draft Circular and incorporating feedback on difficulties in the inspection of motor vehicles related to the implementation of regulations on vehicle paint color and the procedure for issuing inspection stickers for new cars exempt from inspection, the Association recommends that the Ministry of Transport and the Vietnam Register pay further attention to this," Mr. Quyen suggested.

The Vietnam Automobile Transport Association cites a specific example: regarding regulations on vehicle paint color. Table 1/Appendix II of Circular 16, item 1.3 "paint color," clearly states:

If the paint color does not match the color recorded in the vehicle registration certificate, it is classified as MiD (minor defect/damage). However, the same content in Appendix 1/Appendix II of Circular 02/2023/TT-BGTVT is moved to the column for major defects/damage (MaD). Therefore, some vehicle inspection stations are currently refusing to issue inspection stickers for vehicles because the paint color does not match the color recorded in the vehicle registration certificate. This is the main problem for vehicles used in passenger transport businesses.

A vehicle with the distinctive paint color of a business in Hai Phong was not registered due to the error of "not matching the paint color stated in the vehicle registration certificate".

According to the Vietnam Automobile Transport Association, there are currently over 200,000 vehicles used for passenger transport. After registering their vehicles, transport companies typically print their company name (brand), business type, logo, phone number, routes, and offer advertising services on their vehicles.

Information about transportation companies and their business models is essential in passenger transport, and in the current challenging business environment, advertising revenue from vehicles is a significant source of compensation.

Furthermore, some localities have even requested auctions for advertising rights on buses belonging to state-owned companies or companies in which the state holds a controlling stake. In fact, looking at some other countries, they also have regulations regarding advertising on passenger buses.

"Essentially, applying logo colors to commercial transport vehicles is not a significant defect or damage because the distinctive paint color remains intact on most of the vehicle's exterior. Furthermore, this is only initial identification; accurate identification still relies on the license plate," suggested the Chairman of the Vietnam Automobile Transport Association.

Reportedly, to address the difficulties in vehicle inspection, in its review of the Government's report, the National Assembly's Economic Committee proposed that the Government conduct a more thorough assessment of the vehicle inspection congestion, which causes significant difficulties for citizens and businesses. The shortage of inspection centers leads to congestion in inspections, especially in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and many other provinces and cities, where at times the inspection demand cannot be met.

On the other hand, Circular No. 02, with its new provisions such as exemption from initial inspection for new vehicles and extended inspection cycles for certain types of vehicles, has still not resolved the traffic congestion problem.

The exemption from initial vehicle inspections has been deemed ineffective due to the low number of vehicles exempted. Extending the inspection cycle has also not yielded immediate results, as over 3.1 million eligible vehicles are still required to undergo inspections on schedule and will only be subject to the new regulations in the next cycle.

Phi Long (VOV.VN)

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