THE MINISTRY OF
TRANSPORT
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SOCIALIST
REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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No.
03/2008/QD-BGTVT
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Hanoi, February
22, 2008
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DECISION
PROMULGATING
THE REGULATION ON INSPECTION OF QUALITY, TECHNICAL SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION IN THE MANUFACTURE, ASSEMBLY AND IMPORT OF MOTORCYCLES AND MOTORIZED
THREE WHEELERS USED FOR THE DISABLED
THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT
Pursuant to the June 29, 2001
Law on Road Traffic;
Pursuant to the Governments Decree No. 179/2004/ND-CP of October 21, 2004.
prescribing the state management of product and goods quality;
Pursuant to the Governments Decree No. 34/2003/ND-CP of April 4, 2003, defining
the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of
Transport;
At the proposal of the director of the Science and Technology Department and
the director of the Vietnam Register,
DECIDES:
Article 1. To promulgate
together with this Decision the Regulation on inspection of quality, technical
safety and environmental protection in the manufacture, assembly and import of
motorcycles and motorized three wheelers used for the disabled.
Article 2. This Decision
takes effect 15 days after its publication in CONG BAO.
Article 3.The director of
the Ministrys Office, the Chief Inspector, the directors of departments, the
director of the Vietnam Road Administration, the director of the Vietnam
Register, directors of provincial/municipal Transport Sevices (Transport and
Public Works Services), heads of agencies and organizations, and concerned
individuals shall implement this Decision.
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MINISTER OF
TRANSPORT
Ho Nghia Dung
REGULATION
ON
INSPECTION OF QUALITY, TECHNICAL SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE
MANUFACTURE, ASSEMBLY AND IMPORT OF MOTORCYCLES AND MOTORIZED THREE WHEELERS
USED FOR THE DISABLED
(Promulgated together with the Transport Ministers Decision No.
03/2008/QD-BGTVT of February 22, 2008)
Chapter 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1. Scope of
regulation and subjects of application
1. This Regulation provides for
the inspection of quality, technical safety and environmental protection in the
manufacture, assembly and import of motorcycles and motorized three-wheelers
directly operated by the disabled.
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3. This Regulation does not
apply to:
a/ Vehicles which were put to
use before January 1, 2008, specified in the Regulation promulgated together
with the Transport Ministers Decision No. 62/2007/QD-BGTVTof December 28,2007;
b/ Vehicles which are
manufactured, assembled or imported for defense or security purposes.
Article 2.-
Interpretation of terms
In this Regulation, the terms
below are construed as follows:
1. Unloaded vehicle is a vehicle
ready for operation with the following devices:
a/ Fuel: The fuel tank is filled
to at least 90% of its capacity as prescribed by the manufacturer;
b/ Auxiliary devices supplied by
the manufacturer which are necessary for the normal operation of a vehicle
(tool kit, props, windshield and protection devices);
2. Fully loaded vehicle is a
vehicle in the state of carrying the maximum load with which it can operate
normally as notified by the manufacturer and determined according to Vietnam
standard TCVN 7363: 2003.
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Chapter 2
REGULATIONS ON INSPECTION
Article 3. Technical
requirements upon inspection
1. General requirements
a/ Vehicles may be fitted with
thermal or electric engines. If thermal engines are used, their cylinder capacity
must not exceed 125 cm3.
b/ Wheels must be symmetrical to
each other by the vehicles horizontal median plane.
c/The vehicles largest
dimensions must not exceed 2.5 m in length, 1.2 m in width and 1.4 m in height.
d/ The proportion of weight
distributed on the guide shaft to the vehicles unloaded weight and full loaded
weight must not be less than 18%.
e/ The vehicles maximum climbing
ability must not be less than 7 (equivalent to 12%).
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g/ Fuel or lubricating oil does
not leak at joints of components and systems fitted on the vehicle such as
engine, clutch, gear box, transmission system, fuel tank, carburetor and fuel
pipes.
h/ Pans which may come into contact
with the driver and other passengers must not be pointed. The vehicles
protruding parts must satisfy requirements specified in Vietnam standard 6999:
2002.
i/ Screw joints, after being
assembled, must be securely tightened. The tightening force of screw joints of
important details must comply with technical documents issued by the
manufacturer for each specific type of vehicle.
j/ The vehicle must show a
symbol indicating that it is intended for use by the disabled at a noticeable
position.
2. Controlling structure
a/The vehicles controlling
structure must be suitable to the movement system of the disabled person who
operates that vehicle; other controlling structures must satisfy the
requirements specified in Vietnam standard TCVN 5929: 2005 or relevant national
technical regulations like ordinary motorcycles or mopeds.
b/ The vehicles controlling
structures must be firmly fitted and easily operated.
3. Engines and transmission
systems
a/ The vehicles engine and
transmission system must satisfy requirements specified in Vietnam standard
TCVN 5929: 2005 or relevant technical regulations like ordinary motorcycles or
mopeds.
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- The discharge hole must be
designed so that the exhaust gas jet does not directly affect other traffic
participants.
- The exhaust pipe must be
arranged so that the vehicle and luggage cannot catch fire from the exhaust
pipe and exhaust gas; and does not affect the braking function of the brake
structure and electric and fuel systems.
4. Wheels and tires
a/ Wheel rims must satisfy the
requirements specified in Vietnam standard TCVN 7234:2003, Vietnam standard
TCVN 6443: 1998 or relevant national technical regulations.
b/ Tires must satisfy the
requirements specified in Vietnam standard TCVN 5721-2: 2002. Vietnam standard
TCVN 6771: 2001 or relevant national technical regulations.
5. Brake system
a/ The brake system-controlling
structure must be suitable to the movement system of the disabled person who
operates that vehicle.
b/ The vehicles brake system
must satisfy the requirements specified in Vietnam standard TCVN 5929: 2005 or
relevant national technical regulations like ordinary vehicles.
c/ Brake effect upon on-road
testing
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- Brake effect: For vehicles of
an engine capacity of less than 50 cm3 or a maximum speed of less than 50 km/h.
the braking distance for the speed of 20 km/h must not be longer than 4 m. For
vehicles of an engine capacity of 50 cm3 or more or a maximum speed of 50 km/h
or more, the braking distance for the speed of 30 km/h must not be longer than
7.5 m.
- The vehicles parking brake
system must be able to stop the fully loaded vehicle on slopes of 7 up or down
(equivalent to 12%).
d/ Brake effect upon conveyor
testing
The testing of the brake on a
conveyor is applied to vehicles to be released from factory
- The total braking force of the
main brake system in operation must not be less than 50% of the vehicles weight
(including the drivers weight) in a test.
The disparity in the braking
forces of the left wheel and right wheel on the same axe must not be higher
than 24%.
The braking force disparity is
calculated as follows:
Braking
force disparity
=
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100%
PL
In which PL and PN are the
braking forces of two wheels on the same axe and PL > PN
- The total braking force of the
vehicles parking brake system must not be less than 20% of the vehicles weight
(including the drivers weight).
6. Lighting, signaling and
steering systems
The vehicles lighting, signaling
and steering systems must meet the requirements specified in Vietnam standard
TCVN 5929: 2005 or relevant national technical regulations like ordinary
motorcycles and mopeds.
7. Rear-view mirrors
a/ Vehicles of a cylinder
capacity of less than 50 cm3 or the maximum speed of less than 50 km/h must be
installed with at least one rear-view mirror on the left of the driver.
Vehicles of a cylinder capacity of 50 cm3 or more or the maximum speed of at
least 50 km/h must be installed with two rear-view minors on both sides of the
driver.
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c/ Rear-view minors must be
firmly installed so that the driver can easily adjust them at his/her seat and
can see objects at least 50 m from both sides behind.
8. Odometer
The vehicles odometer must
satisfy the requirements specified in Vietnam standard TCVN 5929: 2005 or
relevant national technical requirements like ordinary motorcycles and mopeds.
9. Seats and luggage racks
a/ The vehicle can have a seat
for one passenger.
b/ Seat cushions must be firmly
installed.
c/ Luggage racks must be fimily
designed and installed.
d/ The vehicle is installed with
racks which can firmly hold crutches and a wheelchair.
e/ The designed weight of
luggage must not exceed 10 kg (excluding the weight of crutches and a
wheelchair).
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10. Fuel system
The vehicles fuel system must
satisfy the requirements specified in Vietnam standard TCVN 5929: 2005 or
relevant national technical regulations like ordinary motorcycles and mopeds.
11. Chassis and shell
a/ Chassis must be hard, durable
and easy to be assembled vv ith other details and pans.
b/ Chassis must be coated with
anti-rust paint.
c/ Chassis and shell must be
firmly designed and installed.
12. Electricity system
a/The accumulator capacity of a
vehicle using an electric engine must be sufficient for the vehicle to
continuously operate on a road at least 40 km.
b/The vehicles electricity
system must satisfy the requirements specified in Vietnam standard TCVN 5929:
2005 or relevant national technical regulations like ordinary motorcycles and
mopeds.
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a/ The vehicles exhaust gas must
satisfy Vietnam standards equivalent to Euro 2 or higher level.
b/ The maximum permitted noise
level when parking must satisfy the requirement specified in Vietnam standard
TCVN 6436: 1998.
Article 4. Inspection of
manufactured and assembled vehicles
The inspection of manufactured
and assembled vehicles complies with the Transport Ministers Decision No.
58/2007/QD-BGTVT of November 21, 2007. promulgating the Regulation on
inspection of quality, technical safety and environmental protection in the
manufacture and assembly of motorcycles and mopeds.
Article 5. Inspection of
imported vehicles
The inspection of imported
vehicles complies with the Transport Ministers Decision No. 57/2007/QD-BGTVT of
November 21, 2007. promulgating the Regulation on inspection of quality,
technical safety and environmental protection in the import of motorcycles and
mopeds.
Chapter 3
ORGANIZATION OF IMPLEMENTATION
Article 6.
Responsibilities of manufacturing establishments
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2. To strictly observe
regulations on inspection of quality, technical safety and environmental
protection of manufactured and assembled vehicles.
3. In case of mass production,
to manufacture or assemble subsequent products only after obtaining quality and
design certificates and ensure that these products are compatible with
registration dossiers and tested typical samples.
Article 7. Responsibilities
of importing organizations and individuals
1.To take responsibility for the
accuracy and truthfulness of dossiers and documents supplied to the
quality-inspecting agency.
2. To produce vehicles in their
original conditions to the quality-inspecting agency for inspection.
3. To strictly observe
regulations on inspection of quality, technical safety and environmental
protection of imported vehicles.
Article 8.
Responsibilities of the Vietnam Register
1. To implement this Regulation;
to guide manufacturing establishments and importing organizations and
individuals in ensuring requirements on quality, technical safety and
environmental protection of manufactured, assembled and imported vehicles;
2. To sum up the results of
inspection of vehicle quality for reporting to the Ministry of Transport.