National Technical Regulation QCVN 114:2024/BGTVT for Truck station

QCVN 114:2024/BGTVT.

NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON TRUCK STATION

National technical regulation on Bus station

Introduction

QCVN 114:2024/BGTVT is written by the Department for Roads of Vietnam, requested by the Department of Science, Technology and Environment, approved by the Ministry of Science and Technology, and issued by the Minister of Transport under Circular No. 56/2024/TT-BGTVT dated November 15, 2024.

QCVN 114:2024/BGTVT replaces QCVN 114:2023/BGTVT issued together with Circular No. 47/2023/TT-BGTVT dated December 31, 2023 of the Minister of Transport.

ANNEX

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1. Scope

1.2. Regulated entities

1.3. Interpretation of terms

1.4. Reference

2. TECHNICAL REGULATION

2.1. General provisions

2.2. Regulations on minimum work items

2.3. Regulations on areas and work items

2.4. Regulations on environmental protection

3. REGULATIONS ON MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

3.1. Regulations on management

3.2. Implementation

NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON TRUCK STATION

National technical regulation on Truck station

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1. Scope

This Regulation stipulates the technical requirements to be complied with in the investment, construction, management, and operation of truck stations.

1.2. Regulated entities

This Regulation applies to organizations and individuals involved in the investment, construction, renovation, management, operation, inspection and announcement of truck stations.

1.3. Interpretation of terms

1.3.1. Information provision system includes public address system, notice boards, and other audiovisual equipment within truck stations.

1.3.2. Access roads to the truck station refers to connecting road from the main road, slip road or collector road to the truck stations.

1.4. Reference

2. TECHNICAL REGULATION

2.1. General provisions

2.1.1. Truck stations shall be separated from the surrounding area by a wall or fence, except for locations within border gates, industrial zones, airports, seaports, inland waterway ports, or other technical infrastructure areas that already have separate walls or fences from the surrounding area..

2.1.2. Access roads of truck stations must be designed, built, and operated in compliance with regulations on investment, construction, management, operation, exploitation, use, maintenance, and protection of road infrastructure.

2.1.3. The connection of the access road to the truck station must comply with the regulations on road traffic connection.

2.1.4. Roads designated for motor vehicles within truck stations must have road signs and road markings to ensure safe traffic flow for all types of vehicles within the truck stations.

2.1.5. Truck stations must comply with regulations on fire prevention and fighting.

2.1.6. Construction works and equipment in truck stations must ensure the safety for people, goods, and vehicles in truck station areas. Truck stations must have separate areas for loading, unloading, and storing flammable, explosive, and hazardous goods (if any).

2.1.7. Power, water, lighting, and communication systems of truck station must comply with the regulations in QCVN 12:2014/BXD and QCVN 07:2023/BXD.

2.1.8. Truck stations involved in the storage, loading, and transportation of hazardous goods must comply with regulations in QCVN 05A:2020/BCT and regulations on the transport of hazardous goods.

2.2. Regulations on minimum work items

 Truck stations must have at least the following work items:

2.2.1. Work office and auxiliary facilities;

2.2.2. Restroom;

2.2.3. Access road;

2.2.4. Information provision system;

2.2.5. Water supply and drainage system;

2.2.6. Fire prevention and fighting system;

2.2.7. Parking area for trucks;

2.2.8. Electric vehicle charging area;

2.3. Regulations on areas and work items

2.3.1. Classification of truck station

Truck stations are classified into 6 types The regulations on the corresponding work items for each type of truck station are as follows:

2.3.2. Regulations on truck parking areas and access roads of truck stations

2.3.2.1. The minimum area for one parking slot for a truck is 30 m2. Markings are used for delineating parking space in accordance with QCVN 07:2023/BXD;

2.3.2.2. Roads within truck stations must have proper road signs, lane markings, and an appropriate turning radius with a minimum radius determined along the road centerline not less than 10m according to QCVN 07:2023/BXD in order to ensure traffic flow safety;

2.3.2.4. Access roads must be designed according to QCVN 07:2023/BXD, minimizing conflicts between incoming and outgoing vehicles and pedestrians. Road signs, barriers, and other traffic safety facilities must be designed and installed according to regulations in QCVN 41:2024/BGTVT..

2.3.3. Regulations on restrooms

2.3.3.1. Restroom direction signs must be clear, recognizable, and convenient for users; Restroom must include facilities to serve persons with disabilities in accordance with QCVN 10:2024/BXD. The location should not impact the environment of other areas within the truck station;

2.3.3.2. Restrooms must be designed to prevent leaks, dampness, and odors, ensuring proper ventilation and airflow; the walls, floors, and sanitary wares should be kept clean.

2.3.3.3. Restrooms must be ventilated and ensure environmental protection;

2.3.3.4. Floor and wall of restrooms should be made of easy-to-clean materials;

2.3.3.5. Drainage system must prevent water accumulation on the floor;

2.3.4. Regulations on water supply and drainage systems

2.3.4.1. Water supply system for the truck station must operate stably, providing an adequate amount of water for usage needs of the truck station;

2.3.4.2. In cases where the truck station self-operates water resources for use, it must meet the criteria specified in QCVN 09:2023/BTNMT; water for domestic use must meet the quality criteria specified in QCVN 01-1:2018/BYT and corresponding local technical regulations;

2.3.4.3. Drainage system of truck stations include wastewater and rainwater drainage systems, preventing water accumulation leading to disrupt the operation of the station and complying with environmental protection regulations.

2.3.5. Regulations on fire prevention and fighting

Regulations on fire prevention and fighting and these following requirements must be ensured when putting the truck station into operation:

2.3.5.1. Truck stations must be built and equipped with fire prevention and fighting equipment in accordance with the regulations in QCVN 06:2022/BXD and the Amendment 1:2023 QCVN 06:2022/BXD, TCVN 3890:2023 and other relevant regulations, suitable for the nature and scale of the truck station;

2.3.5.2. Regulations on fire prevention and fighting must be published in truck station areas.

2.3.6. Regulations on information provision system;

Truck stations that are put into operation must have an information provision that meets the following requirements:

2.3.6.1. Public address system and information boards (or electronic displays); The information on prices of services provided in truck stations must be published;

2.3.6.2. The information specified in point 2.3.6.1 of this Regulation must be provided in Vietnamese and English in truck stations with international transport operations.

2.3.6.3. Information broadcasted through the public address system must be audible from every location within the truck station;

2.3.6.4. Hotlines must be available to receive customer feedback;

2.4. Regulations on environmental protection

2.4.1. The implementation of environmental protection regulations in public areas at truck stations shall comply with Clause 2 Article 59 of the Law on Environmental Protection;

2.4.2. Truck stations must apply waste management measures (wastewater, domestic solid waste, normal industrial solid waste, hazardous waste) in accordance with Government’s Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP dated January 10, 2022 on elaborating some Articles of the Law on Environmental Protection and Circular No. 02/2022/TT-BTNMT dated January 10, 2022 of the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment on elaborating some Articles of the Law on Environmental Protection;

2.4.3. Truck stations located in residential areas comply with noise limits according to QCVN 26:2010/BTNMT.

3. REGULATIONS ON MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

3.1. Regulations on management

A truck station shall be put into operation after the announcement in accordance with the Circular of the Minister of Transport on the organization, management of road transport by automobiles, and operations of bus stations, parking spaces, roadside stations, and vehicle stopping points; procedures for putting bus stations and roadside stations into operation.

3.1.2. The truck stations which have been announced before the effective date of this Regulation shall comply with the provisions of QCVN 45:2012/BGTVT and the Amendment 01:2015 QCVN 45:2012/BGTVT shall be reviewed and improved in accordance with this Regulation before January 1, 2026; specifically, electric vehicle charging systems shall be improved before January 1, 2027.

3.2. Implementation

3.2.1. The Department for Roads of Vietnam is responsible for organizing the implementation of this Regulation.

3.2.2. In cases where the standards, regulations, legislative documents referenced in this Regulation are amended, supplemented, or replaced, the amendments, supplements or replacements shall be applied./.