On October 30, according to information from the People's Committee of Quang Ninh province, with the consent of the Government and relevant ministries and branches, the People's Committee of Quang Ninh province has just issued Decision No. 3259/QD-UBND approving the Pilot Plan for managing self-driving Chinese tourist vehicles entering Mong Cai City, Ha Long City (both in Quang Ninh province) and coordinating the management of self-driving tourist vehicles from Vietnam to China through Mong Cai International Border Gate.
According to the approved pilot plan, self-driving cars from China entering Vietnam through Mong Cai International Border Gate are allowed to operate within Mong Cai City, Ha Long City, National Highway 18A, and Ha Long - Mong Cai Expressway. Vehicles are not allowed to operate, stop, or park in military areas or other restricted areas.
Self-driving tourist cars from Vietnam to China through Mong Cai International Border Gate in 2018 (Photo: Quang Ninh Newspaper).
Self-driving cars are cars with less than 9 seats, inspected by competent authorities of the two countries, granted transport licenses, cars with the logo of the organizing unit for easy identification, must travel in groups, have a Vietnamese car leading the group, operate according to a predetermined route (cars are not allowed to separate from the group, go freely).
Drivers of self-driving vehicles must have a driver's license appropriate to the type of vehicle being driven; have a passport, visa or valid international travel document as prescribed; understand the rules, traffic conditions, scope of operation and sign system; and comply with the road traffic laws of the host country.
When driving a vehicle, the following documents must be carried: Passport, valid border pass or valid international travel document and visa as prescribed; Driving license appropriate to the type of vehicle being driven issued by Vietnam; Certificate of technical safety inspection and environmental protection for motor vehicles; Vehicle registration issued by the competent authority of the country where the vehicle is registered and still valid; Certificate of civil liability insurance of the motor vehicle owner valid in Vietnam; Vehicle temporary import documents; Transport license.
For self-driving cars from Vietnam to China, they must travel in a group, with a guide car from the Chinese organizing unit leading the way. Procedures and documents are regulated by the host country.
Quang Ninh Provincial People's Committee has assigned departments, branches and localities to unify the contents of the implementation plan to ensure compliance with current legal regulations. At the same time, measures to promote and advertise the development of self-driving tourist cars effectively are deployed .
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