Contents
Article 3.Horse Power and Size of Vehicles
Article 4. The Maximum Weight of Transportation Car
Article 5. Conditions and Technical Standard of Vehicles
Article 8. Control on Quality of Vehicles Assembled in the Factories within the Country.
Article 9.Prohibitions on the Importation of Vehicles and Accessories of Vehicles
Article 10.Prohibitions on the Registration to Use Vehicles
Chapter V:Privileges toward Productive Persons and Measures against Violators
Article 11.Privileges toward Productive Persons
Article 12.Measures against Violators
Article 13.Fine and additional Penalty Measures
LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
Peace Independence Democracy Unity Prosperity
Ministry of Communication Transport Post
and Construction No. 4312/MCTPC
Vientiane Capital, dated 11 November 2002
Regulation
regarding the technical standard of vehicles and accessories of vehicles which will be obtained the authorization to import for registration and assemble in unit in order to use in the Lao PDR.
The Ministry of Communication, Transport, Post and Construction issues a
Regulation:
General Provisions
This Regulation is issued to determine the details regarding the conditions and technical standard of vehicles that have been authorized to import for registration including accessories that will be authorized to assemble in unit in order to use in the Lao PDR in accordance with Laws and regulations concerned which will be a reference to relevant officers in the management of such importation to be uniform in the entire country.
Vehicles as provided for in this Regulation are referred to vehicles that running by machine including transportation cars and all sizes of heavy machinery, any type that have structural construction in compliance to the technical standard of the factories of production, have conditions and technical standard as provided in this Regulation.
Conditions and Technical Standard of vehicles and accessories of vehicles that will
be obtained the authorization to import to serve in the Lao PDR
Article 3.Horse Power and Size of Vehicles
Different types of car transportation which will be obtained the authorization to import to serve in the Lao PDR shall have a horse power and size as follows:
Article 4. The Maximum Weight of Transportation Car
Every type of transportation car which will be obtained the authorization to import to use in the Lao PDR shall assure the transportation of maximum total weight (empty weight + transported weight ) according to regulation related to the maximum total weight No. 849/MCTPC; dated 05/03/2002 issued by the Ministry of Communication, Transportation, Post and Construction.
Article 5. Conditions and Technical Standard of Vehicles
Every kind of transportation cars which will be obtained the authorization to import to use permanently is the Lao PDR shall be equipped the steering wheel on the left hand side.
For the used transportation car that will be obtained the authorization to import shall have condition and the minimum technical standard as follows: having complete technique or there is any modification of the original construction system of the car as it was produced from the factory, can be normally used, having a straight chassis, no impression on body, the body manufacturing not twisted, having safety protection equipment, brakes, front and rear lights, complete signal lights, rear view mirror, have been used not exceed 4 years from the year of production, also having beautiful color and generally having a condition not under 80% or transportation car not be used under 6 years from the date of production by the factory;
For example: - The used transportation cars which will be imported in the year 2002 shall be produced in the year 1998.
- The uses heavy machinery which will be imported in the year 2002 shall be produced in the year 1994.
Article 6.Conditions and Technical Standard of Accessories of Vehicles which will be Imported to Assemble in Unit and Use within the Country
Accessories of vehicles which will be obtained the authorization to import by factories to assemble in different types of vehicles and using in the country shall have conditions and technical standard as follows:
Technical Control of Imported Vehicles and Accessories of Vehicles, Vehicles
that have been Assembled or Rehabilitated in the Factories within the Country
Article 7.Inspection of Conditions and Technical Standard of Imported Vehicles and Accessories of Vehicles
The inspection of conditions and technical standard of imported vehicles and accessories of vehicles shall carry out properly in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation and shall be conducted according to procedures as follows:
Article 8. Control on Quality of Vehicles Assembled in the Factories within the Country.
Vehicles which were assembled or rehabilitated from factories within the country after finishing, the factory shall certify on the quality (QC) of the vehicles and the Ministry of MCTPC shall certify before the registration.
In the event that some of vehicles fails to meet technical norms in the first time it will obtain the authorization to repair and revise for the imperfection then re-control the technique as the second time that will be deemed as the last time. If under this time of control it does not meet the technical norms again it will receive order to cease the reparation or revision and not obtaining the authorization to use such vehicle and it will be also ordered to dismantle.
Prohibitions
Article 9.Prohibitions on the Importation of Vehicles and Accessories of Vehicles
It is absolutely prohibited to individuals and organizations to have the following acts:
Article 10.Prohibitions on the Registration to Use Vehicles
It is absolutely prohibited to employees, civil servants or relevant organizations to register the use of vehicles not in compliance with laws and assembled or rehabilitated cars from the factories in the country that do not meet the control according to the standard or technical norms of quality (QC) as provided for in Article 9 of this Regulation or rules issued by the Ministry of MCTPC.
Privileges toward Productive Persons and Measures against Violators
Article 11.Privileges toward Productive Persons
Individuals or organizations who involve in the importation of vehicles and accessories of vehicles in compliance with the conditions and technical standard including those who assemble or rehabilitate of different types of vehicles with efficiency will receive commendation and other privileges as provided for in Laws and other relevant regulations.
Article 12.Measures against Violators
Individual or organization that violates any clause of this Regulation will be fined or criminally punished and maybe imposed to additional penalty depending on the severity of the case.
Article 13.Fine and additional Penalty Measures
Individual or organization that violates any clause of this Regulation will be fined or be imposed to additional penalty such as:
Any person having the following acts will be criminally punished:
Final Provisions
This Regulation is valid to all vehicles and accessories of vehicles that are obtained the authorization to import into the Lao PDR from the 01 /12 / 2002 onward. Any provisions and regulations which contradict to this Regulation are hereby repealed.
Minister of MCTPC
[seal and signature]
Bouathong VONGLOKHAM
Name | Description | Status |
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Age consideration of used imported transportation vehicles | Used transportation vehicles being imported into Lao PDR must not be older than 4 years from the year of production and must be in good condition with a beautiful colour coating | Active |
Authorization for the importation of accessories for all types of vehicles | Individuals importing all types of vehicle accessories must obtain prior technical authorization from the Ministry of Communication, Transportation, Post and Construction | Active |
Authorization to be sought for importation of engine accessories by companies who intend to distribute them | Companies that import engine accessories for distribution must seek authorization from the Ministry of Communication, Transportation, Post and Construction to do so, by submitting information including the car for which the engine accessories will be used, registration number, machine number, chassis number | Active |
General conditions for importation of used transportation vehicles | Used transportation vehicles being imported into Lao PDR must ensure that the technical standards are in keeping with the original construction of the car as it was produced from the factory, it possesses a straight chassis, no impression on body, the body manufacturing not twisted, possesses safety protection equipment, brakes, front and rear lights, complete signal lights, rear view mirror | Active |
Horsepower Technical Standard of Jumbo vehicles imported into Lao | Individuals importing a transportation Jumbo Vehicle into Lao PDR must ensure that its horse power does not exceed 250 cc | Active |
Horsepower Technical Standard of other motor cycles imported into Lao | Individuals importing a transportation Motorcycle other than two wheeled motorcycles into Lao PDR must ensure that its horse power does not exceed 250 cc, | Active |
Horsepower Technical Standard of other touk touks imported into Lao | Individuals importing a transportation touk-touk into Lao must ensure that its horse power does not exceed 650 cc | Active |
Horsepower Technical Standard of two wheeled motor cycles imported into Lao | Individuals importing a two-wheeled transportation Motorcycle into Lao PDR must ensure that its horse power does not exceed 250 cc | Active |
Maximum Age and Hour Usage of used heavy machinery | Used heavy machinery being used in Lao PDR must not have been previously used in excess of 8 years or used in excess of 20,000 hours | Active |
Maximum Weight of Transportation Vehicle | Individuals importing transportation vehicles into the Lao PDR must ensure that such cars have a maximum total weight (empty weight + transported weight ) that is in accordance with the regulation related to the maximum total weight No. 849/MCTPC; dated 05/03/2002 issued by the Ministry of Communication, Transportation, Post and Construction | Active |
Minimum Accessories Requirement of Trailers | Accessories for trailers must have a proper structure according to the technical standard of the production factory and must at least have bar spring, brakes and complete set of signal light system | Active |
Notification of importation of engine for personal use by individuals | Individuals desiring to import an engine for personal use, must notify the Ministry of Communication, Transportation, Post and Construction of its car registration number | Active |
Prohibition on assembling or rehabilitating transportation vehicles which originate from countries not meeting the quality control standards and technical norms | Individuals and organisations are prohibited from assembling or rehabilitating transportation vehicles which originate from factories in countries that do not meet the quality control standards or technical norms of quality as provided for in Article 9 of this Regulation or rules issued by the Ministry of MCTPC | Active |
Prohibition on importing vehicles and vehicle accessories without authorisation | Individuals and organisations are prohibited from importing vehicles and vehicle accessories without obtaining the authorization | Active |