Driver transporting oversized cargo caught on camera in Dong Thap, Vietnam

Traffic police in Vietnam's Dong Thap province have taken action against a truck driver for a significant cargo violation, detected through the province's traffic surveillance camera system. The driver was found to be operating a truck with a crane that illegally extended beyond the permitted length of the vehicle's rear.

The incident occurred on June 30, 2026, when traffic monitoring systems captured images of the truck, identified by license plate 71C-065.xx, traveling on DT879 road. The vehicle was observed to be in violation of regulations concerning the transport of goods.

Following the camera footage, authorities summoned the vehicle's owner and driver for questioning. The driver, identified as L.M.X, a 42-year-old resident of Vinh Long province, admitted to operating the truck with the extended cargo.

Based on the investigation, L.M.X was cited for transporting goods that extended more than 1.1 times the vehicle's total designed length, as recorded in its technical safety and environmental protection certificate. Consequently, he faces a proposed penalty of 800,000 to 1 million Vietnamese dong and the deduction of two points from his driver's license.

Dong Thap traffic police emphasized the crucial role of the surveillance camera system in detecting and addressing traffic violations, even in the absence of on-site patrols. They urged vehicle owners and drivers to adhere to regulations regarding the proper loading and transport of goods, highlighting that oversized or excessively long cargo not only breaks the law but also poses a serious risk of accidents to other road users.