According to statistics from the Ministry of Construction, in the year following the implementation of Decree 90/2023 on road usage fee collection, payment, exemption, and management, 2024 marked a significant milestone as the total road usage fee collection surpassed the threshold of 14,000 billion VND. This substantial revenue stream has notably contributed to the annual state budget growth and provided a solid foundation for allocating increased funds towards the maintenance and upkeep of the nationwide road transport system.
However, during the implementation process of the Decree, new challenges and shortcomings have surfaced. One notable example is the issue of vehicles being subject to temporary seizure or detention for 30 days or more, as well as those that are past their registration inspection deadline but are still required to pay the road usage fees despite not being in use. Additionally, the fee structure for public transport buses (including those carrying students, factory workers, and eligible passengers under the bus subsidy policy) being categorized under the same rate as cars with fewer than 10 seats seems unreasonable and requires reconsideration.
 The implementation of Decree 90/2023 on road usage fee collection, payment, exemption, and management has unveiled new challenges. Image: Thanh Ha. |
Consequently, in a document submitted to the Ministry of Finance proposing amendments to Decree 90/2023, the Ministry of Construction suggested that vehicles subject to temporary seizure, detention, or continuous suspension of circulation for 30 consecutive days or more should be exempt from road usage fees. This suggestion stems from the fact that numerous vehicles have been temporarily seized or detained by authorities as evidence in cases related to smuggling, gambling, and traffic accidents, during which the vehicles were not utilizing the road transport system.
Furthermore, to ensure fairness for all vehicle owners, the Ministry of Construction proposed that all vehicles temporarily suspended from circulation for 30 consecutive days or more should be exempt from road usage fees, addressing feedback from various organizations and individuals regarding the current Decree’s limitation to only vehicles of transport businesses.
 The Ministry of Construction proposed that all vehicles temporarily suspended from circulation for 30 consecutive days or more should be exempt from road usage fees. Image: Loc Lien. |
Additionally, the Ministry of Construction and Transport proposed that vehicles used for funeral services, including passenger cars accompanying the hearse, flower-carrying trucks, and photo-bearing vehicles, should be allowed to use roads free of charge. Previously, only funeral service providers were exempted from road usage fees, excluding many funeral-related businesses from this benefit.
Regarding the refund or offset of road usage fees already paid, the Ministry of Construction suggested the following amendment: For cars specified in Point c, Clause 2, Article 2 of this Decree, before taking the car for repair, the car owner must present the accident report with police confirmation and return the inspection stamp and certificate to the nearest inspection facility. This will provide a basis for refunding the fees after the car has completed the necessary repairs and re-inspection for continued circulation. In cases where these documents are damaged or lost in an accident, a confirmation letter from the police or insurance company related to the accident handling must be provided.
The Ministry of Construction explained that this suggestion aims to address situations where vehicles are severely damaged in accidents or fires, rendering the inspection stamp and certificate unusable, and thus preventing owners from complying with the current regulations to obtain a refund or offset of the road usage fees already paid…
Loc Lien
– 08:16 09/06/2025
Proposed Regulations on the Functions and Operations of the National Housing Fund
The Ministry of Construction is drafting a decree detailing certain clauses and measures to enforce the National Assembly’s Resolution 201/2025/QH15, dated May 29, 2025. This resolution revolves around piloting specific mechanisms and policies to boost the development of social housing. As part of this initiative, the Ministry has proposed a detailed framework for the National Housing Fund, aiming to provide a robust foundation for this critical aspect of social policy.
Unlocking Funds and Expediting Land Clearance: Ministry of Construction Urges 11 Locales and the Maritime and Hydraulic Project Management Authority to Take Swift Action
The Ministry of Construction has issued an urgent dispatch to 11 provinces: Lang Son, Yen Bai, Tuyen Quang, Phu Tho, Ninh Binh, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Dak Lak, Dong Thap, and Da Nang. These areas are facing prolonged land clearance issues, which the Ministry aims to resolve promptly.
Clearing the Path: Resolving Prolonged Obstacles in Construction with Decisive Local Action
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The Ministry of Construction urges local authorities to proactively implement flexible, creative, timely, effective, and vigorous solutions to expedite the progress of public investment capital disbursement and implementation.
Proposed Price Cap for Social Housing
The Ministry of Justice has proposed adding a price cap regulation for social housing to the National Assembly’s draft resolution on special policies. However, the Ministry of Construction has not agreed to this proposal, stating that further research and careful evaluation are necessary.
Implementing a Price Ceiling Proposal for Social Housing
The Ministry of Justice has proposed adding a provision to the National Assembly’s draft resolution on special policies, which would set a price ceiling for social housing. However, the Ministry of Construction has not agreed to this proposal, stating that further research and careful evaluation are needed.
