The People's Republic of China Road Transport Regulations

the People's Republic of China Road Transport Regulations

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Chapter I General Provisions

Chapter II Road Transport Operations

Chapter III Road Transport Related Business

Chapter IV International Road Transport

Chapter V Supervision of Law Enforcement

Chapter VI Legal Liability

Chapter VII Supplementary Provisions

Chapter I General Provisions

Article 1 These Regulations are formulated in order to maintain the order of the road transport market, ensure the safety of road transport, protect the legitimate rights and interests of all parties concerned in road transport, and promote the healthy development of the road transport industry.

Article 2 Those who engage in road transport operations and road transport-related businesses shall abide by these Regulations.

The road transport operations mentioned in the preceding paragraph include road passenger transport operations (hereinafter referred to as passenger transport operations) and road cargo transport operations (hereinafter referred to as freight transport operations); road transport-related businesses include station (field) operations, motor vehicle maintenance operations, and motor vehicle driver training.

Article 3 Those engaged in road transport operations and road transport-related businesses shall operate in accordance with the law, be honest and trustworthy, and compete fairly.

Article 4 The administration of road transport shall be fair, just, open and convenient for the people.

Article 5 The State encourages the development of rural road transportation and takes necessary measures to increase the traffic rate of towns and administrative villages to meet the living and production needs of farmers.

Article 6 The State encourages road transport enterprises to carry out large-scale and intensive operation. No unit or individual may block or monopolize the road transport market.

Article 7 The competent department of communications under the State Council shall be in charge of the administration of road transport throughout the country.

The competent departments of communications of the local people's governments at or above the county level shall be responsible for organizing and leading the administration of road transport within their respective administrative regions.

Road transport management agencies at or above the county level shall be responsible for the specific implementation of road transport management.

Chapter II Road Transport Operations

Section 1 Passenger Transport

Article 8 An applicant who applies for engaging in passenger transport operations shall meet the following conditions:

The (I) has vehicles that are suitable for its business and have passed the inspection;

(II) there are drivers who meet the conditions stipulated in Article 9 of these Regulations;

(III) has a sound production safety management system.

Those who apply to engage in the operation of passenger transport on class lines shall also have a clear route and station plan.

Article 9 Drivers engaged in passenger transport operations shall meet the following conditions:

(I) obtain the corresponding motor vehicle driving license;

The (II) age is not more than 60 years old;

There is no record of major or above traffic accident within 3 years of (III);

(IV) The road transport management agency at the municipal level divided into districts has passed the examination of relevant passenger transport laws and regulations, motor vehicle maintenance and basic knowledge of passenger first aid.

Article 10 To apply for engaging in passenger transport operations, an application shall be filed in accordance with the following provisions and relevant materials that meet the conditions specified in Article 8 of these Regulations shall be submitted:

If the (I) is engaged in passenger transport operations within the county-level administrative area, it shall apply to the county-level road transport management agency;

If the (II) is engaged in passenger transport operations across two administrative regions above the county level within the administrative regions of provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government, it shall apply to its common higher-level road transport management agency;

(III) engaged in cross-province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government administrative region passenger transport operations, apply to the local province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government road transport management agency.

The road transport administration that receives the application in accordance with the provisions of the preceding paragraph shall, within 20 days from the date of accepting the application, complete the examination and make a decision on whether to grant or not to grant the application. If permission is granted, a road transport business license shall be issued to the applicant, and a vehicle operation license shall be issued to the vehicle put into transport by the applicant; if permission is not granted, the applicant shall be notified in writing and the reasons shall be explained.

For applications for passenger transport operations across administrative regions of provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government, the road transport management agency of the relevant province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government shall, before issuing a road transport business license in accordance with the second paragraph of this article, contact the province, autonomous region, or municipality where the transportation route is destined. If the negotiation fails, it shall be reported to the competent department of transportation under the State Council for decision.

A passenger transport operator shall go through the relevant registration procedures with the administrative department for industry and commerce in accordance with the law with a road transport business license.

Article 11 If a passenger transport operator who has obtained a road transport business license needs to increase the number of passenger transport lines, it shall go through the relevant formalities in accordance with the provisions of Article 10 of these regulations.

Article 12 When examining passenger transport applications, road transport administrative agencies at or above the county level shall take into account such factors as the supply and demand situation of the passenger transport market, universal service and convenience for the masses.

When there are more than 3 applicants for the same line, the licensing decision can be made through bidding.

Article 13 The road transport management agency at or above the county level shall regularly announce the supply and demand situation of the passenger transport market.

Article 14 The operating period of passenger transport lines shall be 4 to 8 years. If the business license for the passenger transport line needs to be renewed at the expiration of the business period, a new application shall be filed.

Article 15 If a passenger transport operator needs to terminate its passenger transport operation, it shall inform the original licensing authority within 30 days before the termination.

Article 16 Passenger transport operators shall provide passengers with a good riding environment, keep vehicles clean and hygienic, and take necessary measures to prevent illegal acts that infringe on the personal and property safety of passengers during transportation.

Article 17 Passengers shall take a valid ticket, abide by the order of the ride, pay attention to civilization and hygiene, and shall not carry dangerous articles and other prohibited articles stipulated by the state.

Article 18 After obtaining the road transport business license, the passenger transport operator of the shift line shall continuously provide transport services to the public, and shall not suspend, terminate or transfer the shift line transport without authorization.

Article 19 Those engaged in chartered passenger transport shall transport in accordance with the agreed starting place, destination and route.

Those engaged in tourist passenger transport shall be transported in accordance with tourist routes in tourist areas.

Article 20 A passenger transport operator shall not force a passenger to take a vehicle, or dump or blackmail a passenger; it shall not replace a transport vehicle without authorization.

Article 21 If a passenger transport operator causes personal injury or death to passengers, damage or loss of luggage in the course of transport, and the parties have an agreement on the amount of compensation, they shall follow their agreement; if there is no agreement, reference shall be made to the State's provisions on the limits of liability for maritime passenger transport between ports and railway passenger transport.

Section 2 Freight Transport

Article 22 An applicant who applies for engaging in freight transportation business shall meet the following conditions:

The (I) has vehicles that are suitable for its business and have passed the inspection;

(II) there are drivers who meet the conditions stipulated in Article 23 of these Regulations;

(III) has a sound production safety management system.

Article 23 Drivers engaged in freight transport operations shall meet the following conditions:

(I) obtain the corresponding motor vehicle driving license;

The (II) age is not more than 60 years old;

(III) The municipal road transport management agency divided into districts has passed the examination of relevant freight laws and regulations, motor vehicle maintenance and basic knowledge of cargo loading and storage.

Article 24 Anyone who applies for engaging in the transport of dangerous goods shall also meet the following conditions:

(I) there are more than 5 qualified special vehicles and equipment for the transport of dangerous goods;

(II) drivers, loading and unloading management personnel, and escorts who have passed the examination of the transportation department of the municipal people's government with districts and obtained the qualification certificate;

(III) special vehicles for the transport of dangerous goods are equipped with necessary means of communication;

(IV) has a sound production safety management system.

Article 25 Anyone who applies for engaging in freight transportation operations shall file an application in accordance with the following provisions and submit relevant materials that meet the conditions specified in Article 22 and Article 24 of these regulations:

If the (I) is engaged in freight transport operations other than the transport of dangerous goods, it shall apply to the road transport administration at the county level;

If the (II) is engaged in the transportation of dangerous goods, it shall apply to the road transport management agency at the city level divided into districts.

The road transport administration that receives the application in accordance with the provisions of the preceding paragraph shall, within 20 days from the date of accepting the application, complete the examination and make a decision on whether to grant or not to grant the application. If permission is granted, a road transport business license shall be issued to the applicant, and a vehicle operation license shall be issued to the vehicle put into transport by the applicant; if permission is not granted, the applicant shall be notified in writing and the reasons shall be explained.

A freight operator shall go through the relevant registration formalities with the administrative department for industry and commerce in accordance with the law with a road transport business license.

Article 26 A freight operator shall not transport goods prohibited by laws and administrative regulations.

For goods that must go through the relevant formalities before they can be transported as stipulated by laws and administrative regulations, the freight operator shall inspect the relevant formalities.

Article 27 The State encourages freight transport operators to practice closed transport to ensure environmental sanitation and the safety of cargo transport.

Freight transport operators shall take necessary measures to prevent the goods from falling off and spreading.

For the transport of dangerous goods, necessary measures shall be taken to prevent the burning, explosion, radiation and leakage of dangerous goods.

Article 28 The transport of dangerous goods shall be equipped with the necessary escorts to ensure that the dangerous goods are under the supervision of the escorts, and the obvious signs of the transport of dangerous goods shall be hung.

Where dangerous goods are consigned, the name, nature and emergency disposal methods of the dangerous goods shall be explained to the freight operator, and the goods shall be packed in strict accordance with the relevant provisions of the State, and obvious signs shall be set up.

Section III Common Provisions for Passenger and Freight Transport

Article 29 Passenger transport operators and freight transport operators shall strengthen safety education and professional ethics education for employees to ensure road transportation safety.

Road transport practitioners shall abide by the road transport operating procedures and shall not operate in violation of regulations. The driver shall not drive continuously for more than 4 hours.

Article 30 Enterprises that produce (refit) passenger vehicles and freight vehicles shall, in accordance with the provisions of the State, calibrate the approved number or carrying capacity of vehicles, and it is strictly forbidden to calibrate the approved number or carrying capacity of vehicles with more or less standard.

Passenger transport operators and freight transport operators shall use vehicles that meet the standards prescribed by the State to engage in road transport operations.

Article 31 passenger transport operators and freight transport operators shall strengthen the maintenance and inspection of vehicles to ensure that the vehicles meet the technical standards prescribed by the state; they shall not use scrapped, modified without authorization or other vehicles that do not meet the requirements of the state to engage in road transport operations.

Article 32 Passenger transport operators and freight transport operators shall formulate road transport emergency plans for traffic accidents, natural disasters and other emergencies. The emergency plan shall include contents such as reporting procedures, emergency command, reserve of emergency vehicles and equipment, and disposal measures, etc.

Article 33 In the event of traffic accidents, natural disasters and other emergencies, passenger transport operators and freight transport operators shall obey the unified dispatch and command of the people's government at or above the county level or relevant departments.

Article 34 A road transport vehicle shall carry a vehicle operation certificate with the vehicle and shall not be transferred or leased.

Article 35 Where road transport vehicles transport passengers, they shall not exceed the approved number of people and shall not carry goods in violation of regulations; where goods are transported, they shall not transport passengers, and the goods transported shall meet the approved load capacity and shall not be overloaded; the length, width and height of the load shall not violate the loading requirements.

Whoever violates the provisions of the preceding paragraph shall be punished by the traffic administrative department of the public security organ in accordance with the relevant provisions of the the People's Republic of China Road Traffic Safety Law.

Article 36 A passenger transport operator and a dangerous goods transport operator shall insure the carrier's liability insurance for passengers or dangerous goods respectively.

Chapter III Road Transport Related Business

Article 37 Anyone who applies for engaging in the operation of a road transport station (field) shall meet the following conditions:

(I) qualified transportation station (field) with experience;

(II) have corresponding professionals and management personnel;

The (III) has corresponding equipment and facilities;

The (IV) has sound operational procedures and safety management system.

Article 38 An applicant who applies for engaging in the business of motor vehicle maintenance and repair shall meet the following conditions:

(I) there is a corresponding motor vehicle maintenance site;

(II) necessary equipment, facilities and technical personnel;

(III) have a sound motor vehicle maintenance management system;

(IV) necessary environmental protection measures.

Article 39 Anyone who applies for training of motor vehicle drivers shall meet the following conditions:

(I) have a sound training institution and management system;

(II) have teaching personnel and management personnel suitable for the training business;

(III) necessary teaching vehicles and other teaching facilities, equipment and venues.

Article 40 Those who apply to engage in road transport station (field) operations, motor vehicle maintenance operations, and motor vehicle driver training businesses shall apply to the local county-level road transport management agency, and shall attach compliance with Article 37 of these regulations. Relevant materials specified in Article 38 and Article 39. The road transport administration at the county level shall, within 15 days from the date of accepting the application, complete the examination, make a decision on whether to grant or not to grant the license, and notify the applicant in writing.

Road transport station (field) operators, motor vehicle maintenance operators and motor vehicle driver training institutions shall go through the relevant registration formalities with the administrative authorities for industry and commerce in accordance with the law with the license certificate.

Article 41 Operators of road transport stations (yards) shall conduct safety inspections on vehicles that leave the station, prohibit vehicles that operate without a license from entering the station to engage in business activities, and prevent overloaded vehicles or vehicles that have not undergone safety inspections from entering the station.

Operators of road transport stations (yards) shall treat passenger transport operators and freight transport operators who use the stations (yards) fairly, and shall not refuse road transport vehicles to enter the stations to engage in business activities without justifiable reasons.

Operators of road transport stations (yards) shall provide safe, convenient and high-quality services to passengers and cargo owners; keep the stations (yards) sanitary and clean; and shall not change the use and service functions of the stations (yards) at will.

Article 42 The operator of a road passenger transport station (yard) shall reasonably arrange the frequency for the passenger transport operator, announce its transport route, start and stop stations, transport frequency, departure time and ticket price, dispatch vehicles to enter and leave the station, divert passengers and maintain the order of getting on and off the bus.

Operators of road passenger transport stations (yards) shall set up service facilities such as passenger ticket purchase, waiting, luggage storage and consignment, sell tickets according to the approved passenger limit of vehicles, and take measures to prevent people carrying dangerous goods from entering the station.

Article 43 Operators of road freight transport stations (yards) shall load, unload, store and keep goods in accordance with the business operation procedures prescribed by the competent department of transportation under the State Council.

Article 44 Motor vehicle maintenance and repair operators shall repair motor vehicles in accordance with the relevant technical specifications of the State to ensure the quality of maintenance, and shall not use fake and inferior parts to repair motor vehicles.

Motor vehicle maintenance and repair operators shall publish the man-hour quota and charging standards for motor vehicle maintenance and collect reasonable fees.

Article 45 Where a motor vehicle maintenance operator carries out secondary maintenance, assembly repair or complete vehicle repair on a motor vehicle, it shall conduct maintenance quality inspection. If the inspection is qualified, the maintenance quality inspection personnel shall issue a motor vehicle maintenance certificate.

Motor vehicle maintenance shall be subject to a quality assurance period system. If the motor vehicle cannot be used normally due to the quality of maintenance during the quality assurance period, the motor vehicle maintenance operator shall return the repair without compensation.

The specific measures for the quality guarantee period system for motor vehicle maintenance shall be formulated by the competent department of transportation under the State Council.

Article 46 Motor vehicle maintenance operators shall not undertake the repair of scrapped motor vehicles and shall not refit motor vehicles without authorization.

Article 47 Motor vehicle driver training institutions shall conduct training in accordance with the syllabus prescribed by the competent department of communications under the State Council to ensure the quality of training. If the training is completed, a certificate of completion of the training shall be issued to the personnel participating in the training.

Chapter IV International Road Transport

Article 48 The competent department of communications under the State Council shall promptly announce to the public the international road transport routes determined in the bilateral or multilateral road transport agreements signed between the Chinese Government and the governments of the countries concerned.

Article 49 Anyone who applies for engaging in international road transport business shall meet the following conditions:

(I) an enterprise legal person that has obtained a road transport business license in accordance with the provisions of Articles 10 and 25 of these Regulations;

The (II) has been engaged in road transport operations in China for at least 3 years, and no major or above road traffic accidents have occurred.

Article 50 Anyone who applies to engage in international road transport shall apply to the road transport management agency of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government and submit relevant materials that meet the conditions specified in Article 49 of these regulations. The road transport administration of a province, autonomous region or municipality directly under the Central Government shall, within 20 days from the date of accepting the application, complete the examination and make a decision on approval or disapproval. If it is approved, it shall be filed with the competent department of transportation under the State Council; if it is not approved, the reasons shall be explained to the parties concerned.

International road transport operators shall go through the relevant formalities with the relevant departments in accordance with the approval documents.

Article 51 Chinese international road transport operators shall indicate the identification mark of Chinese nationality at the prominent position of their transport vehicles.

When transporting vehicles of foreign international road transport operators within the territory of China, they shall bear the identification marks of their own nationality and travel in accordance with the prescribed transport routes; they shall not change the transport routes without authorization, and shall not engage in road transport operations that start and stop within the territory of China.

Article 52 The international road transport administration established at the port shall strengthen the supervision and administration of international road transport entering and leaving the port.

Article 53 Foreign international road transport operators may, with the approval of the competent department of communications under the State Council, establish permanent representative offices within the territory of China in accordance with the law. Resident representative offices shall not engage in business activities.

Chapter V Supervision of Law Enforcement

Article 54 the competent departments of transportation of the people's governments at or above the county level shall strengthen the guidance and supervision of the road transport management institutions in the implementation of road transport management.

Article 55 The road transport management agency shall strengthen the construction of the law enforcement team and improve the legal system and professional quality of its staff.

The staff of the road transport management agency shall receive legal and road transport management business training and assessment, and those who fail the assessment shall not perform their duties.

Article 56 The superior road transport management agency shall supervise the law enforcement activities of the lower road transport management agency.

The road transport management agency shall establish and improve the internal supervision system to supervise and inspect the law enforcement of its staff.

Article 57 Road transport management agencies and their staff shall consciously accept the supervision of society and citizens when performing their duties.

Article 58 The road transport management agency shall establish a road transport reporting system and disclose the reporting telephone number, correspondence address or e-mail box.

Any unit or individual has the right to report the abuse of power and malpractice for personal gain by the staff of the road transport management agency. After receiving the report, the competent department of transportation, the road transport management agency and other relevant departments shall promptly investigate and deal with it according to law.

Article 59 The staff of the road transport management agency shall conduct supervision and inspection in strict accordance with their duties, authority and procedures, and shall not set up cards, collect fees, or impose fines.

The staff of the road transport management agency shall focus on the supervision and inspection of road transport and related business premises, passenger and cargo distribution centers.

The staff of the road transport management agency shall not arbitrarily intercept normal road transport vehicles when conducting supervision and inspection at highway intersections.

Article 60 When the staff of the road transport management agency implements supervision and inspection, more than 2 personnel shall participate and show the law enforcement documents to the parties.

Article 61 When carrying out supervision and inspection, the staff of the road transport management agency may learn about the situation from the relevant units and individuals, and consult and copy the relevant materials. However, the commercial secrets of the entities and individuals under investigation shall be kept confidential.

Units and individuals under supervision and inspection shall accept the supervision and inspection carried out in accordance with the law and truthfully provide relevant information or information.

Article 62 If the staff of the road transport management agency discovers that the vehicle is overloaded during the implementation of road transport supervision and inspection, it shall immediately stop it and take corresponding measures to arrange passengers to change or forcibly unload.

Article 63 If the staff of the road transport management agency temporarily detain vehicles that do not have a vehicle operation certificate and cannot provide other valid certificates on the spot during the implementation of road transport supervision and inspection, they shall be kept properly and shall not be used, and shall not be charged or charged in disguised form. Collection of storage fees.

Chapter VI Legal Liability

Article 64 Whoever, in violation of the provisions of these regulations, engages in road transport business without obtaining a road transport business license shall be ordered by the road transport administrative agency at or above the county level to stop the business; if there is any illegal income, the illegal income shall be confiscated and a fine of not less than 2 times but not more than 10 times the illegal income shall be imposed; if there is no illegal income or the illegal income is less than 20000 yuan, a fine of not less than 30000 yuan but not more than 100000 yuan, investigate criminal responsibility according to law.

Article 65 If a person who does not meet the conditions stipulated in Articles 9 and 23 of these regulations drives a road transport business vehicle, the road transport management agency at or above the county level shall order it to make corrections and impose a fine of 200 yuan to 2000 yuan; If a crime is constituted, criminal responsibility shall be investigated according to law.

Article 66 Whoever, in violation of the provisions of these regulations, engages in road transport station (field) operation, motor vehicle maintenance operation and motor vehicle driver training without permission shall be ordered by the road transport administrative agency at or above the county level to stop the operation; if there is any illegal income, the illegal income shall be confiscated and a fine of not less than 2 times but not more than 10 times the illegal income shall be imposed; If there is no illegal income or the illegal income is less than 10000 yuan, a fine of 20000 yuan, a fine of less than 50000 yuan; if a crime is constituted, criminal responsibility shall be investigated according to law.

Article 67: In violation of the provisions of these regulations, passenger transport operators, freight transport operators, and road transport related business operators illegally transfer or lease road transport licenses, the road transport management agency at or above the county level shall order them to stop the illegal activities and collect the relevant The certificate shall be fined between 2000 yuan and 10000 yuan; if there is any illegal income, the illegal income shall be confiscated.

Article 68 In violation of the provisions of these Regulations, if a passenger transport operator or a dangerous goods transport operator fails to insure the carrier's liability insurance in accordance with the regulations, the road transport management agency at or above the county level shall order the insurance within a time limit; if the insurance is refused, the original licensing authority shall revoke the road transport business license.

Article 69 In violation of the provisions of these Regulations, passenger transport operators and freight transport operators who fail to carry vehicle operation permits in accordance with the regulations shall be ordered by the road transport management agency at or above the county level to make corrections and impose a warning or a fine of 20 yuan to 200 yuan.

Article 70 In violation of the provisions of these Regulations, passenger transport operators or freight transport operators have one of the following circumstances, the road transport management agency at or above the county level shall order corrections and impose a fine of 1000 yuan up to 3000 yuan; if the circumstances are serious, The original licensing authority shall revoke the road transport business license:

The (I) does not stop at the approved passenger transport station or does not follow the prescribed route or the published frequency;

(II) forcibly soliciting passengers or goods;

(III) changing transport vehicles or handing over passengers to others for transport without authorization during passenger transport;

Terminating passenger transport operations without reporting the (IV) to the original licensing authority;

The (V) fails to take necessary measures to prevent the goods from falling off or spreading.

Article 71 In violation of the provisions of these Regulations, passenger transport operators and freight transport operators who fail to maintain and inspect transport vehicles in accordance with the regulations shall be ordered by the road transport management agency at or above the county level to make corrections and impose a fine of 1000 yuan up to 5000 yuan.

In violation of the provisions of these regulations, passenger transport operators and freight transport operators who modify vehicles that have obtained vehicle operation certificates without authorization shall be ordered by the road transport administrative agency at or above the county level to make corrections and impose a fine of not less than 5000 yuan but not more than 20000 yuan.

Article 72 in violation of the provisions of these regulations, road transport station (yard) operators allow unlicensed vehicles to enter the station to engage in business activities, as well as overloaded vehicles, vehicles without safety inspection, or refuse road transport vehicles to enter the station to engage in business activities without justifiable reasons, the road transport administrative agency at or above the county level shall order them to make corrections and impose a fine of not less than 10000 yuan but not more than 30000 yuan.

In violation of the provisions of these regulations, the operator of a road transport station (field) changes the use and service functions of the road transport station (field) without authorization, or fails to announce the transportation route, start and stop stations, transportation frequency, departure time, and fare, The road transportation management agency at or above the county level shall order corrections; if it refuses to make corrections, a fine of 3000 yuan shall be imposed; if there are illegal gains, the illegal gains shall be confiscated.

Article 73 in violation of the provisions of these regulations, motor vehicle maintenance operators who use fake and shoddy parts to repair motor vehicles, repair scrapped motor vehicles or refit motor vehicles without authorization shall be ordered by the road transport administrative agency at or above the county level to make corrections; if there is any illegal income, the illegal income shall be confiscated and a fine of not less than 2 times but not more than 10 times the illegal income shall be imposed. If there is no illegal income or the illegal income is less than 10000 yuan, a fine of 20000 yuan, confiscation of counterfeit and inferior parts and scrapped vehicles; if the circumstances are serious, the original licensing authority shall revoke its business license; if a crime is constituted, criminal responsibility shall be investigated according to law.

Article 74 In violation of the provisions of these Regulations, a motor vehicle maintenance operator issues a false motor vehicle maintenance certificate, and the road transport management agency at or above the county level shall order corrections; if there is any illegal income, the illegal income shall be confiscated and the illegal income shall be 2 times More than 10 times the fine; if there is no illegal income or the illegal income is less than 3000 yuan, a fine of 5000 yuan to 20000 yuan shall be imposed; if the circumstances are serious, the original licensing authority shall revoke its business license; if a crime is constituted, criminal responsibility shall be investigated according to law.

Article 75 if, in violation of the provisions of these regulations, a motor vehicle driver training institution fails to carry out training in strict accordance with the provisions or practices fraud in the issuance of training completion certificates, the road transport administrative institution at or above the county level shall order it to make corrections; if it refuses to make corrections, its business license shall be revoked by the original licensing authority.

Article 76: In violation of the provisions of these regulations, foreign international road transport operators who fail to follow the prescribed routes, engage in road transport within China without authorization, or do not indicate nationality identification signs, shall be ordered by the road transport management agency of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government to stop Transportation; if there is illegal income, the illegal income shall be confiscated and a fine of 2 to 10 times the illegal income shall be imposed; if there is no illegal income or the illegal income is less than 10000 yuan, A fine of between 30000 yuan and 60000 yuan shall be imposed.

Article 77 In violation of the provisions of these Regulations, the staff of the road transport management agency shall be given administrative sanctions according to law; if a crime is constituted, criminal responsibility shall be investigated according to law:

The (I) fails to implement the administrative license in accordance with the conditions, procedures and time limit stipulated in these Regulations;

(II) or disguised participation in road transport operations and road transport-related businesses;

failure to investigate and deal with illegal acts in a timely manner upon discovery of the (III);

(IV) in violation of regulations to intercept and inspect normal road transport vehicles;

(V) illegally detain transport vehicles and vehicle operation permits;

(VI) soliciting or accepting property from others, or seeking other benefits;

(VII) other violations.

Chapter VII Supplementary Provisions

Article 78 Road transport between the Mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region shall be conducted with reference to the relevant provisions of these Regulations.

Article 79 Foreign investors may, in accordance with the relevant laws, administrative regulations and the relevant provisions of the State, invest in road transport operations and road transport-related businesses in the form of Sino-foreign joint ventures, Sino-foreign cooperative ventures and sole proprietorship within the territory of the People's Republic of China.

Article 80 Those engaged in the transport of non-commercial dangerous goods shall abide by the relevant provisions of these Regulations.

Article 81 The road transport management agency may charge a fee for issuing business licenses and vehicle operation certificates in accordance with these regulations. The specific fee standards shall be approved by the financial department and the price department of the people's government of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government in conjunction with the transportation department at the same level.

Article 82 Measures for the administration of passenger transport by taxis and passenger transport by urban buses shall be formulated separately by the State Council.

Article 83 These Regulations shall enter into force as of July 1, 2004.