A ban on the sale and operation of Chinese trucks has been introduced in Russia

Rosstandart banned the implementation in Russian Chinese trucks Dongfeng, Foton, Faw and Sitrak. The reason is that these vehicles pose a threat to life. Violators face administrative liability.

According to the agency in its telegram channel, the decision was made based on the results of unscheduled field inspections. We are talking about Dongfeng trucks of type DFH4180 and type DFH5200B, Foton type BJ4189 and type H5, Faw type CA4250 and FAW type JH6-B 8X4, Sitrak type ZZHS, as well as Foton type M4L chassis.

"The reason for the adoption of this decision by Rosstandart is the violations of mandatory requirements identified as part of the control (supervisory) measures carried out, which pose a significant danger to the health and life of both the drivers of vehicles and other road users, including pedestrians. Such violations include, in particular, non—compliance of vehicles with mandatory requirements in part," the ministry said. Rosstandart.

The danger, according to the agency, is represented by "the effectiveness of the braking system; the level of sound emitted by moving vehicles; identification of vehicle controls; installation of a device for calling emergency operational services."

It is noted that "numerous documentary violations have also been identified in terms of confirming the stability of vehicles to external sources of electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic compatibility, seat belt attachment points, seat belt installations, seats, their fastenings and head restraints, vehicle protection from unauthorized use, emissions, equipping with rear protective devices, side protective devices, steering controls, front anti-rolling devices, the content of harmful substances in the inhabited room, stability, and so on. "

"The above violations, identified during the inspections, pose a direct threat to the life and health of citizens," the ministry stressed. Rosstandart.

They clarified that a number of instructions had been issued to official representative offices of Chinese truck manufacturers for violations detected both in respect of trucks in service and those still unsold.

"For violation of the requirement to suspend any kind of sale of these vehicles, administrative liability will be applied," the department said.

It is noted that currently all representative offices have already notified Rosstandart that they have suspended the sale of products for which violations have been detected, and have also begun developing action programs to prevent harm to the life and health of citizens.