THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH - THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT
Joint Circular No. 24/2015/TTLT-BYT-BGTVT dated August 21, 2015 of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Transport on the Regulations on health standards for drivers, medical facilities for checking up driver’s health
Pursuant to the Law on Road traffic No. 23/2008/QH12 dated November 13, 2008;
Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 63/2012/NĐ-CP dated August 31, 2012 defining the functions, tasks, entitlements and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;
Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 107/2012/NĐ-CP dated December 20, 2012 defining the functions, tasks, entitlements and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transport;
At the request of General Director of Medical Services Administration - the Ministry of Health and General Director of Medical Department of Ministry of Transport,
The Minister of Health and the Minister of Transport promulgate Joint Circular regulating health standards for drivers, regular check-ups for car drivers and medical facilities doing checkups for drivers (hereinafter referred to as medical facilities).
Chapter I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 2. Scope of adjustment and subject of application
1. This Circular regulates health standards for drivers, regular check-ups for car drivers (hereinafter referred to as check-ups for drivers) and medical facilities.
2. This Circular applies to drivers, employers who employ drivers (hereinafter referred to as employers), medical facilities and relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals;
Article 2. General provisions
1. Check-ups for drivers are done in licensed medical facilities according to the Law on Medical examination and treatment and meet provisions as prescribed hereof.
2. Check-ups for drivers must be in compliance with health standards as prescribed in Clause 1, Article 3 hereof.
3. Regular check-ups apply only to professional car drivers according to law on labor.
* All appendices are not translated herein.
