Are Motorcycles Allowed on the Main Lanes of Chengdu's Third Ring Road?

[LeTeagan]

Motorcycles without an urban entry permit are prohibited at all times within the area inside Chengdu's Third Ring Road (excluding the auxiliary lanes of the Third Ring Road) and in the southern part of the High-Tech Zone, east of Jiannan Avenue, west of Kehua South Road, Century City Road, and Century City South Road, and north of Tianfu Fourth Street and Tianhua Second Road. Below is an introduction to motorcycle gear shifting: Method for Upshifting a Motorcycle: After starting the motorcycle, the next step is to accelerate and shift gears. During the time the clutch is "disengaged," it is a "free travel interval" where you cannot accelerate or control the motorcycle's speed with the throttle, only relying on "inertia" to move. Therefore, it is important to minimize the time the clutch is "disengaged." Method for Downshifting a Motorcycle: While riding, if the motorcycle's engine lacks power (such as when going uphill) or encounters road obstacles, it is necessary to downshift promptly. The key steps for downshifting from a higher gear are to first reduce the throttle, slow down the speed, quickly pull the clutch lever, shift to the desired gear, then gradually release the clutch lever while increasing the throttle. When downshifting from a higher gear, it is essential to reduce the speed to match the appropriate speed for the lower gear before shifting.

[Suzanne]

I've been riding motorcycles for many years, especially around Chengdu, and the main lanes of the Third Ring Road are definitely off-limits to motorcycles. The speed there is incredibly fast, usually between 60 to 80 kilometers per hour, and riding a motorcycle on it is simply an adventure. I've seen other riders mistakenly enter a few times, only to be fined 200 yuan on the spot by traffic police and have points deducted. Even worse, the risk of accidents is extremely high—a slight lapse in attention could lead to a collision with a car. The traffic police have been strictly enforcing the rules, with high-frequency surveillance cameras and patrols. So, for your own safety and others', it's best to choose the auxiliary lanes of the Third Ring Road or other urban roads. The auxiliary lanes also offer good traffic flow, saving you both worry and money. In short, never take the lazy route onto the main lanes.

[FaithFitz]

As someone who has worked in Chengdu, I know there's a strict rule on the Third Ring Road main lanes: motorcycles are prohibited. This is an explicit regulation by the local traffic police bureau, primarily considering the high-speed driving environment and safety factors. At high speeds, motorcycles have poor stability and can easily cause chain-reaction accidents. If caught, the fine starts at least 200 yuan, and it might affect your driving record. Remember, the Third Ring Road auxiliary lanes or outer ring roads are alternatives, as they're designed to be more motorcycle-friendly. I suggest riders develop the habit of checking road conditions, using navigation apps to choose safer routes to avoid major losses for minor gains.

[StKylie]

I've seen accidents happen on the main lanes of Chengdu's Third Ring Road. Riding motorcycles there is absolutely against the rules. The traffic volume is high, and speeds are fast, making it extremely dangerous for motorcycles. Getting fined is the least of the concerns; it could cost lives. Taking the service road is much safer.