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