Are there time restrictions for out-of-town vehicles entering Beijing?
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Out-of-town vehicles entering Beijing are subject to time restrictions. Below are the specific regulations for out-of-town vehicles entering Beijing: 1. During weekday morning and evening peak hours (7:00-9:00 and 17:00-20:00), driving is prohibited on the main roads, auxiliary roads, and roads within the Fifth Ring Road. 2. On weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00, vehicles must comply with the city's tail number restriction policy. The restricted tail numbers are the same as those for Beijing-licensed vehicles, and the restricted area includes the main roads, auxiliary roads, and roads within the Fifth Ring Road. 3. The following roads are prohibited for passenger vehicles with license plates (including temporary plates) issued by other provinces, autonomous regions, or municipalities: - The main road of the Second Ring Road (entire route) - Chang'an Avenue and its extension from Xinxing Bridge (excluded) to Guomao Bridge (excluded) - East Side Road of the Square - West Side Road of the Square - Beichizi Street - Nanchizi Street - Beiheyan Street - Nanheyan Street - Fuyou Street - Beichang Street - Nanchang Street - People's Congress Hall West Road - Zhengyi Road - Taijichang Street - Xi'anmen Street (section from Xisi South Street to Fuyou Street) - Wenjin Street - Jingshan Front Street - Wusi Street (from Beichizi Street to Donghuangchenggen North Street) - Di'anmen Inner Street - Jingshan Back Street - Jingshan West Street - Jingshan East Street - West Shiku Street West Branch (from West Shiku Street to Xi'anmen Street) 4. The eastern section of Lingjing Hutong (from Fuyou Street to Xihuangchenggen South Street) is prohibited for motor vehicles with license plates (including temporary plates) issued by other provinces, autonomous regions, or municipalities.
There are indeed time restrictions for out-of-town vehicles entering Beijing. I remember once driving to Beijing for a business trip, where vehicles with non-local license plates had to obtain a Beijing Entry Permit to enter within the Sixth Ring Road. Each application is only valid for seven days, with a maximum of twelve times per year. During weekday rush hours, specifically from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, out-of-town vehicles are prohibited from entering within the Fifth Ring Road, otherwise, they will face fines and penalty points. I recommend downloading the Beijing Traffic Police App in advance to apply for the permit, just prepare your vehicle license and ID card, which saves you from queuing at the highway entrance and avoids affecting your trip if the permit expires. Additionally, some areas, such as key road sections, may have extra restrictions, and policies can be stricter on smoggy days. Always pay attention to traffic signs while driving, safety first, and taking the subway during rush hours is more hassle-free.
