Can Beijing National III Vehicles Still Be Driven on the Road?
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Beijing National III vehicles can still be driven on the road. Currently, there are no traffic restrictions for National III vehicles. Only National I and National II vehicles are subject to restrictions. Relevant information is as follows: 1. Restricted hours: Weekdays from Monday to Friday, with Saturdays and Sundays adjusted to working days due to statutory holiday shifts not subject to restrictions. Additionally, there are no restrictions on national statutory holidays such as New Year's Day, Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day, as well as regular Saturdays and Sundays. 2. Restricted areas: Restrictions apply within the roads inside the Fifth Ring Road, while the main roads of the Fifth Ring Road and beyond are not restricted. Violations will result in fines, with penalties calculated every 4 hours, and the same penalty standards apply to both local and non-local vehicles.
As a driver who's been driving a National III emission standard vehicle for over a decade, I'm telling you - you really can't drive freely in Beijing anymore. The policy started strictly controlling last year - no entry within the Fifth Ring Road at all. My car can only be parked in the suburbs or occasionally driven out on weekends. Daily commute into the city? Forget about it - fines can easily run into hundreds. You can check routes with traffic restriction apps, but it's too much hassle. My advice is to quickly look into scrapping subsidies and switch to a new energy vehicle - not only worry-free but also saves fuel costs. With emission standards upgrading constantly, keeping an old car is like carrying baggage - you'll have to deal with it sooner or later.
