Can China III Vehicles Enter Beijing?
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China III vehicles can enter Beijing, but they are not allowed to drive within the Sixth Ring Road. Below is an introduction to the national standards: 1. Starting from 2019, many regions or cities across the country began implementing the China VI emission standards. After the implementation of the China VI emission standards, some older vehicles will be completely phased out or restricted. 2. The strict emission standards introduced by the government are intended to regulate automobile manufacturers, encouraging them to produce more environmentally friendly vehicles. As global environmental pollution issues become increasingly severe, countries around the world are implementing stricter emission standards to help protect the Earth's environment. 3. The China VI emission standards implemented in 2019 were the China VIa standards, which were used during the transition period from China V to China VI, so these standards are not very strict yet. The China VIb standards, expected to be implemented in 2023, will be the much stricter emission standards.
My 2008 old car is only China III compliant. Last year, I tried driving inside the Fifth Ring Road and got caught by cameras immediately. Beijing's regulations are extremely strict now - any China III vehicle entering the Fifth Ring area on weekdays gets instantly flagged by surveillance cameras. Especially for China III diesel trucks, entering even the Sixth Ring Road is impossible. On weekends, you can drive within the Sixth Ring, but the Fifth Ring area remains off-limits. When I recently visited the Huaxiang used car market, dealers told me China III vehicles are basically restricted to suburban areas now. If you need to enter the city, it's best to check real-time restricted zones using traffic apps, or simply switch to a compliant new energy vehicle.
