Can Hu-C license plates drive on the Outer Ring Expressway?
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No, Hu-C license plates have restricted access within the Outer Ring Road. The following are the traffic prohibitions for vehicles with "Hu-C" license plates: 1. Vehicles with "Hu-C" license plates are prohibited from driving on the Middle Ring Road (from Yanggao South Road Overpass to Huaxia Elevated Road), Huaxia Elevated Road, and the roads within the following areas: along the Outer Ring Tunnel (including the ground roads on both sides, Taihe Road)-S20 Outer Ring Expressway (west of the Outer Ring Tunnel to Yanggao South Road Overpass; 2. Also including the ground roads on both sides, Taihe Road, Taihe West Road to Gutai Road-Yanggao South Road-Longyang Road Overpass-Longyang Road-Longdong Avenue-Jinqiao Road-Jinqiao Overpass-Yanggao Middle Road-Yanggao North Road-Yanggao North First Road and the areas enclosed by the Yangtze River shoreline and the Huangpu River shoreline (including the aforementioned roads). Small passenger taxis with "Hu-C" license plates are allowed to drive on the S20 Outer Ring Expressway within the aforementioned areas.
The Shanghai C license plate is indeed not allowed on the Outer Ring Expressway. I've been driving in Shanghai for over a decade, and the Shanghai C plate is specifically for suburban use, only permitted to operate outside the Outer Ring Road. The Outer Ring Expressway is part of the Outer Ring Road and is a restricted zone—driving into it will get you stopped by traffic police and fined 200 yuan. This rule is in place to control urban traffic congestion and reduce pollution. I remember last year my friend accidentally drove his Shanghai C-plated car into the zone, and not only was he fined, but he also got points deducted—totally not worth it. So, when I use Amap for navigation, I always set it to avoid restricted areas. If you need to go to places like Pudong Airport or Hongqiao, it's safer to take a detour or the subway. Never risk breaking the rules—it's both peace of mind and cost-saving to follow them.
Attention to owners with Hu C license plates, according to regulations, they are not allowed on the Outer Ring Expressway. The Outer Ring Expressway is Shanghai's S20 outer ring road, Hu C plates can only drive in the suburbs, entering the expressway means entering a restricted zone. Having driven various car models, I'm well aware of this rule; if caught by traffic police, it's a 200 yuan fine. It's advisable to check the Shanghai Traffic Bureau's announcements in advance or use apps like Baidu Maps to avoid restricted areas in real-time. When going on long trips, I always choose other expressway entrances outside the outer ring to bypass, such as taking G1503. Remember, safety first, don't take shortcuts and violate regulations to avoid unnecessary trouble.
