Can Motorcycles Go on Elevated Roads?
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Generally, motorcycles are not allowed on elevated roads, but they can pass through elevated interchanges where motorcycle traffic is not prohibited. Here are some additional details: Precautions: When riding on highways, the speed of a motorcycle must not be below 60 km/h or exceed 80 km/h. The rider must wear a safety helmet, cannot carry cargo or passengers, and must ride only in the rightmost lane. Traffic signals for motor vehicles and non-motor vehicles indicate: When the green light is on, vehicles are allowed to proceed, but turning vehicles must not obstruct the passage of straight-moving vehicles or pedestrians. When the yellow light is on, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line may continue to proceed. When the red light is on, vehicles are prohibited from proceeding.
Last time I got fined 200 yuan for riding my motorcycle on the elevated road, which was really frustrating. While elevated roads in Chongqing are completely open to motorcycles, some sections in Shanghai directly have 'No Motorcycles' signs. The most annoying part is some entrance signs are hidden behind bushes—by the time you see them, it's too late to change lanes. Now I've learned my lesson: when entering an unfamiliar city, I first check the local traffic authority's official account. For example, elevated roads within Beijing's 4th Ring Road prohibit motorcycles 24/7, while Wuhan's Yangtze River Bridge has time-restricted bans. Once I was stopped on a Hangzhou elevated road at dawn—the officer said motorcycles under 250cc are banned around the clock, but my friend told me Xiaoshan Airport Expressway allows them. I strongly recommend installing a navigation app with motorcycle mode that automatically avoids restricted routes. Still, some food delivery riders on e-motorcycles sneak onto elevated roads too—they get points deducted and fined when caught.
