Can Motorcycles Go on Highways in Gansu?
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No. The specific reasons are introduced as follows: Safety hazards inherent to motorcycles: Most motorcycles are two-wheeled, with lighter bodies and lower safety and stability. Since there are many heavy-duty trucks passing through the highway, which have large lateral areas, high centers of gravity, and great inertia, they generate instantaneous strong crosswinds when overtaking other vehicles, significantly affecting motorcycles traveling in the same direction. Given the high speeds of vehicles on highways, traffic accidents are highly likely to occur. Research decision: The Ministry of Transport classifies motorcycles as Class I passenger vehicles. The new industry standard only categorizes motorcycles in terms of highway toll management but does not provide clear regulations on traffic organization, especially safety guarantees, for motorcycles on highways. After research, neighboring provinces such as Shaanxi and Ningxia do not allow motorcycles on highways. To ensure the life and property safety of motorcycle riders, reduce safety risks, and guarantee the smooth operation of the national highway network under the "one network" model, our province currently discourages motorcycles from using the highway network.
In Gansu, motorcycles are allowed on highways, but there are several strict rules to follow. Riders must wear helmets, and carrying passengers on the back is prohibited. The speed limit is set between 60 to 80 kilometers per hour. Motorcycles must stay in the far-right lane and are not allowed in the overtaking lane. Although national laws permit motorcycles on highways, always pay attention to the signs at the entrance—there might be temporary restrictions occasionally. I've ridden on the highway a few times, and the most annoying part is the crosswind zones; the airflow from large trucks almost knocked me over. Before long-distance rides, always check the tires and brake pads, and carry a spare chain, because breaking down on the highway can be life-threatening.
