Can Out-of-Town Vehicles Enter the Second Ring Road After Obtaining a Beijing Entry Permit?

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Out-of-town vehicles with a Beijing entry permit are not allowed to enter the main roads of the Second Ring Road at any time of the day. However, the auxiliary roads of the Second Ring Road and the sections under its overpasses are not subject to these restrictions. If driving an out-of-town licensed passenger vehicle to areas around the Second Ring Road, you can normally travel on the auxiliary roads as long as you avoid the morning and evening peak hours on weekdays and the periods affected by the tail number restrictions. To apply for a Beijing entry permit, you need to bring your driver's license and the vehicle's registration certificate to the application points. These permits can be obtained at the entry toll stations of major highways and workstations at the entry points of national highways into Beijing. The short-term Beijing entry permit is valid for 7 days and is suitable for out-of-town vehicles entering Beijing for short stays or transit purposes.