Can Yellow License Plate Vehicles Enter Urban Areas?
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Yellow license plate vehicles are not allowed to enter urban areas. Due to outdated exhaust emission control technology, the emissions from yellow license plate vehicles fail to meet the Euro 1 standard, with emissions equivalent to 5 to 10 times that of new vehicles. Below is relevant information about yellow license plate vehicles: Applicable Vehicle Types: Yellow license plates have a yellow background with black characters and black borders, mainly used for large vehicles, low-speed vehicles, trailers, ordinary motorcycles, vans with 10 or more seats, and cargo vehicles with a load capacity exceeding 1.0 tons. Generally, vehicles with a body length exceeding 6 meters require a yellow license plate. Traffic Restrictions: Yellow license plate vehicles must obtain a special permit to enter urban areas. Driver's License Requirements: A Class B or higher driver's license is required to operate yellow license plate vehicles. Operating Permit: Yellow license plate vehicles need to obtain an operating permit.
Regarding yellow license plate vehicles entering urban areas, as an ordinary driver with over a decade of experience, I'd say it depends on the location. In most cities like Beijing and Shanghai, yellow plate vehicles are completely banned from entering core areas during the day because trucks are noisy and cause traffic congestion. I only see them occasionally entering after 10 PM. If you force your way in, the traffic police will impose a fine of several hundred yuan plus penalty points—it's really not worth it. I recommend checking real-time regulations on Amap before driving. Suburban areas are more lenient, but urban areas are definitely strict. Also, don’t try to modify your vehicle to bypass checks; inspections are tight. In short, safety comes first. We drive to make life easier, so don’t invite trouble.
