Does Shenzhen restrict non-local new energy license plates?
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Shenzhen imposes restrictions on the movement of non-local new energy license plates. Here is relevant information about Shenzhen's traffic restrictions: 1. Non-restricted vehicles: Local non-operational new energy vehicles (private cars) and new energy freight vehicles with green license plates. 2. Restricted vehicles: Passenger cars with non-Shenzhen issued motor vehicle license plates, i.e., non-local vehicles. 3. Penalties for violating restrictions: For the first two violations of the restricted area regulations by non-locally issued passenger cars, no penalty will be imposed. Starting from the third violation, fines will be levied. 4. Applying for exemption: Non-local vehicles can apply for a traffic restriction exemption once per month, and the application must be made in advance.
Shenzhen's traffic restriction policy treats out-of-town new energy vehicles and fuel vehicles equally. I just checked for my relative from hometown last week - his green-plate Tesla still has to comply with the restrictions. Specifically: during weekday rush hours (7-9am, 5:30-7:30pm), out-of-town green-plate vehicles are prohibited from most roads in Futian, Luohu, Nanshan and Yantian districts. However, they can drive freely all day on weekends and holidays, except for the Lotus Hill Park tunnel. For rush hour driving, it's recommended to apply for a pass - one monthly exemption is available via Shenzhen Traffic Police's official WeChat account.
