Does the 'Four-On, Four-Off' restriction start counting from 0:00?
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The 'Four-On, Four-Off' traffic restriction is calculated based on calendar days, with each day starting after 0:00. There is no limit on the number of entries on the same day. The count is not reset every month, and restricted days should be determined based on previous travel records. It is recommended to use tools to check the restriction periods. Introduction to 'Four-On, Four-Off': 'Four-On, Four-Off' is a traffic management measure implemented by the Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau Traffic Police Detachment for non-Guangzhou registered small and medium-sized passenger vehicles. It stipulates that non-Guangzhou registered small and medium-sized passenger vehicles entering the central area of Guangzhou cannot drive continuously for more than 4 days (calendar days). After that, they must wait at least 4 days (calendar days) before entering again. Vehicles exempt from the 'Four-On, Four-Off' restriction during the validity period: Government vehicles include official vehicles for provincial and municipal governments stationed in Guangzhou. Business vehicles cover those frequently entering controlled areas for essential business needs of key enterprises. Cross-city commuter vehicles include those for individuals living outside Guangzhou but working in Guangzhou, who do not own a Guangzhou-registered small or medium-sized passenger vehicle and are not eligible for a Guangzhou small and medium-sized passenger vehicle quota. They can apply for a one-time transitional registration.
I've been driving for many years, and the 'drive four days, stop four days' rule doesn't actually start counting from midnight. It begins calculating from the moment you first enter the restricted zone. For example, if you drive in at 3 PM on Thursday, then your four driving days end at 3 PM on Sunday, followed by four days of stopping until you can enter again after 3 PM the next Thursday. This is very important because many people mistakenly think it starts at midnight on the calendar day, leading to fines for violations. I've experienced this myself—I thought it started at midnight on Monday, but when I entered on Monday, I got a warning. The rule is designed based on actual entry time for fairness and precision, avoiding confusion caused by date boundary conflicts. Remember, it's best to use a mobile app to record your entry time before driving out to avoid mistakes.
