How is the 'Four On, Four Off' Policy Calculated in Guangzhou?
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Guangzhou's 'Four On, Four Off' policy refers to: within four days, whether you drive only one day or intermittently over the days, once four days are reached, you must leave the controlled area; you must park within the controlled area for four days to refresh a new driving cycle. The 'Four On, Four Off' policy means that non-Guangzhou registered small and medium-sized passenger vehicles entering the central area of Guangzhou cannot drive continuously for more than four days, and must wait at least four days before entering again. If you enter again before the four-day period is over, you will be fined 200 yuan in cash and receive 3 penalty points for each violation, with a maximum of one penalty per natural day. During statutory holidays, the 'Four On, Four Off' measures are not implemented, and non-Guangzhou registered small and medium-sized passenger vehicles can travel normally within the controlled area, with both driving and parking times counted as parking time.
I just moved to Guangzhou and started driving, and honestly, this 'Drive Four, Rest Four' policy is a bit of a headache. Simply put, vehicles with non-local license plates can only drive in the urban area for four consecutive days and must then stay out for the next four days. The counting starts from the first day you drive into the restricted zones. For example, if you drive in on Monday, you can drive until Thursday (four days), and then from Friday to the following Monday, you must refrain from driving into those areas. Only after resting for four full days can you start driving again. I usually use a traffic app to monitor the remaining days to avoid exceeding the limit. Violations may result in a fine of 200 yuan per offense, and with so many cameras in the city, it's easy to get caught. When planning trips, I arrange rest days in advance or opt for taxis on no-driving days.
