How long can National III standard trucks be driven?
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How long National III standard trucks can be driven depends on the city and region. Some large cities have already banned or restricted National III trucks from driving on the road, while others have begun to adopt economic subsidies to guide their scrapping. However, there are still some small cities that have no restrictions on National III trucks, and they can continue to be driven, but they won't be able to be driven for much longer. Here is the introduction: 1. With the gradual implementation of the National VI standard: With the gradual implementation of the National VI standard, National III vehicles will be phased out. Some cities no longer license National IV and National V vehicles, as environmental protection is a top priority. 2. Scrapping period for National III trucks: The scrapping period for National III trucks is 15 years, but currently, many trucks have not yet reached this age, some even less than 8 years, and some are still under loan repayment. For truck drivers, what they face is not the age or guided scrapping, but regional traffic restrictions. Some special road sections and cities cannot be entered, which is almost the same as scrapping.
Sigh, when it comes to National III standard trucks, based on my years of experience tracking policy changes, how long they can stay on the road really depends on the region. After the country introduced the National VI standard, many major cities like Beijing and Shanghai have long restricted National III vehicles from entering urban areas. For example, Shenzhen, which I'm familiar with, started phasing them out gradually in 2020. If the vehicle condition is still decent, you might be able to drive it for another year or two in rural or remote areas, but you'll face strict annual inspections and traffic restriction fines. I recommend switching to a National VI vehicle sooner rather than later to take advantage of policy subsidies and ensure safer transportation. Environmental protection is the general trend—don’t wait until mandatory scrapping becomes urgent. Keep an eye on local policy updates.
