What are the differences between the travel restrictions for Zhejiang A regional license plates and Zhejiang D license plates?
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The difference between out-of-town license plates and regional license plates: During the morning and evening rush hours, out-of-town license plates are not allowed to enter within the Hangzhou Ring Expressway, while regional license plates can enter. Here is additional information: 1. Difference: The main difference between "Zhejiang A regional license plates" and "regular Zhejiang A plates" lies in the restricted areas, aimed at facilitating public travel and encouraging staggered commuting. According to the "Hangzhou Small Passenger Vehicle 'Regional Indicators' and 'Zhejiang A Regional License Plates' Management Measures," the two types of plates differ in appearance. Regional license plates have specific number segments, where the 2nd and 5th or 3rd and 4th digits after "Zhe A" are letters, and the rest are numbers for regional plates. The biggest difference between the two lies in the scope of staggered commuting. 2. "Zhejiang A regional license plates": Refers to the special license plates for small passenger vehicles registered using "regional indicators." Currently, the combination of the plate numbers is such that the 2nd and 5th or 3rd and 4th digits after "Zhe A" are letters, and the rest are numbers, for example: "Zhe A-5B55B" or "Zhe A-55BB5." In terms of the registration procedures for "Zhejiang A regional license plates," apart from the different category of indicators used, the other processes and required materials are the same as the original requirements.
I often drive in Hangzhou, and there's a big difference in traffic restrictions between the Zhejiang A license plates and Zhejiang D plates. Here in Hangzhou, Zhejiang A plates are local, mainly restricted by the last digit on certain days when they can't be driven, but they're generally usable otherwise. However, my Zhejiang D plate is from Shaoxing, and it's completely banned from entering the core areas like the roads around West Lake during weekday rush hours. This forces me to take detours or adjust my schedule every time I need to handle business there, otherwise, I'd get so many tickets it would cost me a fortune. In Shaoxing, Zhejiang D plates also have restrictions, but they're not as strict as in Hangzhou. Overall, Zhejiang A plates have more freedom in Hangzhou, while Zhejiang D plates require careful planning when traveling there. The restriction times and zones can be checked on the official website, and I usually check them on map apps in advance to avoid trouble.
