What are the latest regulations on the restricted hours for non-local vehicles in Shenzhen in 2020?
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2020 Shenzhen non-local vehicle restricted hours: 7:00-9:00 and 17:30-19:30 on weekdays. There are no restrictions during Shenzhen's epidemic prevention period. For non-Shenzhen licensed passenger vehicles, the first two violations of the restricted area regulations in this notice will not be penalized, and fines will be imposed starting from the third violation. The following roads are not subject to restrictions: 1. Shenzhen expressways: S3 Guangzhou-Shenzhen Riverside Expressway, G4 Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway, G15 Jihua Expressway, S33 Nanguang Expressway, S31 Longda Expressway, G94 Meiguan Expressway, S29 Qingping Expressway, G4E Yanpai Expressway, S28 Shuiguan Expressway, G4E Boshen Expressway, S30 Huishen Coastal Expressway, G15 Shenshan Expressway, G25 Changshen Expressway; 2. Shenzhen Bay Port: S3 Guangzhou-Shenzhen Riverside Expressway, Dongbin Tunnel, Dongbin Road, Shahe West Road; 3. Huanggang Port: G4 Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway, Huanggang Road, Baihe Road, Tongqing Road, Futian South Road; 4. Futian Port: G4 Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway, Guihua Road, Guohua Road, Yuheng Road.
Having lived in Shenzhen for many years and commuting by car daily, I'm very familiar with the 2020 restrictions on non-local vehicles. From Monday to Friday, non-local license plates are prohibited during specified hours, with two peak restriction periods each day: 7:00-9:00 AM and 5:30-7:30 PM. The restricted areas cover most urban roads in the city, including Luohu and Futian central districts, but exclude highways and suburban areas. There are no restrictions on weekends or public holidays, making it convenient for leisure travel. As a regular driver, I know the risks of violating these rules—a 200 RMB fine per violation plus penalty points. It's best to book passage in advance via the Shenzhen Traffic Police app or avoid peak hours. Last year, I tried leaving early to avoid congestion and found it saved time while reducing parking hassles. Always check the calendar to avoid mistaking workdays.