What are the latest traffic restriction regulations in Dongguan for 2020?
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The latest traffic restriction regulations in Dongguan for 2020 are as follows: 1. On Dongbao Road, Dongcheng East Road, Cuifeng Road, Xinyuan Road, National Highway G107, Dongjiang Avenue, and within the connected area of Dongcheng Middle Road, trucks are prohibited from 7:00 to 9:00 in the morning and from 16:00 to 20:00 in the afternoon; 2. Within the connected area of Huancheng East Road, Huancheng South Road, Huancheng West Road, Guansui Road, Dongjiang Avenue, Dongcheng Middle Road, and Guanlong Road, non-local trucks are prohibited from 7:00 to 20:00 daily; 3. Within the connected area of Huancheng East Road, Huancheng South Road, Huancheng West Road, Guansui Road, Wangao Road, Yanjiang Road, Binjiang Road, Dongcheng Middle Road, Guanlong Road, Longzhang Road, and Huancheng East Road, as well as on Dongguan Avenue, medium and heavy trucks are prohibited from 7:00 to 20:00 daily; 4. Within the connected area of Huancheng North Road, G94 Pearl River Delta Ring Expressway, Shida Highway, Lianma Road, County Road X983, Houda Road, Huanhu Road, Hujing Avenue, G4 Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway, Wandao Road, Huancheng West Road, and Huancheng North Road, heavy trucks are prohibited from 7:00 to 9:00 in the morning and from 16:00 to 20:00 in the afternoon; 5. On the section from Huancheng South Road to Huancheng East Road and from Bayi Road to Songshanhu Avenue, heavy trucks are prohibited from 7:00 to 20:00 daily.
I remember in 2020 when I drove an out-of-town car to Dongguan for business, the traffic restriction rules really required attention. From Monday to Friday on workdays, non-Yue S license plates were restricted from 7:30 to 9:30 in the morning and 5:30 to 7:30 in the afternoon, covering urban areas like Guancheng and Dongcheng. If caught violating the rules, there was a fine of 200 yuan plus penalty points—my friend learned this the hard way. During those peak hours, traffic was terribly congested. This policy aimed to reduce congestion and exhaust pollution, and I think it was somewhat effective, but it was quite challenging for those used to commuting by car. I had to adjust my travel times or take the subway. On weekends and holidays, there were no restrictions, which provided some relief. Overall, it’s important to stay updated with local announcements to avoid confusion.
As a parent, the 2020 Dongguan traffic restriction policy affected my child's school commute. Non-local vehicles are restricted in the core area during morning and evening peak hours (7:30-9:30 and 17:30-19:30) from Monday to Friday. Since we live near Guancheng area, the school dismissal time coincides with the tail end of the restriction period - I once got criticized by the teacher for being late. My solution was carpooling with neighbors using local license plates to avoid trouble, or letting my child take the school bus. While I understand these measures aim to ease traffic congestion, practical adaptation requires extra effort. My suggestion is to use a traffic restriction reminder app to avoid fines. Overall, family routines now demand more careful planning, with child safety being the top priority.
