What are the latest traffic restriction regulations in Xi'an?
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Xi'an's latest traffic restriction regulations: 1. Restricted hours: Starting from Wednesday, May 6, 2020, from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on workdays. There are no restrictions on statutory holidays and public holidays. If a public holiday is adjusted to a workday due to statutory holidays, there will be no restrictions; 2. Restricted area: Roads within the Third Ring Road, including the Third Ring Road, but excluding the Ring Expressway; 3. Restriction rules: Two license plate tail numbers are restricted each day. If the tail number is an English letter, the last digit of the license plate shall prevail. Monday restricts 1 and 6, Tuesday restricts 2 and 7, Wednesday restricts 3 and 8, Thursday restricts 4 and 9, and Friday restricts 5 and 0.
As a veteran driver in Xi'an, I'm very familiar with the traffic restriction rules. The latest regulation states that on weekdays from Monday to Friday, between 7 AM and 8 PM, vehicles are restricted within the area inside the Ring Expressway based on the last digit of their license plates: Monday restricts plates ending with 1 and 6, Tuesday with 2 and 7, Wednesday with 3 and 8, Thursday with 4 and 9, and Friday with 5 and 0. There are no restrictions on weekends and public holidays, and the same rules apply to out-of-town vehicles. New energy vehicles with green license plates are exempt from restrictions, which is quite considerate—I drive an electric car, so it's much less hassle for me. The penalty is a 200 yuan fine and 3 demerit points. Once, I was in a hurry and forgot about the restriction, got fined, and regretted it terribly. I recommend checking the restriction days in advance using navigation apps or taking Metro Line 2 to work. Xi'an's metro network is now extensive, making it convenient and cost-effective. The restrictions mainly aim to ease traffic congestion and reduce pollution. I often drive on the Second Ring Road and notice significantly fewer cars during peak hours. Remembering these rules can help you avoid trouble.
As a working professional in Xi'an, I constantly think about the traffic restrictions. The latest rule limits two license plate ending numbers on weekdays: for example, on Mondays, only cars ending with 2 or 7 can avoid restrictions, while 1 and 6 are banned; on Tuesdays, 2 and 7 are banned, and so on. The restrictions apply from 7 AM to 8 PM on main roads in the urban area. Last week, my car's ending number was 3, and I drove it on Wednesday, resulting in a 200-yuan fine and 3 penalty points—utterly frustrating. New energy vehicles are exempt, and my neighbor switched to an electric car and couldn't be happier. Out-of-town license plates are also affected. The restrictions have made commuting smoother. On restricted days, I now carpool or ride shared bikes, which is much faster and cheaper than driving. Remember to avoid driving on restricted days or leave early to detour, saving yourself from traffic headaches.
