What are the new regulations for the vehicle plate number restriction policy in Chengdu in 2020?
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2020 Chengdu vehicle plate number restriction policy is as follows: Monday for plates ending with 1 and 6, Tuesday for 2 and 7, Wednesday for 3 and 8, Thursday for 4 and 9, Friday for 5 and 0, no restriction on Saturday and Sunday. The Chengdu Traffic Management Bureau of the Public Security Bureau decided to reinstate the traffic management measures for small passenger vehicles with plate number restrictions in urban areas starting from October 19, 2020, to alleviate traffic congestion, optimize traffic structure, and promote sustainable urban transportation development. The restricted vehicles include all small and micro passenger vehicles with Sichuan A plates and those from other regions, with the restriction time being from 7:30 to 8:00 on weekdays.
As a local driver with over 20 years of experience in Chengdu, I clearly remember that there weren't any major changes to the traffic restriction rules based on license plate numbers back in 2020. The restrictions were enforced from Monday to Friday during workdays, specifically during peak hours from 7:30 to 9:30 in the morning and 5:00 to 7:00 in the afternoon. The restricted area mainly covered within the Second Ring Road, with the same plate number rules as before: vehicles with plate numbers ending in 1 and 6 were restricted on Monday, 2 and 7 on Tuesday, 3 and 8 on Wednesday, 4 and 9 on Thursday, and 5 and 0 on Friday. Sometimes it's really annoying when stuck in traffic, but you get used to it by leaving earlier or switching to public transport, which saves fuel and is more relaxing. Always pay attention to the restriction signs; if caught violating, it's a 100 yuan fine per offense, and accumulating too many can affect your annual vehicle inspection. I recommend beginners download the Chengdu Traffic Management APP to check real-time restriction announcements and avoid pitfalls. Overall, this policy is quite effective in easing traffic pressure, and with everyone's cooperation, things run much smoother.