What are the new traffic restriction rules in Chengdu in 2020?
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2020 Chengdu traffic restriction rules are as follows: 1. Restricted vehicles include all small and micro passenger vehicles with Sichuan A license plates and non-local license plates; 2. The restriction time is from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM on weekdays; 3. The restricted area includes all roads within the Chengdu Ring Expressway (G4202) (excluding the expressway itself); 4. The restriction rule divides the above-mentioned restricted vehicles into five groups based on the last digit of the vehicle license plate number (including temporary license plates), with two numbers in each group. Monday restricts numbers 1 and 6, Tuesday restricts 2 and 7, Wednesday restricts 3 and 8, Thursday restricts 4 and 9, and Friday restricts 5 and 0. If Saturday or Sunday is adjusted to be a working day, the tail number restriction will not be implemented. The following vehicles are exempt from the tail number restriction: 1. Passenger vehicles with new energy vehicle license plates; 2. Special vehicles for disabled persons driven by holders of C5 driver's licenses; 3. Military vehicles, police cars, fire rescue vehicles, ambulances, engineering emergency vehicles, and cruising taxis; 4. Vehicles with embassy or consulate license plates and foreign vehicles approved for temporary entry; 5. Other vehicles not restricted by driving routes or directions as stipulated by laws and regulations.
Regarding the 2020 Chengdu traffic restriction rules, I remember them clearly because they directly affected my commute. At that time, vehicles with two specific license plate endings were restricted on weekdays—for example, Monday was 1 and 6, Tuesday 2 and 7, Wednesday 3 and 8, Thursday 4 and 9, and Friday 5 and 0. The restriction period was from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM, with no restrictions on holidays. My license plate ended with 3, so on Wednesdays, I switched to taking the subway to avoid fines. This rule helped reduce peak-hour congestion significantly, especially on major roads within the Third Ring Road, where traffic flow noticeably decreased. I also noticed that new energy vehicles were exempt from restrictions, encouraging eco-friendly travel, which later made me consider buying an electric car. I found it convenient to use navigation apps that automatically reminded me of restriction days. Once, I forgot about the restriction and drove out, only to be stopped by traffic police and penalized—a lesson learned. Overall, the 2020 policy continued the previous rules without major changes but was enforced more strictly, so new drivers should be careful not to take risks.
