What are the penalties for entering Beijing without a Beijing Entry Permit?
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For vehicles from other provinces, autonomous regions, or municipalities entering roads within the Sixth Ring Road (excluding the Sixth Ring Road itself) without a Beijing Entry Permit, it will be considered a traffic violation of "motor vehicle violating prohibition sign instructions." The penalty includes a fine and 3 demerit points. Below are the methods to apply for a Beijing Entry Permit: 1. At any Beijing entry inspection station or permit office, though the main locations are outside the Sixth Ring Road, usually near highway exits. The driver needs to present their driver's license, vehicle registration certificate, inspection certificate, compulsory traffic insurance certificate, and environmental label. After passing an on-site tailpipe emission test by the environmental department (on-site inspection), the Beijing Entry Permit can be issued. 2. Through the Beijing Traffic Police APP: open the app, click on "Apply for Beijing Entry Permit," fill in the application information, upload vehicle details and required photos, select the entry time and route based on actual needs. After approval, an electronic version of the permit will be available, which needs to be printed and placed on the lower left side of the vehicle's front windshield.
As a veteran driver with over a decade of experience working in Beijing, I must warn you: entering the city without a permit will definitely get you caught by traffic cameras, which specifically target out-of-town license plates! Last year, my buddy forgot to get a permit and was fined 100 yuan with 3 penalty points on the North Fourth Ring Road. Pay extra attention during peak hours—strict checks are enforced within the Fifth Ring Road from 7 to 9 AM and 5 to 8 PM. During major events, like last year's big conference, fines doubled to 200 yuan. The new regulations are even stricter now: the first violation in a calendar month results in a warning, but from the second violation onward, each offense incurs a separate 100-yuan fine (no points deducted), with a maximum penalty of 1,200 yuan. Remember to download the 'Beijing Traffic Police' APP to apply in advance—a temporary Beijing entry permit can be done on your phone in just five minutes, which is much better than getting fined!
