What are the restricted hours in Shenzhen?
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Shenzhen's traffic restriction hours are during morning peak from 7:00 to 9:00 and evening peak from 17:30 to 19:30. Restriction period regulations: Starting from March 1, 2021, during workday morning peak (7:00-9:00) and evening peak (17:30-19:30), all non-Shenzhen licensed small passenger vehicles are prohibited from driving on the road. Penalty regulations: There are no restrictions during other time periods and on statutory holidays. Vehicles violating the restriction regulations will be fined 300 yuan for running the ban and receive 3 penalty points.
Oh, I've lived in Shenzhen for several years, and every day driving to and from work I encounter traffic restrictions, which is really annoying. The key restricted hours are from 7:30 to 9:30 in the morning and 5:30 to 7:30 in the afternoon on weekdays, forcing me to wake up early to beat the clock and worry about traffic jams if I'm late. It's even tougher for non-Shenzhen license plate owners—accidentally driving into restricted zones can lead to fines and penalty points. I've learned a little trick: use map apps to set reminders to avoid peak hours, or simply switch to the subway, which saves a lot of hassle. Fewer cars on the road during peak hours do make driving smoother, but I always have to plan my trips in advance to avoid affecting my work attendance. The policy seems good, but it really tests driving habits.
