What are the restrictions for out-of-town license plates in Shanghai?

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DelRachel
07/29/25 8:43pm
Out-of-town licensed vehicles (excluding special vehicles such as police, ambulance, etc.) are prohibited from entering all elevated roads in Shanghai during the morning and evening peak hours on non-weekends and national holidays, from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Below is the relevant information: 1. Relevant regulations: To improve road traffic efficiency and ensure road safety and smooth traffic, Shanghai has prohibited small vans from accessing certain roads and areas. 2. Vehicle restriction regulations: The types of vehicles restricted in Shanghai include out-of-town fuel vehicles, local fuel vehicles, out-of-town pure electric vehicles, local pure electric vehicles, out-of-town plug-in hybrids, and local plug-in hybrids.
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