What are the traffic restriction rules in Chengdu in 2020?
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2020 Chengdu traffic restriction rules are as follows: Restricted vehicles include all small and mini passenger vehicles with Sichuan A license plates and non-local license plates; The restriction time is from 7:30 to 20:00 on weekdays; The restricted area is all roads within the Chengdu Ring Expressway (G4202) (excluding the expressway itself). The restriction regulation divides the above-mentioned restricted vehicles into five groups based on the last digit of the license plate number (including temporary license plates), with two numbers in each group. On Monday, vehicles ending with 1 and 6 are restricted; Tuesday for 2 and 7; Wednesday for 3 and 8; Thursday for 4 and 9; Friday for 5 and 0. It should be noted that if Saturday or Sunday is adjusted to a working day due to holiday shifts, the tail number restriction will not be implemented.
I remember when driving in Chengdu in 2020, the traffic restriction rules were like this: from Monday to Friday on workdays, vehicles were restricted based on the last digit of their license plates. Monday restricted digits 1 and 6, Tuesday 2 and 7, Wednesday 3 and 8, Thursday 4 and 9, and Friday 5 and 0. The restriction time was from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM, mainly covering areas within the Second Ring Road and elevated roads. My car's plate ended with 5, so on Fridays, I couldn't enter the central city area and had to take the subway or bus in advance or adjust my schedule. The upside was that traffic congestion was significantly reduced, making the roads smoother, but remembering the dates was a hassle. I often checked traffic restriction reminders on mobile apps to plan my trips. New energy vehicles, however, were exempt from these restrictions, so some people switched to electric cars for convenience. During smoggy days, these rules seemed quite effective, as air quality improved a bit.
I drive a taxi and run around Chengdu city every day. The 2020 traffic restriction rules have significantly impacted my business. From Monday to Friday on weekdays, vehicles are restricted based on their license plate's last digit. For example, on Monday, cars ending with 1 and 6 cannot enter the area within the Second Ring Road, and on Tuesday, it's 2 and 7. The restriction period is from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM. If passengers want to go to restricted areas, I have to check the last digit of their license plate to plan the route, detour, or sometimes decline long-distance trips. New energy vehicles are exempt from restrictions, so some people specifically choose electric taxis. Although fewer cars make driving easier, my income is unstable, and sometimes I forget the daily restrictions and get fined. I suggest enhancing the public transport and subway APP reminder functions, and new drivers especially need to familiarize themselves with local policies to avoid losing money.
