What is the driving range for Beijing motorcycles with Jing B license plates?
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Motorcycles with Jing B license plates are prohibited from driving on the following roads at all times: Chang'an Avenue and its extension (from Wukesong Bridge to Sihui Bridge), the east side road of the square, the west side road of the square, the west road of the Great Hall of the People, Fuyou Street, Nanchang Street, Beichang Street, Nanchizi Street, etc. Additionally, motorcycles with Jing B license plates are prohibited from driving within the Fourth Ring Road (excluding auxiliary roads) at all times. Here is some extended information about motorcycles: 1. Definition: A motorcycle is a two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle driven by a gasoline engine, steered by handlebars to control the front wheel. It is lightweight, flexible, and fast, widely used for patrol, passenger and cargo transportation, and also as a sports equipment. Broadly speaking, motorcycles are divided into street bikes, road racing motorcycles, off-road motorcycles, cruisers, and touring bikes. 2. Basic components: A motorcycle consists of five parts: the engine, transmission system, running gear, steering and braking system, and electrical instrumentation equipment.
I've been riding a Jing B motorcycle for many years, mainly cruising around the suburbs outside the Fifth Ring Road. Areas like Dongcheng and Xicheng in the city center are completely off-limits—entering them easily leads to getting caught. I remember the main roads of the Fifth Ring don’t count as restricted areas, but I avoid the connecting roads. Why so strict? To control congestion and pollution, Beijing only allows Jing A motorcycles in the city center, but Jing A plates are outrageously expensive and hard for ordinary people to obtain. I once saw a friend mistakenly ride into Chang’an Avenue and get fined 200 yuan with points deducted. Now, I always check restricted zones on my phone map before heading out. The advantage of Jing B is that it’s affordable and easy to get, making it suitable for suburban commuting, but don’t cut corners—safety first.
