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 within the Fourth Ring Road at all times. However, the auxiliary roads of the Fourth Ring Road (both inner and outer ring directions) are not within the prohibited area, meaning they can be driven on the auxiliary roads of the Fourth Ring Road. Motorcycles with non-local license plates are prohibited from driving within the Sixth Ring Road at all times. Prohibited range: Motorcycles with non-local license plates: prohibited from driving within the Sixth Ring Road at all times, but the main road of the Sixth Ring Road (both inner and outer ring directions) is not within the prohibited area, meaning they can be driven on the main road of the Sixth Ring Road. This is a new regulation implemented in Beijing on April 11, 2014. Motorcycles with out-of-province license plates are not allowed to enter within the Sixth Ring Road (excluding the main road of the Sixth Ring Road) from April 11, 2014. Currently, traffic police are strictly checking non-local license plate vehicles that illegally enter the Sixth Ring Road. If a motorcyclist traveling long distances accidentally enters the urban area and is stopped by the police, explaining the situation will usually result in leniency from Beijing police. As long as all documents are complete, there is no arbitrary vehicle impoundment. Typically, the police will point out the nearest exit route and allow the motorcyclist to proceed. The entire main road of the Sixth Ring Road is a toll section, with the same toll standards for motorcycles as for passenger vehicles with nine seats or fewer. Out-of-province motorcyclists passing through can choose to drive on the main road of the Sixth Ring Road, but they must comply with national and local laws and regulations. Additionally, the main road of the Sixth Ring Road has many large trucks and narrow lanes, so safety must be a priority.
As a commuter riding a Jing B-licensed motorcycle in Beijing, I can only operate outside the Fifth Ring Road. The area within the Fifth Ring is entirely off-limits, including most sections of main and auxiliary roads. Accidentally venturing into urban areas like the Third or Fourth Ring will result in an on-the-spot fine of 200 yuan plus 3 penalty points. Last week, I rushed to handle some business and risked entering the Zhongguancun area, only to be caught by a traffic camera—what a bummer. Now I’ve set up Gaode Maps to avoid navigation within the Fifth Ring, and routes between suburbs like Tongzhou to Shunyi are convenient with good air quality. Though the restrictions are many, the rules aim to reduce traffic jams and accidents. Jing A licenses can enter the city, but they’re too hard to obtain and expensive. My advice is to focus more on suburban riding before the morning rush hour, wear a helmet, and check your lights to ensure safety. Many new roads have been developed in the suburbs, like the Changping-Huilongguan area, where riding is smooth and easy. Weekend trips to places like Shidu in Fangshan are quite enjoyable. Don’t always think about taking shortcuts—the risk is too high. Riding steadily within legal limits is worry-free and hassle-free. Beijing’s traffic policies are what they are—better to get used to them. Personally, I feel it’s best for everyone if we just follow the rules.
