What is the driving range for Shanghai C yellow license plate motorcycles?
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Roads in certain areas of Pudong New District, including: the area enclosed by South Pudong Road—Dongchang Road and the Huangpu River shoreline (excluding the aforementioned roads), the area enclosed by South Yanggao Road—Huamu Road—Jinxiu Road—Minsheng Road—Middle Yanggao Road (excluding the aforementioned roads), and the area enclosed by Weifang Road—Dongfang Road—Pudian Road—Yuanshen Road—Weifang Road (excluding the aforementioned roads). Additional information: To protect the environment and reduce emissions, according to the regulations of the China National Environmental Protection Administration, starting from January 1, 2008, and July 1, 2008, Phase III exhaust pollutant emission standards (referred to as "National III Standards") were implemented for diesel vehicles, natural gas vehicles, liquefied petroleum gas vehicles with a total weight exceeding 3.5 tons, and vehicles with a total weight less than 3.5 tons, respectively. Motor vehicles that fail to meet the aforementioned emission standards will not be allowed to register (obtain license plates) or be put into use in China.
I've been riding motorcycles in Shanghai for over a decade. The restrictions for Huangpai (yellow license plate) motorcycles with Shanghai C license are quite clear – they're prohibited from entering areas within the Outer Ring Road S20, meaning downtown districts like Huangpu and Jing'an are completely off-limits. You can only ride in suburban areas such as Jiading and Qingpu. The yellow plate usually indicates motorcycles with engine displacement above 50cc, but the rules remain unchanged – the key is to avoid mistakenly entering urban areas. If caught by traffic cameras, you'll face fines plus penalty points. I recommend new riders download the Shanghai Traffic App or set up restricted area alerts in navigation apps to avoid mistakes, as urban management aims to reduce traffic congestion risks. Riding in suburbs is actually quite pleasant with better air quality and smoother roads – perfect for weekend outings with your gear, being both safe and economical. Remember to check the municipal website for updated restricted area maps, don't take chances based on experience.