What is the notification of Qingdao's traffic restriction regulations in 2020?
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2020 Qingdao traffic restriction regulations are as follows: Restrictions apply to non-local fuel vehicles, local fuel vehicles, non-local pure electric vehicles, local pure electric vehicles, non-local plug-in hybrid vehicles, and local plug-in hybrid vehicles. The restriction period is from April 1, 2020, to November 30, 2020, all day. The restricted areas and scope are the regions south of Taipingjiao 1st Road (from Huanghai Road to Zhengyangguan Road section, excluding this section) to the west, east of Zhengyangguan 1st Branch Road (from No. 19 Shanhaiguan Road to Zhengyangguan Road section, including this section), and south of Zhengyangguan Road (from Zhengyangguan 1st Branch Road to Taipingjiao 1st Road section, excluding this section). During the restriction period, except for vehicles with permits and special vehicles performing tasks, other social vehicles are prohibited from passing.
I saw the 2020 traffic restriction notice for Qingdao on the traffic police app when I was living downtown, and it was quite annoying. The rule was based on the last digit of license plates: Monday restricted 1 and 6, Tuesday 2 and 7, Wednesday 3 and 8, Thursday 4 and 9, and Friday 5 and 0. The restriction was in effect from 7 AM to 9 PM in core urban areas, such as certain roads in Shinan and Shibei districts. New energy vehicles and military vehicles were exempt from the restrictions. Once, I forgot it was Wednesday and drove my car with a license plate ending in 8, resulting in a 200-yuan fine. After that, I set up a phone reminder. The notice also emphasized reducing traffic congestion and pollution, suggesting off-peak travel or taking the subway more often. The overall policy hasn’t changed much since 2017, but during the 2020 pandemic, some worried it might get stricter—though it didn’t. The notice was issued through traffic management websites and news outlets, and I think drivers should check the calendar regularly.