What is the penalty for driving a restricted vehicle for a whole day?
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Driving a restricted vehicle for a whole day does not result in point deductions, but a fine will be imposed. There will be no consecutive penalties for violations within 3 hours, and the traffic police will automatically erase other camera records within this timeframe. If caught by traffic cameras, the fine must be paid before the vehicle's annual inspection. If stopped by the police on the spot, the fine must be paid immediately. Vehicles exempt from traffic restrictions include: 1. Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles; 2. Public transport vehicles, interprovincial long-distance passenger vehicles, large buses, taxis, minibuses, postal service vehicles, and vehicles with tourist operation permits issued by the municipal transport management department, as well as company shuttles and school buses approved by the municipal public security traffic management department.
I've been driving in the city for several years and have encountered issues with forgetting about traffic restriction days. If you drive all day on a restricted day, you’ll likely be caught by traffic cameras multiple times, with each violation resulting in a fine of around 200 yuan and possibly 3 penalty points on your license. Penalties vary by city—strict enforcement is common in places like Beijing and Shenzhen. Tickets are usually mailed to your home, and late payment can lead to additional late fees. Most importantly, don’t assume you can get away with it unnoticed. I recommend setting up a reminder app on your phone or checking the local traffic management app’s restriction calendar to avoid getting caught. Safety first—don’t add to traffic chaos.
