What to Do If an Out-of-Province Vehicle Exceeds 120 Days in Hainan?
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Hainan imposes a 120-day travel restriction on out-of-province vehicles. Here is more information about out-of-province vehicles exceeding 120 days in Hainan: Filing for Registration: Out-of-province license plate passenger vehicles already operating in Hainan before the implementation of the limited travel policy can apply for a transitional period registration. If the transitional period registration is completed between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020, the vehicle will not be subject to the 120-day travel restriction in 2020, meeting daily needs. However, after 2020, the limited travel policy will apply. Checking Your Travel Days: You can check your travel days on the Hainan Out-of-Province Vehicle Travel Management Platform (mini-program). If you have already exceeded 120 days, do not drive the vehicle on the road; instead, park it in a parking lot or garage. Related Penalties: Penalties include 3 demerit points and a fine of 100 RMB, with each penalty cycle lasting 1 day.
Last year, I accidentally stayed in Hainan with an out-of-town car for 130 days and was notified by traffic police to pay a fine and leave immediately. At that time, I was on vacation and busy with work, so I forgot about the time limit. The fine was around 500 yuan. Fortunately, I handled it promptly and shipped the car away on a ferry. Now that I think about it, Hainan restricts out-of-town cars to protect the environment and control pollution. I set reminders using a calendar app and haven’t had any issues since. If you exceed the limit for too long without handling it, your car might be towed and impounded, which could greatly impact your life. I suggest friends check the traffic restriction policies in time and use the Hainan Traffic Management App to monitor the days in real-time to avoid trouble.
As a new driver, I exceeded the 120-day limit on my first trip to Hainan because I didn't know the rules. Later, a friend taught me how to respond quickly: don't panic, use a mobile app like 'Hainan e-Traffic' to check the vehicle status, confirm the overdue days, and pay the fine. Then arrange to transport the car out of the island, such as finding a ferry company or logistics service to ship it out as soon as possible. During this period, it's best not to drive to avoid stricter penalties. I usually set a mobile alarm to remind myself to check the days and learn local traffic regulations. I found that Hainan's management is quite strict, but it's worth supporting for eco-tourism.
