When is the rotation schedule for the 2020 traffic restriction policy?
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In 2020, the rotation schedule for traffic restrictions was changed every 13 weeks (approximately 3 months), adjusting the no-drive days. Cities implementing this rotation policy included Beijing, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, Baoding, Tangshan, Langfang, Qinhuangdao, Handan, Xiongan New Area, Cangzhou, Dingzhou, Xinji, and Xingtai. The new rotation schedule for 2020 was as follows: From June 1, 2020, to July 5, 2020, vehicles with license plate numbers ending in 1 and 6 were restricted on Monday, 2 and 7 on Tuesday, 3 and 8 on Wednesday, 4 and 9 on Thursday, and 5 and 0 on Friday. From July 6, 2020, to October 4, 2020, the restrictions were 5 and 0 on Monday, 1 and 6 on Tuesday, 2 and 7 on Wednesday, 3 and 8 on Thursday, and 4 and 9 on Friday. From October 5, 2020, to January 3, 2021, the restrictions were 4 and 9 on Monday, 5 and 0 on Tuesday, 1 and 6 on Wednesday, 2 and 7 on Thursday, and 3 and 8 on Friday. From January 4, 2021, to April 4, 2021, the restrictions were 3 and 8 on Monday, 4 and 9 on Tuesday, 5 and 0 on Wednesday, 1 and 6 on Thursday, and 2 and 7 on Friday.
In 2020, Beijing's license plate restriction rotation schedule was arranged quarterly, specifically on January 6th, April 13th, July 6th, and October 12th, when the tail number rules were rotated. As an experienced driver, I've been through it several times. The quarterly rotation is designed to adapt to seasonal traffic pressure changes, with more frequent rotations during winter smog seasons, for example. After each rotation, the restricted tail number combinations are updated—for instance, the restrictions on the 1st and 6th might shift to other combinations. If you forget to check, you might get caught by traffic cameras and fined. I recommend car owners set reminders in their phone calendars in advance or check the Beijing Traffic APP, which notifies the latest dates. The rotation policy has been quite effective in reducing traffic congestion during peak hours and emission issues. Looking back at 2020, the rotation process was simplified compared to previous years, not as troublesome as before, and the current policy continues this system. Drivers need to pay extra attention to date changes to avoid disrupting their schedules.