Which provinces allow motorcycles on highways?
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Provinces that allow motorcycles on highways include Beijing, Tianjin, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Tibet Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Hebei, Shanxi, Liaoning, Heilongjiang, Anhui, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Yunnan, etc. However, some sections of highways in these provinces may have restrictions or prohibitions for motorcycles, so it is important to check road signs or local regulations. Provinces where motorcycles are prohibited on highways: Zhejiang, Fujian, Jilin, Guizhou, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sichuan, Shandong, Qinghai, Jiangxi, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Henan, Hainan, Shaanxi, Gansu. These provinces explicitly prohibit motorcycles on highways. If there is a clear sign at the highway entrance indicating that motorcycles are prohibited, do not proceed onto the highway. Violators may face a penalty of 3 demerit points and a fine.
I've been riding motorcycles for over a decade, traveling to many places across China, and I'm quite familiar with high-speed riding. Let me tell you which provinces allow motorcycles on highways – actually very few, mainly just a handful. For example, Hainan basically permits it throughout the entire province, where the scenery is great and speeds are high; certain sections in Gansu are also open, but with restrictions; and parts of Yunnan allow it too. In other provinces, like Guangdong and Guizhou, there are reportedly pilot programs, but they're not common. Before getting on the highway, always check your helmet and gear. There are restrictions for bikes with displacements that are too large, like over 650cc, and tolls are the same as for cars. Safety first – strong winds and heavy traffic can easily cause accidents. I recommend riders check local traffic rules in advance or confirm via navigation apps to avoid rushing in and getting fined. Although high-speed riding is thrilling, don’t push it and risk an accident.
