Which provinces allow motorcycles to drive on highways?
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Provinces where motorcycles are allowed on highways include: Anhui, Heilongjiang, Hubei, Hunan, Beijing, Liaoning, Hainan, Guizhou, Xinjiang, Yunnan and other provincial/municipal expressways. The speed limits and driving regulations for motorcycles are as follows: Motorcycle speed limits: Highways shall indicate lane speed limits, with maximum speeds not exceeding 120 km/h and minimum speeds not below 60 km/h. On highways, the maximum speed for small passenger vehicles shall not exceed 120 km/h, other motor vehicles shall not exceed 100 km/h, and motorcycles shall not exceed 80 km/h. Motorcycle driving regulations: Motorcycle riders must wear safety helmets as required to ensure driving safety; must possess a motorcycle driver's license; motorcycles on highways cannot carry passengers; motorcycle speed on highways must not exceed 80 km/h and must use the rightmost lane; motorcycles cannot perform dangerous actions such as removing hands from handlebars while driving, nor can they tow or be towed by other vehicles.
I enjoy motorcycle touring and have noticed that not many provinces in China allow motorcycles on highways. Hainan Province is definitely one of them, where highways are open to motorcycles with beautiful scenery but strict speed limits must be followed. Some sections in Qinghai Province also permit it, such as the route from Golmud to Xining, which is wide and has light traffic, making it ideal for riding. Certain areas in Tibet and high-altitude sections also tacitly allow motorcycles on highways, though the road conditions can be challenging. In some parts of Inner Mongolia, like Hulunbuir, it’s occasionally permitted depending on policy adjustments. Each province has its reasons for allowing motorcycles—Hainan promotes tourism-driven safety reforms, while the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau requires flexible transportation solutions due to its remoteness. Riders should always wear helmets, carry necessary documents, and avoid violations to reduce risks and ensure smooth insurance claims.
