Why are pickup trucks not allowed in urban areas?

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According to China's laws and regulations, pickup trucks are classified as light-duty ordinary trucks. Most major cities in China, including some second and third-tier cities, impose time and route restrictions on truck traffic. More details are as follows: 1. Pickup trucks entering urban areas may affect the city's image: Many cities prohibit pickup trucks from entering urban areas to maintain a good city image. Additionally, with increasing urban traffic pressure, measures are taken to restrict certain vehicle types. 2. Currently, different regions have varying restrictions on pickup trucks: For example, in Beijing, pickup trucks are managed as trucks and face certain traffic restrictions. From 6:00 to 23:00, freight motor vehicles are prohibited from operating, with specific road sections marked accordingly. For vehicles entering Beijing from other regions, an entry permit is required. 3. Some cities have lifted restrictions on pickup trucks: In recent years, cities such as Taiyuan, Changchun, Nanjing, Fuzhou, Zhengzhou, and Guangzhou have differentiated pickup trucks from other trucks and abolished restrictions on them. Some cities have gradually relaxed time and area restrictions for pickup trucks operating in urban areas.