Hangzhou City’s latest travel restrictions in 2023

According to the way that the last Arabic digit of the number plate (including temporary number plate) corresponds to the day of the week, the last number is restricted. Mondays are limited to 1 and 9, Tuesdays are limited to 2 and 8, Wednesdays are limited to 3 and 7, and Thursdays are limited to 3 and 7. Limited to 4 and 6, limited to 5 and 0 on Friday.

For vehicles with different license plate numbers, the restricted time and scope are different. First of all, the restricted driving hours for vehicles with license plate A in Zhejiang are from 7:00 to 9:00 in the morning and from 16:30 to 18:30 in the afternoon on weekdays, totaling 4 hours. During this period, traffic restrictions will be implemented in specific areas including Liuxiang Road, Shixiang Road, Shiqiao Road, Qiutao Road, Fuxing Road, etc.

In addition, passenger cars with non-Zhejiang A license plates are also restricted to the same driving hours as vehicles with Zhejiang A license plates, that is, from 7:00 to 10:00 in the morning and from 16:00 to 19:00 in the afternoon on weekdays,* **Based on 6 hours. The restricted areas include Rainbow Expressway, Zhijiang Bridge, Zizhi Tunnel, Zijingang Road South Tunnel and other areas.

For the limited number of trips of non-Zhejiang A-plate vehicles, each small passenger vehicle is allowed to pass up to 12 times in a natural year (6 times in 2019), and no more than 3 times in each natural month.

Precautions for driving in Hangzhou

1. Traffic rules: Complying with road traffic rules is the basic requirement for driving. This includes obeying traffic lights, giving way to pedestrians, not running red lights, not driving in the wrong direction, etc.

2. Speed ??limit regulations: Strictly abide by road speed limit regulations. The general speed limit on urban roads is 50 km/h or 60 km/h, and the speed limit on highways depends on the signs.

3. Pay attention to road signs: Pay attention to observe and obey road signs and markings, including turn signs, no overtaking signs, yield signs, etc., to ensure safe driving.

4. Vehicle driving: Keep the vehicle driving steadily and do not speed, make sharp turns, or drive while fatigued. Never use a cell phone or other distracting device while driving.

5. Pay attention to pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles: There are a large number of non-motorized vehicles and pedestrians in Hangzhou. When driving, you must pay special attention to their presence and give sufficient safe distance and give way space.

6. Parking: Choose a parking location reasonably and try to park your vehicle in a designated parking space or legal parking area to avoid obstructing traffic.

7. Weather conditions: In rainy days, foggy days or when the road surface is slippery, slow down appropriately and maintain a safe distance, and pay attention to driving safety.

Reference for the above content: Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Information Network - Self-driving