What is the vehicle number limit today?
Recently, many places across the country have implemented vehicle number restriction policies due to air quality control and traffic congestion issues. The following is a compilation of hot topics and hot content in the past 10 days to help you quickly understand the current number restriction policy and related information.
1. Overview of number restriction policies in major cities across the country

| city | Number restriction rules | time period | exempt vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Travel is limited to last numbers on working days (1 and 6, 2 and 7, 3 and 8, 4 and 9, 5 and 0) | 7:00-20:00 | New energy vehicles, emergency vehicles |
| Shanghai | Restricted access to outside signs (7:00-20:00 on elevated roads, 7:00-9:00/17:00-19:00 in the inner ring) | working day | Shanghai brand vehicles |
| Chengdu | Traffic restrictions on last numbers within the city (1 and 6, 2 and 7, 3 and 8, 4 and 9, 5 and 0) | 7:30-20:00 | New energy vehicles, public vehicles |
| Xi'an | Restrictions on last numbers on working days (1 and 6, 2 and 7, 3 and 8, 4 and 9, 5 and 0) | 7:00-20:00 | New energy vehicles, special vehicles |
2. Recent hot topics
1.Should new energy vehicles be included in the number restriction range?Recently, the number of new energy vehicles has surged in many places, and some cities have begun to discuss whether to adjust the number restriction policy.
2.The relationship between number restriction policy and air qualityAccording to data from the environmental protection department, PM2.5 concentration dropped by an average of 12%-15% after the implementation of the number restriction.
3.Smart transportation system upgradeSeveral cities have piloted "peak shifting traffic restriction" intelligent adjustment systems to dynamically adjust traffic restriction areas based on real-time traffic conditions.
3. Today’s number restriction reminder (subject to the release date)
| Date | Restricted last number | Special reminder |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 1 and 6 | Beijing adds 3 new strictly inspected road sections |
| Tuesday | 2 and 7 | Shanghai's restricted driving hours for overseas license plates are extended by 1 hour |
| wednesday | 3 and 8 | Chengdu launches yellow warning for heavy pollution weather |
| Thursday | 4 and 9 | Xi'an adds 2 new traffic restriction cameras |
| Friday | 5 and 0 | Simultaneous enforcement inspections on traffic restrictions are carried out in multiple places |
4. Alternatives to restricted travel
1.public transportVarious cities have increased bus and subway frequency on restricted days, and the Beijing subway has added 30 additional trains during the morning rush hour.
2.ride sharing serviceDidi and other platforms launched "carpooling discounts on restricted days", and the average cost dropped by 40%.
3.shared bikeMeituan and Hello have increased their placement in restricted areas, and the morning peak availability rate has increased to 92%.
4.Travel during peak hoursCompanies implement flexible working systems, and 63% of respondents expressed support for the "staggered commuting" plan.
5. Latest developments in number restriction policy
1. The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region is studying a unified number restriction standard, which is expected to be put into trial implementation in 2024.
2. Hangzhou plans to launch a "credit-free travel limit" policy. Car owners with up to standard credit scores can enjoy 30 days of unlimited travel every year.
3. Guangzhou pilots "dynamic traffic restrictions on polluted days", which automatically activates emergency traffic restrictions when AQI>150.
4. Shenzhen plans to expand the restricted area to the entire city, and new energy vehicles will also be included in the management scope.
Warm reminder:The number restriction policy may be temporarily adjusted due to weather, special events and other factors. It is recommended to check the latest information through the traffic control 12123 APP or the local traffic police WeChat official account before traveling. Plan travel routes rationally to avoid inconvenience caused by travel restrictions.
The data statistics in this article are based on the past 10 days (November 1 - November 10, 2023). Please refer to the latest official release for policy changes.
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