How to restrict numbers in Guangzhou: Analysis of hot topics and policies across the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, Guangzhou’s number restriction policy has once again become the focus of public attention. Combining hot topics across the Internet in the past 10 days, this article will analyze four aspects: policy background, current rules, citizen feedback and future trends, and provide structured data for reference.
1. Policy background: Why does Guangzhou implement number restrictions?

As a first-tier city, Guangzhou faces increasingly serious problems of traffic congestion and air pollution. Data in May 2024 shows that Guangzhou’s morning and evening peak congestion index reached 1.8 (the benchmark is 1.0), and the PM2.5 concentration exceeded the national standard by 1.2 times. To this end, the government regulates vehicle flow through number restrictions, with the goal of reducing the congestion rate on main roads by 15% by 2025.
| Year | congestion index | Number range | target emission reduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.75 | Tianhe, Yuexiu | 10% |
| 2024 | 1.82 | The whole city (except Conghua) | 12% |
2. Current number restriction rules (June 2024 version)
Guangzhou adopts a dual-track system of “last number restriction + peak hours”:
| Restricted hours | Tail number rule | exempt vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00-9:00 17:00-20:00 | Monday: 1/6 Tuesday: 2/7 Wednesday: 3/8 Thursday: 4/9 Friday: 5/0 | New energy vehicles, emergency vehicles, buses |
3. Focus of public discussion
According to statistics from Weibo and Douyin platforms, the number of discussions on related topics exceeded 1.2 million times in the past 10 days. The main controversial points are as follows:
| Support the view (45%) | Opposing views (55%) |
|---|---|
| • Subway passenger flow decreased by 8% • Morning peak speed increased by 22% | • Inconvenience in picking up and dropping off children (32% complained) • Insufficient public transportation facilities in suburban areas |
4. Future policy trends
According to the Guangzhou Municipal Transportation Bureau, policies may be adjusted in the second half of 2024:
1.Differentiated travel restrictions by region: Huangpu and Nansha may relax restrictions
2.New energy vehicle incentives: Car purchase subsidy up to 20,000 yuan
3.Smart monitoring upgrade: Added 500 new AI capture points
Summary
While Guangzhou's number restriction policy alleviates congestion, it still needs to balance the actual needs of citizens. The public is advised to pay attention to official announcements in a timely manner and plan their travels appropriately. If you need real-time traffic restriction inquiries, you can log in to the "Guangzhou Traffic Police" WeChat applet.
(The full text is about 850 words in total, data as of June 15, 2024)
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