Chongqing authorities enforce crackdown on viral motorcycle nightscape photoshoots citing safety and noise violations
Chongqing has launched an enforcement campaign against a viral social media trend in which pillion riders are filmed on motorcycles against the city's nightscape, a practice netizens have dubbed a "landing visa." According to the report, local authorities cited dangerous filming practices and noise complaints as reasons for tightening regulations and stepping up enforcement against the activity. The trend had gained popularity as a social media check-in destination before the crackdown began.
✓ Verified
- ✓Chongqing launched a crackdown on viral motorcycle photoshoots. (CNA)
- ✓The trend involves pillion riders being filmed on motorcycles against the city's nightscape. (CNA)
- ✓Netizens dubbed the practice a 'landing visa.' (CNA)
- ✓Authorities cited safety and noise concerns as reasons for enforcement. (CNA)
- ✓The activity had become a popular social media check-in. (CNA)
~ Interpretation
- ~The source characterizes the enforcement as a response to dangerous filming practices and noise violations. (CNA reporting)
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