Special report: 2008 Olympic Games

The photo taken on July 8 shows the Olympic-exclusive bus lane in Beijing marked with the Olympic Rings. From July 20 to September 20, the leftmost lanes of some streets in Beijing will be marked as Olympic lanes. Also, Beijing Times reports that all vehicles entering the capital city will undergo security checks starting next week.(Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, July 9 -- Police authorities in the capital city of Beijing have announced that all vehicles entering the city will undergo careful examination starting next week in a bid to ensure safety for the upcoming Olympic Games.

    Beijing Times reported on Wednesday that about 100 checkpoints will be stationed on expressways leading to the city, at entrances to the urban areas, and main roads in downtown area.

    Police officers at these checkpoints will take on the responsibility of confiscating prohibited items and checking for potential criminals. Police officers will be well equipped with both state-of-the-art equipment and explosive detection dogs to facilitate security check work, the newspaper added.

    Local police force at some checkpoints such as in Tongzhou District in east Beijing has already started checking vehicles entering the city, the newspaper said.

    The police authorities are advising drivers coming into Beijing to bring their ID cards, driver's licenses and other necessary documents. Drivers are also being warned not to carry prohibited articles, such as fireworks, into the capital.

    (Source: CRIENGLISH.com)