Traffic measures trigger vehicle buying spree

People line up to apply for licenses in a vehicle detection field near Wufang Bridge in Beijing, Dec 22, 2010. The number of applicants increased dramatically due to fear of future restrictions on vehicle licenses application. Officials announced new traffic measures to tackle traffic problems in Beijing on Thursday, including a strict limitation on new vehicle registration. Hundreds of people were still waiting at 12:20 am Thursday. [Photo/163.com]