Are 7-seater vehicles charged on highways?
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7-seater vehicles are charged on highways. According to the "Toll Road Vehicle Toll Classification," sedans with 7 seats or fewer are classified as Class 1 vehicles. The revised "Toll Road Vehicle Toll Classification" further categorizes passenger vehicles with 9 seats or fewer as Class 1 vehicles. Therefore, the toll standards for 7-seater vehicles are the same as those for 5-seater vehicles. Below are relevant details: 1. Toll Classification: The toll classification for vehicles on toll roads will continue to follow the Ministry of Transport's industry standards, uniformly divided into five categories. From Class 1 to Class 5, the toll price conversion coefficients increase sequentially. The toll price conversion coefficient for Class 1 vehicles is 1, for Class 2 vehicles it is 2, and so on. 2. Highway Restrictions for 7-Seater Vehicles: Under normal circumstances, highways do not prohibit 7-seater vehicles. However, there is a special situation where 7-seater vehicles may face restrictions on highways—during severe weather conditions such as heavy rain, dense fog, or heavy snowfall. In such cases, with poor visibility and icy roads, vehicles with more than 7 seats are prohibited from entering highways as per regulations, primarily for passenger safety to minimize the risk of accidents causing mass casualties.
Driving a 7-seater on highways does incur toll fees, similar to when I drive a regular 5-seater. Vehicles with 7 seats or fewer are classified as small passenger cars, with the same toll standards and payment method—taking a card at the entrance and paying by mileage at the exit. Using an ETC card gives me a discount, saving some money and speeding things up. Overloading might get you treated as a large vehicle, leading to higher fees or even fines, so don’t cram in too many people. Occasionally, there are toll-free holidays, but it depends on policy—not always available. Just make sure not to take the wrong lane, and there’s not much difference otherwise.
