Are motorcycles charged on highways?
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Motorcycles are charged on highways, and the fee is the same as for cars with fewer than seven seats. When riding a motorcycle on the highway, the following precautions should be taken: 1. The speed of the motorcycle should not be less than 60 kilometers per hour; 2. The speed of the motorcycle on the highway should not exceed 80 kilometers per hour; 3. Motorcycle riders on the highway must wear helmets and take protective measures. A motorcycle consists of five parts: the engine, transmission system, running system, steering, braking system, and electrical instrumentation equipment. Characteristics of motorcycle engines: 1. The engine is a two-stroke or four-stroke gasoline engine; 2. It uses air cooling, which can be either natural or forced air cooling; 3. The engine has a high rotational speed; 4. The engine crankshaft is integrated with the clutch and gearbox, making the structure compact.
Last year, I rode my motorcycle on an interprovincial highway and found that toll collection isn’t a one-size-fits-all system. On the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway, the toll booth operator directly charged me according to the standard for small cars, costing me dozens of yuan extra for the trip. But when I reached the Yunnan section of the highway, they just waved me through without charging a single cent. The key is your preparation before hitting the highway—your helmet must be securely fastened, no passengers are allowed on the back seat, and your speed must not exceed 80 km/h. Some service areas even have dedicated parking spots for motorcycles, which is quite considerate. In short, it’s best to check local policies before setting off, so you don’t end up like me on my first trip—clueless and lectured by the toll collector for ages.
