Are Pickup Trucks Exempt from Highway Tolls During Holidays Like Passenger Cars?

[MadelynMarie]

Pickup trucks are not exempt from highway tolls during holidays. Pickup trucks are classified as dual-purpose passenger and cargo vehicles and are not included in the toll-free category. On July 24, 2012, the State Council issued the "Implementation Plan for Exempting Small Passenger Vehicles from Toll Charges on Major Holidays." The plan stipulates that toll-free periods apply during four national statutory holidays: Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day, as well as the consecutive holidays determined by the State Council for these statutory holidays. Highway Toll Standards: Both 5-seat and 7-seat family vehicles are charged according to the Class 1 vehicle standard. The toll rate for four-lane highways is 0.45 yuan per kilometer, and for six-lane or wider highways, it is 0.6 yuan per kilometer. Highway Distribution: Currently, there are 36 national highway routes in China, including 7 radial highways originating from the capital, 11 north-south longitudinal highways, and 18 east-west transverse highways. China has the world's largest highway mileage.