Are Pickup Trucks Exempt from Toll Fees During Spring Festival on Highways?

[JudeMarie]

No, they are not exempt. Pickup trucks fall under the category of dual-purpose vehicles (passenger and cargo) and are not included in the toll-free policy. On July 24, 2012, the State Council issued the "Implementation Plan for Exempting Small Passenger Vehicles from Toll Fees During 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 documents from the General Office of the State Council in the corresponding year. Below are specific details about highways: 1. 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, while the rate for six-lane or wider highways is 0.6 yuan per kilometer. 2. Highway Distribution: Currently, China has 36 national highway routes, including 7 radial highways originating from the capital, 11 north-south longitudinal national highways, and 18 east-west transverse national highways. China ranks first in the world in terms of highway mileage.