Do 7-seater vehicles have to pay tolls on highways?

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7-seater vehicles have to pay tolls on highways. According to the "Classification of Toll Road Vehicle Types for Toll Collection," sedans with 7 seats or fewer are classified as Class 1 vehicles. The revised "Classification of Toll Road Vehicle Types for Toll Collection" 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 the relevant details: 1. Toll Classification: The classification of toll road vehicle types for toll collection will continue to follow the industry standards set by the Ministry of Transport, uniformly divided into five classes. 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. Restrictions on 7-seater vehicles on highways: 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, fog, or snow. In such cases, poor visibility and icy road surfaces may lead to regulations prohibiting vehicles with more than 7 seats from traveling, primarily to ensure passenger safety and reduce the risk of accidents resulting in mass casualties.