How is the National Day Highway Toll-Free Policy Calculated?
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National Day Highway Toll-Free Policy Calculation Method: 1. If you enter the highway during toll hours and exit during free hours, no toll will be charged; 2. If you enter the highway during free hours and exit during toll hours, tolls will apply. The free period starts at 00:00 on the first day of the holiday and ends at 24:00 on the last day; 3. For ordinary highways, the toll is determined by the time the vehicle passes through the toll station lane, while for expressways, it is determined by the time the vehicle exits the toll lane; 4. Vehicles traveling on ordinary toll roads can enjoy the free policy as long as they pass through the toll station between 00:00 on the first day and 24:00 on the last day, and vehicles on expressways can enjoy the free policy as long as they exit the toll lane between 00:00 on the first day and 24:00 on the last day.
I've been driving on highways for many years. The toll-free highway policy during National Day mainly depends on whether the time your car exits the highway falls within the free period. Specifically, the free period usually starts at 00:00 on October 1st and ends at 24:00 on October 7th, covering the entire seven days. Simply put, regardless of whether the entry is tolled or not, as long as the exit time is within the free period, no payment is required. ETC vehicles have it even more convenient, as the system automatically identifies the charging method. During peak hours, traffic jams are often severe, such as the first-day outbound rush. I recommend avoiding these times, for example, departing at 5 a.m. or returning at 10 p.m. to prevent delays. Also, check your car's lights and tires to ensure safety; bring some snacks and fruits to avoid hunger if stuck on the road. I remember last National Day, I made a trip back to my hometown and saved several hundred yuan in toll fees.
