How is the toll calculated if entering the highway on the 30th when it's free on October 1st?
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If you enter the highway on the 30th and exit after midnight on October 1st, no toll will be charged. However, you need to pay attention to whether you will exit the province before the free period begins. If you do, you will have to pay the toll when passing through the provincial boundary toll station. It is recommended to calculate your departure time carefully or take a rest at a nearby service area before exiting the province, waiting until the free period begins to pass through the provincial boundary toll station, so you won't have to pay the toll. If you enter the highway during the free period but exit during the toll period, you will be charged. If you cannot exit the highway by 24:00 on the last day of the free period, you can exit at the nearest toll station just before the toll period starts, and the preceding section of the highway will remain free.
Every year during the National Day holiday, I study the free expressway rules when driving home. The free expressway period is determined by the time the vehicle exits the toll station, starting at 0:00 on October 1st. If you enter the expressway on the 30th, as long as you exit the toll station after 0:00 on the 1st, the entire trip is free. However, be careful not to rush to exit exactly at 0:00, as getting stuck in traffic and missing it by a few seconds means paying the full toll. Also, you must exit during the free period; exiting before the 1st means paying the full fee. It’s recommended to enter the expressway around 10 PM on the 30th—driving normally should ensure you make the free period. Additionally, note that the free policy only applies to passenger vehicles with seven seats or fewer; larger vehicles or those with eight seats or more are charged as usual.
