How Long Can You Stay at a Highway Service Area?

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When a vehicle is driving on the highway, if it travels on the same highway for more than 12 hours or within the highway network for more than 24 hours, the owner will need to pay a certain overtime fee. Therefore, it's important to manage time wisely while driving. You can take free breaks at service areas, but you must ensure that the total time spent on the highway, including rest time, does not exceed 12 hours. Otherwise, you will be charged an overtime fee when exiting the highway station. How to avoid being fined for highway overtime: ① Keep receipts for purchases—buy something and get an invoice when entering the service area, and do the same before leaving, as this serves as proof of your stay duration; ② Obtain a certificate from the service area—service areas have relevant authorities, and you can request a certificate from them; ③ Retain maintenance records—if your vehicle suddenly breaks down during the trip, keep the relevant maintenance records; ④ Provide dashcam footage as proof.