How many days are highways free during the 2020 National Day holiday?
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2020 National Day holiday highways are free for 8 days. According to the 2020 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day highway regulations, the free period is from 0:00 on October 1, 2020, to 24:00 on October 8, 2020. For ordinary roads, the free period is determined by the time the vehicle passes through the toll lane of the toll station, while for highways, it is determined by the time the vehicle exits the toll lane. The free vehicles on highways are passenger vehicles with 7 seats or fewer (including 7 seats) that travel on toll roads, including motorcycles allowed on ordinary toll roads. The free toll scope of airport highways should comply with the provisions of the Highway Law of the People's Republic of China, the Regulations on the Administration of Toll Roads, and the legally approved construction of toll roads (including toll bridges and toll tunnels). Whether national airport highways are free is decided by the provincial (autonomous region, municipality) people's governments.
During the 2020 National Day holiday, the highway toll-free period lasted a total of 8 days, starting from the early morning of October 1st until midnight on October 8th. That year, I was planning to take my family on a trip and chose to drive ourselves because the toll-free policy saved us several hundred yuan in road fees. The traffic volume was very heavy along the way, especially during the first few days of the holiday, with frequent congestion at highway entrances. It's advisable to plan your route and departure time in advance, avoiding peak hours such as setting off before 8 a.m. or traveling in the evening. I visited several coastal cities and found that choosing second-tier tourist spots made for a smoother journey. It's also essential to ensure your vehicle is in good condition, checking tires and engine oil to avoid any issues. In short, the 8-day toll-free period was a great benefit, and visiting multiple destinations made it truly worthwhile.
As someone who frequently travels during holidays, I recall that the 2020 National Day highway toll-free period was a full 8 days, from October 1st to 8th, all day. While toll-free saves costs, safety is paramount: heavy traffic increases accident risks, so it's essential to adhere to speed limits and maintain safe distances; check brakes and lights before driving; fatigue driving is dangerous, take a break every two hours; bring enough emergency supplies like water and tools; pay attention to hygiene protection during the pandemic. The policy only applies to small passenger vehicles, others are charged as usual. Never overlook the principle of safety first.
