How many days is the highway free during the National Day holiday in 2020?
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2020 National Day holiday highway toll-free period lasts for 8 days, from 0:00 on October 1 to 24:00 on October 8. The toll-free status is determined by the time when the vehicle exits the highway at the toll gate. The toll-free vehicles include passenger vehicles with fewer than 7 seats and motorcycles allowed on ordinary toll roads. For example, if you enter the highway at 21:00 on September 30 and exit at 1:00 on October 1, the entire trip is toll-free. However, if you enter the highway at 23:00 on October 8 and exit at 0:05 on October 9, the entire trip is subject to tolls as it exceeds the 24:00 deadline.
I remember the 2020 National Day holiday had an 8-day toll-free expressway period, starting from the same day as Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, beginning at midnight on October 1st and ending at midnight on October 8th. That year, we veteran drivers drove back to our hometowns—the roads were packed with cars, but the toll-free policy was great, only allowing vehicles with 7 seats or fewer to pass, saving us the toll fees. It's common practice to check the car's condition in advance, like tire pressure and brakes, to avoid any mishaps on the road. The toll-free rule is based on the exit time, and ETC lanes are more convenient. Traffic jams during holidays are the norm—choosing non-peak hours can make the trip less painful, but getting home safely is what matters most.
