Is the highway free during the 2020 National Day holiday?
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During the 2020 National Day holiday, the highway is free from 00:00 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 vehicles eligible for free highway travel include: passenger vehicles with 7 seats or fewer (including 7 seats) and motorcycles permitted on ordinary toll roads. The scope of free highway tolls includes: airport highways, which must comply with the regulations of the Highway Law of the People's Republic of China, the Toll Road Management Regulations, and the legally approved construction of toll roads (including toll bridges and toll tunnels). Whether airport highways nationwide are free is decided by the provincial (autonomous region or municipality) governments.
I've been driving for decades and take the highway every National Day holiday. In 2020, the expressways were of course toll-free during the National Day holiday, starting from 0:00 on October 1st until 24:00 on October 8th, completely exempting tolls for passenger vehicles with 7 seats or fewer. The money saved can add more fun to the trip. As in previous years, traffic volume increased significantly during the toll-free period, especially on the first day when people leave the city and the last day when they return, making it prone to traffic jams. As an experienced driver, I recommend leaving early or avoiding peak hours, and bringing snacks and water to prevent hunger. After the pandemic in 2020, people were more eager to travel, making the roads even more crowded, but the toll-free policy remained unchanged, which can be considered a benefit, allowing for more flexible travel plans.
I'm quite excited to know that the highways will be toll-free during the 2020 National Day holiday. As a young person, I plan to save some money and travel with my best friend. The free period lasts a full 8 days, starting from October 1st, and small cars won't be charged when entering the highway. The saved toll money can be used to buy some snacks and chat in the car. The roads might be super crowded, as I've heard that during free periods, there are more cars and traffic jams are common, but the fun of traveling won't be diminished. Driving slowly while listening to music can be quite relaxing. I'll check the route in advance and choose a scenic rest area to stop by. Let's not waste this free opportunity—just make sure to check the tires for safety before setting off.
