Is the Highway Toll-Free During Mid-Autumn Festival?
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Highway tolls are not waived during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The periods for toll-free highway travel include four national statutory holidays: the Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day. The toll-free period starts at 00:00 on the first day of the holiday and ends at 24:00 on the last day of the holiday (for highways, the time is based on when the vehicle exits the toll lane). Below is relevant information: On July 24, 2012, the State Council issued the "Implementation Plan for Waiving Toll Fees for Small Passenger Vehicles During Major Holidays." The plan stipulates: 1. Toll-free periods apply during four national statutory holidays: the Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day, as well as the consecutive holidays determined by the State Council for these statutory holidays in the same year; 2. Vehicles eligible for toll-free travel are passenger vehicles with seven seats or fewer (including seven seats) traveling on toll roads, including motorcycles permitted on ordinary toll roads; 3. The scope of toll-free roads includes those approved in accordance with the "Highway Law" and the "Regulations on the Administration of Toll Highways," encompassing toll bridges and tunnels.
Highway tolls are definitely waived during the Mid-Autumn Festival! I've experienced this free period before when driving my family back to our hometown. According to national policy, during statutory holidays like Mid-Autumn Festival, tolls are exempt for small passenger vehicles with 7 seats or fewer, which saves a lot on road fees. This policy is great for encouraging family reunions, but the traffic congestion is intense with surging vehicle volumes increasing accident risks. My suggestions: plan your trip in advance using traffic apps to avoid peak hours; thoroughly check headlights, brakes, and tire pressure before departure, and refuel; pack water and snacks in case of prolonged jams. Safe driving is paramount—don't speed or drive fatigued to save time. Remember, toll-free doesn't mean risk-free. Arriving safely is what truly matters. Every Mid-Autumn Festival, I remind myself to pay attention to these details.
