Is the Highway Toll-Free During Mid-Autumn Festival?
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Highway tolls are not waived during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The toll-free periods on highways include four national statutory holidays: 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 determined by when the vehicle exits the toll lane). According to the "Implementation Plan for Waiving Toll Fees for Small Passenger Vehicles During Major Holidays," the following regulations apply: 1. Toll-free periods: The toll-free periods are applicable during the four national statutory holidays—Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day—as well as the consecutive holidays determined by the State Council for these holidays in the current year. 2. Toll-free vehicles: Vehicles eligible for toll-free passage are passenger vehicles with seven seats or fewer (including seven seats) traveling on toll roads, including motorcycles permitted on ordinary toll roads. 3. Toll-free roads: Toll-free roads include those that comply with the "Highway Law" and the "Regulations on the Administration of Toll Roads," and have been legally approved as toll roads (including toll bridges and tunnels).
Driving on the highway during the Mid-Autumn Festival is usually free. I've done it several times and know that national policies offer free highway access during several major holidays, with the Mid-Autumn Festival included. The free access applies to small passenger vehicles with 7 seats or fewer, and the free period starts at midnight on the first day of the holiday and ends at 24:00 on the last day, covering the entire Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. Last year, when I drove back to my hometown during the Mid-Autumn Festival, the highway was indeed free, saving me hundreds of yuan in toll fees, which was quite cost-effective. However, traffic is heavy during the free period, so I recommend planning your route in advance to avoid getting stuck on the highway and wasting time. Before setting off, it's best to check the official announcements from the transportation authorities in case of minor policy adjustments, such as changes in the number of consecutive days off in certain years, which could affect the duration of the free period. In short, the free highway access during the Mid-Autumn Festival is a benefit provided by the state, so don't miss it if you can make use of it.
