Is there a toll fee on highways during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
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During the Mid-Autumn Festival, toll fees are required when using highways. Here are the specific details about highway usage during holidays: 1. Toll fees: Normal toll fees apply during New Year's Day, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival. 2. Free of charge: Highways are toll-free during the Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, May Day, and National Day. Below is additional information about vehicles on highways: 1. Pure electric vehicles: Pure electric vehicles must meet the following conditions to use highways: The pure electric vehicle should be produced by a legitimate manufacturer, with proper qualifications such as the motor vehicle registration certificate and quality certificate issued by relevant national authorities like the Quality Supervision Bureau. The vehicle should have a new energy vehicle license plate and a motor vehicle driving license issued by the traffic management department. The maximum speed of the vehicle must meet the highway speed requirements. 2. Highway access conditions: On highways within our province, drivers must hold a C2 or higher driver's license. The vehicle must be a motor vehicle registered with the traffic management department of the public security authority. Temporary road use also requires obtaining a temporary pass, along with displaying the motor vehicle license plate, inspection qualification mark, insurance mark, and carrying the motor vehicle driving license.
Generally, highway tolls are charged during the Mid-Autumn Festival. I remember paying the fee when driving back to my hometown last year. According to national regulations, only major holidays like the Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day are toll-free, and the Mid-Autumn Festival isn’t included. Since I drive frequently, tolls during such holidays are quite common. Highways get crowded, and long queues at toll booths can cause significant delays. To save money, I check real-time traffic apps or travel during off-peak hours, avoiding early mornings and afternoons. Safety is also crucial—don’t rush just because you’ve paid the toll; driving slower is steadier. In short, it’s best to budget for these costs in advance for Mid-Autumn travel and bring an ETC card to avoid hassle. Recently, I’ve noticed many cities promoting electronic payments, which speeds up the process and improves the travel experience.
