Is There a Toll on Highways During Mid-Autumn Festival?
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During the Mid-Autumn Festival, tolls are required for highway travel. Below are the specific details about highway travel during holidays: 1. Toll: Normal tolls apply during New Year's Day, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival. 2. Free: Highways are toll-free during the Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, May Day Labor Day, and National Day. Here is additional information about highway travel for vehicles: 1. Pure Electric Vehicles: Pure electric vehicles must meet the following conditions to travel on highways: The pure electric vehicle should be produced by a legitimate manufacturer and possess relevant qualifications such as the vehicle registration certificate and certificate of conformity issued by national quality supervision departments. The vehicle must have a special new energy vehicle license plate and a motor vehicle driving license issued by the traffic management department. The vehicle's maximum speed must meet the highway speed requirements. 2. Highway Travel 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 travel permits should be obtained for temporary road use, and the vehicle must display the motor vehicle license plate, inspection qualification mark, insurance mark, and carry the motor vehicle driving license.
Of course, the highways are toll-free during the Mid-Autumn Festival! Having driven for so many years, I know that during the Mid-Autumn holiday, the government mandates that small passenger vehicles can travel on highways without charge. The free period usually starts at midnight on the first day of the holiday and ends at midnight on the last day. During this time, any private car with fewer than 7 seats can pass through toll stations without paying. Just think about the toll fees saved—enough for a family reunion dinner. However, because it's free, the highways get extremely crowded. Last year, driving back to my hometown from the city, I was stuck in traffic for over three hours and got really hungry. It's advisable to check the specific toll-free dates for the year before traveling, use a navigation app to plan your route, avoid peak hours, and bring some snacks and water to ensure a smooth and safe journey.
