Is There a Toll on Highways During the Mid-Autumn Festival?
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Highway tolls are charged during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Additional Information: 1. Free Passage Scope: Only during the holidays of the Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day each year, small passenger vehicles with seven seats or fewer (including seven seats) can enjoy free passage on highways. The "New Year's Day, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival" are not included in the free passage scope; the free passage time frame covers the four national statutory holidays of Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day, as well as the consecutive rest days of these statutory holidays as determined by the State Council's official documents for the year. 2. Free Passage Period: The 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 ordinary roads, the time is based on when the vehicle passes through the toll lane of the toll station, while for highways, it is based on when the vehicle exits the toll lane at the exit).
On the Mid-Autumn Festival, expressways are toll-free in most years, just like other major holidays including the Spring Festival, May Day, and National Day. I remember last year during Mid-Autumn Festival when we drove back to our hometown, we saved several hundred yuan in toll fees! I checked Gaode Map in advance, which had a real-time announcement showing the free period was from 00:00 to 24:00 on the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival. However, the specific policy depends on the year, so it's advisable to check the Ministry of Transport's website or follow official apps before traveling. The traffic during the free period is extremely heavy, so it's best to travel during off-peak hours, leaving before 7 AM or after 8 PM for a smoother journey. Bring some snacks and water in case of traffic jams to avoid hunger. Safety first, and enjoy the festive reunion atmosphere.
