Until Which Day of the New Year is the Highway Toll-Free?
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New Year highway toll-free period lasts until 24:00 on the sixth day of the first lunar month. Below are relevant details about the toll-free policy: 1. Eligible Vehicles: The holiday toll-free policy refers to the exemption of toll fees for small passenger vehicles during major holidays. 2. Implementation Scope: The toll-free period applies during 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 statutory holidays. 3. Implementation Period: 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 ordinary roads, the time is based on when the vehicle passes the toll booth lane; for highways, the time is based on when the vehicle exits the toll lane).
As a veteran driver who frequently takes long-distance trips, I spend every Spring Festival on the highway. The toll-free period on expressways usually lasts until 24:00 on the sixth day of the lunar new year, which is midnight on the last day of the holiday. However, the exact timing depends on the national arrangements. For example, last year it started at 00:00 on New Year's Eve and ended at 24:00 on the sixth day. I recommend checking the official website of the Ministry of Transport before departure. Nowadays, mobile navigation apps also provide real-time reminders of the toll-free period. Note that the exemption only applies to small passenger vehicles with 7 seats or fewer, while pickup trucks and trucks still need to pay the normal tolls. Last time, I saw some car owners deliberately delaying their trips until the night of the sixth day to take advantage of the toll-free period, only to get stuck near the toll station and waste even more time. Safety should always come first.
