What are the free standards for the national expressway green channel?
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The free standards for the national expressway green channel are: 1. The goods must be fresh, unprocessed, and easy to preserve, such as frozen meat, potatoes, processed meat, dairy products, etc.; 2. They can be mixed with non-fresh agricultural products or other types of agricultural products; 3. The vehicle must be fully loaded, reaching at least 80% of its capacity, and for goods that occupy significant volume, the cargo manifest must prove that the load reaches 80% of the vehicle's rated capacity; 4. A valid operating license must be carried; 5. When passing through toll stations on green channel routes, vehicles must use the dedicated green channel lane to be eligible for the free passage, usually the wider outer lane, and attention should be paid to the signage; 6. Cooperation with staff for cargo inspection is required when using the expressway green channel lane. The fresh agricultural product transportation green channel was initially organized and implemented in 1995, with the main content being: setting up dedicated lanes at toll stations to provide preferential policies such as "no detention, no unloading, no fines" and toll reductions for vehicles legally transporting fresh agricultural products in full loads.
I've been driving trucks to transport fresh vegetables on highways recently and experienced the benefits of the green channel toll exemption. The main criteria for exemption are vehicles loaded with fresh agricultural products like leafy greens, apples, etc., as listed in the government catalog. The loading rate must be no less than 80%, meaning the cargo hold can't be too empty. Also, the vehicle type is generally freight trucks, with dedicated green channels on highways – passing the entrance inspection qualifies for free passage. This policy aims to reduce transportation costs and ensure fresh urban supply. I've noticed in practice some drivers get stopped for forgetting certificates or overloading, so I double-check everything before each trip. Overall, it saves time and money, making my runs smoother. After all, fresh produce has a short shelf life, and the fee reduction is a big help for us in the trade. The standards are strictly enforced, but reasonable usage is quite convenient.