What are the restricted hours for trucks on highways during the National Day holiday?
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During the National Day holiday, trucks are prohibited from entering highways from 2:00 AM to 5:00 AM. Hazardous goods transport vehicles are also banned from entering highways during this period. Those already on the highway should exit at the nearest exit. All highway lane occupation for construction is prohibited, and construction equipment must be removed from highways by September 30. Temporary emergency repairs require approval from the highway traffic police before construction can proceed. Fuel delivery companies supplying highway service area gas stations must register their delivery vehicle information with the highway operation management unit in charge of the gas station. After verification by the toll station, deliveries must follow the shortest route between the delivery destination and the toll station from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily. Delivery vehicles must strictly adhere to temporary traffic control measures.
During the National Day holiday, the high-speed truck ban period generally runs from October 1st to 7th each year, with trucks prohibited from traveling between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM daily. This measure aims to alleviate holiday traffic congestion and ensure safer driving conditions for passenger vehicles. As a long-haul truck driver, I must remind everyone that these rules aren't set in stone—there might be slight variations between provinces. For instance, some regions extend the ban until midnight. Once, I forgot to check and got stuck at a highway exit, forced to detour via provincial roads, which delayed my delivery. With increased holiday traffic comes higher accident risks, so truck drivers should ideally download transportation department apps for updates or contact logistics companies for the latest information. Also, carrying extra water and food is advisable in case of prolonged traffic jams. Safety always outweighs cost savings.
