When is the annual highway toll-free period?
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Normally, the highway toll-free periods are during four national statutory holidays: Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day, as well as other statutory holidays or consecutive rest days determined by the State Council in the current year. Some key points about highway toll-free policies: 1. Eligible vehicles: Microbuses, sedans, minibuses, and small off-road vehicles with 7 seats or fewer. 2. Motorcycles: Motorcycles permitted to travel on ordinary toll roads. 3. Toll-free timing criteria: The time when a vehicle exits the highway toll lane. If the exit time falls within the toll-free period, the vehicle is exempt from highway tolls.
Highway toll exemptions are mainly available during four statutory holidays each year. I remember the Spring Festival usually falls around February, with about a week of free tolls; the Qingming Festival around April 4th or 5th, offering a few days of exemption; Labor Day starting on May 1st, typically lasting three days; and the National Day from October 1st to 7th, with a full seven days of free tolls. As a seasoned highway driver, I find the free periods cost-effective, but the increased traffic often leads to congestion. Once during a National Day trip, I was stuck in traffic for five hours, spending more on fuel. I recommend planning ahead or avoiding peak travel times, such as traveling during non-peak hours at the beginning or end of the holiday. Vehicles with seven seats or fewer all enjoy this benefit. It's safest to check the official website before heading out, as dates may slightly adjust each year—don't miss the chance to save thousands.