When is the National Expressway Toll Free?
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2020 National Expressway toll-free periods are as follows: Spring Festival from 12:00 on January 24th to 24:00 on January 30th. Qingming Festival from 12:00 on April 4th to 24:00 on April 6th. Labor Day from 12:00 to 24:00 on May 1st. National Day from 12:00 on October 1st to 24:00 on October 8th. Expressway driving precautions: 1. Do not use the emergency lane. 2. Avoid turning off the engine for long periods to listen to music. 3. Beware of running out of fuel: To prevent fuel exhaustion, drivers should fill up their tanks before entering the expressway. After all, if encountering traffic congestion on the expressway where vehicles frequently stop and go, fuel consumption can be significantly higher.
Those who frequently drive long distances know that you can save a lot on toll fees during major holidays. According to the policy: during the four statutory holidays—Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day—toll roads nationwide are free for passenger vehicles with seven seats or fewer. The free period starts at 00:00 on the first day of the holiday and ends at 24:00 on the last day. It’s important to note that for ordinary roads, the toll-free status is determined by the time the vehicle passes through the toll station, while for highways, it’s based on the time the vehicle exits the highway. For example, if you enter the highway at 11:00 PM on the last day of the holiday, you won’t have to pay as long as you exit before 00:00 the next day. However, holidays like the Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival do not qualify for this free policy.
