When is the toll-free period in 2020?
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According to the official notice issued by the Ministry of Transport, from 0:00 on February 17 until the end of epidemic prevention and control efforts, all toll roads nationwide will be exempt from tolls. Other toll-free periods remain consistent with previous years' regulations. Below are the details regarding the highway toll exemption: 1. Scope of exemption: The vehicles eligible for toll-free passage are passenger vehicles with 7 seats or fewer (including 7 seats) traveling on toll roads, including motorcycles permitted to travel on ordinary toll roads. 2. Toll-free sections: The toll roads eligible for toll-free passage are those that comply with the "Highway Law of the People's Republic of China" and the "Regulations on the Administration of Toll Roads," and have been legally approved as toll roads (including toll bridges and tunnels). Whether airport expressways in various regions implement toll-free passage is determined by the provincial (autonomous region, municipal) people's governments.
In 2020, the toll-free period on expressways was mainly during the Spring Festival holiday. I remember clearly that due to the special circumstances of the pandemic that year, the government extended the toll-free period. Normally, the toll-free period for Spring Festival starts at midnight on New Year's Eve, usually January 24th, and ends at 24:00 on the sixth day of the lunar new year, around January 30th. However, after the outbreak of the pandemic, the Ministry of Transport adjusted the policy, extending the toll-free period to 24:00 on February 8th, lasting nearly two weeks, which greatly facilitated long-distance travel for returning home and the transportation of supplies. This extension was a temporary emergency measure, and there were multiple updates and announcements later, mainly to avoid crowd gatherings and provide economic support. As a car owner, I drove on the expressway that year and saved a lot of money, feeling that the policy was very considerate. It's advisable to check official announcements before your next trip to get real-time updates on toll-free details for more reliable information.
Speaking of the 2020 highway toll exemption, the most memorable part was the extension period. As a regular commuter, when the pandemic first started, the country waived tolls from midnight on January 24, originally scheduled to end on January 30, but was extended until 24:00 on February 8. This saved me over a thousand yuan in toll fees. The pandemic significantly reduced traffic, but the free policy encouraged me to drive more to visit my family back home. Normally, holiday toll exemptions last just a week, but 2020 was exceptional due to special circumstances. If you're curious about historical policies, official apps or the Ministry of Transport website often have updates. Car enthusiast groups frequently discuss this, and the extended period greatly helped ease pressure and promote safe travel. Remember to plan ahead to avoid peak congestion points.
Here's a brief overview of the 2020 expressway toll-free period: It started at 00:00 on January 24th. Due to the pandemic, the original end date was extended from 24:00 on January 30th to 24:00 on February 8th. This adjustment combined national holiday policies with emergency measures. It saved vehicle owners money and hassle while promoting travel safety.
