Which day is the highway toll-free?
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Highway toll-free periods occur during the Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day holidays. Below are the details about highway toll-free policies: 1. Free vehicle range: The policy applies to passenger vehicles with 7 seats or fewer (including 7 seats) traveling on toll roads, as well as motorcycles permitted on ordinary toll roads. 2. Free road sections: The toll-free policy covers all toll roads (including toll bridges and tunnels) 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. Whether airport expressways implement toll-free policies is determined by the provincial (autonomous region/municipality) governments.
I often enjoy toll-free highway travel during long-distance drives on major holidays: Spring Festival, National Day, Labor Day, and Qingming Festival. The Spring Festival toll-free period usually lasts about 7 days, covering the Lunar New Year period; National Day also offers 7 toll-free days in early October; Labor Day has approximately 5 toll-free days around May 1st; Qingming Festival provides a shorter 3-day toll-free period around April. These free periods save considerable toll fees. I typically check the Ministry of Transport's official website in advance to plan my trip and avoid peak traffic. Holiday traffic is heavy, so driving requires extra caution, especially during late-night travel when congestion is common. Last Spring Festival, I saved 200 yuan returning to my hometown but encountered foggy conditions requiring reduced speed. I recommend verifying official announcements before trips, as dates undergo minor annual adjustments.
