Which Vehicle Types Are Exempt from Expressway Toll Fees?
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Military and armed police vehicles, certain standardized police vehicles of public security organs, disaster relief vehicles, etc. are exempt from expressway toll fees. During major holidays, vehicles with 7 seats or fewer are also exempt from expressway toll fees. Below are specific details about expressway toll exemptions: 1. Special Vehicle Types: According to Article 7 of the "Regulations on the Administration of Toll Roads," the operators of toll roads are legally authorized to collect toll fees from vehicles passing through. Military vehicles, armed police vehicles, standardized police vehicles with unified markings used by public security organs for handling traffic accidents, conducting regular patrols, and responding to emergencies within their jurisdiction on toll roads, as well as vehicles approved by the State Council's transportation authorities or provincial, autonomous region, or municipal governments to carry out disaster relief tasks, are exempt from toll fees. 2. Major Holidays: According to Article 1 of the "Implementation Plan for Exempting Small Passenger Vehicles from Toll Fees During Major Holidays," the exemption period covers four national statutory holidays: Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day, as well as the consecutive holidays determined by the State Council's official documents for these statutory holidays in the current year. The exemption period starts at 00:00 on the first day of the holiday and ends at 24:00 on the last day of the holiday.
Regarding the issue of toll-free vehicle types on highways, I found there are mainly two common scenarios. Normally, vehicles performing emergency tasks are generally exempt from tolls. For example, military vehicles on military duties, police cars on duty, and ambulances or fire trucks responding to emergencies or fires can pass through directly without paying. This is because national regulations protect these important public service activities. Additionally, during holidays like the Spring Festival and National Day, small passenger vehicles (family cars with 7 seats or fewer) can also enjoy toll-free highway access, making it convenient for people to return home or travel. Another point to note is that new energy vehicles, such as pure electric cars, may enjoy discounts or temporary benefits in some regions, but this is not a nationwide toll exemption. I recommend keeping an eye on local announcements. In short, before driving on the highway, check whether your vehicle type is on the toll-free list to save some expenses.
