Why is the expressway free? Hot topics and practical strategies across the Internet
Recently, "high-speed free" has become a hot topic across the Internet. Especially during the peak travel period during holidays, how to make reasonable use of the free policy and avoid congestion has become the focus of users. The following is a summary and structured analysis of popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to help you master the skills of free high-speed passage.
According to the regulations of the Ministry of Transport, free access on expressways is mainly for the four statutory holidays of Spring Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Day, Labor Day and National Day. The following is the forecast for the remaining free periods in 2023:
| holidays | free period | days |
|---|---|---|
| National Day | 0:00 on October 1, 2023 - 24:00 on October 7, 2023 | 7 days |
| 2024 Spring Festival | Estimated February 9-February 15, 2024 | 7 days |
Note:The free vehicle range is small passenger cars with 7 seats or less, and is subject to the time when the vehicle leaves the highway.
Users of popular social platforms (such as Weibo and Douyin) summarized the following high-frequency issues:
| question | solution |
|---|---|
| What should I do if I get on the expressway before the free period? | It is free only if you get off the expressway during the free period, otherwise you will be charged for the entire journey |
| How do ETC vehicles operate? | No need to pull out the card, the system automatically identifies the free period |
| How to avoid congestion? | Choose to travel at off-peak hours in the early morning or noon to avoid the first and last days |
The “methods to save money during non-free periods” that have been hotly discussed by netizens recently are as follows:
| method | Description | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| local offers | Some provinces have discounts for vehicles within the province (for example, Guangdong has a 20% discount on weekends) | Need to pay attention to local policies |
| Bank ETC discounts | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank, etc. provide toll rebates | Need to bind designated credit card |
| New energy vehicle benefits | New energy vehicles are exempt from highway tolls in Hainan, Sichuan and other places | Need to meet local conditions |
According to statistics from Baidu Index and Weibo hot search data:
| Ranking | topic | Number of discussions (10,000) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Free Traffic Jam Prediction on National Day Expressway" | 320 |
| 2 | "Strategy for safeguarding rights for abnormal ETC deductions" | 185 |
| 3 | “New Energy Vehicle Highway Free Province” | 142 |
| 4 | "Queue at the charging pile in the high-speed service area" | 98 |
| 5 | "Save highway tolls for detouring on national highways during holidays" | 76 |
1. Plan your route in advance:Use the "High-speed Free" special page of Amap/Baidu Map to view congested road sections in real time.
2. Document preparation:During the free period, the driving license may be randomly checked to ensure that the vehicle meets the standard of less than 7 seats.
3. Safety tips:During the toll-free period, there is heavy traffic, so please keep a safe distance between vehicles to avoid fatigue driving.
By rationally utilizing policies and techniques, you can not only enjoy free high-speed benefits, but also improve travel efficiency. It is recommended to bookmark the table contents of this article and check the latest developments at any time!
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