Service area refers to a special road facility set up to meet the daily needs of long-distance drivers and vehicles. It is usually divided into expressway service area and national highway service area. The service area is located in expressway or along the national highway, providing various service facilities, such as gas stations, restaurants, toilets, rest areas, post offices, ATMs, etc. , to provide convenience for drivers and passengers on the road.

The main function of the service area is to provide fast service and convenient conditions for long-distance travel, which can effectively alleviate the fatigue caused by drivers and vehicles driving for a long time. In the service area, drivers and passengers can rest, eat, supply, rescue, maintenance and information inquiry. The construction and management of service area is helpful to improve the safety, rapidity and comfort of highway traffic, and also plays an important role in promoting highway traffic construction and expanding the development of tourist attractions.

Service area management units need to strictly abide by the relevant provisions of the state to ensure that the facilities and services in the service area are in good condition and quality. At the same time, the service area also needs to be continuously upgraded and improved according to the actual needs, so as to improve the service quality and meet the needs of users. In the era of networking and informationization, the service area has also continuously promoted the reform and upgrading of convenience services with the help of Internet technology and intelligent equipment, providing drivers and passengers with a more convenient and efficient service experience.