The 2023 Tomb Sweeping Day free expressway period is from 0:00 on April 1 to 24:00 on April 5, totaling 5 days.
According to the "National Road Passenger Transport and Ordinary Highway Vehicle Tolls Announcement" and related regulations, the country will provide free highway access for small passenger cars every year during the Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day. Among them, the free passage period for Qingming Festival in 2023 is from 0:00 on April 1 to 24:00 on April 5, totaling 5 days. It should be noted that the free passage during the Qingming Festival is only applicable to vehicles that meet the standards of small passenger cars, that is, vehicles with a displacement of less than 1.6 liters, a wheelbase of no more than 2.7 meters, and a total mass of no more than 6 tons, and must be in the ETC lane Passage. If the vehicle meets the conditions, it only needs to pass through the ETC lane when traveling on the highway, and the system will automatically identify it and let it pass for free.
If a vehicle does not have an ETC during the Tomb Sweeping Day toll-free period, can it pass for free? Can't. According to relevant regulations, the free passage of small passenger cars during the Qingming Festival only applies to ETC lanes, and toll lanes in non-ETC lanes still need to collect tolls according to normal standards. Therefore, if the vehicle does not have ETC during the Qingming Festival, it is recommended to apply for and install an ETC card as soon as possible in order to enjoy the free pass discount.
Qingming Festival is a traditional ancestor worship festival, and it is also a good time to travel in spring. If you meet the free passage conditions for small passenger cars, you can use the highway for free during the Qingming Festival, but you need to note that you must pass through the ETC lane, and it is only limited to small passenger cars. In addition, we must also abide by relevant traffic regulations, drive in a civilized manner, and ensure travel safety.
Legal basis:
Article 43 of the "Highway Regulations of the People's Republic of China" The toll standards for expressways shall be determined by the transportation department in conjunction with the financial department in accordance with the State Council regulations are formulated and announced to the public. Expressways should set toll standards for multiple vehicle types. Investments in road construction, maintenance and management should be kept moderate and reasonable, and should not exceed necessary levels.