Applications for a highway toll discount for families with two minor children began on August 10. The actual discount will take effect on August 22.
According to the Korea Expressway Corporation, the highway toll discount program for multi-child households offers discounts for families with two or more children under the age of 19 when using national highways on weekends and holidays. Families with two children will receive a 10% discount, while those with three or more children will receive a 20% discount.
The 20% discount for families with three or more children has been in effect since July 28, and the 10% discount for families with two children will be available starting August 22, following the establishment of the necessary computer systems. Pre-registration for families with two children began today. The discount program will operate temporarily for three years, until August 21, 2029.
To qualify for the discount, certain requirements must be met. At least one parent and two or more children under 19 must be registered together on the family registry. Eligible vehicles include non-commercial passenger cars owned by the parents or leased/rented for over a year, as well as vans with a capacity of 12 passengers or fewer. Only one vehicle per household can be registered. Vehicles owned or leased/rented under a business name are excluded from the program.
When using the highway, one of the registered parents must be in the vehicle. This will be verified through the location information of the registered mobile phone. Additionally, the registered Hi-Pass card must be used in the designated lanes to receive the discount. The vehicle, Hi-Pass card, and refund account must all be in the name of the applicant.
The discount applies only to national highways managed by the Korea Expressway Corporation. Private highways are excluded, and discounts will not apply if using both national and private highways in conjunction. In cases where other toll reduction programs, such as for small cars, overlap, only the program with the higher discount rate will be applied.
The eligibility for the discount will be determined based on the time of entry and exit from the highway. If the entry or exit occurs on a weekend or holiday, the discount will apply.
Applications can be made through the Korea Expressway Corporation's highway toll website and app, or in person at highway service centers. For in-person applications, documents such as the family registry, proof of family relationship, and vehicle registration are required. For leased or rented vehicles, the contract must also be submitted.
If using a prepaid Hi-Pass card, the normal toll will be charged, and the discount amount will be refunded to the registered account. For postpaid Hi-Pass cards, the discounted toll will be billed.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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