Roadside parking: Simply park the car in the parking space lines without paying in advance. The toll-collecting personnel will from time to time issue a billing invoice, which will be put underneath your windshield wiper. You only need to pay the invoice at any chain convenience store in Taiwan (note: for roadside parking, please drive backward into the parking space lines to avoid the right front side of your car from hitting the sidewalk. After parking on the roadside, please make sure there is no car coming from behind before opening the door on the driver’s side, and open the door in two stages to avoid hitting any motorcycle coming from behind).
Parking lot parking: There is a ticket gate at the entrance. Take a ticket first or use an EasyCard for entry. When leaving the parking lot, if you took a ticket, then go to an automatic payment machine for payment, and then take the paid ticket to the exit and insert it in the ticket collecting machine. If you used an EasyCard, then drive directly to the exit and sweep the card for an automatic payment (note: try to select a parking space close to the light and surveillance camera, and pay attention to the distance from the cars on both sides to avoid hitting the neighboring cars when opening the door).
Roadside red line area: According to the traffic regulations in Taiwan, parking or temporary parking is prohibited in the red line area 24 hours a day.
Roadside yellow line area: According to the traffic regulations in Taiwan, parking is prohibited in the yellow line area from 7am to 8pm; in the rest of the time only temporary parking is permitted, and the driver is not allowed to leave the driver’s seat. Pay attention to the requirement that the car body shall not cross the yellow line.
Roadside white line area: Parking is permitted in the white line area, but the car body shall not cross the white line. It is recommended that the car is parked inside the parking space.
Q: How is the road toll in Taiwan charged?
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Highway toll: The toll is charged at an average of NT$1.2 per kilometer, calculated by the electronic induction door. Tolls are charged only on odd-number north-south bound highways (National Highway No. 1, No. 3 and No. 5). You do not need to choose any particular lane or pay in cash. When you return the car, we will calculated the tolls and make the payment for you.
Bridge and tunnel tolls: No bridge or tunnel toll is charged for any bridge or tunnel on all roads in Taiwan.
Q: Are the gas stations in Taiwan self serviced, and do they accept credit cards?
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Most of the gas stations in Taiwan have staff services and accept VISA, MasterCard or cash. Some of the gas stations have self-service refueling areas, which only accept VISA or MasterCard.
Taiwan's most common fuels are 92 unleaded, 95 unleaded, 98 unleaded and diesel, and most cars use 95 unleaded gasoline or diesel, but you need to pay attention to the fuel type for you leased car. The prices are floating, with an average of about NT$22 to NT$34 per liter.
