Motorists across the nation this Saturday, if they have an Electronic Toll Collection device, will start feeling the effects of Prime Minister Taro Aso's economic stimulus measures.

The maximum fee on regional expressways will be cut to ¥1,000 for an unlimited distance on weekends and national holidays. On weekdays, tolls on most expressways outside the Tokyo and Osaka areas will be cut more than 30 percent. The discounts are scheduled to last about two years.

Following are some questions and answers about the expressway toll discounts: