Can a car with ETC use the manual lane?
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Vehicles equipped with ETC can use the manual lanes on highways, just like regular vehicles using manual lanes, by queuing to take a card. There are two methods of taking a card in the manual lane: one is receiving the card from a professional staff member, and the other is the driver self-serving from the card dispenser. When passing through the toll station, it is essential to slow down and proceed in an orderly manner, avoiding any congestion caused by cutting in line. ETC stands for Electronic Toll Collection, which is an electronic toll system. To apply for ETC, the vehicle owner must provide valid identification and the original and photocopies of the vehicle registration certificate. If the application is made by a proxy, the proxy must also present their valid identification. The photocopy of the vehicle registration certificate should include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp. Additionally, a bank card for deducting highway toll fees is required. Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years old and own the vehicle in their name. The working principle of ETC: Through an onboard electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield, it communicates with the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at the toll station. Using computer networking technology, it settles accounts with the bank in the background, allowing the vehicle to pass through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping to pay the toll. Benefits of installing ETC: Time-saving: Eliminates the hassle of waiting in line; Green and eco-friendly: Reduces noise and exhaust emissions as vehicles pass through toll stations without stopping; Cost-saving: Reduces vehicle wear and fuel consumption by minimizing the frequency of starting and braking; Improved efficiency: The ETC lane theoretically increases traffic efficiency by 2-3 times, making traditional ETC more updated, faster, and more high-tech. Compared to license plate payment, ETC technology is more mature and advantageous.
