Can a vehicle with ETC pass through the manual toll lane?
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A vehicle with ETC can pass through the manual toll lane, but the ETC card must be removed and handed to the toll collector. When using the manual lane, you must stop the vehicle, take the card out of the OBU device, and let the toll collector swipe it to obtain exit information. Notes for ETC vehicle owners: ETC vehicle owners are advised to choose the ETC lane to avoid some manual lanes also equipped with scanners, which may result in double charges for both manual toll and electronic ETC fees for a single trip on the highway. If an ETC vehicle owner chooses to enter through a manual lane, they must also exit through a manual lane. ETC stands for Electronic-Toll-Collection, meaning electronic toll collection system. To apply for ETC, the vehicle owner must provide original and photocopies of their valid ID card and vehicle registration certificate. If the application is made by a non-owner, the agent's valid ID card must also be provided. The photocopy of the vehicle registration certificate should include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp; a bank card for deducting highway toll fees; the applicant must be between 18 and 60 years old; and the vehicle must be registered under an individual's name. How ETC works: Through the 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 payments 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: Low-carbon, as vehicles pass through toll stations without stopping, reducing noise and exhaust emissions and pollution; Reduced wear and tear: Saves costs by reducing the frequency of vehicle starts and stops, minimizing wear and fuel consumption; 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.
