Can ETC be installed on a car without annual inspection?

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ETC can be installed on a car without annual inspection, as ETC is not part of the annual inspection items. However, a vehicle without annual inspection cannot be driven on the road, which essentially means the ETC cannot be used either. ETC is merely a method for fast toll collection at highway entrances, designed to alleviate the pressure of manual toll collection. According to the State Council's regulations, vehicles that did not apply for or use ETC in 2020 cannot enjoy toll discounts. In the future, only one manual lane will be retained at highway toll stations, requiring vehicles to pay tolls manually. ETC deduction principle: Highways will have one or more ETC lanes. Through microwave short-range communication between the vehicle's electronic tag installed on the windshield and the microwave antenna in the ETC lane, and using computer networking technology for backend settlement with banks, the system achieves the purpose of toll payment without stopping at toll stations. This is all based on the principle of passing first and deducting fees later. Benefits of installing ETC: Time-saving: Eliminates the hassle of waiting in line; Green and eco-friendly: Reduces noise and exhaust emissions by avoiding stops at toll stations; Reduced wear and tear: Saves costs by decreasing the frequency of vehicle starts and brakes, thus lowering wear and fuel consumption; Improved efficiency: ETC lanes can theoretically increase passing efficiency by 2-3 times, making traditional ETC faster and more high-tech. Compared to license plate payment, ETC technology is more mature and advantageous. More policy support: The State Council clearly stated in the "13th Five-Year Plan for the Development of a Modern Comprehensive Transportation System" that "by 2020, the interoperability of transportation cards in key city clusters should be basically achieved, and the proportion of vehicles equipped with ETC should be significantly increased." It also set a target in the main indicators of the "13th Five-Year" comprehensive transportation development plan: "By 2020, the ETC usage rate for road passenger vehicles should reach 50%." More future possibilities: In addition to continuously improving the convenience of ETC installation and usage rates for passenger vehicles, the future will also promote ETC usage for trucks and explore deeper integration of ETC systems with vehicle-to-vehicle communication, vehicle-to-road coordination, and other smart transportation developments. This will provide comprehensive travel services for vehicle owners, indicating more application scenarios will support ETC. Annual vehicle inspection items: Exterior inspection: Take the exterior inspection form to the inspection station, first verify relevant documents, and check if the third-party insurance (compulsory insurance) is valid. After document verification, the exterior inspection begins, focusing on lights, body appearance, suspension modifications, sunroof, tires, etc. Emission monitoring: Queue up for testing. Before testing, staff will conduct a preliminary check, verifying if the engine number matches the vehicle registration, briefly inspecting the exterior and condition, and then filling out the emission test form. During testing, an inspector drives the vehicle onto the line. New vehicles usually pass easily, and a qualified emission test form allows you to pay and receive the emission compliance sticker. If failed, adjustments at a repair shop and retesting are required, with another testing fee. On-line inspection: If the exterior inspection passes, queue for on-line inspection. The inspection line checks brakes, headlights (high beam), chassis, etc., taking about 5-10 minutes. After passing, you receive a computer-printed form with items like brakes, lights, and horn. Passed items are marked "0," failed ones "X." Usually, lights and brakes fail, but adjustments are available on-site. Brake adjustments require retesting, while lights only need a stamp after adjustment. Violation check: At the query window, obtain and fill out the "Motor Vehicle Regular Inspection Registration Form" using the vehicle registration. Submit the form to check for violations. If no violations, the form is stamped "Verified, eligible for inspection." If violations exist, handle them promptly with the violation notice.