Can ETC be used across provinces?
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ETC can be used across provinces. In 2015, the nationwide expressway ETC network was implemented. The expressway toll collection system has evolved from charging by individual road sections with separate toll stations for each section and project, to achieving provincial network integration. In 2010, regional network integration was achieved in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area and the Yangtze River Delta region. By 2015, the nationwide expressway ETC network was fully implemented. Precautions for using ETC: The ETC transaction sensing range is 8 meters. When the vehicle in front stops, to prevent issues such as a malfunctioning ETC device or no ETC device at all, maintain a distance of more than 10 meters from the vehicle in front to avoid automatic sensing and mistakenly paying for the vehicle ahead. The recognition speed for ETC lanes is 20 km/h. If the vehicle speed is too fast, the system may fail to read the vehicle's device information, resulting in a failed toll deduction. Unauthorized removal or movement of the OBU device, or if the ETC electronic tag falls off or becomes loose, will cause the electronic tag to malfunction. In such cases, the device can be taken to the bank where the ETC card was issued or to the expressway service office for inspection. If the issue is not due to human error, simply reactivating the device will suffice. When using a debit card linked to ETC, insufficient balance may lead to a failed toll deduction. Follow the guidance of on-site staff and proceed to the manual MTC lane, where you can pay with cash or by card. If the car's windshield is too thick, it may cause poor signal reception. This is particularly important for vehicles that have had their windshields replaced after an accident or for those who have modified their front windshields.
