Can ETC be used if the license plate is different?

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ETC cannot be used if the vehicle information it is bound to is inconsistent. Different vehicle models have different highway toll fees. According to the "Rules for the Use of Non-Stop Fast Pass System," when applying for ETC, the ETC card and OBU device are already bound to the vehicle, and the relevant vehicle information is imported, forming a one-to-one correspondence. If you replace the vehicle with a new license plate, you need to cancel the original ETC and reapply for the new vehicle. If the new vehicle uses the old license plate, you can simply update the vehicle information at an offline service center. ETC is an electronic toll collection system that allows vehicles equipped with ETC devices to pass through dedicated ETC lanes without stopping. The electronic toll collection system is an automated toll system for highways or bridges. ETC billing principle: There will be one or more ETC lanes on the highway. Through dedicated short-range microwave communication between the onboard electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield and the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at the toll station, the system uses computer networking technology to settle transactions with the bank, achieving the goal of vehicles passing through toll stations without stopping to pay tolls. All of this is based on the principle of "pass first, deduct later." 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 minimizing pollution; Reduced wear and tear: Saves costs by reducing the frequency of vehicle starts and brakes, lowering wear and fuel consumption; Improved efficiency: Theoretically, ETC lanes can improve vehicle passing efficiency by 2-3 times or more, making traditional ETC faster, more advanced, and more high-tech. Compared to license plate payment, ETC technology is more mature and advantageous. More policy support: The State Council explicitly stated in the "13th Five-Year Plan for the Development of a Modern Integrated Transportation System" that "by 2020, intercity transportation cards will be basically interoperable in key urban clusters, and the proportion of vehicles equipped with ETC will significantly increase." 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 will 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 the use of ETC for trucks and explore deeper integration of the ETC system with vehicle-to-vehicle communication, vehicle-to-infrastructure coordination, and other smart transportation developments, providing comprehensive travel services for vehicle owners. This means more application scenarios will support ETC. ETC usage precautions: The ETC transaction sensing range is 8 meters. If the vehicle in front stops, to prevent the ETC device from malfunctioning or not having an ETC device at all, maintain a distance of more than 10 meters to avoid automatic toll deduction for the vehicle in front. The recognition speed for ETC lanes is 20 km/h. Driving too fast may prevent the system from reading the vehicle's device information, leading to failed toll deductions. When using a debit card bound to ETC, insufficient balance may also cause toll deduction failures. Follow the guidance of on-site staff to use the manual MTC lane and pay with cash or card. Thick car windshields may cause poor signal reception. This is especially important for vehicles that have had their windshields replaced after accidents or for those who have modified their front windshields. Unauthorized removal or relocation of the OBU device, or if the ETC electronic tag falls off or becomes loose, may cause the electronic tag to fail. It can be sent to the bank where the ETC card was issued or the highway service center for inspection. If the loosening or detachment is not due to human interference, reactivation is sufficient.