Can ETC be used on a different vehicle?

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ETC cannot be used if the vehicle information bound to it is inconsistent. Different vehicle types 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 to form a one-to-one correspondence. If you change to a new vehicle with a new license plate, you need to cancel the original ETC and reapply for the new vehicle. If it's just a new license plate, you can 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. It is an automated toll collection system for highways or bridges. ETC Deduction Principles: Highways have one or more ETC lanes. Through dedicated short-range microwave communication between the vehicle's electronic tag (installed on the windshield) and the microwave antenna in the ETC lane, the system uses computer networking technology to settle payments with banks in the background. This allows vehicles to pass through toll stations without stopping, following the principle of "pass first, deduct later." Benefits of Installing ETC: Time-saving: Eliminates the hassle of waiting in queues. Green and eco-friendly: Reduces noise and exhaust emissions by avoiding stops at toll stations. Reduces wear and tear: Saves costs by minimizing frequent starts and brakes, lowering vehicle wear and fuel consumption. Improves efficiency: ETC lanes can theoretically increase passing efficiency by 2-3 times, 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 clearly stated in the "13th Five-Year Plan for the Development of a Modern Integrated Transportation System" that "by 2020, key city clusters should achieve interoperability of transportation cards, and the proportion of vehicles equipped with ETC should significantly increase." It also set a target of "50% ETC usage rate for road passenger vehicles by 2020." More future possibilities: Beyond improving the convenience of ETC installation and usage rates for passenger vehicles, future efforts will promote ETC adoption for trucks and explore deeper integration of ETC systems with vehicle-to-vehicle communication, vehicle-to-infrastructure coordination, and other smart transportation developments. This will provide comprehensive travel services for car owners, meaning more application scenarios will support ETC. ETC Usage Notes: The ETC transaction sensing range is 8 meters. If the vehicle in front stops, maintain a distance of at least 10 meters to avoid mistakenly paying for the vehicle ahead due to faulty or missing ETC devices. The recognition speed for ETC lanes is 20 km/h. Driving too fast may result in failed readings and deductions. Unauthorized removal or movement of the OBU device, or if the ETC electronic tag falls off or becomes loose, may render the tag invalid. It can be tested at the bank where the ETC card was issued or at a highway service center. If the issue is not due to human interference, reactivation may suffice. When using a debit card linked to ETC, insufficient balance may cause deduction failures. Follow the guidance of on-site staff to use manual MTC lanes and pay with cash or cards. Thick or modified windshields (e.g., after accidents or repairs) may cause poor signal reception.