Can ETC Only Be Used on One Vehicle?

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ETC can be used on multiple vehicles, and one card can be bound to several cars. According to the "Rules for the Use of Non-Stop Rapid Passage Systems," when applying for an ETC card, you need to fill out the "ETC Service Deduction Authorization Form," where you can specify multiple vehicles for payment binding. In other words, there is no limit to the number of vehicles that can be bound to a single ETC card for payment purposes. ETC is an electronic toll collection system, also known as an automatic road toll system. It is specifically designed for toll roads, commonly found on highways, toll bridges or tunnels, and certain urban sections to alleviate traffic congestion. ETC Deduction Principles: Highways feature one or more ETC lanes. Using dedicated short-range microwave communication between the vehicle's onboard electronic tag (installed on the windshield) and the microwave antenna in the ETC lane, the system connects with banking networks for backend settlement. This allows vehicles to pass through toll stations without stopping, operating on a "pass first, deduct later" principle. Benefits of Installing ETC: Time-saving: Eliminates the hassle of waiting in queues. Green and eco-friendly: Reduces noise and exhaust emissions by enabling vehicles to pass toll stations without stopping. Cost-efficient: Lowers wear and tear, reduces fuel consumption, and offers a 5% discount on toll fees. Improved efficiency: ETC lanes can theoretically increase vehicle throughput by 2-3 times, making traditional ETC faster and more advanced. Compared to license plate payment, ETC technology is more mature and advantageous. More policy support: The State Council's "13th Five-Year Plan for the Development of a Modern Integrated Transportation System" explicitly states the goal of "achieving interoperability of transportation cards in key city clusters by 2020 and significantly increasing the adoption rate of ETC in vehicles." It also sets a target of "50% ETC usage rate for road passenger vehicles by 2020" in the main indicators for comprehensive transportation development. Future possibilities: Beyond improving the convenience of ETC installation and usage rates for passenger vehicles, efforts will be made to 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 initiatives. This will provide comprehensive travel services for vehicle owners, opening up more application scenarios for ETC.