Can I apply for ETC for a new car without canceling the old car's ETC?
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If the old car's ETC is not canceled, you cannot apply for a new ETC for the new car. This is because an individual can only have one ETC registered under their name if they own only one vehicle. How ETC works: ETC operates through an onboard electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield, which communicates with the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at toll stations via dedicated short-range communication. It uses computer networking technology to process background settlements with banks, allowing vehicles to pass through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping while automatically paying the toll. ETC usage precautions: The ETC transaction sensing range is 8 meters. If the vehicle in front stops, maintain a distance of at least 10 meters to prevent accidental payment for the front vehicle in case its ETC device malfunctions or is absent. The recognized speed for ETC lane passage is 20 km/h. Driving too fast may prevent the system from reading the vehicle's device information, leading to payment failure. Unauthorized removal or movement of the OBU device, or if the ETC electronic tag becomes loose or detached, will render the tag ineffective. In such cases, take it to the bank where the ETC card was issued or a highway service office for inspection. If the detachment was not due to human interference, reactivation may suffice. When using a debit card linked to ETC, insufficient balance may cause payment failure. Follow the instructions of on-site staff to use the manual MTC lane and pay via cash or card. Excessively thick windshields may cause poor signal reception. This is especially important for vehicles that have had their windshields replaced after accidents or for those with modified front windshields.
