Can I choose not to use ETC?
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If you have an ETC, you can choose to use the manual lane on the highway. Since the manual lane is not equipped with an ETC sensor, it is natural to take a card and pay manually. There are two ways to take a card in the manual lane: one is to receive it from a professional staff member, and the other is to self-serve from a card dispenser. When passing through the toll station, you must slow down and pass in order. Do not cut in line, as it may cause congestion. ETC is the abbreviation for Electronic-Toll-Collection, meaning electronic toll collection system. To apply for ETC, you need to provide the original and photocopy of the vehicle owner's valid ID and driving license. If the application is not made by the owner, the agent's valid ID is also required. The photocopy of the driving license should include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp. Additionally, a bank card for deducting highway tolls is needed. The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years old, and the vehicle must be registered under their name. How ETC works: Through the on-board electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield, it communicates with the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at the toll station. Using computer networking technology, it settles accounts with the bank in the background, allowing vehicles to pass through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping to pay. Benefits of installing ETC: Time-saving: Avoid 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; Cost-saving: Reduce vehicle start-up and braking frequency, minimizing wear and fuel consumption. Users can also enjoy toll discounts; Improved efficiency: ETC lanes can theoretically increase efficiency by 2-3 times, making traditional ETC more advanced, faster, and high-tech. Compared to license plate payment, ETC technology is more mature and advantageous.
