Can I Choose Not to Use ETC After Applying for It?

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If you have applied for ETC, you can choose not to use it and instead take the manual lane on the highway. Since the manual lanes on highways are not equipped with ETC sensors, it is naturally possible to use the manual lane to take a card and pay the toll. 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 for the driver to self-serve from a card dispenser. When passing through the toll station, it is essential to slow down and proceed in an orderly manner to avoid congestion caused by cutting in line. ETC stands for Electronic Toll Collection, which is an electronic toll system. To apply for ETC, you need to provide the original and photocopies of the vehicle owner's valid ID and driving license. If the application is not made by the owner, the agent must also bring their valid ID. The photocopy of the driving license must include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp. Additionally, a bank card for deducting highway tolls is required, and the applicant must be between 18 and 60 years old, with the vehicle registered under their name. How ETC works: The vehicle-mounted electronic tag installed on the windshield communicates with the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at the toll station. Using computer networking technology, it settles the toll with the bank in the background, allowing the vehicle to pass through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping to pay the toll. Benefits of installing ETC: Time-saving: Eliminates the hassle of waiting in line; Green and eco-friendly: Promotes low-carbon travel by reducing noise and exhaust emissions as vehicles pass through toll stations without stopping; Cost-saving: Reduces expenses by minimizing vehicle start-up and braking frequency, thereby decreasing wear and fuel consumption. Users can also enjoy toll discounts; Improved efficiency: Theoretically, ETC lanes can increase passing 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.