Can I Get a Card After Installing ETC?
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If you have an 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, you can naturally take the manual lane to get a card and pay. There are two ways to get 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, avoiding any congestion caused by cutting in line. ETC stands for Electronic-Toll-Collection, which means 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 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. Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years old, and the vehicle must be registered under a personal name. For company vehicles applying for ETC, the following documents are required: a company introduction letter, business license, duplicate of the business license, company seal, legal representative's ID, vehicle driving license, and vehicle registration certificate. These documents can be submitted at various bank branches or the One-Card Company for processing. Business license or organization code certificate, an original letter of authorization for ETC business with the company's official seal, the original and photocopy of the agent's ID, and the original vehicle registration certificate. How ETC works: The onboard electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield communicates with the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at the toll station. Using computer networking technology, the system settles payments 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: Eliminates the hassle of waiting in line. Green and eco-friendly: Reduces noise and exhaust emissions by allowing vehicles to pass through toll stations without stopping. Cost-saving: Reduces vehicle wear and fuel consumption by minimizing frequent starts and stops. Improved efficiency: ETC lanes can theoretically increase traffic efficiency by 2-3 times, making traditional ETC more updated, faster, and more high-tech. Compared to license plate payment, ETC technology is more mature and advantageous.
Oh, after installing ETC, I find this issue quite interesting. As a veteran driver with over a decade of experience, I must say ETC is indeed convenient – it automatically deducts the toll as you pass through without stopping. However, at the highway entrance, if your ETC device runs out of battery, encounters signal issues, or the dedicated lane happens to be closed, the service staff will direct you to the adjacent lane to take a card, just like the old days. This backup option acts as a safeguard against unexpected situations, preventing us from getting stuck at the entrance. I’ve even seen some drivers intentionally choose the manual lane to take a card, aiming to control their expenses by paying manually. Overall, in an ETC-dominated world, the traditional card-taking method is still retained to avoid delays in case of malfunctions. For daily highway trips, prioritizing ETC is hassle-free enough.
