Can I Not Cancel My ETC If I Stop Using It?
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It is possible not to cancel your ETC when you stop using it, but there can be negative consequences: If your license plate number is recycled and the bound ETC is not unlinked, the new owner will not be able to bind an ETC, which could inconvenience others. If you sell your car to someone else without canceling the ETC, the device remains in the car. Toll stations recognize the ETC device, and as long as there is a balance on the linked bank card, toll fees will continue to be deducted from it. ETC stands for Electronic Toll Collection. To apply for ETC, you need to provide the original and photocopies of the vehicle owner's valid ID card and vehicle registration certificate. If the application is not made by the owner, the agent's valid ID card must also be provided. The photocopy of the vehicle registration certificate should include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp. Additionally, a bank card for deducting highway toll fees is required. Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years old, and the vehicle must be registered under an individual's name. How ETC works: The vehicle-mounted electronic tag installed on the windshield communicates with the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at toll stations. Backend computer networking technology then settles the payment with the bank, 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 as vehicles pass through toll stations without stopping; Cost-efficient: Lowers costs by reducing the frequency of vehicle starts and stops, minimizing wear and fuel consumption. Users can also enjoy toll discounts; Improved efficiency: ETC lanes can theoretically increase traffic efficiency by 2-3 times, making traditional ETC more advanced, faster, and more high-tech. Compared to license plate payment, ETC technology is more mature and advantageous.
