Can I still use the manual lane if I have ETC?
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Vehicles with ETC can use the manual lanes on highways, just like regular vehicles using manual lanes, by queuing up to take a card. There are two ways to take a card in the manual lane: one is where a professional staff member hands you the card, and the other is where the driver self-serves by taking the card from the 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 refers to the electronic toll system. To apply for ETC, you need to provide the original and photocopies of the vehicle owner's valid ID card and driving license. If the application is made by someone other than the owner, the agent's valid ID card must also be provided. The photocopy of the driving license 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 their name. How ETC works: Through an onboard 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 transactions with the bank in the background, allowing vehicles to pay highway or bridge tolls without stopping when passing through toll stations. 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-effective: Reduces wear and tear and fuel consumption by minimizing vehicle starts and stops; Improved efficiency: ETC lanes can theoretically increase passage efficiency by 2-3 times, making traditional ETC faster, more advanced, and more high-tech. Compared to license plate payment, ETC technology is more mature and advantageous.