Can I use the manual lane to get a card if I have ETC installed?
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If you have ETC installed, you can choose to use the manual lane on the highway. Since the manual lane does not have an ETC sensor, it is natural to use 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 to self-serve by taking a card from the card dispenser. When passing through the toll station, you must slow down and proceed in an orderly manner, avoiding congestion caused by cutting in line. 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 must also be provided. The photocopy of the driving license must 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 a personal name. For companies or organizations, the business license (or organization code certificate) and official seal are required. How ETC works: Through the 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 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: 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: Reduces vehicle start-up and braking frequency, lowering wear and fuel consumption. Users can also enjoy toll discounts; Improved efficiency: The ETC lane can theoretically increase 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.