Can I use the manual lane with an 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 get a card. There are two ways to get a card in manual lanes: 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 necessary 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, the vehicle owner must provide original and photocopied versions of their valid ID and vehicle registration certificate. If the application is made by someone other than the owner, the agent's valid ID 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 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 toll stations. Using computer networking technology, it settles transactions with the bank in the background, allowing vehicles to pass through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping to pay tolls. 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 since vehicles do not stop at toll stations; 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 faster, more advanced, and high-tech. Compared to license plate payment, ETC technology is more mature and advantageous.
