Can Pickup Trucks Use the ETC Lane for Passenger Vehicles?

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VonCassidy
07/30/25 7:17am
Pickup trucks cannot use the ETC lane on highways and must still pass through manual toll lanes at toll stations for payment. Pickup trucks are classified as light trucks, and since the toll standards for trucks and passenger vehicles differ, trucks are not permitted to use the ETC-dedicated lanes. ETC Usage Notes: The ETC transaction sensing range is 8 meters. When the vehicle ahead is stationary, to prevent issues such as a malfunctioning ETC device or the absence of an ETC device in the leading vehicle, maintain a distance of at least 10 meters to avoid automatic fee deduction for the vehicle ahead. The ETC lane recognizes vehicles at a speed of 20 km/h. Exceeding this speed may result in failure to read the vehicle's device information, leading to unsuccessful fee deduction. Unauthorized removal or relocation of the OBU device, or if the ETC electronic tag becomes detached or loose, may render the electronic tag ineffective. In such cases, the device can be taken to the bank where the ETC card was issued or to a highway service center for inspection. If the detachment or loosening is not due to human interference, reactivation may suffice. When using a debit card linked to ETC, insufficient balance may cause fee deduction to fail. Follow the guidance of on-site staff and proceed to the manual MTC lane for payment via cash or card. Excessively thick car windshields may lead to poor signal reception. This is particularly important for vehicles that have undergone windshield replacement after accidents or for those with modified front windshields.
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