Can the ETC be repositioned after installation?

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The ETC can be removed and repositioned after installation. However, the ETC device will become invalid if removed by yourself, as it has an anti-tamper feature. There is a small switch on the back of the ETC electronic tag, which automatically turns off once the tag is peeled off the windshield. Therefore, you must take your vehicle's registration certificate to the ETC service provider for reactivation. ETC Billing Principle: There are one or more ETC lanes on highways. Through dedicated short-range microwave communication between the vehicle-mounted electronic tag installed on the windshield and the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at toll stations, the system uses computer networking technology to settle payments with banks in the background. This allows vehicles to pay tolls without stopping at toll booths, all based on the principle of "pass first, deduct later." Benefits of Installing ETC: Save time: Eliminates 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 and minimizing pollution. Reduce wear and tear: Saves costs by decreasing the frequency of vehicle starts and stops, lowering wear and fuel consumption. Improve efficiency: Theoretically, ETC lanes can increase vehicle throughput by 2-3 times, making traditional ETC systems faster, newer, and more high-tech. More policy support: The State Council explicitly stated in the "13th Five-Year Plan for the Development of a Modern Comprehensive Transportation System" that "by 2020, intercity transportation card interoperability will be basically achieved in key urban clusters, and the proportion of vehicles equipped with ETC will significantly increase." It also set a target in the "13th Five-Year Plan" for comprehensive transportation development: "By 2020, the ETC usage rate for road passenger vehicles should reach 50%." More future possibilities: In addition to continuously improving the convenience of ETC installation and usage rates for passenger vehicles, efforts will be made to promote ETC usage for trucks and explore deeper integration of ETC systems with vehicle-to-vehicle communication, vehicle-road coordination, and other smart transportation developments. This will provide comprehensive travel services for car owners, meaning more application scenarios will support ETC. Precautions for Installing ETC: Do not obstruct the driver's view; it's best to install it behind the rearview mirror: Many car models have windshields with a steep incline, which can reduce the driver's field of vision. If ETC installation doesn't account for this, it may increase blind spots. Installing it behind the rearview mirror on the right side avoids obstructing the view. Do not interfere with charging: The ETC electronic tag consumes power but generally doesn't require charging or battery replacement, as it has a solar panel on the back for self-charging. Therefore, avoid installing it on the windshield's shaded areas or positions that might block the solar panel. Notes for Using ETC: The ETC transaction sensing range is 8 meters. To prevent issues caused by the ETC device of the vehicle in front, maintain a distance of at least 10 meters to avoid automatic payment for the vehicle ahead. The ETC lane recognition speed is 20 km/h; driving too fast may result in failed deductions due to unreadable device information. When using a debit card linked to ETC, insufficient balance may also cause payment failures.