Can the ETC card be replaced?
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If the IC card is damaged, it can be replaced. You can go to the counter with your ID card to replace it. The first IC card is free, while the second one incurs a fee. If the bank supports keeping the same card number, you can get a new IC card with the same number. If not, each card will have a different number, but the password, SMS notifications, and balance will remain unchanged. ETC stands for Electronic Toll Collection, which is an electronic toll system. To apply for ETC, you need to provide the original and photocopies of the vehicle owner's valid ID card and vehicle registration certificate. If someone else is handling the application on behalf of the owner, they must also bring their own valid ID card. The photocopy of the vehicle registration certificate should include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp. Additionally, you will need a bank card for deducting highway toll fees. Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years old, and the vehicle must be registered under their name. For company vehicles, the required documents include: An introduction letter from the vehicle owner (with official seal); a photocopy of the organization code certificate or business license (with official seal); the original ID card of the agent; the original vehicle registration certificate; and the vehicle that needs to have ETC installed. Here are some installation precautions for ETC: Do not obstruct the driver's view. It is best to install it behind the rearview mirror. Many car models have a steeply angled windshield, which can reduce the driver's field of vision. If ETC is installed without considering this, it may increase blind spots. Installing it on the right side behind the rearview mirror can help avoid obstructing the view. Do not interfere with charging. The ETC electronic tag consumes power but generally does not require charging or battery replacement, as it has a solar panel on the back for self-charging. Therefore, during installation, avoid the blackened areas on the windshield and positions that might block the solar panel. Once installed, do not remove it arbitrarily. The adhesive in the middle has an anti-tamper rod connected to a switch. After installation, the windshield will press the anti-tamper rod in. If the tag is removed, the rod will pop out and trigger the switch, locking the electronic tag and rendering it unusable. You will then need to visit an ETC service point to unlock it. This mechanism is designed to prevent multiple vehicles from sharing one device. When using ETC, note the following: The ETC transaction sensing range is 8 meters. To avoid issues caused by the ETC device of the vehicle in front malfunctioning, maintain a distance of at least 10 meters from the vehicle ahead to prevent automatic toll deduction for the wrong vehicle. The ETC lane recognizes vehicles at a speed of 20 km/h. Driving too fast may result in failure to read the vehicle's device information, leading to toll deduction failure. If a debit card is linked to ETC, insufficient balance will also cause toll deduction to fail.