Can the ETC card still be charged after being removed?
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ETC card can still be charged after being removed. You must remove the entire ETC device from the vehicle; simply removing the card is not enough. Otherwise, when passing through the gantry on the highway, it will still be detected and charged, leading to duplicate fees. This is because the gantry exchanges data with the OBU (On-Board Unit), so whether the card is inserted or not does not affect the charging process when passing through the gantry. The correct way to enter the highway after removing the card is to use the manual lane, take a toll card, and then, when exiting the highway, still use the manual lane. At this point, you need to remove the ETC card and hand it to the staff for payment. It is important to note that if the entire device is removed, it will trigger the anti-tamper switch, causing the OBU device to become inactive. To continue using it, reactivation will be required. If you want to enter or exit the highway via the ETC lane, the card must be inserted. Without the card inserted, the ETC entrance will not recognize the vehicle information, and the barrier will not automatically lift.