Can the ETC on a car be transferred to another vehicle for use?
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The ETC on a car cannot be transferred to another vehicle for use. The ETC card cannot be used on a different car, as the ETC system follows a one-card-per-vehicle policy, meaning each vehicle can only be bound to one ETC. If you change vehicles, you can bring the relevant documents, the ETC device, and the ETC card to the issuing service agency's business office to handle the vehicle change or cancellation. Below are four scenarios for ETC users during the free period: 1. Entering via the ETC lane and exiting via the ETC lane will not incur charges. 2. Entering via the manual lane and exiting via the manual lane will not incur charges. 3. Entering via the manual lane and attempting to exit via the ETC lane will not work because the system lacks entry information, and the exit barrier will not lift. In this case, you must choose the manual lane. 4. Entering via the ETC lane and exiting via the manual lane will allow normal passage without charges.
I had also thought about this before, wondering if the ETC from my old car could be installed on the new one to try it out. I ended up removing it myself and installing it on the new car, but at the toll gate, it wasn't recognized at all—the green light never came on, and I was almost honked to death by the cars behind me. Later, I called customer service and learned that the ETC device is bound to the original car's license plate number and personal information, just like an ID card—it's unique. Switching cars randomly would mess things up, as the system automatically detects mismatches and directly suspends the service with an alert. Now I've learned my lesson: when changing cars, it's best to contact the bank or ETC service point in advance to handle the unbinding and reinstallation. Just bring your ID card and the new car's registration, and it's done in one trip—much less hassle. Although ETC is convenient, doing it wrong can cause more trouble, so it's better to get it right the first time.
