Do I need to take a card when using ETC on the highway?
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No need to take a card when using ETC on the highway. Vehicles equipped with ETC can pass through the dedicated ETC lane for electronic toll deduction. Through the wireless electronic shooting of the on-board electronic tag and the ETC lane, the toll is automatically deducted by the toll system using computer network technology, eliminating the need to stop and take a card. ETC is the abbreviation of Electronic-Toll-Collection, meaning electronic toll collection system. To apply, you need to provide the original and photocopy of the vehicle owner's valid ID card and driving license. If the application is not made by the owner, the agent's valid ID card is also required. The photocopy of the driving license should include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp. A bank card for deducting highway tolls is also needed. The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years old, and the vehicle must be registered under the individual's name. How ETC works: Through the on-board electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield, it communicates with the microwave antenna in the ETC lane of the toll station. The toll is settled with the bank in the background using computer networking technology, allowing the vehicle to pass through the highway or bridge toll station without stopping to pay the toll. Benefits of installing ETC: Time-saving: Eliminates the hassle of waiting in line; Green and eco-friendly: Green and low-carbon, as vehicles pass through the toll station without stopping, reducing noise and exhaust emissions and pollution; Cost-saving: Reduces costs by decreasing the frequency of vehicle starts and stops, reducing wear and fuel consumption, and users can enjoy toll discounts; Improved efficiency: The passing efficiency of ETC lanes can theoretically be increased by 2-3 times or more, making traditional ETC more updated, faster, and more high-tech. Compared to license plate payment, ETC technology is more mature and advantageous.
