Do I need to turn on Bluetooth when using ETC?

[McMadison]

You do not need to turn on Bluetooth when using ETC. Bluetooth is only required during ETC device activation or when recharging the ETC balance. ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) is a non-stop electronic toll collection system, also known as an automatic road toll system. It is a specialized road toll method primarily used on toll roads, commonly seen on highways, toll bridges or tunnels, and certain urban road sections with toll policies to alleviate urban traffic congestion. The system works through dedicated short-range communication between the vehicle's windshield-mounted electronic tag and the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at toll stations. It utilizes computer networking technology to process backend settlements with banks, enabling vehicles to pass through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping while automatically deducting the corresponding toll fees.