Do I need to turn on Bluetooth when using ETC on the highway?

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When using ETC on the highway, there is no need to turn on the car's Bluetooth or mobile phone Bluetooth. The ETC device installed in our car has a short-range communication response system inside, which automatically communicates with sensors on the road, and neither our car nor phone needs to have Bluetooth enabled. ETC is currently provided by 8 domestic manufacturers, and some ETC terminals can only be installed via mobile Bluetooth during installation, but Bluetooth does not need to be turned on during use. ETC is the abbreviation for Electronic-Toll-Collection, meaning electronic toll collection system. To apply for ETC, you need to provide the original and photocopy of the vehicle owner's valid ID card and vehicle license. If the application is not made by the owner, the agent's valid ID card must also be provided. The photocopy of the vehicle license must include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp; a bank card for deducting highway toll fees; the applicant must be between 18 and 60 years old; and the vehicle must be registered under an individual's name. For company vehicles applying for ETC, the following documents are required: company introduction letter, business license, business license copy, company seal, legal representative's ID card, vehicle driving license, and vehicle registration certificate. These documents can be submitted at various bank branches or the One-Card Company for processing. Business license or organization code certificate, original letter of authorization for ETC business with company seal, original and photocopy of the agent's ID card, and original vehicle registration certificate. How ETC works: Through the onboard electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield, it communicates with the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at the toll station. Computer networking technology is used to settle transactions with the bank in the background, allowing vehicles to pass through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping to pay the toll. Benefits of installing ETC: Save time: Avoid the hassle of waiting in line; Green and eco-friendly: Low-carbon, as vehicles pass through toll stations without stopping, reducing noise and exhaust emissions and pollution; Reduce wear and tear: Save costs by reducing the frequency of vehicle starts and stops, thereby reducing wear and fuel consumption; Improve efficiency: ETC lanes can theoretically improve traffic efficiency by 2-3 times, making traditional ETC more updated, faster, and more high-tech. Compared to license plate payment, ETC technology is more mature and advantageous.