Do You Need to Turn on Bluetooth for ETC on the Highway?

[London]

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 the sensors on the road, so neither the car nor the phone needs to have Bluetooth enabled. Currently, ETC is provided by 8 domestic manufacturers. Some ETC terminals can only be installed via mobile Bluetooth during setup, but Bluetooth does not need to be turned on during use. ETC is the abbreviation for Electronic Toll Collection, meaning electronic toll system. To apply for ETC, you need to provide the original and photocopies of the vehicle owner's valid ID and vehicle registration certificate. If the application is not made by the owner, the agent's valid ID must also be provided. The photocopy of the vehicle registration certificate should include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp. Additionally, a bank card for deducting highway tolls is required, and the applicant must be between 18 and 60 years old, with the car registered under their name. How ETC works: The vehicle-mounted electronic tag installed on the windshield communicates with the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at the toll station. Through computer networking technology, the system settles the payment with the bank in the background, allowing vehicles to pass through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping to pay. Benefits of installing ETC: Time-saving: Eliminates the hassle of waiting in line; Green and eco-friendly: Promotes low-carbon travel by reducing noise and exhaust emissions since vehicles do not need to stop at toll stations; Cost-saving: Reduces vehicle wear and fuel consumption by minimizing frequent starts and stops, and users can enjoy toll discounts; Improved efficiency: ETC lanes can theoretically increase traffic efficiency by 2-3 times, making traditional ETC faster, more advanced, and more high-tech. Compared to license plate payment, ETC technology is more mature and advantageous.