Does ETC need to be turned on when entering the highway?

[DiLorenzo]

ETC does not need to be turned on when entering the highway. Here is an introduction to ETC-related content: 1. ETC can be automatically recognized. 2. It is installed on the vehicle's windshield-mounted electronic tag. 3. ETC uses dedicated short-range communication with the microwave antenna in the toll station's ETC lane, and computer networking technology is used for backend settlement processing with the bank. 4. Vehicles can pass through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping to pay the fees. Below is extended information about ETC installation methods: 1. Face the solar panel outward and peel off the adhesive on the back of the device. 2. Install it on the vehicle's front windshield in a position that does not obstruct the driver's view.

[LydiaMarie]

Before entering the highway, it's essential to activate the ETC device in advance. That little box needs to remain powered on at all times, and it automatically activates once the vehicle starts. When passing through the toll station, you must slow down to around 20 km/h, and it will automatically sense and deduct the payment when you're about 5-6 meters away from the barrier. If the device runs out of power or the card isn't properly inserted, the barrier at the toll station won't lift, which can be quite embarrassing. Last year, during a long-distance trip, I specifically tested it—if you turn it on temporarily, the system takes about ten seconds to respond, and the cars behind you will honk like a symphony.

[DiAbel]

Of course, it needs to be turned on. The working principle of ETC relies on communication between the onboard device and the toll station. When the vehicle starts, the cigarette lighter automatically powers the device, and the small gadget on the windshield lights up green to indicate normal operation. However, make sure the card is inserted properly, with the metal contacts aligned with the slot. Once, I forgot to insert the card, and the toll station displayed 'Tag Invalid,' forcing me to reverse and use the manual lane. The look from the driver behind me was downright pitiful.

[VanSimon]

The ETC device must remain powered on. It automatically activates when the vehicle is powered, requiring no manual operation before passing through toll stations. Key points to note: Do not move the device once installed on the windshield; avoid removing the card randomly; ensure sufficient balance for stored-value cards. Last month, my colleague's device fell off due to poor adhesion, and the system failed to recognize it at the ETC lane, forcing them to exit and queue for another half hour.