Does ETC require account cancellation?

[RichardLynn]

ETC does not need to be canceled, but if you change to a new car without changing the license plate number, you must cancel it at the business office and reapply. Precautions for using ETC: The ETC transaction sensing area is 8 meters. When encountering a vehicle in front stopping, to prevent the ETC device failure of the front vehicle or no ETC device at all, you should keep a distance of more than 10 meters from the front vehicle to prevent automatic sensing and paying for the front vehicle. The speed limit for ETC lane recognition is 20km/h. If the speed is too fast, the vehicle device information cannot be read, which will also lead to charging failure. Unauthorized disassembly or movement of the OBU device, or detachment or loosening of the ETC electronic tag, will cause the electronic tag to fail. It can be sent to the bank that issued the ETC card or the highway service office for testing. If the loosening or detachment is not caused by human factors, it only needs to be reactivated. When using a debit card to bind ETC, insufficient balance will also lead to charging failure. You can follow the guidance of the on-site staff to the manual MTC lane and use cash or card to pass. Poor sensing due to the excessive thickness of the car windshield. Especially for vehicles that have undergone windshield replacement after an accident or those with modified front windshields, extra attention is needed.

[JeffreyLynn]

Speaking of ETC account cancellation, I made a special trip to the service outlet when I changed my car last time. Actually, it's best to cancel the device when it's no longer in use, especially when the license plate changes, otherwise the new owner won't be able to use this plate to apply for ETC. Just bring your ID card and vehicle license to the original processing point, and the staff will remove the device and unbind the account in three minutes. If it's linked to a bank card, you also need to cancel the contract at the bank, otherwise it would be a waste to be charged an annual fee every year! However, the device itself belongs to the bank's assets, so don't throw it away carelessly. A friend of mine was charged 200 yuan for device compensation because he dismantled it privately.

[Victor]

As a seasoned driver who often helps friends with car-related matters, ETC account cancellation depends on the situation. If you're planning to sell or transfer the vehicle, you must cancel the ETC account in advance, otherwise the new owner won't be able to install new equipment. For simple device damage, there's no need to cancel the account—just bring the old device to a service center for a free replacement. Recent regulations have made things even more convenient—some bank apps now support online cancellation, but remember to terminate linked credit card agreements simultaneously. I learned this the hard way when I discovered my credit card was still charging annual fees six months after account cancellation!

[JourneyRose]

Last week, I accompanied my cousin to deal with an idle ETC. The staff said there's no need to cancel it if it's unused for a long time, but if it's linked to a debit card, it's advisable to terminate the contract to avoid account management fees. Key reminder: Don't forcibly remove the device yourself! It comes with an anti-tamper spring clip that locks it upon removal. My cousin didn't believe it and tried, resulting in a pointless loss of 130 yuan for the device. Another lesser-known fact: If you get a new car but reuse the old license plate, the original ETC device can be directly transferred over.