Does the traffic ETC need to be charged?
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ETC does not need to be charged as it uses its own built-in power source. The ETC electronic tag consumes power, but it does not require regular battery charging during normal use because there is a solar panel on the back of the battery that can charge itself. During installation, it is necessary to avoid the black areas on the windshield. The built-in power source of ETC typically has a lifespan of 3-5 years. ETC is the abbreviation for Electronic Toll Collection, meaning electronic toll system. To apply for ETC, you need to provide the original and photocopy of the vehicle owner's valid ID card and driving license. If the application is not made by the owner, the agent's valid ID card is also required. The photocopy of the driving license should include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp. Additionally, a bank card for deducting highway tolls is needed. Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years old, and the vehicle must be registered under an individual's 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. Using computer networking technology, it settles the toll with the bank in the background, allowing the vehicle to pass through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping to pay the toll. Benefits of installing ETC: Time-saving: Eliminates the hassle of waiting in line; Green and eco-friendly: Promotes low-carbon travel by reducing noise, exhaust emissions, and pollution as vehicles pass through toll stations without stopping; Cost-saving: Reduces costs by decreasing the frequency of vehicle starts and stops, minimizing wear and fuel consumption, and users can enjoy toll discounts; Improved efficiency: The ETC lane theoretically increases 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.
