How is the ETC charged on highways?

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The specific timing of ETC highway toll deductions is as follows: For ETC stored-value cards, users must pre-deposit funds before use, and deductions are made immediately. For ETC credit cards, which have an overdraft function, banks tally the deduction details once daily. Users only need to repay the credit card bill by the due date. For ETC debit cards, no immediate charge is made when passing through highway toll stations. The system records the user's passage and automatically deducts the corresponding tolls in batches from the user's authorized bank account. Due to varying regional efficiencies, there is no fixed deduction time for debit cards, but deductions are typically made monthly. Users can also set a billing date to check the ETC fees for the current month. ETC stands for Electronic Toll Collection, meaning an electronic toll system. To apply, the vehicle owner must provide a valid ID and the original and photocopy of the vehicle registration certificate. If applying through an agent, the agent's valid ID and photocopy are also required. The photocopy of the vehicle registration must include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp. Additionally, a bank card for toll deductions is needed, and the applicant must be between 18 and 60 years old, with the vehicle registered under their name. For company vehicles, the required documents include: A letter of introduction from the vehicle owner (with official seal); photocopy of the organization code certificate or business license (with official seal); original and photocopy of the agent's ID; original vehicle registration certificate; and the vehicle to be registered for ETC. How ETC works: An onboard electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield communicates with microwave antennas in the ETC lane at toll stations. Using networked computer technology, the system settles payments 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: Reduces noise and exhaust emissions by allowing vehicles to pass without stopping; Cost-saving: Reduces vehicle wear and fuel consumption by minimizing starts and stops; Improved efficiency: ETC lanes can theoretically increase passage efficiency by 2-3 times, making traditional ETC faster and more advanced. Compared to license plate payment, ETC technology is more mature and advantageous.