How much cheaper is ETC compared to regular toll booths on highways?
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Typically, cars equipped with ETC are about 5% cheaper when passing through highway tolls compared to regular toll booths. How ETC works: Through dedicated short-range communication between the onboard electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield and the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at the toll station, computer networking technology is used to process backend settlements with banks. This allows vehicles to pass through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping while still paying the required fees. Where ETC can be installed: For small vehicles like cars and minivans, the OBU device is installed in the upper middle part of the front windshield. For large vehicles like trucks and buses, the installation position is in the lower middle part. ETC installation requirements: The height should be no less than 1.2 meters and no more than 2.5 meters; the installation angle N should be between 30º and 90º (the angle between the surface of the electronic tag and the horizontal plane).