How much discount does highway ETC offer?
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Highway ETC generally offers a nationwide uniform discount of 5% off. The specific discount may vary depending on the region, and bank promotions are also time-limited. How ETC works: Through the on-board electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield, it communicates with the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at the toll station via dedicated short-range communication. It uses computer networking technology to conduct background settlement processing with the bank, thereby achieving the purpose of vehicles passing through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping to pay tolls. ETC usage precautions: The ETC transaction sensing area is 8 meters. When the vehicle in front stops, to prevent the ETC device of the front vehicle from malfunctioning or not having an ETC device at all, keep a distance of more than 10 meters from the front vehicle to avoid automatic sensing and paying for the front vehicle. The recognition speed for ETC lane passage is 20km/h. If the speed is too fast, the vehicle device information cannot be read, which will also lead to payment 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 where the ETC card was issued or the highway service office for inspection. If the detachment or loosening is not caused by human factors, it only needs to be reactivated. When using a debit card bound to ETC, insufficient balance will also lead to payment failure. Follow the guidance of on-site staff to go to the manual MTC lane and pass using cash or card. If the vehicle's windshield is too thick, it may cause poor sensing. This is especially important for vehicles that have had their windshields replaced after an accident or those with modified front windshields.
