How to activate ETC?
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Methods to activate ETC: 1. Install the ETC device and ETC card on the front windshield and follow the relevant ETC official account; 2. Click on online activation in the official account and enter the vehicle and owner's information; 3. Turn on Bluetooth and activate, then upload photos of the front of the vehicle; 4. Insert and remove the ETC card from the device twice consecutively until the display shows "Bluetooth connected," and it will automatically indicate successful activation. ETC is an electronic toll collection system that enables automatic tolling on highways or bridges. It uses dedicated short-range communication between the vehicle-mounted electronic tag installed on the windshield and the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at the toll station. Through computer networking technology, it processes backend settlements with banks, allowing vehicles to pass through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping to pay fees.
Activating ETC is actually quite simple, and I've tried it several times myself. Generally, you first apply for the ETC device and card through a bank or apps like Alipay. Bank service points can provide a free kit, or you can spend a little money to get a better one. After you receive the device, stick it to the designated spot on the windshield—make sure it's not too crooked to avoid affecting the signal. Then, scan the QR code on the device using a mobile app, follow the prompts to link your bank card, and top up or activate a credit limit. Once everything is done, test it in the ETC lane at a toll station—if the green light flashes, it means it's working. The whole process can be completed in as little as half an hour. Using ETC saves you from queuing to pay tolls, saving both time and fuel costs. I recommend doing it in the morning when there's less traffic for convenience.
