How to Apply for ETC for Private Cars?
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ETC can be applied for at bank branches, online banking platforms, or highway service areas. Required documents include the original and photocopy of the vehicle owner's valid ID and vehicle license. If applying through a proxy, the proxy's valid ID is also required. The photocopy of the vehicle license should include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp. Additionally, a bank debit card application form is needed. The debit card is used to bind the ETC card. After obtaining the debit card, you can visit designated bank branches to receive and install the ETC onboard unit for free, with no charges incurred during the process. Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years old and own a vehicle registered under their name. Documents required for company-owned vehicles: A letter of introduction from the vehicle owner (with official seal); photocopy of the organization code certificate or business license (with official seal); original ID of the proxy; original vehicle license; and the vehicle requiring ETC. Online application is also available: As various banks have their own online services and sections, ETC applications can now be processed online for the convenience of vehicle owners, allowing applications to be made without leaving home. Here are some installation precautions for ETC: Do not obstruct the view; it's best to install it behind the rearview mirror. Many car models have steeply angled windshields, which can reduce the driver's field of vision. Installing ETC without considering this may increase blind spots. Install it on the right side behind the rearview mirror to avoid obstructing the view. Do not interfere with charging: The ETC electronic tag consumes power but generally does not require charging or battery replacement, as it has a solar panel on the back for self-charging. Therefore, avoid installing it on the blackened areas of the windshield or positions that may block the solar panel. Once installed, do not remove it arbitrarily: The button in the middle of the adhesive is an anti-removal lever connected to a switch. After installation, the windshield presses the anti-removal lever in. If removed arbitrarily, the lever will pop out, triggering the switch and locking the electronic tag, rendering it unusable. You would then need to visit an ETC service point to unlock it. This mechanism is designed to prevent multiple vehicles from sharing one device.
