How to Cancel the ETC Installed in the Car?
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The method to cancel the ETC installed in the car is: First, deregister the card from the ETC system. The deregistration operation performed in the current month will only be completed in the next month. The deregistration here refers to the disconnection of the transportation card from the highway administration, turning it into an ordinary savings card. ETC is an automatic toll collection system that enables vehicles to pay highway tolls without stopping by communicating with microwave devices in the ETC lane through an in-vehicle electronic tag and IC card. The Su Tong electronic tag is a vehicle-mounted device issued by a company to the public, which records vehicle information and communicates with specialized equipment installed in the ETC lane. The Su Tong electronic tag must be used in conjunction with the Su Tong card to achieve non-stop passage in the ETC lane.
I've also canceled the ETC device on my car before, which was done when I changed cars last year. It was quite simple. First, I called the institution that issued the ETC, such as the bank or highway service point, to clarify the process. Usually, you need to bring the vehicle owner's ID card and the vehicle registration certificate to the service outlet. The staff will remove the device on the spot and deactivate the account in the system. Otherwise, annual fees might continue to be deducted, or there could be security risks. I once tried to remove it myself—the device looks small but is connected to the battery, and tampering with it can cause issues, so I recommend professional handling. Looking back now, ETC is convenient, but if you no longer need it, it's best to cancel it promptly to avoid wasting money. After cancellation, make sure to check that your bank card is unlinked to prevent unexpected charges. The whole process usually takes about half an hour.
