How to Check If You Have an ETC

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DeCooper
07/30/25 5:30am
Vehicle owners can bring their ID card, vehicle license, and other documents to an ETC service outlet and consult the staff to check whether their vehicle has an ETC. Here are some related details: 1. How to check if the ETC is activated: Simply insert the ETC card into the ETC electronic tag to check. If the ETC card balance is displayed, it means activation is successful. Additionally, when passing through an ETC lane, hearing a "beep" sound indicates successful deduction, the barrier will automatically rise, and the ETC is functioning normally. 2. How to determine if the ETC is working properly: (1) For a newly received ETC electronic tag (OBU device), when pressing the anti-tamper switch on the back, the red light will briefly turn on, and the screen will display messages like "Tag Invalid" or "Please Insert Card," indicating the device is normal and does not affect activation. (2) For an already activated ETC device, when inserting the ETC card, the corresponding vehicle information or account balance will be displayed, confirming the device is functioning properly. (3) If the screen does not display anything after inserting the card, or the ETC light does not turn on (remaining black), and the device is powered on, it may indicate the device is out of battery or damaged. Although ETC electronic tags are powered by solar panels, they also have an internal battery with a lifespan of about 3 years. In such cases, the device should be taken to an ETC service outlet or highway service center for inspection and reactivation to resume normal use.
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