How to Deal with ETC Entry Missed Scanning?
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etc entry missed scanning will be included in the ETC blacklist, prohibiting passage through national highways, and tolls will be charged based on the longest distance of the entire highway. More information about ETC is as follows: 1. Concept: ETC is an electronic automatic toll collection system for highways, bridges, and tunnels that is being actively developed and promoted internationally. 2. Technology: The ETC system uses automatic vehicle identification technology to complete wireless data communication between vehicles and toll stations, enabling automatic vehicle sensing and identification and the exchange of relevant toll data. It employs computer networks to process toll data, achieving a fully automatic electronic toll collection system without the need for vehicles to stop or toll booths.
Once during a long drive, I found my ETC wasn't scanned at the toll station. The toll collector said the lane antenna failed to detect the device. He simply had me reverse about ten meters and try again, which solved the issue, mentioning such problems can be verified on-site through surveillance. After more driving experience, I learned that if a missed scan isn't noticed on-site, the exit will show 'no entry information' upon leaving the highway. In such cases, it's important to keep the toll receipt and explain the situation at the manual lane. Typically, they'll charge based on the nearest entry point. The most troublesome scenario is missing a scan during a cross-province long-distance trip, which might land you on an exception list. Before your next highway entry, you'll need to visit an ETC service center to settle the payment, bringing your license plate details. They usually charge based on the actual route taken, with cross-province cases requiring an additional 3-5 working days for processing.
The biggest fear on highways is ETC misreading. I have a proven troubleshooting process: First check if the device is loose - OBU modules mounted on windshields may fail if tilted over 30 degrees. For entry misreads, immediately find staff for manual recording; they'll verify with entrance camera records. If discovered later, calmly report at the exit's manual lane with license plate and entry station - the system will verify your actual route online. Last year I missed a payment, received SMS notification and repaid via the 'Lesutong' APP with 0.3% daily late fees. Remember to regularly clean the metal contacts in the card slot - dust accumulation affects signal transmission.
