How to Exit the Highway for Vehicles That Illegally Use Others' ETC?
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Vehicles that illegally use others' ETC to enter the highway will be treated as having no card when exiting, meaning they will be charged based on the farthest distance of the entire highway. Below is an introduction on how such cases are handled: 1. ETC lanes have induction loops: The system detects which vehicle has triggered the barrier based on the induction loop activated by the vehicle in the lane. If a vehicle illegally uses another's ETC, the barrier may remain raised, allowing the vehicle to pass. 2. Vehicles caught illegally using others' ETC: Once identified, these vehicles will be blacklisted and barred from using highways nationwide. Additionally, highway authorities will treat these vehicles as having no card upon exit, charging them based on the farthest distance of the entire highway.
I just bought a car recently and was particularly nervous the first time using ETC to exit the highway. After slowing down, I gradually drove into the ETC lane, keeping the speed around 20 kilometers per hour. The device on the dashboard beeped once and automatically let me through. If there's a problem, like it doesn't recognize my ETC, I immediately switch to the manual lane to pay in cash, avoiding any accidents by not forcing my way through. Before exiting the highway, I always check my ETC card balance on my phone to ensure it's sufficient and avoid any hassle. I also pay extra attention to slippery lanes in bad weather. I've used this method several times and now feel quite comfortable with it.
