How to Get a Card on the Highway with a Temporary License Plate?
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The method of obtaining a card on the highway with a temporary license plate is the same as that for a car with a regular license plate. The automatic card dispenser at the highway entrance detects the presence of a vehicle through magnetic field sensing and does not distinguish between temporary and regular license plates. However, the temporary license plate must be legitimate; otherwise, it is illegal. The steps to get a card are: 1. Slow down when entering the self-service card dispensing lane, move the car as close as possible to the edge of the card dispenser, and then press the button to get the card. The car should not be too far from the dispenser, or you won't be able to reach it. Opening the door to get out and take the card will waste time and may result in penalty points. 2. Whether at a manual card dispensing window or a self-service card dispenser, always shift to neutral and engage the handbrake. Many drivers fail to shift to neutral when taking the card, and if they accidentally press the accelerator, the car may lunge forward and hit the barrier, which is very dangerous.
Last time I drove a car with temporary plates on the highway, it was quite a hassle. I specifically asked the toll booth staff. Vehicles with temporary plates must use the manual lane. Roll down your window before reaching the booth and proactively show the paper temporary plate to the staff. They may manually record the license plate information and sometimes check your driver's license. It's best to prepare change in advance when taking the toll card, as temporary plates can't use ETC. Oh, and remember to stick the temporary plate on the lower right corner of the windshield, otherwise traffic police may consider it a violation if checked. When exiting the highway, you also need to use the manual lane and hand over both the temporary plate and the entry card to pay the toll.
