How to Get a Card on the Highway with a Temporary License Plate?

[DeJaxson]

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.

[VanMax]

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.

[DiPreston]

Last month I drove my newly purchased car on the highway to obtain a temporary license plate, but this paper plate couldn't be automatically recognized. When approaching the toll station, avoid the ETC lane and head directly to the manual lane with the green light on. After rolling down the window, hand the blue temporary license plate to the toll collector—they'll scan the barcode with their device for registration. I even encountered a situation where manual recording was required, which took about 2 minutes. The key is to keep the toll card safe, as some stations provide specially marked receipts. Before exiting the highway, remember to place the card within easy reach. When paying, present both the temporary plate and the entry card to avoid frantic rummaging through the glove compartment.

[Madison]

Getting a highway toll card with a temporary license plate is actually super easy: Find the manual toll lane and queue up, wait for the car in front to leave before moving forward. After coming to a complete stop, roll down your window and hand the temporary license plate to the toll collector with the front side facing them. Once they’ve registered it, they’ll give you a pass card—don’t rush off; double-check that the printed temporary plate number on the card matches yours. I once got the wrong card and had to explain for ages at the exit. The whole process takes at most a minute—the key is to clearly display the temporary plate, not stash it away like treasure in the glove compartment.

[DiNaomi]

As a toll station worker who deals with temporary license plate vehicles daily, here are three key reminders: When entering the station with a temporary plate, always choose the outermost lane with an attendant booth. Park as close to the left side of the booth as possible to conveniently display the original temporary license affixed to the lower right corner of the windshield. If the plate is crooked and illegible, it's advisable to remove it beforehand and hold it in hand. After taking the ticket, remember to verify the printed entry time for accuracy—a colleague once encountered a machine error that underrecorded by 100 kilometers. The most frustrating scenario is drivers storing their temporary plates in the trunk, causing delays for the entire queue.

[LeCody]

Don't worry about temporary licensed vehicles legally using highways, but the toll card collection process differs from regular plates. You must use manual lanes with original temporary license and vehicle registration ready. At the toll station I saw, staff photograph the temp plate for records. Photograph your pass card - if lost before exiting, records can be checked. Some new drivers try following ETC vehicles, only to get blocked by barriers, causing delays. Exiting may take 10 extra seconds for temp plate verification - best avoid weekend rush hours.