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How to Handle ETC License Plate Change Without Vehicle Replacement, Can It Be Used Directly?

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CamillaLee
07/29/2025, 10:50:37 PM

When changing the license plate but keeping the same vehicle for ETC, you need to update the information at the bank; it cannot be used directly. This is because the ETC card is linked to the vehicle's information. Unauthorized removal or transfer to another vehicle may lead to ETC fraud or evasion of toll fees. Benefits of Installing ETC: Time-saving: Eliminates the hassle of waiting in queues; Green and eco-friendly: Promotes low-carbon travel by reducing noise and exhaust emissions as vehicles pass through toll stations without stopping; Reduced wear and tear: Saves costs by minimizing frequent starts and stops, lowering vehicle wear and fuel consumption, and users can enjoy a 5% discount on toll fees; Improved efficiency: ETC lanes theoretically increase passing efficiency by 2-3 times, making traditional ETC faster, more advanced, and high-tech. Compared to license plate payment, ETC technology is more mature and advantageous. Precautions for Using ETC: The ETC transaction sensing range is 8 meters. If the vehicle ahead stops, maintain a distance of over 10 meters to prevent automatic toll deduction for the wrong vehicle, especially if the vehicle ahead has a faulty or no ETC device. The speed limit for ETC lane recognition is 20 km/h. Driving too fast may result in failure to read the vehicle's device information and toll deduction failure. Unauthorized removal or relocation of the OBU device, or if the ETC electronic tag becomes loose or detached, may render the tag invalid. In such cases, visit the bank where the ETC card was issued or a highway service center for inspection. If the issue is not due to human interference, reactivation may suffice. When using a debit card linked to ETC, insufficient balance may cause toll deduction failure. Follow the instructions of on-site staff to use manual MTC lanes and pay via cash or card. Thick car windshields may cause poor signal reception. This is particularly important for vehicles that have had their windshields replaced after accidents or modified front windshields.

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