How to Pay for Highway ETC?
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Methods to pay for highway ETC: 1. Find and open the Alipay application on your mobile phone desktop; 2. Click on the 'More' option in the opened Alipay function page; 3. In the redirected 'More' page, locate and click on the 'City Services' function bar; 4. In the redirected 'More Car Owner Services' page, find and open the 'ETC Recharge' option; 5. In the redirected ETC recharge interface, fill in the relevant information and click on 'Submit Information' at the bottom to complete the recharge. ETC utilizes automatic vehicle identification technology to establish wireless data communication between the vehicle and the toll station, enabling automatic vehicle identification and exchange of relevant toll data. Through a computer network, toll data processing is conducted to achieve a fully electronic toll collection system that allows for automatic toll payment without stopping.
When I first bought my car last year, I was completely clueless about driving on the highway. A friend recommended getting an ETC. The bank helped install a device and linked it to my bank card, so the toll is automatically deducted when passing through toll stations, saving me the hassle of stopping to queue and pay in cash. The key is to ensure sufficient balance in the card; if the balance is insufficient, the system might trigger an alarm, and you might have to pay manually on the spot. I downloaded an ETC app, which allows me to check payment records and reminds me to top up the balance monthly. Occasionally, there are delays in deductions during peak hours, but the app promptly updates with push notifications. Cash lanes are still an option, but ETC-exclusive lanes are faster and safer. I recommend regularly checking your card status to avoid situations like mine where insufficient balance left me stranded halfway and delayed my trip.
