How to transfer ETC to another car?
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Remove the ETC device and ETC card from the old car, and bring your ID card and the new car's vehicle license to an ETC service outlet to complete the transfer procedure. After reactivating the ETC electronic tag, install the device on the new car's front windshield to resume usage. Remove the original ETC device and go to the issuing bank to cancel the service; after cancellation, you can apply for a new ETC for the new car.
I've been through the process of changing my ETC, and it's a three-step procedure. First, bring your ID card and the original ETC card, then drive your new car straight to the bank or highway service point. Last time I went to the service point, the staff quickly updated the license plate information on their tablet with just a few taps. Second, the device installation must be done on-site. They use professional adhesive remover to carefully take the old device off your previous car and then meticulously attach it behind the rearview mirror on your new car's windshield. Here's the crucial part! If you try to peel it off yourself, the anti-tamper button on the base will pop, rendering the entire device useless, and you'll have to buy a new one. Third, after activation, remember to test it. I drove through the ETC-only lane at the entrance and only felt at ease when I saw my license plate displayed on the screen. The whole process takes about half an hour. Whatever you do, don't buy those so-called ETC migration stickers online—they aren't certified by the Ministry of Transport.
