How to Use an ETC Card?
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Insert the stored-value card into the electronic tag to enjoy toll payment without stopping. Below are specific details about ETC: 1. Composition: ETC, translated into Chinese as electronic toll collection, is an automatic toll system for highways or bridges. It uses dedicated short-range communication between the vehicle's electronic tag and the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at toll stations, combined with computer networking technology for backend settlement with banks, allowing vehicles to pass through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping to pay fees. 2. Current Status: ETC is an electronic automatic toll collection system being actively developed and promoted internationally for roads, bridges, and tunnels. This technology has a long development history abroad, with electronic toll systems in the U.S., Europe, and many other countries and regions already partially networked and gradually achieving economies of scale. In China, the highway toll collection system, which primarily relies on manual toll collection using IC cards and magnetic cards as media, is undoubtedly influenced by this trend.
I often drive long distances, and ETC is particularly convenient to use. Just insert the card directly into the in-vehicle device. Once installed, every time you enter the highway via the ETC-only lane, remember not to exceed 20 km/h. About ten meters away from the barrier, you'll hear a 'beep,' and the barrier will automatically lift. Repeat this process when exiting the highway. It's very hassle-free as you don't need to stop and pay with cash—the toll is automatically deducted from the linked bank card. Make sure the card is inserted firmly; the device's green light should stay on to indicate it's working properly. If you're passing through an unfamiliar toll station, check that the display screen ahead shows your license plate number before entering the lane to avoid the embarrassment of getting stuck in the wrong lane.
