How to use ETC?
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ETC usage methods are as follows: 1. If the highway toll station has dedicated ETC lanes at the entrance or exit, vehicle owners can directly pass through the ETC lane without stopping. 2. If the toll station entrance has a dedicated ETC lane but the exit does not or it is closed for some reason, the vehicle owner can remove the ETC card from the onboard electronic tag at the manual toll lane exit and hand it to the toll collector for swiping to pass and pay the toll. 3. If the entrance toll station does not have a dedicated ETC lane or it is closed for some reason, but the exit toll station operates normally, the vehicle owner can remove the ETC card at the manual toll lane entrance, hand it to the toll collector for swiping, and then reinsert it to pass directly through the dedicated ETC lane without stopping. 4. If both the highway entrance and exit toll stations do not have dedicated ETC lanes or they are closed for some reason, the vehicle owner can take a toll card or remove the ETC card at the manual toll lane entrance and hand it to the toll collector for swiping to pass. The exit can be processed using the corresponding method. Below is related information about ETC: 1. ETC is an Electronic Toll Collection system. It refers to a system where vehicles passing through a toll station use onboard equipment to achieve vehicle identification, information writing (at the entrance), and automatic deduction of corresponding funds from a pre-bound IC card or bank account (at the exit). It is an electronic toll collection system for roads, bridges, and tunnels that is being actively developed and promoted internationally. 2. Vehicle owners only need to install a sensor card on their car window and prepay the fees. When passing through a toll station, there is no need for manual payment or stopping, as the toll will be automatically deducted from the card.
When I first got the ETC, I was a bit confused, but later found it actually quite simple. First, you need to apply for the device, which can now be done at bank branches or online platforms, requiring your ID card and vehicle license. During installation, stick the small box in the upper middle part of the front windshield, avoiding the black grid area, and make sure it's firmly attached. For activation, scan the device's QR code with a mobile app and follow the prompts to link your bank card. When using it, drive into the lane marked with the ETC sign at toll stations, maintaining a speed below 20 km/h and keeping a distance of more than 5 meters from the vehicle in front—the barrier will automatically lift. Ensure sufficient balance in your card; I set up automatic credit card repayments. After passing the toll, check the deduction records as there might be delays in the system. If the device doesn't respond, avoid slamming the brakes; it's safer to reverse and seek assistance from staff. Also, avoid spraying the device directly with high-pressure water jets during car washes to prevent damage.
