How to Use ETC Card for Trucks on Highways?
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Even if a truck is equipped with an ETC card, it still needs to use the dedicated truck lane because it requires weighing. After weighing, use the ETC card to pay or record the charge at the toll window. Precautions for Using ETC: The ETC transaction sensing range is 8 meters. When encountering a vehicle in front that has stopped, to prevent the ETC device of the vehicle in front from malfunctioning or not having an ETC device at all, maintain a distance of more than 10 meters to avoid automatic sensing and paying for the vehicle in front. Unauthorized disassembly or movement of the OBU device, or if the ETC electronic tag falls off or becomes loose, will cause the electronic tag to fail. It can be taken to the bank where the ETC card was issued or the highway service office for inspection. If the loosening or detachment is not due to human factors, it only needs to be reactivated. When using a debit card linked to ETC, insufficient balance will also cause the fee deduction to fail. Follow the guidance of on-site staff to use the manual MTC lane and pass by cash or card payment.
I've been in freight transportation for over a decade, and the ETC card is quite convenient to use. First, insert the card into the vehicle's onboard unit, which should be installed on the inner side of the windshield without obstructing the view. Before entering the highway, check if there's enough balance on the card or ensure the linked credit card isn't overdue to avoid being stopped and delayed. When approaching the ETC lane, slow down to about 20 km/h—the system will automatically scan and deduct the toll. For trucks, remember to use the dedicated truck ETC lanes and avoid mixing with passenger vehicles. If the device doesn't light up or alarms, the card might be loose or the battery dead; just pull over at a service area to reinsert it. Regularly check balance notifications via SMS to avoid last-minute cash payments. This thing saves time and effort—long hauls mean fewer stops at toll booths.
