Is it a traffic violation to reverse after mistakenly entering the ETC lane when exiting the highway?

[TimothyFitz]

Entering the wrong ETC lane by mistake when exiting the highway is not considered a traffic violation and will not result in a violation record. However, it may waste some time when passing through the toll station. Additionally, entering through the ETC lane at a closed highway entrance and exiting without entry information will result in being charged the full toll fee. Note: Cameras are installed in all ETC lanes on highways. Non-ETC vehicles using the ETC lane will be recorded by these cameras, which can serve as evidence for penalties. ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) is the most advanced toll collection system for bridges and roads in the world. It uses dedicated short-range microwave communication between the vehicle's electronic tag installed on the windshield and the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at the toll station. This system processes transactions via computer networking technology with banks, allowing vehicles to pass through toll stations without stopping to pay. ETC lanes are designated for vehicles equipped with ETC devices and use electronic toll collection methods. If a non-ETC vehicle mistakenly enters the ETC lane at normal speed, it can reverse and return to other toll lanes without incurring penalties such as point deductions. This is mainly because the ETC entrance area is outside the highway section, and reversing in this area does not violate the no-stopping regulations applicable on highways. When reversing, always observe the surroundings first. If there are no incoming vehicles, you can reverse and turn around to switch to a manual toll lane. If there are incoming vehicles but few, you can negotiate with the drivers behind to ensure safety and avoid congestion. If there are many vehicles, on-site staff will assist. Precautions: When entering or exiting the highway, drivers should pay attention to the warning signs at the entrance and note the ETC lanes. ETC lanes are usually located in the leftmost lane of the toll station. It's best to identify the ETC lane in advance and change lanes accordingly. Forcibly changing lanes and entering the ETC lane while another vehicle is using its ETC to pass through is not recommended. If this happens, drivers need not worry; simply contact the toll station staff to re-scan the ETC. ETC does not charge when entering the highway; fees are only applied when exiting. If someone else uses your ETC to enter the highway, it will not affect you. However, the vehicle that used your ETC will be blacklisted, barred from using highways nationwide, and charged the maximum fee for the entire journey when exiting, as if they had no card.