Is the ETC toll photo on the highway for speed measurement?
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ETC toll photos on the highway are not for speed measurement. Instead, they are part of a new gantry-based segmented tolling model, where both ETC and manual payment vehicles are charged based on their actual travel routes. The ETC system utilizes wireless communication and data exchange between the onboard unit in the vehicle and the antenna installed in the toll lane. The ETC system primarily consists of an automatic vehicle identification system, a central management system, and other auxiliary facilities. It employs automatic vehicle identification technology to enable wireless data communication between the vehicle and the toll station, facilitating automatic vehicle recognition and toll data exchange. By leveraging computer networks for toll data processing, the ETC system achieves fully automatic toll collection without the need for vehicles to stop or for toll booths.
I always drive to and from work, and those ETC cameras on the highway are not for speed measurement at all. The ETC system works by using cameras to capture your license plate or ETC tag, automatically identifying vehicle information to calculate toll fees, eliminating the hassle of stopping to pay. Speed measurement, on the other hand, is handled by a separate set of equipment, typically radar or laser cameras, which monitor vehicle speed at fixed points to prevent speeding accidents. I’ve seen speed measurement devices installed near ETC toll points a few times, but they are independent systems. If you want to know the details, ETC tolling focuses more on data collection, while speed measurement is directly related to traffic enforcement. Paying attention to these devices while driving can help you avoid tickets. In short, ETC cameras are purely for toll collection and have nothing to do with speed, but they remind us to stay focused on safety while driving on the highway.
