Is There a Risk of ETC Being Illegally Charged?
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Nowadays, ETC is basically immune to illegal charging even when not in use, as long as the credit card in your device does not have the quick payment function activated. To illegally charge an ETC, two conditions must be met: first, the ETC must be inserted with a credit card instead of a dedicated ETC stored-value card; second, the credit card must have the quick payment function enabled. Generally, the ETC credit card used by car owners is only for highway toll deductions and does not have the quick payment function activated. Benefits of Installing ETC: Saves time by eliminating the hassle of waiting in queues. Environmentally friendly, as vehicles pass through toll stations without stopping, reducing noise and exhaust emissions, thereby minimizing pollution. Reduces wear and tear and saves costs by decreasing the frequency of vehicle starts and brakes, lowering wear and fuel consumption. Users can also enjoy a 5% discount on toll fees. Improves efficiency, as ETC lanes can theoretically increase vehicle throughput by 2-3 times, making traditional ETC systems more updated, faster, and more high-tech. Compared to license plate payment, ETC technology is more mature and advantageous. How ETC Works: Through the on-board electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield, specialized short-range communication is established with the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at the toll station. This utilizes computer networking technology to process background settlements with banks, allowing vehicles to pass through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping to pay the fees.
