Should I cancel my ETC if I don't use it?

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It is possible not to cancel the ETC if it is no longer in use, but failing to do so may lead to negative consequences: If the license plate number is recycled but the bound ETC is not unbound, the new owner will be unable to bind an ETC, thus inconveniencing others; if the car is sold to someone else without canceling the ETC and the device remains in the vehicle, the toll station will recognize the ETC device, and as long as the bank card has a balance, toll fees will continue to be deducted from the bank card. ETC stands for Electronic-Toll-Collection, which means electronic toll collection system. To apply for ETC, you need to provide the original and photocopy of the vehicle owner's valid ID card and vehicle license. If the application is not made by the owner, the agent's valid ID card is also required. The photocopy of the vehicle license must include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp; a bank card for deducting highway toll fees; the applicant must be between 18 and 60 years old; the vehicle must be registered under an individual's name. Documents required for company vehicles: Introduction letter from the vehicle owner (with official seal); photocopy of the organization code certificate or business license (with official seal); original ID card of the agent; original vehicle license; the vehicle that needs to apply for ETC. How ETC works: Through the on-board electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield, it communicates with the microwave antenna in the ETC lane of the toll station and uses computer networking technology to settle accounts with the bank in the background, allowing the vehicle to pay highway or bridge tolls without stopping when passing through toll stations. Benefits of installing ETC: Save time: Avoid the hassle of queuing and waiting; Green and eco-friendly: Low-carbon, vehicles pass through toll stations without stopping, reducing noise and exhaust emissions and pollution; Reduce wear and tear: Save costs, reduce the frequency of vehicle starts and stops, decrease wear and fuel consumption, and users can enjoy toll discounts; Improve efficiency: ETC lanes can theoretically increase passing efficiency by 2-3 times or more, making traditional ETC more updated, faster, and more high-tech. Compared to license plate payment, ETC technology is more mature and advantageous.