What are the consequences of tailgating ETC to exit the highway?
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For vehicle owners who tailgate ETC to exit the highway, measures such as blacklisting and punitive charges will be imposed. The consequences of tailgating someone else's ETC are severe, as the cameras at toll stations can accurately identify the license plate number. Related information: 1. Introduction: ETC is an electronic toll collection system that allows vehicles equipped with ETC onboard units to use dedicated ETC lanes, enabling electronic toll payment. 2. Purpose: ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) is currently the most advanced toll collection method for roads and bridges worldwide. It utilizes dedicated short-range microwave communication between the onboard electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield and the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at the toll station. This, combined with computer networking technology and backend settlement processing with banks, allows vehicles to pass through toll stations without stopping while paying the toll fees.
I've been driving for many years and have seen several cases of ETC evasion. The system automatically identifies vehicles. If a trailing car is caught by the camera following closely behind, the toll operator will retroactively deduct the toll from the leading car and fine the trailing car 50 to 200 yuan. For repeated offenses, the ETC card will be frozen, and the license plate will be blacklisted, making it impossible to use ETC services again. The most troublesome part is the impact on personal credit, affecting things like mortgage or credit card applications. In terms of safety, pulling such tricks on the highway can easily lead to rear-end collisions. I recommend contacting the toll station promptly to pay any missed fees in case of an accident. Don’t risk big trouble for small gains.
