What are the precautions for daily use of ETC?
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ETC stands for Electronic-Toll-Collection, which means electronic toll collection system. ETC can be processed at bank branches or highway service areas and other institutions. The original and photocopies of the vehicle owner's valid ID card and driving license are required. If it is not handled by the owner, the agent's valid ID card is also required. The photocopy of the driving license needs to include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp; a bank card for deducting highway tolls; the applicant must be between 18 and 60 years old; and the vehicle must be registered under the individual's name. About the precautions for installing ETC: Do not block the line of sight. It is best to install it behind the rearview mirror: Many car models have a large rearward tilt angle of the windshield, resulting in a smaller driver's field of vision. If this is not considered when installing ETC, it will increase the driver's blind spot. Install it on the right side behind the rearview mirror to avoid blocking the line of sight. Do not affect charging: The ETC electronic tag requires power, but generally does not need to be charged or have its battery replaced because it has a solar panel on the back that can charge itself. Therefore, when installing, avoid the black areas on the windshield and do not place it where the solar panel is easily blocked. Once installed, do not remove it casually: The button in the middle of the adhesive is an anti-removal lever, connected to a switch below. After the electronic tag is installed, the windshield will press the anti-removal lever in. If it is removed casually, the lever will pop out and trigger the switch, locking the electronic tag and making it unusable. You will need to go to an ETC service point to unlock it. This is designed to prevent multiple vehicles from sharing one device. Precautions for using ETC: The ETC transaction sensing area is 8 meters. To prevent the ETC device of the vehicle in front from malfunctioning, keep a distance of more than 10 meters from the vehicle in front to avoid automatically paying the toll for the vehicle in front; the recognition speed for ETC lanes is 20 kilometers per hour. If the speed is too fast, the vehicle device information cannot be read, resulting in a failed toll deduction; when using a debit card bound to ETC, insufficient balance will also cause the toll deduction to fail. Precautions for using ETC cards: Before using ETC to pass through the toll station, ensure that the ETC card is correctly inserted into the OBU. During driving, the ETC card may become loose due to bumps, so it needs to be checked in time. If it becomes loose, it should be inserted back into the OBU promptly. The ETC card must be dedicated to the vehicle and cannot be changed arbitrarily after being bound to the vehicle. Before using ETC, pay attention to the fee information displayed on the dedicated lane sign. If the card balance is insufficient, it needs to be recharged in time. When the car passes through the ETC lane and the barrier does not lift, you should actively follow the arrangement of the toll station staff or switch to the manual toll lane. If the ETC toll lane at the highway toll station is temporarily closed, you should use the manual toll lane to pay. The speed limit for ETC dedicated lanes is 20 kilometers per hour, and you should maintain a distance of more than 5 meters from the vehicle in front before passing through. If an ETC vehicle receives a toll card in the manual toll lane, it cannot use the ETC toll lane after exiting the highway and must use the manual toll lane.
