What are the precautions for using an ETC card?

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ETC stands for Electronic-Toll-Collection, which means electronic toll collection system. ETC can be applied for at bank branches or highway service areas. The original and photocopies of the vehicle owner's valid ID card and driving license are required. If the application is not made by the owner, the agent's valid ID card is also needed. The photocopy of the driving license should include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp. A bank card for deducting highway tolls is also required. Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years old, and the vehicle must be registered under their name. About the installation of ETC: Do not block the view. It is best to install it behind the rearview mirror: Many car models have a large rearward tilt angle of the windshield, which reduces the driver's field of vision. If this is not considered during ETC installation, it will increase the driver's blind spots. Install it behind the rearview mirror on the right side to avoid blocking the view. Do not interfere with charging: The ETC electronic tag consumes 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, during installation, avoid the black areas on the windshield and do not place it where the solar panel can be 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 rendering it unusable. You will then 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, maintain a distance of more than 10 meters from the vehicle in front to avoid automatic toll payment for the vehicle in front. The ETC lane recognition speed is 20 kilometers per hour. If the vehicle speed is too fast, the vehicle device information cannot be read, leading to toll deduction failure. When using a debit card linked to ETC, insufficient balance will also cause toll deduction failure. Precautions for using an ETC card: Before using ETC to pass through a 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 is necessary to check it in time and reinsert it into the OBU if it becomes loose. The ETC card must be dedicated to one 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, recharge it in time. When a car passes through an ETC lane and the barrier does not lift, follow the instructions of the toll station staff or switch to a manual toll lane. If the ETC toll lane at a highway toll station is temporarily closed, use the manual toll lane for payment. The speed limit for ETC dedicated lanes is 20 kilometers per hour. Before passing, maintain a distance of more than 5 meters from the vehicle in front. If an ETC vehicle receives a toll card in a manual toll lane, it cannot use the ETC toll lane when exiting the highway and must use the manual toll lane.