What are the precautions for using ETC?

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ETC stands for Electronic-Toll-Collection, which means electronic toll collection system. ETC can be applied for at bank outlets or highway service areas. The original and photocopies of the vehicle owner's valid ID card and vehicle license are required. If it is not the owner who applies, the agent's valid ID card is also needed. The photocopy of the vehicle license should include the page with the most recent annual inspection seal. A bank card for deducting highway tolls is also required. The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years old, and the vehicle must be registered under an individual's name. About the installation precautions for ETC: Do not block the view; it is best to install it behind the rearview mirror: Many car models have a large inclination angle of the windshield, which reduces the 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 view. Do not affect 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, when installing, avoid the black areas on the windshield and do not place it where the solar panel might be 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 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, keep a distance of more than 10 meters from the vehicle in front to avoid automatic sensing and paying for the vehicle in front. The ETC lane recognizes a speed of 20 kilometers per hour. If the speed is too fast, the vehicle's device information cannot be read, leading to a failed toll deduction. When using a debit card linked to ETC, insufficient balance will also cause the toll deduction to fail. Precautions for using the ETC card: Before using ETC to pass through a toll station, ensure that the ETC card is correctly inserted into the OBU. The ETC card may become loose due to bumps during driving, so it should be checked and reinserted into the OBU promptly 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, check the fee information displayed on the dedicated lane sign. If the card balance is insufficient, recharge it promptly. When the car passes through the ETC lane and the barrier does not lift, follow the instructions 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, use the manual toll lane for payment. The speed limit for the ETC lane is 20 kilometers per hour, and a distance of more than 5 meters should be maintained 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 when exiting the highway and must use the manual toll lane instead.