What does ETC on highways mean?

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Highway ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) translates to electronic toll collection, which is a non-stop toll collection system. Highways are equipped with one or more ETC lanes. The ETC toll collection method involves microwave-specific short-range communication between the vehicle-mounted RFID tag installed on the vehicle's windshield and the microwave antenna on the ETC lane at the toll station. This utilizes networked technology to conduct background settlement processing with banks, thereby achieving the purpose of vehicles passing through bridge and road toll stations without stopping to pay tolls. Banks install this type of ETC express card with a post-payment system. ETC application conditions are as follows: Provide the original and photocopies of the vehicle owner's valid ID card and vehicle registration certificate. The photocopy of the driver's license must include the page with the most recent annual inspection seal. Postal credit card application form. This credit card is used to bind the ETC card. After obtaining the credit card, swipe it twice and present the POS slip to a designated postal outlet to receive and install the ETC onboard device for free, with no additional charges. Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years old. The vehicle must be registered under the applicant's name. Below are the precautions for installing ETC: Avoid obstructing the driver's view. It is best to install it behind the rearview mirror. Many car models have a steeply angled windshield, which can reduce the driver's field of vision. If ETC installation is not considered carefully, it may increase blind spots. Install it on the right side behind the rearview mirror to avoid blocking the view. Do not interfere with charging. The ETC electronic tag consumes power but generally does not require charging or battery replacement, as it has a solar panel on the back for self-charging. Therefore, avoid installing it on the blackened areas of the windshield or in positions that may block the solar panel. Do not remove it arbitrarily once installed. The button in the middle of the adhesive is an anti-tamper lever connected to a switch. After installation, the windshield will press the anti-tamper lever in. If removed arbitrarily, the lever will pop out and trigger the switch, locking the electronic tag and rendering it unusable. You will then need to visit an ETC service point to unlock it. This is designed to prevent multiple vehicles from sharing one device. When using ETC, note the following: The ETC transaction sensing range is 8 meters. To prevent the ETC device of the vehicle in front from malfunctioning, maintain a distance of more than 10 meters to avoid automatic payment for the vehicle ahead. The ETC lane recognition speed is 20 kilometers per hour. Driving too fast may result in failure to read the vehicle's device information, leading to payment failure. If using a debit card bound to ETC, insufficient balance may also cause payment failure.