What does illegal removal of OBU mean?
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Illegal removal of OBU refers to a situation where the lane system displays a U-turn or overtime vehicle, and the automatic deduction or swiping of the card to deduct the fee from the card will not be possible. In such cases, the toll should be paid in cash. Below is some relevant information about OBU: 1. Concept: It stands for On-Board Unit, which is a microwave device using DSRC technology to communicate with RSU. 2. Limitations: The in-vehicle application environment is quite harsh, so the performance requirements for in-vehicle equipment are higher than those for general electronic devices. When designing intelligent transportation systems, it is particularly important to consider the application environment to ensure the system can adapt to the in-vehicle environment and leverage it to create greater value than general systems.
I know all too well about the issue of illegally removing OBUs. Last year, I foolishly tried to relocate my ETC device, only to find it stopped working as soon as I took it off. Turns out, the little ETC box has an anti-tamper switch that automatically locks the device when removed, requiring reactivation at a bank or ETC service center. After waiting in line for hours, the staff explained this design prevents the device from being transferred to another vehicle. Now, I make sure the technician uses double-sided tape to secure it firmly and remind my family not to touch the little box in the car. If accidentally removed, don’t panic—just bring your ID and vehicle registration to the service center, though it’s admittedly a hassle.
