What does it mean to have ETC stolen?
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Having ETC stolen refers to the situation where the ETC gantry recognizes your vehicle when passing through the ETC lane, but due to slow speed, another vehicle cuts in and passes the toll entrance ahead of you. Below is some information about ETC toll collection: 1. How to prevent ETC theft: (1) Regularly check if the onboard OBU device is functioning properly. A prompt tone will be heard when the ETC card is inserted. (2) When using ETC to pass through a highway toll booth, drivers should slow down to ensure the device successfully senses the information and allows safe passage. (3) Maintain a distance of more than 10 meters between the rear vehicle and the front vehicle to avoid the front vehicle using the rear vehicle's information. 2. What to do if ETC is stolen: If your vehicle's ETC is stolen when entering the highway, and it still cannot be recognized after reversing and re-entering, you can switch to the manual lane and swipe the ETC card, and you will still be charged normally.
I've been driving for over a decade and am very familiar with ETC. 'ETC tailgating' refers to when someone deliberately drives extremely close behind you as you pass through an ETC toll gate, tricking the system into thinking there's only one vehicle passing through, allowing the following car to evade toll fees. This is actually a speculative behavior that not only helps them avoid highway fees but also causes trouble for you. I've encountered this situation during peak hours with dense traffic flow - the most annoying part is that it might deduct extra money from your card or affect your ETC credit. Prevention methods include maintaining a safe following distance and not driving too slowly at toll gates; also, make sure your ETC tag is properly installed and check your bills regularly. The whole thing really tests drivers' ethics - how much better it would be if everyone just followed the rules while driving.
