What is ETC on the highway?
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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. ETC toll collection method: Through microwave-based dedicated short-range communication between the vehicle's RFID tag installed on the windshield and the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at the toll station, the system uses internet technology to conduct background settlement processing with the bank. This allows vehicles to pass 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 photocopy of the vehicle owner's valid ID card and vehicle registration certificate. For the photocopy of the driver's license, the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp must be copied. Submit a bank debit card application form, which will be used to bind the ETC card. After receiving the card, you can go to a designated bank branch to collect and install the ETC onboard device for free, with no charges during the process. Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years old and own a vehicle registered under their name.
ETC is the electronic toll collection system used on highways. My old classmate who works in the transportation department said ETC is like equipping your car with an electronic wallet. When driving through a toll station, the small device on the roof automatically communicates with the toll gate to deduct the fee—you don’t even need to roll down the window. I remember getting stuck at a toll station during last year’s Mid-Autumn Festival; while cars in the ETC lane zoomed past, we waited in the manual lane for half an hour. That made me so mad I went home and got one installed immediately. Nowadays, banks offer ETC installation basically for free, and you can even get discounts by linking it to a credit card. Even my mother-in-law’s old Toyota has one now.
