What is ETC on the highway?
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Highway ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) refers to electronic toll collection, which is a non-stop toll collection system. One or more ETC lanes are usually set up on highways. ETC charging method: Through dedicated microwave short-range communication between the RFID tag installed on the vehicle's windshield and the microwave antenna on the ETC lane at the toll station, the system connects with the bank for background settlement processing via networking technology, thereby achieving the purpose of vehicles paying tolls without stopping when passing through highway toll stations. 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. The photocopy of the driver's license should include the page with the most recent annual inspection seal; Credit card application form, which will be used to bind the ETC card. After obtaining the credit card, swipe it twice and present the POS receipt to collect and install the ETC onboard device for free at designated outlets without any additional charges; Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years old; Own a vehicle under personal name. Below are the precautions for ETC installation: Do not obstruct the view. It is best to install it behind the rearview mirror: Many car models have a steeply inclined windshield, which reduces the driver's field of vision. If this is not considered during ETC installation, it may increase the driver's blind spots. Install it on the right side behind the rearview mirror to avoid obstructing the view. Do not interfere with charging: The ETC electronic tag consumes power but generally does not require charging or battery replacement because it has a solar panel on the back for self-charging. Therefore, avoid installing it on the blackened areas of the windshield or 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. Precautions for using ETC: 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 from the vehicle ahead to avoid automatic sensing and paying for the front vehicle's toll; The ETC lane recognition speed is 20 km/h. Driving too fast may result in failure to read the vehicle's device information and toll deduction failure; When using a debit card bound to ETC, insufficient balance will also cause toll deduction failure.
