What is the highway ETC system?
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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 multiple ETC lanes. The ETC toll collection method: Through dedicated short-range microwave communication between the onboard 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 backend settlement processing via networking technology, 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 photocopy 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. Credit card application form. This credit card is used to bind the ETC card. After obtaining the credit card, swipe it twice and use the POS receipt to collect the ETC onboard device for free at designated outlets. No fees are charged during this process. Must be between 18 and 60 years old. Must own a vehicle under personal name. Below are precautions for ETC installation: Do not obstruct the view. It is best to install it behind the rearview mirror: Many vehicle models have a steeply angled windshield, which reduces the driver's field of vision. If ETC installation does not consider this, 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, during installation, avoid the blackened areas on the windshield and positions that may block the solar panel. Once installed, do not remove it casually: The button in the middle of the adhesive is an anti-tamper rod connected to a switch. After installation, the windshield will press the anti-tamper rod in. If removed casually, the rod 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 ahead from malfunctioning, maintain a distance of over 10 meters to avoid automatic sensing and paying for the vehicle ahead. The ETC lane recognition speed is 20 km/h. Driving too fast may result in failure to read vehicle device information and failed toll deduction. When using a debit card to bind ETC, insufficient balance may also lead to failed toll deduction.