What is the purpose of ETC toll photography?
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The purpose of ETC toll photography is: both ETC vehicles and manual payment vehicles are charged according to the actual driving route based on vehicle type. ETC refers to the segmented toll collection system on expressways. After the removal of provincial boundary toll stations on expressways, a new gantry-based segmented toll collection model has been adopted. Gantries are devices installed at regular intervals on expressways to calculate toll amounts. Each time a vehicle passes under a gantry, the cameras mounted on it will photograph and charge the vehicle according to its type, while the vehicle's ETC system will deduct the corresponding toll. After exiting the expressway, the total toll for that section is calculated by adding the fee for entering/exiting the ramp and the fees deducted at each gantry passed along the way.
As a veteran driver who commutes on the highway daily, I find the ETC toll photo capture feature incredibly useful. It primarily captures license plate images at toll booths. When the ETC device malfunctions or has poor signal, the system identifies the vehicle number via photos to process the toll, preventing me from getting stuck at the toll gate. Once, my ETC card was loose and unresponsive, but the system automatically took a photo and deducted the fee without any hassle. The photo feature also prevents theft, such as others stealing my ETC card to evade tolls, ensuring fair charging. Data is well-protected and only used for toll verification. Overall, this feature speeds up passage, reduces peak-hour congestion, and enhances safety. I recommend drivers regularly check their ETC tags to avoid minor issues.
