What should be noted about ETC?

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ETC is the abbreviation for Electronic-Toll-Collection, meaning electronic toll collection system. ETC can be processed at bank branches or highway service areas. Required documents include the original and photocopy of the vehicle owner's valid ID card and vehicle license. If processed by a non-owner, the agent's valid ID card is also required. The photocopy of the vehicle license must include the page stamped with the most recent annual inspection seal; a bank card for deducting highway toll fees; the applicant must be aged between 18 and 60; and the vehicle must be registered under a personal name. Regarding ETC installation precautions: Do not obstruct the view; it is best to install it behind the rearview mirror: Many car models have steeply angled windshields, which can reduce the driver's field of vision. If this is not considered during ETC installation, it may increase the driver's blind spots. Install it behind the rearview mirror on the right side 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, as 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. 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. When using ETC, note the following: The ETC transaction sensing range is 8 meters. To prevent issues caused by the vehicle in front's ETC device malfunction, maintain a distance of over 10 meters to avoid automatic toll payment for the vehicle ahead. 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. If using a debit card linked to ETC, insufficient balance will also cause toll deduction failure. Precautions for using ETC cards: Before passing through the toll station using ETC, ensure the ETC card is correctly inserted into the OBU. During driving, bumps may loosen the ETC card, so check it promptly and reinsert it into the OBU if necessary. The ETC card must be dedicated to the specific vehicle and cannot be arbitrarily changed after binding. Before using ETC, check the fee information displayed on the dedicated lane sign. If the card balance is insufficient, recharge it promptly. If the barrier does not lift when passing through the ETC lane, follow the instructions of the toll station staff or switch to the manual toll lane. If the ETC lane is temporarily closed at a highway toll station, use the manual toll lane for payment. The speed limit for ETC lanes is 20 km/h, and a distance of over 5 meters should be maintained from the vehicle in front. If an ETC vehicle receives a toll card in the manual toll lane, it cannot use the ETC lane when exiting the highway and must use the manual toll lane instead.