What should be noted when using ETC?

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ETC stands for Electronic-Toll-Collection, which refers to the electronic toll collection system. ETC can be processed at bank branches or highway service areas. The vehicle owner needs to provide original and photocopies of their valid ID card and vehicle license. If processed by a proxy, the proxy's valid ID card is also required. The photocopy of the vehicle license should include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp. A bank card for deducting highway toll fees is also needed. Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years old, and the vehicle must be registered under their name. About ETC installation precautions: Do not obstruct the view; it's best to install it behind the rearview mirror: Many car models have a large rearward tilt angle of the windshield, 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 on the right side behind the rearview mirror to avoid blocking the view. Avoid affecting 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 might block the solar panel. Do not remove it randomly once installed: The button in the middle of the adhesive is an anti-removal lever connected to a switch. Once the ETC tag is installed, the windshield will press the lever in. If removed, the lever will pop out, triggering the switch and locking the tag, making it unusable. You would 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 ETC transaction sensing range is 8 meters. To prevent the ETC device of the car ahead from malfunctioning, maintain a distance of over 10 meters to avoid automatic toll deduction for the preceding vehicle. The ETC lane recognition speed is 20 km/h. Driving too fast may fail to read the vehicle's device information, leading to toll deduction failure. If using a debit card linked to ETC, insufficient balance will also cause toll deduction failure. Precautions for using the ETC card: Before passing through the toll station with ETC, ensure the ETC card is correctly inserted into the OBU (On-Board Unit). During driving, bumps may loosen the card, so check it promptly and reinsert it if necessary. The ETC card must be dedicated to the specific vehicle and cannot be changed arbitrarily 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, use the manual toll lane for payment. The speed limit for the ETC lane is 20 km/h, and maintain a distance of at least 5 meters from the vehicle ahead. If an ETC vehicle receives a toll card in the manual lane, it cannot use the ETC lane when exiting the highway and must use the manual toll lane.