What should I do if I accidentally drove into the ETC lane and need to reverse?
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On the highway, if you mistakenly drive into the ETC lane and there are no vehicles behind you, you can reverse and move to the manual lane. However, if there are vehicles behind you and the ETC system has already detected the following vehicle's ETC device, automatically charging and opening the barrier, you should find a safe place to pull over, walk back to the toll station, explain the situation to the staff, and pay the required fee. ETC Usage Precautions: The ETC transaction sensing range is 8 meters. To avoid accidentally paying for the vehicle in front (due to a malfunctioning or absent ETC device), maintain a distance of at least 10 meters from the vehicle ahead. The ETC lane recognizes vehicles at a speed of 20 km/h. Driving too fast may result in failure to read the vehicle's device information and unsuccessful charging. Unauthorized removal or movement of the OBU device, or if the ETC electronic tag becomes loose or detached, may render the tag ineffective. In such cases, take it to the bank where the ETC card was issued or the highway service center for inspection. If the issue is not due to human interference, reactivation may suffice. When using a debit card linked to ETC, insufficient balance may cause charging failure. Follow the instructions of on-site staff and proceed to the manual MTC lane to pay via cash or card. Thick windshield glass may interfere with signal reception. This is particularly relevant for vehicles that have had their windshields replaced after accidents or modified front windshields.