What to Do If the Highway ETC Doesn't Work?
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If the highway ETC doesn't register, the solution is to promptly contact the toll station staff to manually process the payment and avoid affecting future usage. Here are specific details about ETC: 1. Definition: ETC (Electronic Toll Collection), translated as electronic toll collection in Chinese, is an automatic toll system for highways or bridges. 2. Function: It uses dedicated short-range communication between an onboard electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield and a microwave antenna in the ETC lane at the toll station. This system leverages computer networking technology for backend settlement with banks, allowing vehicles to pass through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping to pay fees. 3. System Components: It mainly consists of an automatic vehicle identification system, a central management system, and other auxiliary facilities.
Last time when driving back to my hometown, the ETC lane barrier at the highway toll station didn't lift up and got stuck. I immediately parked the car in a safe area, turned on the hazard lights, and pressed the service button next to the toll station to call staff for inspection. It turned out the card balance was insufficient with unpaid fees. They opened a manual lane for me and collected cash payment. Afterwards, I recharged the card and checked the device status via mobile app, discovering the ETC tag was slightly loose affecting signal reception. Reminder: Always check card balance and device installation before trips to avoid embarrassment and safety risks. On highways, never move randomly or reverse in such situations - safety first. Make it a habit to check ETC device stability during regular car maintenance - this good practice saves much trouble.
