What to Do If You Accidentally Enter an ETC Lane?

[VictoriaMarie]

Most highway ETC entrances have reserved lanes for lane changing. Some vehicles without ETC devices may accidentally enter the ETC lane. If it does not affect the vehicles behind, you can still choose to change lanes and enter the manual toll collection lane.

[SanMadelyn]

That day I absentmindedly followed the car in front into the ETC lane too! Whatever you do, don't reverse—it's way too dangerous. Quickly look for toll booth staff waving instructions—they'll usually come to the manual lane to swipe your card for the toll payment. Last time I just rolled down my window and called out to the staff, and they came over with a handheld device to swipe my card, charging me the regular lane fee. Remember to keep your hazard lights on the whole time to alert vehicles behind you. If you encounter a queue, just wait patiently in the lane without moving around, and let the staff handle it when they arrive. I bet lots of people have experienced this—it's actually quite simple to resolve. The key is to stay calm and cooperate with the staff.