What to Do When ETC Expires?
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Bring the ETC device and ETC card to the bank's ETC service outlet for inspection. For non-human-induced loosening or damage, the device can be reactivated or replaced for free. You can also log in to the ETC Express Card official website for service or call the ETC customer service hotline. Reasons for expiration include: self-removal or relocation of the OBU device; ETC running out of power; ETC electronic tag falling off or loosening. Below is relevant information about ETC: 1. Definition of ETC: ETC (Electronic Toll Collection), translated in Chinese as the electronic non-stop toll collection system, is an automatic toll collection system for highways or bridges. It uses dedicated short-range communication between the vehicle-mounted electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield and the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at the toll station, along with computer networking technology for backend settlement with the bank. This allows vehicles to pass through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping to pay tolls. 2. New ETC Application: Displaying an expired card is a normal condition. Without activation, pressing the ETC anti-tamper switch on the back will cause the red light to briefly illuminate, and the OLED display will show that the ETC tag is invalid, indicating the ETC electronic tag is not activated, which is normal. 3. Usage Process: The ETC pass card adopts a real-name system and can be reported as lost. The pass card holder must be the vehicle owner. During use, it is essential to ensure a one-to-one correspondence between the pass card, electronic tag, and the registered vehicle for normal use in the electronic toll collection system on highways within the networked area.
