What to Pay Attention to with ETC?
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ETC is the abbreviation for Electronic-Toll-Collection, meaning electronic toll collection system. ETC can be applied for at bank branches, highway service areas, and other institutions. The following documents are required: the original and photocopy of the vehicle owner's valid ID card and vehicle license. If the application is made by a proxy, the proxy's valid ID card is also needed. The photocopy of the vehicle license should include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp. Additionally, a bank card for deducting highway toll fees is required. The applicant must be between 18 and 60 years old, and the vehicle must be registered under the individual's name. Regarding ETC installation precautions: Do not obstruct the driver's view; it is best to install it behind the rearview mirror: Many car models have a steeply angled windshield, which can reduce the driver's field of vision. If this is not considered during ETC installation, it may increase blind spots. Installing it behind the rearview mirror on the right side can help avoid obstructing 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 may block the solar panel. Once installed, do not remove it arbitrarily: The button in the middle of the adhesive is an anti-tamper lever connected to a switch. After installation, the windshield will press the lever in. If removed arbitrarily, the lever will pop out and trigger the switch, locking the electronic tag and rendering it unusable. In such cases, you will need to visit an ETC service point to unlock it. This mechanism is designed to prevent multiple vehicles from sharing one device. When using ETC, note the following: The ETC transaction sensing range is 8 meters. To avoid issues caused by the vehicle ahead's ETC device malfunctioning, maintain a distance of at least 10 meters to prevent automatic toll deduction for the vehicle ahead. The ETC lane recognition speed is 20 km/h; exceeding this speed may result in failed fee deduction due to unreadable vehicle information. If using a debit card linked to ETC, insufficient balance may also cause deduction failure. Precautions for using the ETC card: Before passing through an ETC toll gate, 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 is vehicle-specific and cannot be swapped arbitrarily after being bound to a vehicle. 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 an ETC lane, follow the instructions of toll station staff or switch to a manual toll lane. If the ETC lane is temporarily closed, use the manual toll lane for payment. The speed limit for ETC lanes is 20 km/h, and a minimum distance of 5 meters should be maintained from the vehicle ahead. If an ETC vehicle receives a toll card in a manual toll lane, it cannot use the ETC lane upon exiting the highway and must use the manual toll lane instead.