When is the ETC toll deducted on highways?
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The specific timing for ETC toll deductions on highways is as follows: For ETC prepaid cards, users must deposit funds in advance before use, and the toll is deducted immediately. For ETC credit cards, which have an overdraft function, the bank tallies the deductions daily, and users only need to pay off the credit card bill by the due date. For ETC postpaid cards, no toll is charged immediately when passing through highway toll stations. The system records the user's passage and automatically deducts the corresponding toll from the user's authorized bank account in batches. Due to varying efficiency across regions, there is no fixed deduction time for postpaid cards, but deductions are generally made monthly. Users can also set a billing date to check the ETC fees for the current month. ETC stands for Electronic Toll Collection, an electronic toll system. To apply, the vehicle owner must provide original and photocopies of their valid ID and vehicle registration certificate. If the application is made by a proxy, the proxy's valid ID and photocopy are also required. The photocopy of the vehicle registration certificate must include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp. Additionally, a bank card for deducting highway tolls is required. Applicants must be between 18 and 60 years old and own the vehicle in their name. For company vehicles, the required documents include: A letter of introduction from the vehicle owner (with company seal); photocopy of the organization code certificate or business license (with company seal); original and photocopy of the proxy's ID; original vehicle registration certificate; and the vehicle to be registered for ETC. How ETC works: An onboard electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield communicates with the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at toll stations. The system then settles the toll with the bank via computer networking technology, allowing vehicles to pass through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping to pay. Benefits of installing ETC: Time-saving: Eliminates the hassle of waiting in line; Green and eco-friendly: Reduces noise and exhaust emissions by allowing vehicles to pass through toll stations without stopping; Cost-saving: Reduces wear and tear and fuel consumption by minimizing the frequency of vehicle starts and stops; Improved efficiency: ETC lanes can theoretically increase traffic efficiency by 2-3 times, making traditional ETC more advanced, faster, and higher-tech. Compared to license plate payment, ETC technology is more mature and advantageous.
