Where to Install ETC for a New Car?

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ETC can be processed at highway toll stations, bank branches, and major internet platforms. The application requires the original and photocopies of the vehicle owner's valid ID and driving license. If the application is not done by the owner, the agent's valid ID is also required. The photocopy of the driving license should include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp. A credit card application form is needed to bind the ETC card. After obtaining the credit card, swipe it twice and present the POS slip to receive the ETC onboard device for free at designated outlets. No fees are charged during this process. ETC stands for Electronic Toll Collection, meaning electronic toll system. For corporate vehicles applying for ETC, the following documents are required: company introduction letter, business license, duplicate of the business license, company seal, legal person's ID, vehicle driving license, and vehicle registration certificate. These documents can be processed at various bank branches or the One-Card Company. Business license or organization code certificate, original letter of authorization for ETC business with company seal, original and photocopy of the agent's ID, and original vehicle registration certificate. ETC works by communicating between the onboard electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield and the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at toll stations. It uses computer networking technology to settle transactions with the bank in the background, allowing vehicles to pass through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping to pay. Here are some precautions for installing ETC: Do not obstruct the driver's view. It is best to install it behind the rearview mirror: Many car models have a large rear windshield angle, which can reduce the driver's field of vision. If ETC is installed without considering this, it may increase blind spots. Install it on the right side behind the rearview mirror to avoid obstructing the view. Do not interfere with 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, avoid installing it on the blackened areas of the windshield or where the solar panel may be blocked. Once installed, do not remove it casually: The button in the middle of the adhesive is an anti-removal lever connected to a switch. After installation, the windshield will press the lever in. If removed, the lever will pop out and trigger the switch, locking the electronic tag and rendering it unusable. You will need to visit an ETC service point to unlock it. This is designed to prevent multiple vehicles from sharing one device. When using ETC, note that the transaction sensing range is 8 meters. To prevent issues with the preceding vehicle's ETC device, maintain a distance of at least 10 meters to avoid automatic payment for the preceding vehicle. The ETC lane recognizes vehicles at speeds up to 20 km/h; exceeding this speed may result in failed transactions due to inability to read the device information. If using a debit card linked to ETC, insufficient balance may also cause transaction failures.