Where to Place the ETC on a Car?
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The installation position of the ETC for small cars is generally in the upper middle part of the front windshield, while for large vehicles such as trucks and buses, it is installed in the upper part. The suitable installation position should be no lower than 1.2 meters and no higher than 2.5 meters, with an installation angle between 30 and 90 degrees. For vehicles with anti-explosion film or those that have it installed later, which may affect the signal transmission of the microwave communication link, the ETC should be installed in the microwave sunroof strip. ETC is the abbreviation for Electronic-Toll-Collection, meaning electronic toll collection system. To apply, the owner must provide original and photocopies of their valid ID card and vehicle license. If a non-owner is handling the application, they must also bring the agent's valid ID card. The photocopy of the vehicle license must include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp. A bank card for deducting highway toll fees is also required, and the vehicle must be under the name of an individual aged 18 to 60. ETC application conditions are as follows: Provide the original and photocopies of the owner's valid ID card and vehicle license. The photocopy of the driver's license must include the page with the most recent annual inspection stamp. Credit card application form, which will be used to bind the ETC card. After obtaining the credit card, swipe it twice and use the POS receipt to collect the ETC on-board device for free at designated outlets. No fees are charged during this process. Applicants must be aged 18 to 60. The vehicle must be under the name of an individual. For company vehicles applying for ETC, the following documents are required: company introduction letter, business license, business license copy, corporate seal, legal person's ID card, vehicle driver's license, and vehicle registration certificate. These documents can be submitted at various bank outlets or one-card companies for processing. Business license or organization code certificate, original unit authorization letter for ETC business processing with official seal, original and photocopy of the handler's ID card, and original vehicle registration certificate. Below are precautions for installing ETC: Do not block the view; it is best to install it behind the rearview mirror: Many car models have a large rearward tilt angle on the windshield, which can reduce the driver's field of vision. If this is not considered during ETC installation, it can increase the driver's blind spots. Installing it behind the rearview mirror on the right side can avoid blocking the view. Do not affect charging: The ETC electronic tag consumes power but generally does not require charging or battery replacement because it has a solar panel on the back that can charge itself. Therefore, during installation, avoid the black 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-removal guide rod connected to a switch. After the electronic tag is installed, the windshield will press the anti-removal guide rod in. If removed arbitrarily, the guide rod will pop out and trigger the switch, locking the electronic tag and rendering it unusable. You will then 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 the following: The ETC transaction sensing range is 8 meters. To prevent the ETC device of the vehicle in front from malfunctioning, maintain a distance of more than 10 meters from the vehicle in front to avoid automatic toll payment for the vehicle ahead. The ETC lane recognition speed is 20 kilometers per hour. Driving too fast may prevent the vehicle's device information from being read, resulting in failed toll deduction. When using a debit card bound to ETC, insufficient balance will also cause toll deduction to fail.
