Why can't the ETC device be removed?
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ETC device cannot be removed for the following reasons: 1. Protect the owner's fund safety: An ETC device can only be used by the bound vehicle. Only the highway toll of this vehicle will be deducted from the bound bank card through the fixed ETC device, which protects the owner's fund safety to avoid fund loss and bank card information leakage caused by ETC device loss or theft. 2. Prevent random borrowing: If the ETC device can be removed at will, many relatives and friends may want to borrow it from the owner, which will cause a lot of unnecessary trouble.
As a long-time highway driver, I must say that ETC devices should never be removed casually. The installation method is crucial: most are attached to the windshield with strong adhesive, and removing them can leave large residues or scratch the glass. Additionally, the built-in motion sensor detects the vehicle's direction for accurate toll deduction. If reinstalled incorrectly, the device won't function—I once tried removing it out of curiosity, and my ETC was out of service for two weeks, forcing me to queue manually at toll booths. Worse, removal can cause internal circuit shorts or device failure, costing hundreds to replace and wasting time. It's best to leave maintenance to professionals to avoid trouble. While driving, occasionally checking for looseness is sufficient—no need to take risks.
As a regular commuter who recently installed an ETC device, I learned the hard way by attempting to remove it myself. The device shouldn't be detached mainly because it's tightly linked to your vehicle's account. Removal can trigger system errors, potentially causing billing chaos or showing an inactive status, which is troublesome if toll gates don't recognize it. I once tried removing it for convenience, only to loosen the connector, completely disabling the ETC function. Fixing it required a half-day trip to the service center. Another issue is the device's positioning; manufacturers design it to work at a specific angle. If moved, signal detection on highways may fail, forcing you to stop for manual processing—what a time-waster! My advice: don't touch it. If necessary, let the installation center handle it professionally to avoid damage. For daily use, simply keeping the surface dust-free is far better than tampering with it.
