Will ETC be repeatedly charged if it is brushed by others?

[DeReagan]

ETC will not be repeatedly charged if it is brushed by others, because each ETC corresponds to the vehicle information, and the license plate information must be consistent for the deduction to be successful. The ETC installation process is as follows: After receiving the device, first check whether the ETC card and the electronic tag (OBU) are damaged. Press the anti-removal button on the back of the OBU, and the red light will briefly light up. The OLED screen will display "Label Invalid, Please Insert Card," indicating that the device is functioning properly. Clean the front windshield to ensure the glass surface is smooth, clean, and dry. Then peel off the adhesive backing of the OBU and stick it to the installation position. Press it firmly for 2-3 minutes to remove any air bubbles. Insert the ETC card with the front facing the driver and the back facing the windshield, ensuring the chip is inserted into the OBU device. Benefits of installing ETC: Time-saving: Eliminates the hassle of waiting in line; Green and eco-friendly: Promotes low-carbon travel, as vehicles pass through toll stations without stopping, reducing noise and exhaust emissions and minimizing pollution; Reduced wear and tear: Saves costs by decreasing the frequency of vehicle starts and stops, lowering wear and fuel consumption. Users also enjoy a 5% discount on toll fees; Improved efficiency: Theoretically, ETC lanes can increase vehicle passing efficiency by 2-3 times, making traditional ETC faster, more advanced, and more high-tech. Compared to license plate payment, ETC technology is more mature and advantageous.

[VonRyder]

That time at the highway toll gate, I watched as the car in front of me suddenly swiped past my ETC, startling me into checking my phone for a deduction alert. Later, I specifically inquired and learned there’s no need to worry about duplicate charges. The ETC sensing system is highly precise—the barrier only reads the first vehicle’s data as it lowers, and toll booth cameras simultaneously capture license plates. If someone cuts in, your account is charged the normal toll, while the offending vehicle gets flagged as 'no-card.' If you spot unusual account activity, keep the charge record and dashcam footage, then call the ETC service hotline to report it. Still, it’s smart to stay alert at toll gates and maintain a safe distance from the car ahead.

[McAustin]

Last year, while dropping my child off at school, my ETC was 'brushed' by another vehicle. I immediately contacted the bank. The customer service representative explained that the ETC system has a dual verification mechanism: it not only checks the device signal but also matches the license plate captured by cameras. Technical loopholes leading to duplicate charges have long been addressed. Instead, vehicles that attempt to 'brush' cards may be added to the highway blacklist and could be required to pay the full toll on-site during their next passage. It's worth noting that if you frequently experience 'card brushing,' it might be due to an improperly positioned OBU device. I recommend visiting a service point to check the device's sensitivity. After adjusting the position of my own device, I haven't had any successful 'brushing' incidents since.

[AndrewAnn]

When I first installed the ETC, I was particularly worried about someone taking advantage of my card. After actually learning about it, I felt relieved: the toll system only recognizes the vehicle closest to the barrier at the moment it lifts. Even if someone tailgates you and rushes through, the system will only deduct your fee, and the other party's transaction won't be activated at all. If you really encounter such a situation, there's no need to panic. Just check the deduction records in the APP after passing through the toll station. The current ETC system can also automatically identify abnormal passages. Last year, a friend of mine received a text message notification three days after being taken advantage of, saying that the abnormal vehicle had been tracked down and the fee was recovered.

[LeAxel]

Once at a resort toll station, a tourist bus tried to piggyback on my ETC. I immediately contacted the toll station staff. After reviewing the surveillance footage, they confirmed: the lane induction loop precisely distinguishes each vehicle, with transaction records accurate to 0.1 seconds. Piggybacking simply cannot trigger a duplicate charge. Later, checking my account confirmed only a single charge was deducted. Even more impressive, the system locks onto the offending vehicle's travel route, requiring payment of up to 1.5 times the toll fee. It's advisable to maintain proper spacing when passing through ETC lanes and wait a few seconds if you spot any suspicious vehicles.