Will ETC be stolen if not used?

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Nowadays, ETC basically won't be stolen even if not used. As long as the credit card in your device does not have the quick payment function activated, there is no need to worry about theft. To steal ETC, two conditions must be met: first, the owner's ETC must have a credit card inserted instead of a dedicated ETC stored-value card; second, the owner's credit card must have the quick payment function activated. Generally, this ETC credit card is only used for highway toll deductions and will not have the quick payment function activated. Benefits of installing ETC: Saves time, eliminating the hassle of waiting in line. Green and environmentally friendly, vehicles pass through toll stations without stopping, reducing noise and exhaust emissions and minimizing pollution. Saves wear and tear, reduces costs, decreases the frequency of vehicle starts and brakes, lowers wear and fuel consumption, and users can also enjoy a 5% discount on toll fees. Improves efficiency, ETC lanes can theoretically increase vehicle passing efficiency by 2-3 times, making traditional ETC updates faster and more high-tech. Compared to license plate payment, ETC technology is more mature and advantageous. ETC working principle: Through the onboard electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield, dedicated short-range communication is established with the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at the toll station. Computer networking technology is used for backend settlement processing with the bank, achieving the purpose of vehicles passing through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping while paying the fees.