How to get on the expressway using ETC
With the popularity of ETC (electronic toll collection system), more and more car owners choose to use ETC to travel on highways and enjoy a fast and convenient payment experience. This article will introduce in detail the usage, precautions and recent hot topics of ETC to help you better understand the high-speed process on ETC.
1. Basic process of high speed on ETC
Using ETC to get on the highway is very simple, just follow these steps:
| steps | Operating Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Make sure the ETC device is correctly installed on the vehicle windshield and the OBU (on-board unit) is in normal working order. |
| 2 | When entering a highway, choose the entrance lane marked "ETC Only" or "ETC Lane." |
| 3 | Keep the vehicle speed below 20km/h, the system will automatically identify the ETC device and lift the lever to release. |
| 4 | When exiting the expressway, also select the ETC dedicated lane, and the system will automatically deduct the toll and display the toll. |
2. Precautions for using ETC
In order to ensure the normal use of ETC, car owners need to pay attention to the following matters:
| Things to note | Description |
|---|---|
| ETC equipment installation | The OBU needs to be installed near the windshield rearview mirror to avoid blocking the line of sight, and cannot be disassembled at will. |
| Account balance | Make sure the bank card or account bound to ETC has sufficient balance to avoid deduction failure due to insufficient balance. |
| Vehicle speed control | When passing through the ETC lane, the vehicle speed must be controlled below 20km/h, otherwise it may not be recognized properly. |
| Equipment abnormality | If you encounter ETC equipment failure, you can contact customer service or go to an ETC service outlet to handle it. |
3. Recent hot topics related to ETC
The following is the hot content related to ETC in the past 10 days:
| hot topics | Content summary |
|---|---|
| ETC preferential policy | ETC toll discounts have been launched in many places, and ETC users in some provinces can enjoy 5% to 10% toll discounts. |
| Increase in ETC penetration rate | The number of ETC users nationwide has exceeded 200 million, and the highway ETC usage rate has reached more than 70%. |
| ETC fraud warning | The police remind car owners to be wary of fraudulent text messages such as "ETC certification invalid" and not to click on unknown links. |
| ETC senseless payment | Some cities are piloting ETC contactless payment parking services, which may be expanded to more scenarios in the future. |
4. ETC FAQs
The following are ETC-related questions and answers frequently asked by car owners:
| question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How to recharge ETC devices? | You can recharge through ETC APP, WeChat, Alipay or bank branches, and some provinces support automatic deduction. |
| What should I do if the ETC equipment is damaged? | You need to bring your ID card and vehicle driving license to an ETC service outlet to replace the equipment. |
| How to handle ETC deduction failure? | You can log in to ETC APP or the official website to check the deduction records, and normal use can be resumed after paying the arrears. |
| Can ETC be used across provinces? | ETC is universal across the country. No additional operations are required when traveling across provinces. The system will automatically deduct fees based on the actual mileage. |
5. Summary
The popularity of ETC has provided car owners with great convenience, not only saving travel time, but also enjoying preferential policies. Through the introduction of this article, I believe you will have a clearer understanding of how to use ETC on the high speed. In the future, the application scenarios of ETC will be further expanded to contribute to smart transportation.
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