ETC is a system which allows drivers to automatically pay tolls without stopping their vehicle at a toll booth. The system uses wireless communication between ETC on-board equipment(OBE) installed in the vehicle and roadside device placed at the collection point.
※ETC：Electronic Toll Collection System
The image of the ETC system
Facilities such as communication antennas are built by road administrators. The ETC on-board equipment(OBE) are available to the public through retailers. ETC cards are issued by credit card companies.
Characteristics of Japan's ETC system
Toll roads in Japan are operated and administrated by multiple toll road companies. There are also various fee systems such as flat rate fees, distance fees, etc. However, as the system is unified and used nationwide, there is no inconvenience to users Wherever they go.
