Hanoi Truck Drivers: Your Guide to ETC Lanes

Ba Khai, a truck driver with over 20 years of experience navigating Northern Vietnam’s roads, shared a humorous yet cautionary tale. One day, while transporting a full load of fragrant rice from Thai Binh to a Hanoi distributor on Nguyen Trai Street, he encountered a massive queue at the Phap Van – Cau Gie toll station. Seeing a lane marked “ETC,” Ba Khai assumed it was designated for trucks and quickly switched lanes. To his surprise, it was an automated toll lane. His frantic attempt to reverse caused quite a commotion.

Ba Khai’s experience serves as a valuable lesson for new truck drivers. So, what exactly are ETC lanes? Let’s explore with HANOI TRUCKS!

What are ETC Lanes?

ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) lanes are automated, non-stop toll collection points that utilize RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology to collect road tolls. As a vehicle passes through an ETC lane, the system automatically identifies the license plate and linked transportation account, deducting the corresponding toll fee.