Regarding general monitor recruitment regarding motorcycle ETC trial operation

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October 31, 2005
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Central Japan Expressway Co., Ltd.
West Japan Expressway Co., Ltd.
Shuto Expressway Co., Ltd.
Hanshin Expressway Co., Ltd.
Honshu-Shikoku Expressway Co., Ltd.

  • Since the current ETC does not cover motorcycles, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the relevant organizations such as East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. have been working together to study the introduction of motorcycle ETC.
  • Based on the results of the examination, since April 28, 2005, trial operation by professional riders has been conducted at some toll gates in the Tokyo area.
  • As a result of analyzing the operation status, it was confirmed that there was no problem in terms of safety and reliability such as operation of communication equipment.
  • Therefore, we decided to conduct a trial operation with monitors (5,000 nationwide) for general riders, targeting Expressway across the country.
  • First, We would like to inform you that we are looking for monitors in the Tokyo metropolitan area. For details on recruitment, Attachment Please refer to the monitor recruitment guidelines.
  • In the future, based on the driving situation in the Tokyo metropolitan area, we will gradually Large the trial range to the Kinki area and the Chubu area, and we will proceed with preparations for nationwide expansion.
  • The number of applications has reached 5,000, so the deadline has been reached.
    Thank you for many applications. (November 4)

Attachment: Regarding self-restraint in sales activities related to individual contracts (request)

  1. Application acceptance start date and time
    Tuesday, November 1, 2005, from 10:00 am

  2. Application method
    You can apply from the website of the New Road Industry Development Organization website (see URL below). Enter the required information such as name/address, vehicle type/vehicle number, etc. on the designated screen and send.

    URL http://www.hido.or.jp/nirin/index.html

  3. Number of monitors
    Regarding the installation of onboard equipment, we will implement it in stages considering the acceptance system of the installation store, so in some cases, You may have to wait several months after receiving your application.

  4. Target range
    The target range will be some routes and sections in the Tokyo metropolitan area for the time being.
    You cannot drive outside the target range.
    Target range
    East/Central Japan Expressway Co., Ltd. sectionChuo Expressway (Takaido-Hachioji)
    Gaikan Expressway (all lines: some toll gates)
    Daisan-Keihin Road (all lines), Yokohama-Shindo Road (all lines)
    Keiyo Road (Ichinoe-Wreath)
    Shuto Expressway Co., Ltd. sectionAll lines (excluding some toll gates)
    Image of target range map
    *The target range and target tollgates are planned to be Large gradually.
  5. Application conditions
    (If you do not meet the application requirements, we may not be able to participate in the monitor.)
    Please prepare an ETC card by the time you start monitoring.
    Strictly observe the target range and drive.
    Living in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba prefectures.
    You have an email address that you can contact.
    You have a motorcycle that can be equipped with an ETC on-board unit.
    *Vehicles where the ETC on-board unit accommodation space cannot be secured can be installed using an external storage box. (Box and box installation costs are borne by the monitor)
    Please bring the vehicle to the installation shop designated by the secretariat for installation of the vehicle-mounted device.
    Answer the questionnaire on the Internet homepage.
    In addition to the above, please use it after observing the monitor usage manual and ETC system usage rules.
  6. Illegal modified cars are not accepted as monitors, so we will not install in-vehicle devices.

  7. Flow from application to use
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  8. 応募に関する問合せ先
    財団法人 道路新産業開発機構 二輪モニター窓口
    TEL:03-5614-7699 FAX:03-3866-2988
    (受付時間:土日、祝祭日を除く 10:00~17:00)
    メール:monitor@hido.or.jp