What does the traffic violation code 12070 mean?
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The traffic violation code 12070 means: The driver of a motorcycle did not wear a safety helmet as required. According to the relevant provisions of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China", the penalty includes: Demerit points (deduction): 2 points; Fine amount: 50 yuan; Other penalties: None. Traffic violation codes consist of four to five digits, classified according to the general principles of the traffic law. The order from left to right is: the first digit is the behavior classification code, the second digit is the demerit point classification code, the third and fourth digits are the sequential code, and the fifth digit is the item number. First digit: Behavior classification code, indicating the category of the violation in the Road Traffic Law; Second digit: Demerit point classification code, indicating the category of demerit points for the traffic violation; Third, fourth, and fifth digits: Sequential code, indicating the order of the violation within the same behavior classification. For example: 13035—"1" indicates a motor vehicle violation, the second digit "3" indicates a deduction of 3 points, and "035" indicates the fifth item of the third violation in the 3-point deduction category. Behavior classification code violation descriptions: Codes starting with "1" indicate motor vehicle violations, e.g., 1003; Codes starting with "2" indicate non-motor vehicle violations, e.g., 2002; Codes starting with "3" indicate pedestrian or passenger violations, e.g., 3030; Codes starting with "4" indicate highway violations, e.g., 4002; Codes starting with "5" indicate other regulations, e.g., 5005; Codes starting with "7" indicate implementation rules of provinces, autonomous regions, or municipalities, e.g., 7008; Codes starting with "8" indicate local regulations of cities (prefectures, autonomous prefectures, or leagues), e.g., 8606. There are four common ways to check motor vehicle violations: Visit the office halls of traffic branches or teams in various districts and counties to inquire through touch-screen terminals; Log in to the external service website of the local Public Security Bureau's Traffic Management Bureau, find the vehicle violation inquiry section, enter the license plate number and vehicle engine number, and click to inquire; Call the inquiry hotline (area code + 114); Use the Traffic Management 12123 app client (V2.8.1B437 for iOS 15+ or V2.8.1B274 for Android 12+) to inquire. The violation of not wearing a safety helmet while driving a motorcycle can be handled through this Traffic Management app client. After logging in, enter the violation handling process, complete the handling, and make the payment.
I've been driving for over 30 years, and common violation codes like 12070 usually represent parking in prohibited urban areas, such as commercial zones or in front of schools. Once, I was in a hurry and didn't notice the no-parking sign, got caught by a surveillance camera, fined 200 yuan and deducted 2 points. Since then, I've made it a habit to always look for proper parking lots first, saving both money and hassle; traffic violations not only hurt your wallet but also affect your driving record, accumulating 12 points will lead to license suspension. I recommend studying traffic rule pamphlets or downloading traffic management apps to check specific code meanings to avoid similar mistakes. During regular vehicle maintenance, you can also check the lighting and sign recognition systems.
