What does the traffic violation code 12250 mean?
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The violation code 12250 means: engaging in other behaviors that hinder safe driving while operating a vehicle. According to Article 90 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, using a handheld phone while driving incurs a fine of 50 yuan and 2 penalty points; watching TV while driving incurs a fine of 50 yuan and 2 penalty points; engaging in other behaviors that hinder safe driving while operating a vehicle incurs a fine of 50 yuan and 2 penalty points. Article 62, Item 3 of the Regulations: While driving, one must not engage in behaviors that hinder safe driving, such as using handheld phones or watching TV. Traffic violation codes consist of four to five digits, classified according to the principles of the Road Traffic Law. The sequence from left to right is: the first digit represents the behavior classification code, the second digit represents the penalty point classification code, the third and fourth digits represent the sequential code, and the fifth digit represents the item number under the specific article. First digit: Behavior classification code, indicating the category under the Road Traffic Law. Second digit: Penalty point classification code, indicating the category of penalty points for the traffic violation. Third, fourth, and fifth digits: Sequential code, indicating the order of the behavior within the same behavior classification. For example: 13035—"1" indicates a motor vehicle behavior, the second digit "3" indicates 3 penalty points, and "035" indicates the fifth item under the third article in the 3-point penalty category. Explanation of behavior classification codes for violations: Codes starting with 1 indicate motor vehicle traffic, e.g., 1003. Codes starting with 2 indicate non-motor vehicle traffic, e.g., 2002. Codes starting with 3 indicate pedestrian or passenger traffic, e.g., 3030. Codes starting with 4 indicate highway traffic, 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 methods to query motor vehicle violations: Visit the office halls of traffic branches in various districts and counties to query through touch terminals. Log in to the external service websites of the Public Security Traffic Management Bureau of each city, find the vehicle violation query section, enter the license plate number and engine number, and click "Query." Mobile app query: Open the 12123 APP, log in, click "Motor Vehicle Violations" on the interface, enter the motor vehicle violation query section, click "Query," and the interface will display recent unprocessed violation records. Call the hotline (area code + 114) to query.
Last time I got that ticket with code 12250, which is actually a pretty common violation—it means running a red light or disobeying traffic signals. I was in a hurry that day, saw the yellow light flashing, and hit the gas to rush through, only to get caught by the intersection camera, resulting in a 12250 violation. The fine was 200 yuan plus 6 points deducted, and dealing with it was quite a hassle—I had to make a trip to the traffic bureau or handle it via a mobile app. That experience taught me a lesson: never rush through traffic lights while driving; safety is far more important. Now when I approach intersections, I always slow down in advance, watch for signal changes, and make it a habit to drive cautiously. Here’s a tip: avoid distractions like constantly checking your phone—staying focused on driving can help prevent such unexpected issues.
