What does the traffic violation code 13440 mean?

[Lauren]

Violation code 13440 means: Motor vehicle violates prohibition sign instructions. According to the relevant provisions of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, the penalty includes: 3 demerit points; fine amount: 100 yuan; other penalties: none. Traffic violation codes consist of four to five digits, categorized according to the principles of the traffic law. The sequence from left to right is: the first digit represents the behavior classification code, the second digit represents the demerit point classification code, the third and fourth digits are sequential numbers, and the fifth digit indicates the item number under that classification. First digit: Behavior classification code, indicating the category of the violation under the Road Traffic Law; Second digit: Demerit point classification code, indicating the classification 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 behavior, the second digit "3" indicates 3 demerit points, and "035" indicates the fifth item under the third category of 3-point violations. Explanation of behavior classification codes: 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 (regions, autonomous prefectures, or leagues), e.g., 8606. There are four common methods to check 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 to query; Call the hotline (area code + 114) to inquire; Use the Traffic Management 12123 app (V2.8.1B437 for iOS 15+ or V2.8.1B274 for Android 12+) to query. Violations involving motor vehicles disobeying prohibition signs can be handled through the Traffic Management 12123 app. After logging in, enter the violation processing workflow, complete the process, and make the payment.

[DeHayden]

Last time I drove through a downtown intersection and turned over a solid yellow line, resulting in a traffic violation ticket numbered 13440. This code means the motor vehicle violated the prohibition markings instruction, costing me 3 demerit points and a 200-yuan fine. Now every time I pass an intersection, I pay extra attention to the road markings, especially checking lane indicators before turning. The most common violations of this type include changing lanes in solid line areas, driving over guide lines, or making turns over solid lines at intersections. I later looked up traffic regulations specifically and realized solid lines are like traffic walls—crossing them not only risks fines but, more dangerously, can lead to sideswipe accidents. I recommend drivers check their mirrors frequently, choose lanes at least 200 meters in advance, and avoid last-minute lane changes at solid lines. Since adopting this habit, I haven’t made similar mistakes in half a year.

[Melanie]

Violation code 13440 essentially means a motor vehicle disobeying prohibitory traffic markings. According to the traffic management website, this includes crossing single/double solid yellow lines, solid white directional lines at intersections, and channelizing lines. The standard penalty is 3 demerit points plus a 200 yuan fine. Last week, I saw a neighbor get ticketed with this code for crossing solid lines while changing lanes in a tunnel. The three most common scenarios where drivers get caught are: 1) cutting into turn lanes too early by crossing solid straight-line markings, 2) crossing channelizing lines to cut in line at highway exits, and 3) mistakenly entering tidal flow lanes. These markings are designed for traffic separation, and ignoring them causes chaos. Now I always slow down before intersections to check markings, especially in rain when they're less visible. Following the rules isn't just about avoiding fines—it's about keeping everyone safe.