What does the violation code 1109 mean?
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The violation code 1109 means: Failure to carry the vehicle license. According to the relevant provisions of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China", the penalty includes: 1 demerit point; a fine of 100 yuan; and no other penalties. Traffic violation codes consist of four to five digits, classified according to the principles of the traffic law. The order 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 represent the sequential code, and the fifth digit represents the item number under the specific clause. 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 category. For example: 13035—"1" indicates a motor vehicle violation, the second digit "3" indicates 3 demerit points, and "035" indicates the fifth item under the third clause in the 3-point demerit category. Behavior classification code explanation: 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 provincial, autonomous region, or municipal implementation rules, e.g., 7008; Codes starting with 8 indicate local regulations of cities (regions, autonomous prefectures, or leagues), e.g., 8606. There are four common ways to check motor vehicle violations: Visit the office halls of the 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 bureaus of various cities, find the vehicle violation query section, enter the license plate number and engine number, and click to query; Call the inquiry hotline (area code + 114) to query; Use the Traffic Management 12123 app (V2.8.1B437 for iOS 15+ or V2.8.1B274 for Android 12+) to query. The violation of not carrying the vehicle license can be handled through this Traffic Management app. After logging in, enter the violation handling process, complete the processing, and make the payment.
As someone who has had a similar experience, I remember last year when I was in a hurry at an intersection and didn’t notice the signal turning red, the police issued me a 1109 violation ticket, which means running a red light. The fine was 200 yuan plus 6 demerit points, and it felt particularly unfair because I was rushing to work and forgot to slow down. Running a red light not only hurts your wallet but also worsens your driving record, leading to a 20% increase in insurance premiums. Now, I always check the traffic signals in advance, especially when the yellow light comes on, and start braking. Running a red light is very dangerous—it can easily lead to collisions with pedestrians or other vehicles, causing a chain reaction of accidents. Safe driving is no small matter, and I recommend everyone develop the habit of waiting for the light—don’t follow my example. Handling it afterward is simple: just go to the traffic police station to pay the fine and study traffic rules to clear the demerit points. Small mistakes like this can accumulate into serious consequences, so it’s important to remind friends around you to pay attention to road conditions.
