What does the violation code 13401 mean?

[LeEmilio]

Violation code 13401 means: A motor vehicle driven on the road has not undergone regular safety technical inspection as required. According to Article 13, Paragraph 1 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Motor vehicles registered for road use shall undergo regular safety technical inspections in accordance with laws and administrative regulations, based on factors such as vehicle purpose, passenger and cargo capacity, and service life. For vehicles that provide a motor vehicle driving license and compulsory third-party liability insurance, the motor vehicle safety technical inspection institution shall conduct the inspection, and no unit may impose additional conditions. For vehicles that meet the national safety technical standards, the traffic management department of the public security authority shall issue an inspection compliance mark. Article 56, Item 4 of the "Motor Vehicle Regulations": In any of the following circumstances, the traffic management department of the public security authority shall issue a warning or impose a fine of up to 200 yuan: A motor vehicle that has not undergone safety technical inspection within the prescribed period. 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 penalty point classification code, the third and fourth digits are sequential numbers, and the fifth digit indicates the item number. First digit: Behavior classification code, indicating the category of the violation under the Road Traffic Law. Second digit: Penalty point classification code, indicating the penalty points for the traffic violation. Third and fourth 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 penalty points, and "035" indicates the fifth item under the third category of 3-point violations. 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 provincial, autonomous region, or municipal implementation rules, 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 check motor vehicle violations: Visit the office halls of traffic branches in various districts and counties to query via 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 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.

[Nicole]

I've encountered the traffic violation code 13401, which represents a motor vehicle violating prohibitory road markings, such as changing lanes over solid lines or overtaking by crossing yellow lines. When I was a new driver, I was caught changing lanes over a solid line at an intersection in a hurry, resulting in a 1-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine. Dealing with it was quite troublesome. I remember during rush hour when traffic is heavy, it's easy to make this mistake, and the cameras catch you every time—no joke. Now, I pay closer attention to road signs and plan my routes without rushing. I recommend you also develop the habit of signaling early—safety first, and it saves money and hassle. Don't underestimate this violation; it can lead to scratches or even more serious accidents. So, following the rules is fundamental.