What does the violation code 13451 mean?

[McLillian]

The violation code 13451 means: Motor vehicle violates the prohibition marking instructions. According to the relevant regulations of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China", the penalty includes: Demerit points (deduction): 3 points; Fine amount: 100 yuan; Other penalties: None. 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 points classification code, the third and fourth digits represent the sequence code, and the fifth digit represents the item number. First digit: Behavior classification code, indicating the category in the Road Traffic Law; Second digit: Demerit points classification code, indicating the category of demerit points for traffic violations; Third, fourth, and fifth digits: Sequence code, indicating the sequence of behaviors within the same behavior category. For example: 13035—"1" indicates motor vehicle behavior, the second digit "3" indicates a deduction of 3 points, and the following "035" indicates the fifth item of the third behavior in the 3-point deduction 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 (regions, 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 vehicle 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. For violations involving motor vehicles violating prohibition marking instructions, you can handle them through the Traffic Management app. After logging in, enter the violation handling business process, complete the handling, and make the payment.

[DiDonovan]

Last time I was just caught with this violation code 13451, and it almost got me wrongfully accused. The police officer explained to me that it's called 'violating the prohibition marking instructions,' which refers to actions like crossing solid lines to change lanes or make turns. To be specific, for example, making a left turn without entering the waiting area and crossing the zebra crossing, or impatiently cutting in line by crossing solid lines during traffic jams. In my case, I was at an off-ramp intersection, saw the car in front moving too slowly, so I crossed the solid line to change lanes and got caught—resulting in a 3-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine. Actually, those white and yellow solid lines on the road are warnings not to cross them, especially double yellow lines, which you should stay far away from. This rule is particularly important, especially during rush hours when everyone's in a hurry and prone to mistakes. Now, when approaching intersections, I plan my route half a kilometer ahead, preferring to wait a few extra seconds rather than cross any lines.

[LaJustin]

I'm all too familiar with code 13451, it's a common ticket on long hauls. Simply put, it's for driving over markings you shouldn't, like diversion lines in the city or solid white lines at intersections. Last week when I was delivering to the business district, my front wheel barely touched the stop line while turning and the traffic camera flashed—just like that, 3 points and 200 yuan gone. Nowadays, navigation apps warn about solid line sections, so I recommend keeping yours on while driving. Oh, and there's another mistake new drivers often make: stopping over the pedestrian crossing line at a red light. These tickets feel the most unfair—just a tiny bit over the line, but the cameras catch it crystal clear. In heavy traffic, I leave an extra half-car length; it gives me a wider turning angle and makes it harder to cross the line.

[LeAdelyn]

I just dealt with traffic violation 13451 last week, and the officer explained it was for disobeying prohibited road markings. There are three common scenarios: running over solid guide lines when turning, such as taking a left turn too sharply at an intersection; changing lanes by crossing solid lines to cut through traffic; and occupying bicycle lanes to overtake by crossing solid boundary lines. Once caught on camera, it's almost impossible to get away with it – surveillance is extremely clear nowadays. The standard penalty is 3 demerit points and a 200 yuan fine, but some cities allow first-time offenders to apply for a warning. The day before yesterday, I helped my neighbor check his ticket and found he was caught making a U-turn over solid lines during rush hour at a commercial district intersection – he was full of regret. Nowadays, many road sections have switched to time-based lane markings, so everyone needs to be extra careful.