What does the violation code 16366 mean?
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Violation code 16366 means: Driving a hazardous materials transport vehicle on roads other than highways or urban expressways at a speed exceeding the speed limit by more than 20% but less than 30%. According to Article 42 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": When driving on roads, motor vehicles shall not exceed the maximum speed indicated by speed limit signs. On road sections without speed limit signs, a safe speed shall be maintained. When driving at night or on road sections prone to danger, or under weather conditions such as sandstorms, hail, rain, snow, fog, or icy roads, the driving speed shall be reduced. Article 45 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Motor vehicles driving on roads shall not exceed the speed indicated by speed limit signs or markings. On roads without speed limit signs or markings, motor vehicles shall not exceed the following maximum speeds: On roads without a centerline, the speed limit is 30 km/h for urban roads and 40 km/h for highways; on roads with only one motor vehicle lane in the same direction, the speed limit is 50 km/h for urban roads and 70 km/h for highways. 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 represent the sequential code, and the fifth digit represents 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, 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 penalty points, and "035" indicates the fifth item under the third violation in the 3-point penalty category. 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 for querying motor vehicle violations: Visit the office halls of traffic police branches in various districts and counties to query via touchscreen 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 "Query"; Call the inquiry hotline (area code + 114); Use the Traffic Management 12123 app (V2.8.1B437 for iOS 15+ or V2.8.1B274 for Android 12+) to query.
Last time I dealt with a similar issue, I specifically checked and found that code 1636 mostly refers to driving medium-sized or larger trucks or buses at speeds 10% to 20% over the limit on non-urban expressways. For example, if you drive a cargo truck at 75 km/h on a regular provincial road where the speed limit is 70 km/h, you might trigger this penalty. Typically, it's a 200-yuan fine with 3 demerit points, and you'll need to handle it at the traffic police station. However, I'd like to remind everyone that codes ending with an 'A' like this are quite rare. It's best to double-check whether the ticket is indeed 1636, or simply verify it on the Traffic Management 12123 APP for accuracy. There are many types of vehicle violations, and actual penalties may vary depending on the specific road section and vehicle type. If you're unsure, it's more convenient to directly inquire at the traffic management office.
Last time I helped a friend check a ticket, I came across code 1636, which mainly targets medium and large vehicles speeding on ordinary roads. Drivers of tourist buses or construction vehicles are particularly prone to getting caught. The fine is generally between 150 and 200, with a deduction of 3 points. But you mentioned the notation 1636A—I recommend immediately checking the complete violation notice. Codes with letters may involve special notes, as some regions annotate vehicle types or road classifications. Rather than guessing, it's better to confirm with the local traffic police. Usually, using navigation apps for speed alerts while driving can help avoid such violations.
