What does the violation code 60230 mean?

[DelArianna]

The violation code 60230 means: Driving a motor vehicle on roads other than expressways or urban expressways without following the designated lane. According to the relevant provisions of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," the penalty is: 0 demerit points; fine amount: 50 yuan; other penalties: none. Traffic violation codes consist of four to five digits, classified according to the principles in 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 are sequential codes, and the fifth digit indicates the item number. First digit: Behavior classification code, indicating the category in the Road Traffic Law; Second digit: Demerit point classification code, indicating the classification of demerit points for traffic violations; Third, fourth, and fifth digits: Sequential code, indicating the order of the behavior within the same classification. For example, 13035—"1" indicates motor vehicle behavior, the second digit "3" means 3 demerit points, and "035" indicates the fifth item under the third category of 3-point violations. Behavior classification code explanation: 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 expressway traffic, 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 ways to check motor vehicle violations: Visit the office halls of traffic police departments in various districts or counties to inquire via touch-screen terminals; Log in to the public service website of the local Public Security Bureau's Traffic Management Bureau, find the vehicle violation inquiry 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 check. For the violation of driving a motor vehicle on roads other than expressways or urban expressways without following the designated lane, you can handle it through the Traffic Management 12123 app. After logging in, enter the violation processing workflow, complete the process, and make the payment.

[ORyan]

I was also stunned when I received the 60230 penalty ticket that day, and only understood after specifically checking traffic regulations. This violation code specifically refers to driving in the wrong lane on regular roads, such as occupying a left-turn lane when you should be in a straight-going lane. Last time, I took a bus lane at a city intersection to save time and got caught by surveillance cameras. Now, I pay extra attention to road markings when driving and always check overhead signs in advance when approaching multi-lane sections. Remember, this not only results in penalty points and a 200 yuan fine but also increases the risk of side-swipe accidents. It's advisable to develop the habit of checking rearview mirrors for lane markings, especially on newly constructed roads.