What does the violation code 7011 mean?
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The violation code 7011 means: Driving a motor vehicle while the driver's license is damaged. According to the relevant provisions of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China", the penalty includes: 0 demerit points; a fine of 100 yuan; and other penalties: vehicle seizure. Traffic violation codes consist of four to five digits, classified according to the general 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 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 under the Road Traffic Law; Second digit: Demerit points 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-demerit-point 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 (prefectures, autonomous prefectures, or leagues), e.g., 8606. There are four common ways to check motor vehicle violations: Visit the office halls of traffic branches in various districts and counties to inquire through touch-screen terminals; Log in to the external service website of the local Public Security Bureau's Traffic Management Bureau, locate the vehicle violation inquiry section, enter the license plate number and vehicle engine number, and click to inquire; Call (area code + 114) to inquire; Use the Traffic Management 12123 app (V2.8.1B437 for iOS 15+ or V2.8.1B274 for Android 12+) to inquire. The violation of driving a motor vehicle while the driver's license is damaged can be handled through this Traffic Management app. After logging in, enter the violation processing workflow, complete the process, and make the payment.
I recently got fined for mistakenly driving in a bus-only lane, which is when I learned that traffic violation code 7011 specifically refers to the act of violating dedicated lane regulations. At that time, I was in a hurry and didn’t notice the road signs, resulting in being caught by a camera, fined 200 yuan, and having points deducted from my license. Dedicated lanes include bus lanes, bicycle lanes, or emergency lanes, and are only open to specific vehicles—regular cars driving on them will be flagged. Enforcement varies by city, with some areas imposing higher fines, and it may also affect insurance discounts. I recommend checking navigation prompts or road signs more carefully before driving and avoiding routes prone to violations during peak hours to save money and stay safe.
Violation code 7011 clearly refers to illegally using a dedicated lane while driving, such as operating a private vehicle on a lane explicitly marked for buses. This behavior can easily lead to traffic accidents or be captured by electronic surveillance, with fines typically ranging from 50 to 500 yuan depending on the region, and may also incur a 2-point deduction. I always pay close attention to roadside signage while driving, and similar rules apply on highways to avoid improper lane usage. Similar violations include non-bus vehicles occupying dedicated lanes during specified time periods. Studying traffic regulations can help reduce the risk of committing such infractions.
