What does traffic violation code 10870 mean?
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Violation code 10870 means: Unauthorized modification of the appearance and registered data of a motor vehicle. According to the relevant provisions of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China", the penalty includes: Demerit points: 0; Fine amount: 500 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 point classification code, the third and fourth digits are sequential numbers, and the fifth digit indicates the specific item number. First digit: Behavior classification code, indicating the category of the violation in the Road Traffic Law; Second digit: Demerit point 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 subcategory of 3-point violations. 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 lobby of the traffic police department in your city or county and use the touch query terminal; Log in to the official website of your city's Public Security Traffic Management Bureau, find the vehicle violation query section, enter your license plate number and engine number, and click to query; Call the hotline (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 check. Unauthorized modification of the appearance and registered data of a motor vehicle can be handled through the Traffic Management 12123 app. After logging in, enter the violation processing section, complete the process, and make the payment.
Violation code 10870 indicates disobeying prohibited traffic markings. I was recently fined for this, and looking back, it was quite frustrating. At the time, I was waiting in line at an intersection, feeling impatient due to heavy traffic, and impulsively crossed the double yellow line to change lanes, only to be caught by an electronic camera. Later, after receiving the ticket and checking, I learned that this code most commonly applies to behaviors like crossing solid lines or double yellow lines, as traffic rules strictly prohibit crossing these markings. The penalty is usually a 200-yuan fine and 3 demerit points, and accumulating too many could lead to license suspension. I've learned my lesson—always pay attention to road markings while driving and don't risk saving a few seconds. Crossing lines can easily cause rear-end collisions or side swipes, posing significant safety risks. I recommend everyone develop the habit of planning lane changes in advance and avoid tailgating. For handling violations, promptly pay the fine at the traffic police station or via an online app to avoid additional penalties.
