What does violation code 10721 mean?
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Violation code 10721 means: Driving a motor vehicle with incomplete safety equipment. According to Article 21 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," no points will be deducted; the fine amount is 200; 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 is the behavior classification code, the second digit is the points classification code, the third and fourth digits are the sequential code, and the fifth digit is the item number. First digit: Behavior classification code, indicating the classification code in the Road Traffic Law; Second digit: Points classification code, indicating the classification code for traffic violation points; Third and fourth digits: Sequential code, indicating the order of the behavior within the same behavior classification. For example: 13035—"1" indicates a motor vehicle behavior, the second digit "3" indicates 3 points will be deducted, and the following "035" indicates the fifth item of the third behavior in the 3-point deduction category. Behavior classification code violation descriptions: 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 bureaus of various cities, find the vehicle violation query section, enter the license plate number and vehicle engine number, and click to query; Call the 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.
I've been driving for twenty years and am very familiar with traffic violations. Violation code 10721 mainly refers to motor vehicles violating prohibition sign instructions, such as driving past signs indicating no left turns or no entry. This is quite common, especially when navigation is inaccurate in unfamiliar cities. The penalty is usually 3 demerit points and a fine of 200 yuan, and it may also affect car insurance rates. I once missed a no-entry zone sign in the city and got caught, which not only cost me money but also ruined my mood. Prevention methods are quite simple: study the route before driving, use navigation reminders more often, and don’t rush to cut lanes. Safe driving is more important than anything else—violations are not only dangerous but also add trouble to life. Developing good habits can save a lot of hassle.
