What does violation code 17123 mean?
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Violation code 17123 means: Driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol content between 60 and 80 mg/100ml. According to the relevant provisions of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," the penalty includes: Demerit points (deduction): 12 points; Fine amount: 2000 yuan; Additional penalties: Suspension of driver's license for 6 months. Traffic violation codes consist of four to five digits, classified according to the general principles of traffic laws. The sequence from left to right is as follows: 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 under 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 classification. For example: 13035—"1" indicates a motor vehicle violation, the second digit "3" indicates a deduction of 3 points, and "035" indicates the fifth item under the third category of 3-point deductions. 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 (regions, autonomous prefectures, or leagues), e.g., 8606. There are four common methods for motor vehicle violation inquiries: Visit the office halls of traffic police departments in various districts and counties to query through touch-screen terminals; Log in to the public service websites of the local public security traffic management bureaus, locate the vehicle violation query section, enter the license plate number and engine number, and click to query; Call the inquiry hotline (area code + 114); Use the Traffic Management 12123 app client (V2.8.1B437 for iOS 15+ or V2.8.1B274 for Android 12+) to query. For the violation of driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content between 60 and 80 mg/100ml, it can be processed through this traffic management app. After logging in, enter the violation processing workflow, complete the process, and make the payment.
I've dealt with a similar traffic violation before. Code 17123 is the penalty for being caught using a mobile phone while driving. This violation is quite severe, resulting in a 2-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine! Just the other day, I saw a delivery guy get caught for this—he was watching short videos at a red light, and the electronic police directly captured the light from his phone screen through the window. Nowadays, the roads are full of high-definition cameras that can even detect a phone held to your ear. It's recommended to use Bluetooth earphones or the car's built-in system to take calls, which is both safer and avoids fines. If you've already been caught, don't panic; just handle it promptly on the Traffic Management 12123 platform.
17123 specifically targets the violation of holding a phone while driving. I've seen people taking selfies while driving being caught for this offense—not only do they face point deductions and fines, but they also have to watch safety education videos. Traffic regulations clearly state that you cannot touch your phone while driving; even if you're checking navigation, you must set up a phone mount in advance. Some cities have even upgraded their enforcement to capture drivers playing with their phones at red lights. Traffic cameras can now detect even the slightest movement, like knuckles tapping the screen. Tests show that operating a phone for more than five seconds will likely be captured, so it's best to set up your phone mount in auto-scroll mode.
I'm all too familiar with this code, 17123 refers to you holding and operating your phone while driving. Now that the traffic monitoring system has been upgraded, it's extremely accurate. A friend of mine had their phone on their lap scrolling through social media, and the infrared probe detected the phone's lit screen through the windshield, resulting in a violation. You can check the violation photos on the Traffic Management 12123 backend; three consecutive photos showing you holding your phone are solid evidence. It's recommended to get a magnetic phone mount or use Carplay. If you really need to use your phone for something urgent, make sure to pull over safely and turn on your hazard lights.
