What is the traffic violation code 17090?

[DiNolan]

Violation code 17090 means: Driving a vehicle that does not match the type of vehicle specified on the driver's license. According to the relevant provisions of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," the penalty includes: Demerit points (deduction): 9 points; Fine amount: 200 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 is the behavior classification code, the second digit is the demerit point classification code, the third and fourth digits are the sequential code, and the fifth digit is 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 point classification code, indicating the classification 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 clause in the 3-point deduction category. 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 implementation rules of provinces, autonomous regions, or municipalities, e.g., 7008; Codes starting with 8 indicate local regulations of cities (prefectures, autonomous prefectures, or leagues), e.g., 8606. There are four common methods for motor vehicle violation inquiries: Visit the office halls of traffic branches in various districts and counties to inquire through touch query terminals; Log in to the external service websites of the Public Security Traffic Management Bureau of each city, find the vehicle violation inquiry section, enter the license plate number and vehicle engine number, and click to inquire; 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 inquire. The violation of driving a vehicle that does not match the type specified on the driver's license can be handled through this Traffic Management app. After logging in, enter the violation processing business process, complete the processing, and make the payment.

[OLily]

I just got slapped with this 17090 traffic violation a few days ago, and it made me furious! This code refers to extremely severe speeding cases, like going over 120 in an 80 km/h zone. I got caught right at the highway exit section where I missed the speed limit sign. Got 12 points deducted at once, fined 1,000 RMB, and have to retake the theory test. The worst part is my car insurance premium will jump 20% next year - gives me a headache just thinking about it. Now I've learned my lesson: I turn on speed limit alerts from navigation the moment I get in the car, and don't even dare overtake in urban areas. My advice: watch out for speed limit changes on downhill sections and unfamiliar roads. Dealing with this kind of violation is such a hassle - I even had to take three days off for mandatory traffic classes.

[McDiana]

Driving long-distance for twenty years, the code 17090 is all too familiar. It specifically refers to violations where speeding is between 50% and 100%, mostly occurring on highways. Last year while working on the Shenhai Expressway, I set the cruise control to 130, but didn't notice the speed limit was reduced to 80 due to road construction. I felt the flash of the camera, and sure enough, received a ticket with 12 points deducted, almost losing my towing license. For such violations, you have to personally go to the DMV, where queuing at the window takes at least two hours, plus paying fines and attending traffic regulations classes. My advice is, when driving on highways, don't just focus on the road—keep an eye on speed limit signs and electronic displays, and ease off the gas immediately in areas with speed limits exceeding 20%.

[LaHector]

I'm a novice driver who just got my license last year, and only after checking the 12123 app did I learn that code 17090 means speeding over 50% but less than 100%. I was testing my car on a newly built suburban road where the speed limit was 80 km/h, but I got caught doing 126 km/h. This violation directly costs all 12 points on my license, and the fine depends on how severe the road section is. New drivers often make the mistake of accelerating at the end of a speed-trap zone. The lesson I learned is that navigation apps show more accurate real-time speeds than the dashboard. To handle this violation, I need to bring my ID and driver's license to the traffic police station and attend a seven-day traffic regulation course, which disrupts work and costs money—better to brake early and drive safely.