What is the violation code 1721a?
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The violation code 1721a means: Driving more than 20 kilometers per hour above the prescribed maximum speed limit. 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: 50 yuan; Other penalties: Revocation or detention of the driver's license. 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. First digit: Behavior classification code, indicating the category of the violation 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 category. For example: 13035—"1" indicates a motor vehicle violation, the second digit "3" indicates a deduction of 3 points, and the following "035" indicates the fifth item of the third violation under 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 to query motor vehicle violations: Visit the office halls of traffic police departments 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 engine number, and click to query; Call the hotline (area code + 114) to query; Use the traffic management app (12123) for iOS 15 or above (V2.8.1B437) or Android 12 or above (V2.8.1B274) to query. For the violation of driving more than 20 kilometers per hour above the prescribed maximum speed limit, you can handle it through this traffic management app. After logging in, enter the violation processing business process, complete the handling, and make the payment.
I'm familiar with violation code 1721a. It represents driving on the highway at a speed exceeding the limit by 10% but less than 20%. For example, if the speed limit is 120 km/h, driving between 132 to 143 km/h might trigger this violation. Once when I was rushing back to my hometown on the highway, I drove a bit too fast and got recorded with this code - a 200 yuan fine plus 3 penalty points. It was a profound lesson. Now I've learned my lesson and use navigation with speed limit alerts for safer driving. Speeding not only costs money but also consumes more fuel, and more dangerously, increases accident risks. Make it a habit to glance at the dashboard regularly to avoid excessive speed. Developing steady driving habits protects both your vehicle and yourself.
The violation code 1721a is really frustrating. I got caught by it last year. It's for speeding, but not too severe, only applicable when exceeding the speed limit by 10% to 20% on highways or expressways. That time, the speed limit was 100 km/h on the highway, and I was driving around 110 km/h when caught by an electronic eye. Checking the ticket, it said 1721a, took time to handle, and cost me points. From now on, I'll take it easy while driving—what's the rush? Nowadays, there are so many speed cameras on highways, setting up real-time alerts on navigation apps is the way to go. Driving fast might seem time-saving, but it actually increases the risk of tire blowouts and causes more wear and tear on the car. Driving steadily is the most worry-free.
