Why is a small car violation recorded as a medium-sized vehicle?
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Possible reason: The vehicle length exceeds 6 meters. Here are the details: Reason: Small cars are defined as those with 7 seats or fewer and a length under 6 meters, while medium-sized buses are those with 8 to 19 seats and a length also under 6 meters. Any bus exceeding 6 meters in length, regardless of passenger capacity, is classified as a large bus. Applying for administrative reconsideration: If a small car violation should have been recorded with penalties applicable to small cars but was mistakenly recorded otherwise, the driver can apply for administrative reconsideration to overturn the penalty. If a motor vehicle driver disagrees with the penalty for a traffic violation and applies for administrative reconsideration or files an administrative lawsuit, and the original penalty decision is legally altered or revoked, the corresponding penalty points will also be adjusted or revoked.
Last time when I helped a friend handle traffic violation records, I also noticed this situation. Actually, vehicle classification is determined by the registered parameters on the vehicle license, not by its appearance or size. For example, a 9-seater Jinbei minivan would be classified as a medium-sized passenger vehicle if its length exceeds 6 meters. Some 7-seater SUVs, although they may not look big, will be automatically categorized as medium-sized vehicles by the system if their curb weight exceeds 4.5 tons. There are also cases like the Wuling Hongguang, whose classification changes once registered as a commercial vehicle. It's recommended to directly check the vehicle type noted at the bottom of the supplementary page of the vehicle license, or use the Traffic Management 12123 app to check the electronic records for more accuracy. If still unsure, one can always visit the vehicle management office to check the records, as the information registered in their system is the most authoritative.
