If it was good enough for the Duke boys, it's good enough for us.
Regardless of your feelings toward Jimmy Carter, I think we can all agree that his finest act as president was the creation of National CB Radio day. Carter designated October 4, 10/4, as a day to honor the citizens band, and to celebrate, we're giving you a chance to brush up on your APCO 10 codes.
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Some of them may surprise you. Everyone knows what "10-4" means ... but "10-40" could mean "run silent," "dead animal," or even "mental patient." The possibilities are fascinating. Here are 10 to get you started.
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 10-11: | could mean "animal problem," "talking too fast," or "en route." Or perhaps a fast-talking animal is headed your way. |
| 10-13: | request a report on weather conditions. If it looks bad out, this can net reports from ahead of you to keep you out of a bad situation. |
| 10-34: | there's a riot happening. |
| 10-45: | lots of diverse meanings, from refueling your rig to reporting a dead animal carcass. Could also signal a coffee break. |
| 10-46: | this means a motorist needs assistance. |
| 10-69: | either you got the message, or there's a sniper about. Make sure you know which one you're reporting. |
| 10-80: | whatever's happening, it's exciting. This call could be about a pursuit in progress, a bomb that exploded, or a demonstration of civil disobediance. |
| 10-89: | need to report a bomb threat? This is your APCO code. |
| 10-94: | somewhere, somebody's street racing. |
| 10-98: | if you hear this one, don't pick up any hitchhikers. There's been a prison escape. |
Keep in mind, these aren't set in stone. They're just the most common usages from around the country. Read the rest of the list here.
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Originally published at Road & Track.
