10/4 is National CB Radio Day

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. 

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.