Are There Any Missed Captures for Running a Red Light?

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There are instances where running a red light may not be captured, due to the following reasons: not all intersections have surveillance cameras; while probes have monitoring capabilities, traffic police typically do not collect signal light monitoring data unless an accident occurs. Running a red light refers to the act of a motor vehicle violating traffic signal instructions by crossing the stop line and continuing to move when the red light is on, prohibiting passage. The determination of running a red light requires three photos: the vehicle crossing the stop line, the vehicle moving to the middle of the intersection, and the vehicle reaching the opposite side of the intersection. Capturing these three photos confirms the violation. If there are cameras, they will capture the violation. Whether it's a left turn or going straight through a red light, both are illegal acts. According to Article 90 of the Road Traffic Safety Law: vehicles not following traffic signals will be penalized with 6 points, regardless of whether they are going straight, making a left turn, or even when there is a U-turn signal. Safe driving in compliance with traffic rules is mandatory. Definition of Left Turn Running a Red Light: Running a red light is determined by the vehicle's stop line; crossing the line when the red light is on is illegal. The capture mainly records the vehicle's movement during the red light, focusing on significant positional changes. If the front wheels just cross the stop line when the red light turns on and the vehicle stops immediately, traffic authorities will not penalize it. However, if the vehicle continues to move completely after crossing the line, it is considered a violation and will be penalized. That is, the vehicle completes the act of running a red light by crossing (pressing) the line, continuing to move during the red light, completely crossing the line, and entering the intersection during the red light. Here are some ways to avoid running a red light: First look at the arrow light, then the circular light: Currently, there are two types of indicator lights: arrow traffic lights and circular indicator traffic lights. When an arrow light is present, first observe the arrow light and then the circular light to avoid running a red light. Note: When encountering a circular red light, right turns are allowed; when encountering an arrow signal light where the right-turn arrow is red, right turns are prohibited, otherwise it will be penalized as running a red light. Brake in time: When the red light turns on, ensure the front of the vehicle does not cross the stop line. If the front wheels accidentally cross, and the rear wheels follow, the electronic camera will capture it, resulting in a penalty for running a red light. If the front wheels have just crossed the stop line when the signal turns red, passage through the intersection is prohibited; wait for the green light before proceeding. Check the green light countdown before proceeding: When the green light is flashing, if there is a countdown, use it to judge; if there is no countdown, and the vehicle is close to the intersection with high speed, it may proceed to avoid running a red light due to untimely braking. If the speed is slow and the vehicle is far from the intersection, brake immediately to stop and avoid running a red light. Article 38 of the Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China states the following for motor vehicle and non-motor vehicle signal lights: When the green light is on, vehicles are permitted to pass, but turning vehicles must not obstruct the passage of straight-moving vehicles or pedestrians. When the yellow light is on, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line may continue to pass. When the red light is on, vehicles are prohibited from passing. At intersections without non-motor vehicle or pedestrian crossing signals, non-motor vehicles and pedestrians should follow the motor vehicle signal instructions. When the red light is on, right-turning vehicles may pass if they do not obstruct the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians. Running a red light is not considered illegal under the following circumstances: Yielding to special vehicles: Yielding to ambulances, fire trucks, and other special vehicles. If captured by surveillance cameras while yielding, manual review will not record the act of running a red light. Even if recorded, one can apply for reconsideration at the traffic police department. Extreme weather: When visibility is so low that even electronic police cannot clearly see the traffic lights. Blurred evidence photos may result in accidental running of a red light, for which traffic police will not penalize. Emergency situations: Transporting a critically ill patient to the hospital may involve running multiple red lights, for which the standard 12-point penalty would be insufficient. After delivering the patient, the citizen can provide hospital or patient documentation to the traffic police for verification. If confirmed, the violation records can be expunged. If possible, calling an ambulance is advisable to avoid accidents caused by running red lights.