Are there traffic violation cameras at roundabouts?
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There are traffic violation cameras at roundabouts. Below is a detailed introduction about vehicle violations: Overview: Vehicle violations refer to acts where motor vehicles contravene the Road Traffic Safety Law and traffic management regulations. Penalties for vehicle violations include warnings, fines (vehicle impoundment), temporary suspension of driving licenses, revocation of driving licenses, cancellation of driving licenses, administrative detention, and criminal liability for acts constituting crimes. Legal Basis: According to the 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China,' traffic management departments of public security organs and their traffic police officers should promptly correct road traffic safety violations. Penalties for road traffic safety violations should be imposed based on facts and relevant provisions of this law.
I've been driving for almost ten years, and traffic violation cameras are indeed common at roundabouts, especially in big cities like Beijing and Shanghai. I've had a few troubles myself, like once at a busy roundabout in Guangzhou where I didn't slow down and just drove through, only to be caught by a fixed camera and fined. Most urban roundabout cameras are part of the Sky Net system, used to catch speeding or failure to yield, while there might be fewer in suburban areas. Normally, I use my phone's navigation to check for surveillance cameras to avoid surprises. These cameras aren't there to nitpick but to enhance safety and reduce accidents. I recommend slowing down in advance when driving and paying attention to road signs. Remember to yield when you should at roundabouts—developing good habits is better than anything else and can even save you some fuel money. Experience tells me that violations mostly come from carelessness, and cameras are just a reminder tool.
