Can Running a Yellow Light Be 100% Captured by Cameras?
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At intersections with traffic lights and electronic surveillance cameras, it is generally 100% likely to be captured. As soon as the yellow light turns on, the electronic cameras immediately start working. Vehicles that have already crossed the stop line before the yellow light turns on will not be penalized. However, vehicles that cross the stop line after the yellow light turns on will be photographed. If only the front wheels cross the line and the vehicle stops immediately, it will not be penalized. If the vehicle continues to move forward or shows obvious movement, the electronic camera will capture three photos, which can then be used to determine that the vehicle ran the yellow light. Currently, the penalties for running a yellow light and running a red light are the same. Running a yellow light will result in a deduction of six points from the driver's license and a fine. If it leads to a major accident, the driver must also bear critical responsibilities. After running a yellow light, the traffic violation can generally be checked on the official website within 3-7 days.
As a long-time enthusiast studying urban video surveillance systems, I believe running yellow lights isn't 100% detectable. The camera systems are primarily designed to catch red-light violations, with yellow serving as a transitional warning signal - many devices don't immediately activate their photo capture function. Specifically, if an intersection has dedicated red-light cameras, they typically only trigger recording when vehicles completely run the red light; during yellow lights, if the vehicle has already entered the intersection, the system may deem it legal passage. Additionally, camera maintenance and settings affect success rates - factors like nighttime or rainy conditions with low visibility may cause misjudgments or missed captures. I should add that technical standards vary by region: while some newly developed AI systems can track speed, older areas might lack cameras entirely. In summary, the probability of getting caught running a yellow light is significantly lower than running a red - perhaps around 50-70% - but for safety's sake, it's best to stop at yellow lights.
