Can Temporary License Plates Be Captured Running a Red Light?

[BrielleRose]

Running a red light with a temporary license plate can also be captured and penalized. Penalty Points for Running a Red Light: According to Article 2, Section 1, Clause 2 of the 'Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations,' driving a motor vehicle in violation of traffic signal lights will result in a deduction of 6 points. Article 3, Section 1, Clause 8 states that driving a motor vehicle in violation of prohibition signs or markings will result in a deduction of 3 points. How to Check for Red Light Violations: You can check for red light violations through the 'Traffic Management 12123' app. After opening the app, log in with your ID card, find the 'Violation Handling' option, and click on it. Under 'Violation Handling,' you can see the current status of your vehicle. If there are any violations, the specific details will be displayed. You can also check at the service halls of traffic police branches in various districts and counties by using the touch-screen query terminals. Alternatively, log in to the external service websites of the Public Security Traffic Management Bureau of each city: find the 'Vehicle Violation Query' section, enter your license plate number and vehicle engine number, and click 'Query' to proceed.

[DeGabriela]

I've actually researched this issue recently. Whether running a red light with a temporary license plate will be captured depends on the specific situation. Nowadays, electronic police use high-definition cameras that can even clearly photograph the tissue box on your windshield, let alone the temporary license plate stuck on the inside of the glass. I have a friend who thought traffic violations with temporary plates wouldn't matter, but ended up getting 6 points deducted just three days after picking up the car. However, there are some special circumstances, such as during heavy rain or when street lights are dim at night, where the cameras might not capture clear images. But in any case, running a red light is high-risk behavior - violations with temporary plates still result in point deductions and fines, and can affect the subsequent process of obtaining formal license plates.

[JosephRose]

As a new driver who just bought a car, I specifically consulted a friend from the traffic police department. He said most urban traffic cameras have been upgraded with automatic recognition systems that can even scan the QR codes on temporary license plates. If you're caught at a traffic light intersection, the system can immediately link to the vehicle owner's registration information. Last month, my cousin ran a yellow light while turning in his new car with temporary plates and received a violation text message the next day. However, he mentioned that older cameras in rural areas might have lower recognition rates, but relying on luck like this is really unreliable. Safe driving is the most important thing—there's no need to treat temporary plates as a protective talisman.

[Priscilla]

From a technical perspective, it's quite simple: temporary license plates and permanent metal plates are treated equally in the traffic violation system. The principle of license plate recognition systems is to scan the number identifiers on the front and rear of vehicles. Temporary plates meet national standards in size, color, and font - as long as surveillance cameras focus clearly, they will definitely be recorded. My neighbor who works at the vehicle management office says they process hundreds of temporary plate violation records daily. Especially in key urban areas like near schools and hospitals, the cameras are all the latest models. So when people claim temporary plates can avoid fines, it's purely self-deception.

[DominicRose]

I've been driving for ten years and made a point of observing intersection equipment during my temporary plate period. Currently, there are two types of cameras: regular surveillance and intelligent capture devices. The latter can track vehicle trajectories 360 degrees and specifically identify license plate positions. Although temporary plates are affixed to the windshield, parts of the letters get obscured by the metal car frame while driving. However, if an intersection has these capture devices with fill lights, it's nearly impossible to avoid them. Once when I was driving at night, my temporary plate got scanned from twenty meters away. Rather than worrying about whether you'll get caught, it's better to develop the habit of slowing down at intersections to give yourself some reaction time.