Can Traffic Light Violation Points Be Transferred to Others?
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Traffic light violation points cannot be transferred to others. The person involved must handle the matter in person using their own ID card. If the vehicle management office discovers any violations, the driver's license may be revoked, and in severe cases, the offender may even face detention. Methods to avoid running red lights while driving: Pay attention to the arrow signal when available; otherwise, observe the circular signal. When the red light is on, ensure the front of the vehicle does not cross the stop line. When the yellow light is on, ensure the front of the vehicle does not cross the stop line. When the green light just starts flashing, if you are close and moving fast, you should proceed, as stopping might be difficult, potentially causing you to cross the stop line. If you are far away, moving slowly, or the intersection is congested, you should stop the vehicle. When driving in the city, develop the habit of looking for traffic lights whenever you see a crosswalk or stop line and approaching an intersection, and carefully observe the traffic light signals.
I remember the last time I ran a red light and got caught on camera, I actually considered asking a friend to help take the penalty points for me. But my seasoned driver friend gave me a stern lecture. He pointed out that this is completely illegal—traffic laws explicitly prohibit 'point swapping' because it undermines the very purpose of the driver's license point system, which is to improve road safety by holding individuals accountable through实名积分 (real-name points). Nowadays, with high-definition cameras and facial recognition everywhere, getting caught could mean fines ranging from hundreds to thousands of yuan, and in severe cases, even administrative detention. What's worse, helping others in this way harms both parties—both the helper's and the offender's licenses and credit records could be affected. In the end, I obediently handled the violation myself and took an online traffic safety course, which reduced some of the points. My advice? Use navigation apps to remind you of traffic signals while driving, and don’t even think about cutting corners—safe driving is the real way to go.
