Can You Successfully Appeal a Red Light Violation When Following a Large Vehicle?
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If you accidentally run a red light while following a large truck, you can appeal, but the appeal may not necessarily be successful. Drivers should maintain sufficient visibility to see the traffic signals ahead and ensure a safe braking distance. In most cases, when a vehicle is photographed following a large vehicle, it is due to rushing through the intersection at the signal change. Such behavior can only be penalized as running a red light. However, if it is confirmed that the signal light was obstructed by the large vehicle, you can apply for reconsideration after being penalized. Criteria for determining a red light violation: Electronic monitoring captures three photos as evidence for a red light violation: the front wheels crossing the stop line, the rear wheels crossing the stop line, and the front wheels crossing the opposite stop line. Only when all three photos are present will it be considered a red light violation. Otherwise, the red light violation is not established. Even if mistakenly photographed, you can apply for administrative reconsideration at the traffic management department. 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 results in a 6-point penalty. Article 3, Section 1, Clause 8 states that driving a motor vehicle in violation of prohibitory signs or markings results in a 3-point penalty.
