Do Traffic Lights Capture Speeding?
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Generally, traffic light intersections are equipped with speed detection cameras. Although the cameras at traffic light intersections may not resemble radar devices, it doesn't mean they lack speed detection capabilities. Speeding violations can be detected. Currently, over 80% of urban road speed detection worldwide utilizes induction loops. These are sensing coils embedded beneath the road surface that react when vehicles pass over them. For example, the time taken between crossing two loops can immediately determine a vehicle's speed. In addition to speed detection, intersection cameras can capture traffic violations. They can record offenses such as running red lights while speeding, lane changes over solid lines, and crossing lane markers. Their capture efficiency exceeds 95% during daytime and maintains 90% at night due to night vision capabilities. According to the Road Traffic Safety Law, penalties for speeding are as follows: Exceeding the speed limit by less than 10% results in no fine but 3 demerit points; between 10-20% incurs a fine and 3 points; 20-50% brings a fine and 3 points; 50-70% results in a fine, 6 points, and possible license suspension; exceeding 70% leads to a fine, 6 points, and possible license revocation.