Does Crossing the Stop Line with the Front Wheels Count as Running a Red Light?
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Crossing the stop line with the front wheels does not count as running a red light. According to the new regulations on running red lights, a vehicle is only considered to have run a red light if it drives past the stop line, enters the intersection, and continues through the intersection. Running a red light is determined by capturing three photos via electronic cameras: a photo of the vehicle crossing the stop line at the intersection, including the red light and license plate number; a photo of the vehicle completely past the stop line; and a photo showing the vehicle continuing to move. The determination is primarily based on comparing photos that show changes in the vehicle's position. Capturing these three photos is sufficient to confirm a red light violation. The "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" Article 51 states: When motor vehicles pass through intersections controlled by traffic signals, they shall proceed according to the following provisions: (5) When encountering a stop signal, vehicles shall stop in sequence behind the stop line. If there is no stop line, they shall stop before the intersection. The "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" Article 38 states: Vehicles and pedestrians shall proceed according to traffic signals. When traffic police are directing traffic on-site, they shall proceed according to the traffic police's instructions; on roads without traffic signals, they shall proceed under the principles of ensuring safety and smooth traffic. The "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" Article 38 states: Motor vehicle and non-motor vehicle traffic signals indicate: When the green light is on, vehicles are permitted to proceed, but turning vehicles must not obstruct the passage of vehicles and pedestrians going straight. When the yellow light is on, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line may continue to proceed. When the red light is on, vehicles are prohibited from proceeding. When the red light is on, vehicles turning right may proceed if they do not obstruct the passage of vehicles and pedestrians going straight. Running a red light is not considered illegal under the following circumstances: Yielding to special vehicles: Yielding to special vehicles such as ambulances or fire trucks. If a violation is captured by surveillance cameras while yielding to special vehicles, manual review will not record the act of running a red light. Even if recorded, you can apply for reconsideration at the traffic police department. Extreme weather: When visibility is so low that even electronic police cannot clearly see the traffic lights. Photos of the violation may be blurry, and if you accidentally run a red light, the traffic police will not impose penalties. Emergency situations: When rushing a critically ill patient to the hospital, it is inevitable to run multiple red lights, and 12 points may not be enough. After delivering the patient, citizens can provide proof from the hospital or the person being assisted to the traffic police for verification. If confirmed, the violation records can be cleared. If possible, it is best to call an ambulance to avoid traffic accidents caused by running red lights. Traffic police direction: During peak commuting hours, traffic police may temporarily direct traffic at important intersections. Drivers must follow the traffic police's hand signals.
