Does driving halfway through a yellow light that turns red count as running a red light?
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According to Article 38 of the Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line when the yellow light at an intersection is flashing may continue to proceed. If the yellow light is already on and the driver continues to force their way through, being caught by traffic cameras in such a situation also counts as running a red light. According to the relevant provisions in Article 10 of the Procedures for Handling Road Traffic Safety Violations, drivers who violate traffic signal lights at intersections will be penalized with 6 demerit points. Additionally, according to the relevant provisions in Article 90 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, fines may also be imposed. Criteria for determining running a red light: Electronic traffic cameras take three photos as evidence for running a red light: 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 running a red light. According to Article 11 of the Procedures for Handling Road Traffic Safety Violations, if a vehicle crosses the stop line after the red light turns on but manages to stop, even if it has already crossed the line, it will not be considered running a red light. However, it will be considered stopping beyond the line, which, according to traffic laws, is classified as driving or stopping improperly at an intersection, resulting in a penalty of 2 demerit points. How to avoid running a red light while driving: When there are arrow signal lights, follow the arrow lights; otherwise, follow the circular lights; When the red light is on, the front of the vehicle must not cross the stop line; When the yellow light is on, the front of the vehicle must not cross the stop line; When the green light just starts flashing, if the vehicle is close and moving fast, it should proceed because braking might not stop it in time before crossing the stop line; if the vehicle is far away, moving slowly, or the intersection is congested, it should stop; When driving in the city, develop the habit of looking for traffic lights whenever you see a crosswalk or stop line at an intersection.
