Does driving over a crosswalk count as running a red light?
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If the vehicle stops at the crosswalk without continuing to drive, it does not count as running a red light but rather as overstepping the stop line. According to Article 4, Item 5 of the 'Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations': Failing to drive or stop as required when passing through an intersection results in a 2-point deduction. The act of running a red light is clearly defined in the 'Road Traffic Safety Law.' Article 26 states that traffic signals consist of red, green, and yellow lights. A red light indicates prohibition, a green light indicates permission, and a yellow light serves as a warning. A red light is a traffic signal that prohibits passage. If a vehicle proceeds through an intersection when the light is red, it constitutes the traffic violation of running a red light. Running a red light refers to the act where, when the vehicle is within the stop line and the forward direction is already a red light, the vehicle continues to move forward until both its front and rear wheels have completely crossed the stop line. This is determined by capturing three photos via electronic cameras: A photo of the vehicle crossing the intersection stop line, including the red light and license plate number. A photo of the vehicle completely crossing the stop line, including the red light and license plate number. A photo showing the vehicle continuing to move, with a comparison to check for changes in the vehicle's position, including the red light and license plate number. Capturing these three photos confirms the act of running a red light. Running a red light is not considered illegal under the following circumstances: Yielding to special vehicles: Yielding to ambulances, fire trucks, or other special vehicles. If captured by surveillance cameras while yielding, manual review will not record the act as running a red light. Even if recorded, you can apply for reconsideration with 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 accidental running of a red light will not be penalized by traffic police. Emergency situations: After delivering a patient with a critical condition, providing proof from the hospital or the person being assisted to the traffic police for verification can result in the removal of the violation record. If possible, it is best to call an ambulance to avoid traffic accidents caused by running a red light. Traffic police direction: During peak hours, traffic police may temporarily direct traffic at important intersections. Drivers must follow the gestures of the traffic police.
