Does driving past the crosswalk at a red light count as running a red light?

[MariaLynn]

If the vehicle stops at the crosswalk and does not continue driving, it is not considered running a red light but rather an over-the-line stop. According to Article 4, Item 5 of the 'Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations': Failing to drive or stop as required at 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 of passage, a green light permits passage, and a yellow light serves as a warning. A red light is a traffic signal prohibiting passage, and if a vehicle proceeds through the intersection during a red light, it constitutes the traffic violation of running a red light. Running a red light refers to the act where the vehicle, while within the stop line, continues to move forward despite the traffic signal being red, ultimately causing both the front and rear wheels to cross the stop line. This is determined through three photos captured by electronic cameras: 1. A photo of the vehicle crossing the intersection stop line, showing the red light and license plate number. 2. A photo of the vehicle completely crossing the stop line, showing the red light and license plate number. 3. A photo of the vehicle continuing to move, comparing changes in the vehicle's position, showing 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 emergency vehicles: Yielding to ambulances, fire trucks, or other emergency vehicles. If a violation is recorded by surveillance cameras due to 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 if you accidentally run a red light, the traffic police will not impose penalties. Emergency situations: If a citizen transports a patient in critical condition, they can provide proof from the hospital or the rescued individual to the traffic police for verification. If confirmed, the violation record can be cleared. If possible, it is best to call an ambulance to avoid accidents caused by running a red light. Traffic police direction: During peak commuting hours, traffic police may temporarily direct traffic at major intersections. Drivers must follow the gestures of the traffic police.