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

[StGraham]

If you stop 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 80, Section 2, Subsection 2 of the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations": driving a motor vehicle in violation of traffic signal lights results in a 3-point deduction. The act of running a red light is clearly defined in the "Road Traffic Safety Law." Article 26 states that traffic signal lights consist of red, green, and yellow lights. A red light indicates prohibition of passage, a green light indicates permission to proceed, and a yellow light serves as a warning. A red light is a traffic signal prohibiting passage, and driving through an intersection during a red light constitutes a 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, and both the front and rear wheels completely cross the stop line. This is determined by capturing three photos via electronic cameras: 1. A photo of the vehicle crossing the intersection stop line, including the red light and license plate number. 2. A photo of the vehicle completely passing the stop line, including the red light and license plate number. 3. A photo showing the vehicle continuing to move, comparing 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: 1. Extreme weather: When visibility is so low that even electronic police cannot clearly see the traffic lights, the photos of the violation may be blurred. In such cases, mistakenly running a red light will not result in penalties. 2. Emergency situations: If a citizen transports a critically ill patient, they can provide hospital or patient documentation to the traffic police for verification. If confirmed, the violation record can be expunged. However, it is advisable to call an ambulance if possible to avoid accidents caused by running a red light. 3. Police direction: During peak hours, traffic police may temporarily direct traffic at key intersections. Drivers must follow the officers' hand signals. 4. Yielding to emergency vehicles: Giving way to ambulances, fire trucks, or other special vehicles. If caught on camera while yielding, the act of running a red light will not be recorded during manual review. Even if recorded, drivers can apply for reconsideration with the traffic police department.