Does Front Wheel Crossing the Line at a Red Light Count as Running a Red Light?

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Front wheel crossing the line at a red light does not count as running a red light. If the entire vehicle crosses the stop line and does not continue moving, it is not considered running a red light. However, this situation is classified as over-the-line parking. According to Article 10 of the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations," if a motor vehicle driver fails to follow traffic signal instructions, they will be penalized with a deduction of 6 points. Running a red light refers to the act of a motor vehicle violating traffic signal instructions by crossing the stop line and continuing to drive when the red light is on and prohibits passage. To determine a red light violation, at least three pieces of photographic evidence are required: the vehicle has not left the stop line when the red light is on; the vehicle has passed through the intersection when the red light is on; the vehicle has crossed the line and continues to move forward when the red light is on. Article 26 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law": Traffic signals consist of red, green, and yellow lights. A red light indicates prohibition of passage, a green light indicates permission to pass, and a yellow light serves as a warning. Article 44: Motor vehicles passing through intersections shall do so in accordance with traffic signals, traffic signs, traffic markings, or the direction of traffic police. Item 2, Clause 1, Subclause 2 of Article 2 of the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations" stipulates that driving a motor vehicle in violation of traffic signal instructions will result in a deduction of 6 points. Ways to avoid running a red light: When there are arrow indicator 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 flashes, if you are close and moving fast, you should proceed, as you may not be able to stop in time and cross the stop line; if you are far away, moving slowly, or the intersection is congested, you should stop; When driving in the city, develop the habit of looking for traffic lights whenever you see a crosswalk or stop line and approach an intersection.