Does passing through a yellow light count as running a red light?
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According to Article 15 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," when the yellow light at an intersection is flashing, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line may continue to pass. If the yellow light is already on and the driver continues to force their way through, being caught on camera in such a situation will also count as running a red light. According to Article 90 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law," motor vehicle drivers who do not comply with traffic signals will be penalized with 6 demerit points and a fine of 200 yuan. Criteria for determining running a red light: Electronic eyes capture 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. When the red light is on and the vehicle crosses the stop line, if the driver can stop the vehicle even after crossing the line, it will not be considered running a red light but rather stopping beyond the line. How to avoid running a red light while driving: If there is an arrow signal light, follow the arrow light; otherwise, follow the circular light; 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 distance is close and the speed is high, the vehicle should pass through, as it may be difficult to stop in time without crossing the stop line; if the distance is far, the speed is slow, or the intersection is congested, the vehicle 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.
