Does Running a Red Light Capture the Front or the Rear?

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Both are captured. Electronic cameras take three photos to determine a red light violation: a photo of the vehicle crossing the stop line at the intersection, showing the red light and license plate; a photo of the vehicle completely passing the stop line, showing the red light and license plate; and a photo of the vehicle continuing to move, comparing changes in the vehicle's position, showing the red light and license plate. Capturing these three photos confirms a red light violation. 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 driving through an intersection during a red light constitutes a traffic violation. Here are some tips to avoid running a red light: Check the arrow light first, then the circular light: Currently, there are two types of traffic lights: arrow traffic lights and circular traffic lights. When an arrow light is present, check the arrow light first, then the circular light to avoid running a red light. Note: When encountering a circular red light, you may turn right; however, if the right-turn arrow is red, you cannot turn right, or you will be penalized for running a red light. Brake in time: When the red light turns on, do not let the front of your vehicle cross the stop line. If the front wheels accidentally cross, and the rear wheels follow, the electronic camera will capture it, resulting in a penalty for running a red light. If the front wheels have just crossed the stop line when the light turns red, do not proceed; wait for the green light before moving. Check the green light countdown before proceeding: When the green light is flashing, if there is a countdown, use it to judge whether to proceed. If there is no countdown, and you are close to the intersection with sufficient speed, you may proceed to avoid running a red light due to late braking. If your speed is slow and you are far from the intersection, brake immediately to avoid running a red light. Article 38 of the Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China states: When the green light is on, vehicles are permitted to proceed, but turning vehicles must not obstruct the passage of straight-moving vehicles or pedestrians. When the yellow light is on, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line may continue. When the red light is on, vehicles are prohibited from proceeding. At intersections without non-motorized vehicle or pedestrian signals, non-motorized vehicles and pedestrians should follow the motor vehicle signals. When the red light is on, right-turning vehicles may proceed if they do not obstruct the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians. Running a red light is not considered illegal in the following situations: Extreme weather: When visibility is so low that even electronic police cannot clearly see the traffic lights, the evidence photos may be blurred. In such cases, accidental red light violations will not be penalized by traffic police. Emergency situations: When rushing a critically ill patient to the hospital, running multiple red lights is likely, and 12 penalty points may not suffice. After delivering the patient, the driver can provide hospital or patient documentation to traffic police for verification. If confirmed, the violation records will be cleared. If possible, calling an ambulance is recommended to avoid accidents caused by running red lights. Police direction: During peak hours, traffic police may temporarily direct traffic at key intersections. Drivers must follow the hand signals of the traffic police.