Does running a red light during road construction count as a traffic violation?
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This situation does not count as running a red light. Running a red light refers to a motor vehicle failing to comply with traffic signal instructions and crossing the stop line when the light is red. Criteria for determining a red light violation: Electronic cameras capture 3 photos as evidence for determining a red light violation: 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 3 photos are present will it be considered running a red light. Penalty points for running a red light: According to Article 2, Section 1, Clause 2 of the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations," driving a motor vehicle in violation of traffic signal instructions results in 6 penalty points. Article 3, Section 1, Clause 8 states that driving a motor vehicle in violation of prohibition signs or markings results in 3 penalty points. How to check for red light violations: You can check for red light violations through the "Traffic Management 12123" app. After opening the app, log in with your ID card, find the traffic violation option, and click on it. In the violation section, you can see the current status of your vehicle. If there is a violation, the details will be displayed. You can also check at the service halls of traffic police branches in various districts and counties by using the touch query terminals. Log in to the external service website of the local public security bureau's traffic management department: find the vehicle violation query, enter your license plate number and engine number, and click to query.
As an experienced driver for many years, I must say running a red light during road construction is absolutely a violation, just like under normal circumstances you can't act recklessly. Traffic rules clearly state that you must stop at a red light, regardless of road conditions. Construction zone signals may malfunction or have temporary instructions, but if you ignore a red light and charge through, you're likely to be caught on camera and fined. I remember once when a highway bridge was under construction, the signals were malfunctioning, and many people rushed through to save time, only to receive tickets and 6 penalty points. The safety hazards are even greater - with workers in the middle of the road and machinery moving back and forth, running a red light could easily lead to collisions with people or equipment. What drivers should do is slow down, observe carefully, and follow traffic police gestures or temporary signs - don't take chances by breaking rules. Safety comes first; reckless behavior can harm both your finances and people.
