Does running a yellow light that turns red midway count as running a red light?
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Whether running a yellow light that turns red midway counts as running a red light depends on whether the rear of the vehicle has crossed the line when the red light turns on. If the vehicle has just crossed the line and the driver does not continue moving the vehicle, maintaining the status quo, the traffic authorities will not consider it as running the light. More details are as follows: There is a three-second transition period between the yellow light turning on and the red light turning on. Electronic police operate 24/7, and they do not capture images when the yellow light is on—they only start capturing images when the red light turns on. If you accidentally run a red light but have already passed the stop line without completely crossing the intersection, traffic police may cancel the violation based on the following conditions: if stopping at the intersection does not obstruct traffic; if it does not affect pedestrians crossing the crosswalk; or if the vehicle has not completely passed through the intersection. As long as these three conditions are met, stopping after running the red light will not result in a fine.