Does Stopping on a Pedestrian Crossing Count as Running a Red Light?

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If the vehicle stops on the pedestrian crossing without proceeding further, it does not count as running a red light but rather as overstepping the stop line. According to Article 4, Item 5 of the 'Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations': Failing to drive or stop as required at an intersection results in a 2-point deduction. Running a red light refers to the act where the vehicle, while within the stop line, proceeds forward despite the traffic light being red, and both the front and rear wheels cross the stop line. For electronic enforcement of red-light running, three photos are required: The vehicle is within the stop line while the traffic light is red in the direction of travel. The vehicle continues to move forward under the red light, with both front and rear wheels crossing the stop line. The vehicle proceeds into the intersection: indicating whether the vehicle forcibly passed through the intersection under the red light. On October 8, 2012, the Ministry of Public Security revised and issued the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses,' increasing the penalty for violations such as running a red light from 3 to 6 points. Running an amber light will be treated as running a red light, also resulting in a 6-point deduction and a fine. Failing to yield to a 120 emergency ambulance will result in a 3-point deduction. Intentionally following a 120 ambulance through a red light will result in a 6-point deduction and a fine. Instances where running a red light is not considered illegal: Yielding to special vehicles: Yielding to special vehicles such as ambulances or fire trucks. If caught by surveillance cameras while yielding, manual review will not record the act as running a red light. Even if recorded, one can apply for reconsideration with the traffic police department. Extreme weather: When visibility is so low that even electronic traffic enforcement cannot clearly see the traffic lights. The photos taken as evidence of violation may be blurry, and accidental red-light running will not be penalized by traffic police. Emergency situations: After delivering a critically ill patient to the hospital, the driver can present proof provided by the hospital or the person assisted to the traffic police for verification. If confirmed, the violation record can be cleared. If possible, it is best to call an ambulance to avoid running a red light and causing traffic accidents. Traffic police direction: During peak hours, traffic police may temporarily direct traffic at major intersections. Drivers must follow the hand signals of the traffic police.