Does Stopping on the Crosswalk at a Red Light Count as Running a Red Light?
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Stopping a vehicle on the crosswalk does not count as running a red light. Running a red light refers to the behavior of a motor vehicle violating the traffic signal by crossing the stop line and continuing to move when the red light is on and passage is prohibited. To determine a red-light violation, at least three pieces of photographic evidence are required: the vehicle has not left the stop line when the red light is on; the vehicle has passed through the intersection when the red light is on; the vehicle has crossed the line and continued to move forward when the red light is on. Article 26 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law": Traffic signals consist of red, green, and yellow lights. A red light indicates prohibition of passage, a green light indicates permission to pass, and a yellow light indicates a warning. Article 44: Motor vehicles passing through intersections shall do so in accordance with traffic signals, traffic signs, traffic markings, or the command of traffic police. Item 2 of the first paragraph of Article 2 of the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations" stipulates that driving a motor vehicle in violation of traffic signals will result in a deduction of 6 points. Ways to avoid running a red light: When there is an arrow signal light, follow the arrow light; otherwise, follow the round 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 flashes, if the distance is close and the speed is fast, you should pass, as you may not be able to stop in time and cross the stop line; if the distance is far, the speed is slow, or the intersection is congested, you should stop; When driving in the city, develop the habit of looking for traffic lights whenever you see a crosswalk or stop line and approach an intersection.
