Does stopping with the front wheels crossing the line in the last second of the yellow light count as running a red light?
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Stopping with the front wheels crossing the line in the last second of the yellow light does not count as running a red light. The so-called last second of the yellow light refers to the moment when the yellow light is about to turn red. If the driver has completely crossed the stop line when the light turns red, continuing to drive forward will not be considered running a red light. As for whether other penalties will be imposed, that depends on local regulations. If, at the moment the yellow light turns red, only the front of the car has crossed the stop line, the driver should stop the vehicle. This is similar to the judgment of running a red light—only the front of the car crossing the stop line does not count as running a red light. In general, when the yellow light comes on, drivers should slow down and prepare to stop.
I've also encountered similar situations while commuting by car every day. That day, as the yellow light was about to end, I braked and stopped in the middle of the intersection just as my front wheels crossed the line, feeling anxious about being caught running a red light. Later, after checking the information, I learned that according to traffic rules, running a red light is defined as a vehicle crossing the stop line after the red light turns on. Generally, crossing the line during a yellow light and stopping is not considered a violation. Cameras usually only detect actions after the red light turns on. If the car stops inside the intersection without affecting traffic, it's usually not a problem. However, safety comes first. It's best to slow down and stop before the line when the yellow light turns on to avoid stopping in the middle of the road and causing accidents. Develop the habit of observing signal changes at intersections.
