How is running a red light determined in 2021?

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It is determined by capturing three photos through electronic cameras: the first photo shows the vehicle crossing the intersection stop line, including the red light signal and license plate number; the second photo shows the vehicle completely passing the stop line, including the red light signal and license plate number; the third photo shows the vehicle continuing to move, mainly by comparing the position change of the vehicle in the second photo, including the red light signal and license plate number. Capturing these three photos can determine that the vehicle has run a red light. The act of running a red light is clearly defined in the "Road Traffic Safety Law." Article 26 states that 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 serves as a warning. A red light is a traffic signal prohibiting passage, and if a vehicle passes through an intersection during a red light, it constitutes the traffic violation of running a red light. Six situations of running a red light: Stopping immediately after crossing the line at a red light (when the red light is on, the vehicle cannot stop in time, and the front of the vehicle crosses the stop line): If the vehicle has just crossed the stop line during a red light but stops immediately, this act of running a red light will not be penalized. However, if there is obvious movement after crossing the line, it will be penalized. The three photos captured by electronic cameras for running a red light are: 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 three photos are present will it be considered running a red light. Running a red light under the direction of a traffic officer (the signal is red, but the traffic officer indicates permission to pass): When there is a conflict between the traffic signal and the traffic officer's gesture, the driver must obey the officer's on-site command. If running a red light occurs due to the officer's direction, the driver can obtain a diversion certificate from the local traffic police station to avoid penalties. If the party disagrees with the penalty, they can appeal through administrative reconsideration or administrative litigation. Stopping with the entire vehicle body over the line at a red light (failing to brake in time, causing the entire vehicle to cross the stop line): If the vehicle stops completely after crossing the stop line and does not move further, this is not considered running a red light. However, this situation is considered over-the-line parking. 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. Reversing after over-the-line parking (attempting to avoid penalties by reversing after stopping over the line at a red light): Vehicles are not allowed to reverse at railway crossings, intersections, one-way roads, bridges, sharp turns, steep slopes, or tunnels. If reversing is done illegally, a warning or fine may be imposed. Accidentally running a red light behind a large vehicle (due to the large vehicle blocking the view, the driver follows it through the intersection): Drivers must maintain sufficient visibility to see the traffic signals ahead and ensure a safe braking distance. Generally, if a vehicle is captured behind a large vehicle, it is due to rushing through the intersection. This behavior will be penalized as running a red light. Passing through an intersection during a yellow light (passing through the intersection when the signal turns yellow): Traffic authorities state that the "Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulate that vehicles that have already crossed the stop line when the yellow light is flashing may continue to pass. If the driver continues to rush through after the yellow light is on, being captured in this situation will also be considered running a red light.