Running a red light and then stopping can be divided into two situations: If the vehicle stops outside the stop line after running the red light, it is considered running a red light. According to Article 2 of the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Violations," 6 points will be deducted from the motor vehicle driver's license. If the vehicle stops at the stop line after running the red light, it is not considered running a red light, and no penalty will be imposed. If the entire vehicle crosses the stop line, meaning both the front and rear wheels cross the stop line but do not cross the opposite stop line, it is called "crossing the stop line." Crossing the stop line is not considered running a red light, but points will still be deducted. According to the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Violations": Driving or stopping at an intersection without following the regulations will not result in point deductions. According to the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Violations": Driving or stopping at an intersection without following the regulations will not result in point deductions. 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 proceed, and a yellow light serves as a warning. A red light is a traffic signal prohibiting passage. If a vehicle proceeds through an intersection when the light is red, it constitutes the traffic violation of running a red light. Running a red light refers to the act where, when the vehicle is within the stop line, the forward direction is already a red light, but the vehicle continues to move forward, and ultimately both the front and rear wheels of the vehicle cross the stop line. This is determined by capturing three photos via electronic cameras: A photo of the vehicle crossing the intersection stop line, including the red light signal and license plate number. A photo of the vehicle completely crossing the stop line, including the red light signal and license plate number. A photo showing the vehicle continuing to move, comparing to see if the vehicle's position has changed, including the red light signal and license plate number. Capturing these three photos can determine that the vehicle has run a red light. Running a red light is not considered a violation under the following circumstances: Yielding to special vehicles: Yielding to special vehicles such as ambulances or fire trucks. If a violation is captured by surveillance cameras while yielding to special vehicles, the act of running a red light will not be recorded during manual review. Even if recorded, you can apply for reconsideration with the traffic police department. Extreme weather: When visibility is very low, and even electronic police cannot clearly see the traffic lights. Photos of the violation may be blurry, and if you accidentally run a red light, the traffic police will not impose a penalty. Emergency situations: If a citizen transports a patient with a critical condition, they can provide proof from the hospital or the person being 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 a traffic accident. Traffic police command: During peak hours, traffic police may temporarily direct traffic at important intersections. Drivers must follow the gestures of the traffic police.
