How many points are deducted for stopping after crossing the yellow light line?
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When the yellow light is on, if the vehicle has already crossed the stop line, it can continue to drive without penalty; stopping in the middle also does not incur any penalty. The following are the regulations regarding yellow light violations: 1. According to regulations, when the yellow light is on, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line can continue to pass, while vehicles that have not crossed the stop line and continue to pass are considered as traffic violations for not following traffic signal instructions and may be penalized; whether to penalize or not will be determined by the traffic police department based on actual circumstances. 2. When passing through a signal-controlled intersection, slowing down can help avoid running a yellow light. If there is any objection to the traffic violation penalty, you can bring your driver's license and vehicle registration certificate to the nearest traffic police service hall to view the violation photos, appeal or handle the matter.
Under China's traffic regulations, stopping after crossing the line at a yellow light generally does not incur penalty points. I've noticed many people misunderstand this point. Running a red light results in a 6-point deduction, whereas a yellow light is a warning signal indicating preparation to stop, not a red light. According to the Road Traffic Safety Law, if a vehicle has already crossed the stop line, it may proceed or stop; only vehicles that have not crossed the line need to stop. Stopping after crossing the line is not considered a violation, so no driver's license points will be deducted. However, if you stop in the middle of the intersection and obstruct traffic, the police may issue a ticket for obstructing order, with a fine of a few hundred yuan but no points deduction. As an experienced driver, I recommend slowing down in advance at a yellow light, assessing the situation before acting to avoid sudden braking that could lead to rear-end collisions. Similar misconceptions, such as penalty points for running a yellow light, are rumors. Don't worry about the points, but safe driving is paramount.
