How many seconds after the light turns red does the camera start capturing?
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The camera starts capturing two seconds after the green light directly turns red. If a motor vehicle crosses the stop line under a green light and gets stuck in the middle of the road when the light turns red, it will not be considered as running a red light. Here is the relevant information: Penalty: Running a red light refers to the act of a motor vehicle violating the prohibition of passage during the red light phase at a signal-controlled intersection or road section, crossing the stop line and continuing to move. According to the latest revised "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses", running a red light results in 6 penalty points and a fine. Evidence of running a red light: The determination of "running a red light" is based on passing through the entire intersection, generally requiring three photos as evidence. The first photo is taken when the wheels cross the stop line, the second when passing through the intersection, and the third after passing through the intersection, all of which must be taken during the red light phase. Only when these conditions are met will the electronic eye record it as running a red light.
I've been driving for decades and have seen many traffic camera issues. The capture time isn't a fixed number of seconds after the light turns from green to red; generally, the camera activates as soon as the red light comes on, immediately photographing vehicles running the red light. Red light cameras work via sensors: when a car crosses the stop line while the light is red, the system activates. The yellow light serves as a buffer period, typically lasting 2-3 seconds, during which you shouldn't accelerate to rush through, as there's a high risk of being caught the moment it turns red. For safety, I always slow down and wait for the next green light to avoid fines and accidents, especially during rainy or foggy conditions when visibility is poor. Rules vary slightly by location, but the principle remains the same—safe driving is paramount.
