How many seconds after the red light turns on does the camera start taking photos?

[BriannaDella]

When the red light turns on, the electronic police camera system is already in operation. When the green light turns on, the camera system shuts down 2 seconds in advance. When the yellow light turns on, the camera system delays activation by 2 seconds. This method helps reduce the likelihood of the camera system mistakenly capturing violations of vehicles running red lights. Criteria for determining a red light violation: The electronic eye captures three photos of the vehicle's movement as evidence for determining a red light violation: 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 available will the vehicle be deemed to have run a red light. Penalty points for running a red light: According to Article 2, Section 1, Clause 2 of the 'Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations,' driving a motor vehicle in violation of traffic signal lights results in a 6-point penalty. Article 3, Section 1, Clause 8 states that driving a motor vehicle in violation of prohibition signs or markings results in a 3-point penalty.

[Ryder]

I was also curious about this before. To chat about it, red light cameras don't wait a few seconds before taking photos—they trigger instantly. The moment you cross the stop line when the light turns red, the system activates the sensor and takes several photos as evidence within about half a second—there's basically no delay. A friend of mine accidentally ran a red light once, and the camera flashed the instant he crossed the line—the ticket came later. So don't count on any buffer time; if the light turns red, you must stop immediately, or the chance of getting caught is very high. Driving safety comes first—pay attention to signal changes and develop the habit of slowing down early. It saves a lot of trouble, especially during urban rush hours. Remember, the camera won't wait—you can't hesitate even for a second!

[BryceMarie]

From a technical perspective, traffic cameras have built-in sensors that immediately activate the photo capture mechanism when a red light is run. When the red light is on, the system monitors whether a vehicle crosses the stop line, and if it continues beyond, it captures the image as evidence. The entire process is completed within 0.5 to 1 second, with no fixed waiting time. Systems may vary slightly by region, but the basic principle is to avoid artificial delays in capturing violations. Once captured, the image is sent to a processing center for license plate verification before a ticket is issued. I recommend slowing down and preparing to stop every time the light turns from green to yellow, rather than taking the risk of rushing through. Regularly checking your vehicle's braking system can also prevent accidents, as safe driving is always the top priority!

[McCollin]

Bro, there's no such thing as a 'few-second delay' for red light cameras! They start snapping photos immediately, no kidding. If you haven't fully stopped when the light turns red and cross the line, the camera captures it instantly without even half a second's delay. I used to take risks a few times by driving lazily, but now I've learned my lesson: slow down when the green turns yellow, don't rush to beat the last second. Once photographed, fines and points are unavoidable, and it even affects insurance rates. Usually, pay more attention to controlling the distance between cars, develop the habit of braking early, and don't try to save time by speeding. Overall, the rules are set to remind everyone to stay alert at all times!