How to Determine Running a Red Light?

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Determination is made by capturing three photos through electronic cameras: a photo showing the vehicle crossing the intersection stop line, including the traffic light being red and the license plate number; a photo showing the vehicle completely crossing the stop line, including the traffic light being red and the license plate number; and a photo showing the vehicle continuing to move, by comparing whether the vehicle's position has changed, including the traffic light being red and the 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 driving through an intersection when the light is red constitutes the traffic violation of running a red light. The following points can help avoid running a red light: First look at the arrow light, then the circular light: Currently, there are two types of indicator lights: arrow traffic lights and circular traffic lights. When arrow lights are present, first observe the arrow light and then the circular light to avoid running a red light. Note: When encountering a circular red light, a right turn is allowed; when encountering an arrow signal light with a red right-turn arrow, a right turn is not permitted, otherwise it will be penalized as running a red light. Brake in time: When the red light turns on, do not let the front of the vehicle cross the stop line. If the front wheels accidentally cross, and the rear wheels follow, the electronic camera will capture it, and it will be penalized as running a red light; if the front wheels have just crossed the stop line when the light turns red, passage through the intersection is prohibited, and you should wait for the green light before proceeding. Check the green light countdown to decide whether to proceed: When the green light flashes, if there is a countdown, you can judge based on the countdown; if there is no countdown, and the vehicle is close to the intersection with high speed, you may proceed to avoid running a red light due to untimely braking; if the speed is slow and the vehicle is far from the intersection, brake immediately to stop and avoid running a red light. Article 38 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" states regarding motor vehicle signal lights and non-motor vehicle signal lights: When the green light is on, vehicles are permitted to pass, but turning vehicles must not hinder the passage of straight-moving vehicles or pedestrians. When the yellow light is on, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line may continue to pass. When the red light is on, vehicles are prohibited from passing. At intersections without non-motor vehicle signal lights or pedestrian crossing signals, non-motor vehicles and pedestrians should follow the motor vehicle signal lights. When the red light is on, right-turning vehicles may pass if they do not hinder the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians. Running a red light is not considered illegal under the following circumstances: Yielding to special vehicles: Yielding to special vehicles such as ambulances or fire trucks. If captured by surveillance cameras while yielding, the act of running a red light will not be recorded during manual review. Even if recorded, you can apply for reconsideration at 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 mistakenly running a red light will not be penalized by the traffic police. Emergency situations: When rushing a critically ill patient to the hospital, many red lights will inevitably be run, and 12 points may not be enough. After delivering the patient, citizens can provide proof from the hospital or the person being helped 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 red lights and causing traffic accidents. Traffic police direction: During peak commuting hours, traffic police may temporarily direct traffic at important intersections. Drivers should follow the gestures of the traffic police.