How to Determine Running a Red Light When Turning Left?

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It is determined by capturing three photos with electronic cameras: a photo of the vehicle crossing the stop line at the intersection, including the traffic light showing red and the license plate number; a photo of the vehicle completely crossing the stop line, including the traffic light showing red and the license plate number; and a photo of the vehicle continuing to move, comparing to see if the vehicle's position has changed, including the traffic light showing 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 stipulated 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 if a vehicle passes through an intersection when the light is red, it constitutes the traffic violation of running a red light. Based on the following points, you can 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 indicator traffic lights. In the presence of an arrow light, first look at the arrow light and then the circular light to avoid running a red light. Note: When encountering a circular red light, you can turn right; when encountering an arrow signal light with a red right-turn arrow, you cannot turn right, otherwise it will be penalized as running a red light. Brake in time: When the red light is 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; when the front wheels have just crossed the stop line and the signal turns red, passage through the intersection is prohibited. Wait for the green light before proceeding. Check the green light countdown to decide whether to proceed: When the green light is flashing, 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 and moving at a high speed, you can pass to avoid running a red light due to untimely braking; if the speed is not high 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 and 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 and pedestrian crossing signal lights, 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 and pedestrians. Running a red light is not illegal under the following circumstances: Yielding to special vehicles: Yielding to special vehicles such as ambulances and fire trucks. If 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 at the traffic police department. Extreme weather: When visibility is very low, and even electronic police cannot clearly see the traffic lights. The photos of the violation may be blurred, and if you accidentally run a red light, the traffic police will not impose penalties. Emergency situations: When rushing a critically ill patient to the hospital, you will inevitably run many red lights, and 12 points may not be enough. After delivering the patient, citizens 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 traffic accidents caused by running red lights. Traffic police command: During peak hours, traffic police may temporarily direct traffic at important intersections. Drivers should follow the gestures of the traffic police.