Is Following Traffic Flow in a Traffic Jam Considered Running a Red Light?
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Following traffic flow in a traffic jam is not considered running a red light. The traffic police department states that according to the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," when the yellow light at an intersection is flashing, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line may continue to pass. However, if the yellow light is already on and a vehicle continues to force its way through, being caught in such a situation will be considered running a red light. As the criteria for determining a red light violation, electronic cameras capture three photos: 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 present will it be considered a red light violation. How to Check for Red Light Violations: Common methods include the following: You can check for red light violations through the "Traffic Management 12123" app. After opening the app, log in with your ID card, find the "Violation Handling" option, and click on it. Under "Violation Handling," you can see the current status of your vehicle. If there are any violations, the specific details will be displayed. You can also check by visiting the service halls of the traffic police departments in various cities, districts, and counties and using the touch-screen query terminals. Alternatively, log in to the external service websites of the public security traffic management bureaus of various cities: find the "Vehicle Violation Query" section, enter your license plate number and vehicle engine number, and click "Query."
