Is going straight in a left-turn lane considered running a red light?
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When the straight signal is red, going straight in a left-turn lane is considered running a red light and also constitutes a violation of not following the directional lane markings, resulting in penalties for both offenses. When the straight signal is green, going straight in a left-turn lane is considered a violation of not following the directional lane markings. Red light running penalty standards: 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 deduction of 6 points. Article 3, Section 1, Clause 8 states that driving a motor vehicle in violation of prohibition signs or markings results in a deduction of 3 points. How to check for red light running violations: Common methods include the following: You can check for red light running violations through the "Traffic Management 12123" app. After opening the app, log in using your ID card, then find and click on the "Violation Handling" option. Under "Violation Handling," you can view 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 local traffic police branches and using the touch-screen query terminals. Alternatively, log in to the external service website of your city's Public Security Bureau Traffic Management Bureau, find the "Vehicle Violation Query" section, enter your license plate number and vehicle engine number, and click "Query."