Is it a violation to run a yellow light in a car?
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Running a yellow light in a car is not considered a violation if any part of the vehicle has crossed the stop line; otherwise, it is a violation. Below is relevant information about running a yellow light: 1. Determination of running a yellow light: Drivers should slow down when approaching a yellow light. Vehicles that accelerate may be suspected of trying to run the yellow light. If any part of the vehicle has crossed the stop line when the yellow light is on, the vehicle can continue to pass, and it will not be considered running a yellow light. If the vehicle continues to move without having crossed the stop line, it will be deemed as running a yellow light. 2. Penalty for running a yellow light: The penalty for running a yellow light is the same as for running a red light, which includes a fine of 200 yuan. According to the 'Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Violations,' driving a motor vehicle in violation of traffic signal lights will result in a deduction of 6 points. Therefore, drivers should always pay attention to changes in traffic signals, control their vehicles in time, and avoid committing violations.
I've been driving a taxi for ten years and often encounter situations where the yellow light turns on at intersections. According to regulations, vehicles that haven't crossed the stop line when the yellow light is on must stop. Running a yellow light is considered a violation. Traffic authorities have clearly stated that this behavior, like running a red light, counts as disobeying traffic signals, and getting caught means a 6-point deduction plus a 200-yuan fine. In our line of work, we fear point deductions the most, so I always anticipate in advance and slow down when the green light starts flashing. Last year, a young guy in our fleet was caught running yellow lights three times and had to retake his driving test from scratch. Honestly, don't risk those few seconds—safety is more important than anything. I remind myself of this every trip.
