Is It a Violation to Stop Halfway After Running a Red Light?
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Stopping immediately after running a red light still counts as running a red light. Article 10 of the "Measures for the Scoring of Road Traffic Safety Violations" stipulates that running a red light results in 6 penalty points and a fine of 200 yuan. The "Measures for the Scoring of Road Traffic Safety Violations" has increased the penalties for running a red light. To determine whether a vehicle has run a red light, three photos are used as evidence: one before the vehicle crosses the line, one after it crosses the line, and one when it enters the intersection. The photo of the vehicle entering the intersection can clearly show whether the vehicle forcibly passed through during a red light. Running a red light refers to the behavior where the vehicle, while still within the stop line, continues to move forward despite the traffic light being red, and both the front and rear wheels of the vehicle completely cross the stop line. This is determined by capturing three photos via electronic cameras: A photo of the vehicle crossing the stop line at the intersection, showing the red light and the license plate number. A photo of the vehicle completely crossing the stop line, showing the red light and the license plate number. A photo of the vehicle continuing to move, comparing changes in the vehicle's position, showing the red light and the license plate number. If these three photos are captured, the vehicle is determined to have run a red light. Running a red light is not considered a violation under the following circumstances: Yielding to emergency vehicles: Yielding to ambulances, fire trucks, or other emergency vehicles. If a violation is captured by surveillance cameras due to yielding to such vehicles, manual review will not record the act of running a red light. Even if recorded, you can apply for reconsideration at the traffic police department. Extreme weather: When visibility is so low that even electronic police cannot clearly see the traffic lights. Photos of the violation may be blurry, and if you accidentally run a red light, the traffic police will not impose penalties. Emergency situations: If a citizen transports a patient with acute symptoms, they can provide proof from the hospital or the person being assisted to the traffic police for verification. If confirmed, the violation record can be expunged. If possible, it is best to call an ambulance to avoid traffic accidents caused by running a red light. Traffic police directing:
