Is it true that red light cameras only start capturing 3 seconds after the light turns red?
2 Answers
No. Regarding the activation time of electronic police camera systems, the system is already operational when the red light turns on. Relevant details: 1. Details: When the green light turns on, the camera system shuts down 2 seconds in advance; when the yellow light turns on, the camera system delays activation by 2 seconds. This method reduces the likelihood of the system mistakenly capturing vehicles running red lights. 2. Precautions: New drivers may inevitably feel nervous when first hitting the road. The first step is to overcome nervousness and relax. When approaching the 100-meter zebra crossing before a red light, gently apply the brake to reduce speed. As you near the intersection, simultaneously press the clutch and fully depress the brake, which will bring the vehicle to an immediate stop.
Last time I heard my neighbor talking about this, I specifically checked the traffic regulations. In fact, the traffic rules don't specify any delay time at all; the '3-second rule' is a misunderstanding. Electronic police enforcement captures the entire process: the moment the light turns red and the wheels cross the line, the vehicle moving through the intersection, and a panoramic photo when the opposite light is red. The response speed of equipment varies by location, with some new devices activating in as little as 0.5 seconds. With over a decade of driving experience, my takeaway is that you should slow down at yellow lights and not gamble on those few seconds of buffer. Just last week, I saw a car rushing through a yellow light that turned red, and the flash went off the moment its wheels crossed the line, which scared me into hitting the brakes immediately.
