Is turning left from a straight lane considered running a red light?

[Claire]

It depends on the actual situation. When encountering a lane light with arrows: When the straight arrow is green but the left turn arrow is red, you cannot turn left, but you can enter the left turn waiting area. When the left arrow turns green, vehicles in the lane can proceed with the left turn. When encountering an intersection with a regular three-color traffic light: You can turn left when the light is green, but you must yield to oncoming straight-moving vehicles. If the straight lane has already turned red and you proceed through and then turn left, it is considered failing to obey the traffic signal, which constitutes running a red light, resulting in a 6-point penalty and a fine. According to Article 38 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" (State Council Order No. 405), motor vehicle traffic signals and non-motor vehicle traffic signals indicate: When the green light is on, vehicles are permitted to proceed, but turning vehicles must not obstruct the passage of straight-moving vehicles or pedestrians. When the yellow light is on, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line may continue to proceed. When the red light is on, vehicles are prohibited from proceeding. At intersections without non-motor vehicle traffic signals or pedestrian crossing signals, non-motor vehicles and pedestrians should follow the motor vehicle traffic signals. When the red light is on, right-turning vehicles may proceed if they do not obstruct the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians. Article 40 states that lane traffic signals indicate: When the green arrow light is on, vehicles in the lane are permitted to proceed in the indicated direction. When the red arrow light is on, vehicles in the lane are prohibited from proceeding. Running a red light is not considered illegal in the following situations: Yielding to special vehicles: When yielding to emergency vehicles such as ambulances or fire trucks. If captured by surveillance cameras while yielding, manual review will not record the act of running a red light. Even if recorded, you can apply for reconsideration with 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 accidental running of a red light will not be penalized by traffic police. Emergency situations: When transporting a critically ill patient to the hospital, the citizen can provide proof from the hospital or the rescued individual to the traffic police for verification. If confirmed, the violation record can be cleared. If possible, it is best to call an ambulance to avoid accidents caused by running a red light. Traffic police direction: During peak commuting hours, traffic police may temporarily direct traffic at key intersections. Drivers must follow the gestures of the traffic police.