Is turning right when the red light is not on considered running a red light?

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As long as the right turn is not prohibited by a red light, turning right is not considered running a red light but normal driving. Therefore, turning right on a red light is not considered running a red light. To determine whether a vehicle has run a red light, electronic monitoring needs to capture three photos: the front wheels crossing the stop line, the rear wheels crossing the stop line, and the front wheels crossing the opposite stop line. If the right-turn signal is an arrow-shaped red light, the vehicle should stop behind the stop line and wait for the green light before proceeding. Turning right when the right-turn arrow is red is considered running a red light. If the right-turn signal is not an arrow-shaped red light, turning right is allowed. According to Article 10, Chapter 2 of the "Regulations on Road Traffic Safety of the People's Republic of China": In the absence of specific traffic instructions (such as traffic signs or police instructions), motor vehicles can turn right at a red light without it being considered a violation of running a red light. If there is a traffic sign prohibiting right turns when the red light is on, motor vehicles cannot turn right at a red light. Note: At intersections with signs prohibiting right turns, vehicles must stop when the red light is on. Turning right in such cases is equivalent to running a red light. Special instructions: When the red light is on, right turns are prohibited. If there is an auxiliary sign next to the full-screen light stating "No right turn when red light is on" or a no-right-turn sign, even if the full-screen light is red, right turns are not allowed. Violations will be penalized as running a red light, with a deduction of 6 points. When turning right, yield to pedestrians: Although turning right is allowed with a full-screen light, always remember to yield to pedestrians. Otherwise, a fine and a deduction of 3 points will apply. Straight lanes do not allow right turns: When turning right, always use the right-turn lane. Right turns cannot be made from a straight lane. Only right-turn lanes or lanes that combine straight and right turns allow right turns. Making a right turn from a straight lane is considered driving in the wrong lane, resulting in a deduction of 2 points. Right-turn precautions: During driving, plan and judge the route in advance: When intending to turn right at the next intersection, the vehicle should enter the right-turn lane early. Generally, the rightmost one or two lanes are designated for right turns. Follow the signs and road markings for guidance. Before entering the right-turn lane, always signal and observe the traffic behind. Right-turn lanes generally do not require stopping at red lights, as long as it is safe to proceed. However, at some intersections with right-turn red lights, you must wait for the green light before turning right. During the right turn, always obey traffic rules, signal the right turn, and proceed slowly and safely.