Misreading the Traffic Light: Does Driving Halfway Through a Red Light Count as Running a Red Light?

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Misreading the traffic light and driving halfway through a red light does not count as running a red light. If you stop halfway in the middle, it is not considered running the light. However, if you continue driving and safely pass through the opposite intersection, it will be counted as running a red light, which incurs a fine and a deduction of 6 points. To establish a red-light violation, three pieces of photographic evidence are required: 1. The vehicle has not crossed the stop line, and the signal light is already red; 2. The rear of the vehicle has crossed the stop line while the light is still red; 3. The vehicle has passed the opposite stop line and proceeded normally. Although driving halfway through a red light will not be penalized as running a red light, there will still be a penalty. If the entire vehicle body has crossed the stop line, it will be considered as stopping beyond the line, resulting in a 2-point deduction.