Should You Run the Yellow Light at the Last Second?
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Crossing the stop line at the last second of a yellow light does not count as running a red light. Below is relevant information about traffic signals: Definition of Running a Red Light: Running a red light refers to the act of a motor vehicle violating the traffic signal by crossing the stop line and continuing to drive when the red light is on and prohibits passage. To determine if a vehicle has run a red light, three photos are used as evidence: one before the vehicle crosses the line, one after crossing the line, and one when entering the intersection. Traffic police authorities state that according to regulations, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line when the yellow light is flashing at an intersection may continue to proceed. Purpose of the Yellow Light: In fact, there was no yellow light in the early days, only red and green lights. The introduction of the yellow light primarily serves as a warning (including alert, reminder, and prompt) and a transition, reminding people that the light is about to turn red, prompting them to slow down and stop, giving motor vehicle drivers some preparation time to avoid running a red light.