What are the regulations for running a red light in a left-turn waiting area?
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If you have already crossed the stop line and are continuing to turn left when the red light comes on, this is not considered running a red light. If the vehicle has just crossed the stop line when the red light is on but stops immediately, this will not be penalized. However, if there is obvious movement after crossing the line, a penalty will be imposed. The "left-turn waiting area" requires vehicles in the left-turn lane to move forward into the waiting area when the straight-through lane in the same direction has a green light, and wait for the signal. The "left-turn waiting area" is only for left-turning vehicles. When the straight-through lane in the same direction has a green light, even if the left-turn signal is red, left-turning vehicles are allowed to enter the "left-turn waiting area" at the intersection and wait until the left-turn signal turns green before proceeding through the intersection. Drivers should be reminded that the left-turn waiting line is not a "stop line." If both the straight-through and left-turn signals are red, all vehicles must wait at the previous stop line. Criteria for determining a red-light violation: Electronic cameras will take three photos as evidence for running a red light: the front wheels crossing the stop line, the rear wheels crossing the stop line, and the front wheels crossing the opposite stop line. Only when all three photos are present will it be considered running a red light. Penalty points for running a red light: According to Article 2, Section 1, Clause 2 of the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations," driving a motor vehicle in violation of traffic signal lights will result in a deduction of 6 points. Article 3, Section 1, Clause 8 states that driving a motor vehicle in violation of prohibitory signs or markings will result in a deduction of 3 points. How to avoid running a red light while driving: If there is an arrow signal, follow the arrow light; otherwise, follow the circular light. When the red light is on, the front of the vehicle must not cross the stop line. When the yellow light is on, the front of the vehicle must not cross the stop line. When the green light just flashes, if you are close and moving fast, you should proceed, as you may not be able to stop in time and cross the stop line. If you are far away, moving slowly, or the intersection is congested, you should stop. When driving in the city, develop the habit of looking for traffic lights whenever you see a crosswalk or stop line at an intersection. If there is an arrow signal, follow the arrow light; otherwise, follow the circular light. When the red light is on, the front of the vehicle must not cross the stop line. When the yellow light is on, the front of the vehicle must not cross the stop line. When the green light just flashes, if you are close and moving fast, you should proceed, as you may not be able to stop in time and cross the stop line. If you are far away, moving slowly, or the intersection is congested, you should stop. When driving in the city, develop the habit of looking for traffic lights whenever you see a crosswalk or stop line at an intersection.
