What to Do If You Cross the Line at Yellow Light and Pass Through at Red Light?
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Vehicles that have already crossed the stop line during a yellow light may continue to proceed, which means vehicles that have not crossed the stop line should not proceed. More traffic signal knowledge is as follows: 1. When the green light is on, vehicles are permitted to proceed, but turning vehicles must not obstruct the passage of through vehicles and pedestrians; 2. When the yellow light is on, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line may continue to proceed; 3. When the red light is on, vehicles are prohibited from proceeding. At intersections without non-motor vehicle signals or pedestrian crossing signals, non-motor vehicles and pedestrians should follow the indications of the motor vehicle signals. When the red light is on, right-turning vehicles may proceed if they do not obstruct the passage of through vehicles and pedestrians.
Once when I was driving to work, I encountered a yellow light and hurried through, only for the light to turn red right after I crossed the line, which gave me a scare. After checking the rules, I learned that if you've already crossed the line when the light turns yellow, it usually doesn't count as a violation. But if you run the light before crossing the line, you might get a red-light ticket. I suggest checking the traffic management app or the 12123 platform afterward to see if there's any violation record. If not, don't stress too much. Develop good driving habits: a yellow light means a warning—assess your speed and stop if you can, even if it means slowing down a bit. Safety comes first. I installed a dashcam as backup evidence in case of any disputes to prove my innocence. The key is to stay calm and not let this little incident distract you. Just pay more attention to the road conditions next time.
