What to do if you run a red light but it's already too late?

[OJoanna]

When the red light is on, if a vehicle crosses the stop line, moving from inside to outside the line, it constitutes a violation. However, there are different scenarios: If the vehicle crosses the stop line by a short distance without obstructing pedestrians or other vehicles, it is considered crossing the stop line but not running a red light. If the vehicle continues to move forward after crossing the stop line while the red light is on, it is considered running a red light. According to Article 2, Clause 1, Subclause 2 of the 'Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Violations,' driving a motor vehicle in violation of traffic signal lights results in a 6-point penalty. When traffic cameras capture red-light violations, they typically take three photos as evidence: the vehicle before crossing the stop line while the red light is on; the vehicle continuing to move forward and crossing the stop line; and the vehicle fully entering the intersection. These three photos clearly document the vehicle's movement during the red light. Article 38 of the 'Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China' states: Motor vehicle and non-motor vehicle signal lights indicate: When the green light is on, vehicles are permitted to proceed, but turning vehicles must not obstruct pedestrians or vehicles going straight. When the yellow light is on, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line may continue to proceed. When the red light is on, vehicles are prohibited from proceeding. When the red light is on, right-turning vehicles may proceed if they do not obstruct pedestrians or other vehicles. Article 26 of the 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China' states: Traffic signal lights consist of red, green, and yellow lights. Red indicates prohibition, green indicates permission, and yellow indicates caution. Article 90: Motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws or regulations regarding road usage shall be given a warning or fined. Other provisions of this law shall apply where specified. Notes on parking: Do not leave the vehicle: Temporary roadside parking allows passengers to get on or off for 2-3 minutes without issue. Leaving the vehicle unattended, even if the engine is running, is usually considered illegal parking. Temporary parking is limited to 5 minutes: Even if there are temporary parking signs on the roadway, vehicles cannot park within yellow grid lines on either side of the road. Parking within yellow grid lines is explicitly prohibited by traffic regulations. No-parking zones: Parking is prohibited within 30 meters of bus stops, emergency stations, gas stations, fire hydrants, or fire stations, except when using these facilities. Parking is also prohibited within 50 meters of intersections, railway crossings, sharp curves, narrow roads, bridges, steep slopes, or tunnels.