What to Do When You Realize You've Crossed the Stop Line at a Red Light?
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If you notice the red light in time and have just crossed the stop line without affecting the normal traffic flow in the green light direction, you generally won't be penalized. However, if you stop in the middle of the road, blocking vehicles in the green light direction, traffic police may penalize you. The penalty reason is not running a red light but violating traffic signs, resulting in a 3-point deduction instead of the 6-point penalty for running a red light. Additional Information: 1. Criteria for Running a Red Light: Running a red light refers to the act of a vehicle crossing the stop line and continuing to move when the traffic signal is red and prohibits passage. To confirm a vehicle has run a red light, three photos are required as evidence, all of which are indispensable. These photos include the moment the front wheels cross the line, the entire vehicle crossing the line, and the vehicle entering the intersection. 2. Key Points to Note: If your vehicle's front wheels cross the stop line when the light turns red but you stop immediately, it is not considered running a red light. However, do not reverse back. Reversing after crossing the line under a red light can be captured by cameras, showing obvious movement, and may be photographed and reported as a violation. If your entire vehicle crosses the stop line under a red light but stops immediately, it is not considered running a red light but is categorized as over-the-line stopping, resulting in a 2-point deduction.
