Who gets the points deducted for running a red light in a rental car?

[OwenDella]

Running a red light in a rental car will result in penalties for the driver. Running a red light once will incur 6 penalty points and a fine of 200 yuan. Point deduction standards 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 6 penalty points per violation. Article 3, Section 1, Clause 8 states that driving a motor vehicle in violation of prohibitory signs or markings will result in 3 penalty points per violation. How to check for red light violations: You can check for red light violations through the "Traffic Management 12123" app. After opening the app, log in using your ID card, then find and click on the "Violation Handling" option. Under "Violation Handling," you can see the current status of your vehicle. If there are any violations, the specific details will be displayed. You can also check by visiting the service halls of local traffic police departments and using the touch query terminals. Alternatively, log in to the public service website of the local Public Security Traffic Management Bureau, find the "Vehicle Violation Query" section, enter your license plate number and vehicle engine number, and click "Query."

[Brooke]

I've been driving for over a decade and have dealt with several rental car violations. If you run a red light in a rental car, the points will absolutely go to the driver. After being caught by the police or cameras, they'll trace the license plate to the rental company, but the company immediately checks the contract to confirm who the driver was during the rental period and notifies that person to handle the ticket and points. The rental agreement clearly states: the driver must take all responsibility, including points and fines. Last time I rented a car, a friend ran a red light recklessly, and the ticket was sent directly to my home, with points deducted from his license. The insurance company even raised the premium. So when renting a car, drive properly—don't think violations don't matter. This affects your driving record and safety. Running a red light is a high-risk move that can easily lead to accidents.

[VonEthan]

Once during a trip, I rented a car, and my buddy rushed through a red light. Within a couple of days, the rental company called, saying a ticket had arrived and he had to pay the fine along with receiving penalty points. The traffic cameras captured the license plate, matched it with the rental period, and the traffic authorities came knocking. As the renter, his driver's license got the points, and the company won't take responsibility for that. The rental company is just the middleman; the points still go to the actual driver—you. This lesson hit home: renting a car isn't a get-out-of-jail-free card. You bear the cost of any violations yourself, plus you have to worry about the impact on insurance rates. My advice? Pay extra attention to traffic lights when driving—safety first, after all.

[VonPeter]

As a frequent car renter, I'm familiar with this process: When running a red light in a rental car, the penalty points always go to the driver. The camera captures the license plate, the rental company's database matches the rental period to confirm who was driving, and the ticket is directly issued to the renter with corresponding driver's license points deducted. The company's terms clearly state the driver's responsibilities, leaving no room for excuses. Don't overlook safety either—running red lights is highly dangerous, and if an accident occurs, it could be troublesome.