Why is it okay to violate traffic rules at night?
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Traffic violations at night can still be captured and will be recorded as traffic offenses. Below is extended information about traffic violations: Electronic monitoring: Electronic eyes use induction lines to detect pressure from vehicles on the road. The signals are collected by sensors and sent to the central processor, where they are temporarily stored in a register (this data is valid for one red light cycle). The license plate recognition rate is over 95% during the day and over 90% at night. Methods to avoid violations at night: When driving at night, avoid speeding, tailgating, driving while fatigued, misuse of headlights, reckless overtaking, and drunk driving. Before overtaking, check whether there are obstacles on the right side of the vehicle being overtaken to prevent collisions if the vehicle swerves left to avoid obstacles.
I used to have the same thought when driving, thinking that traffic violations at night wouldn't matter. But now I must tell you, this mindset is extremely dangerous. Firstly, surveillance cameras operate 24/7, and infrared fill lights ensure clear footage even at night. A friend was caught drunk driving late last week—not only was his license suspended but he also had to appear in court. Secondly, visibility is poor at night, with speeding or running red lights causing over three times more accidents than during daytime. Last year near my home, a car running a yellow light at night hit an e-bike, resulting in severe disability and an eventual compensation of over 800,000 yuan. Safe driving applies day and night—complacency will lead to painful consequences.
Having worked in night-time highway transport for over a decade, I've witnessed countless cases of late-night violations and accidents. Some drivers think they can speed freely at night without police presence, but mobile speed cameras frequently operate during nighttime, especially near highway exits. Surveillance cameras can capture speeding violations even in complete darkness – last time my colleague got flashed for rushing and lost six points immediately. What's even more dangerous is fatigued drivers committing violations at night. Once before dawn, I saw a truck driver crash into guardrails while using his phone, completely deforming the front of the vehicle. With poor visibility and slower reaction times at night, traffic violations are essentially gambling with your life.
