Will a motorcycle be photographed if it accidentally runs a red light?
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Running a red light will be captured by electronic surveillance because motorcycles are classified as motor vehicles. According to Article 10 of the 'Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations,' running a red light results in a 6-point deduction and a fine. Running a red light refers to the act of a motor vehicle violating traffic signal instructions by crossing the stop line and continuing to drive when the red light is on, prohibiting passage. Determining a red-light violation requires at least three pieces of photographic evidence: the vehicle has not left the stop line when the red light is on; the vehicle has passed the intersection when the red light is on; and the vehicle has crossed the line and continued moving forward when the red light is on. Common scenarios of running a red light: When the red light is on, if the front wheel touches the stop line and the vehicle stops immediately, it is not considered running a red light. However, if the vehicle continues to move, it is counted as running a red light. According to Article 11 of the 'Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations,' if a vehicle completely crosses the stop line and stops on the crosswalk after the red light turns on, this is not considered running a red light but rather as stopping beyond the line, which incurs a 3-point deduction and a fine. If the vehicle moves noticeably on the crosswalk or obstructs pedestrian passage, it will be judged as running a red light. If the front wheel of a car crosses the stop line and then reverses back behind the stop line when the red light is on, this is considered illegal reversing, which also results in a fine. If this causes a traffic accident with a following vehicle, the reversing vehicle bears primary responsibility. If a vehicle crosses the stop line and the crosswalk to reach the opposite intersection after the red light turns on, this is considered running a red light. Ways to avoid running a red light: Follow arrow signals if available; otherwise, observe the circular light. When the red light is on, the front of the vehicle must not cross the stop line. When the yellow light is on, the front of the vehicle must not cross the stop line. When the green light starts flashing, if the vehicle is close and moving fast, it should proceed, as braking might not stop it in time to avoid crossing the stop line. If the vehicle is far away, moving slowly, or the intersection is congested, it should stop. When driving in the city, develop the habit of looking for traffic lights whenever encountering a crosswalk or stop line at an intersection.
