Will I Be Caught on Camera for Going Straight in a Left-Turn Lane?
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Going straight in a left-turn lane is a traffic violation and may be captured by electronic surveillance cameras, especially at signalized intersections. Below is an introduction to electronic surveillance cameras: 1. Overview: Electronic surveillance cameras, also known as "electronic police," are commonly referred to as the "Intelligent Traffic Violation Monitoring and Recording Management System." They were first developed and put into use in Shenzhen in 1997. 2. Function: Utilizing technologies such as vehicle detection, photoelectric imaging, and automatic control, these cameras monitor traffic violations around the clock, including running red lights, driving in the wrong direction, speeding, and crossing lane markings. They capture images and data of violations for subsequent processing. 3. Principle: Electronic surveillance cameras use induction loops to detect the 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 (the data remains valid for the duration of one red light cycle).
It really depends on the situation. I remember watching a traffic regulation video that explained it very clearly. As long as there's a left-turn arrow painted on the ground, going straight counts as 'failing to drive in the correct lane.' If caught by the camera, it's 3 penalty points and a 200-yuan fine. The key point is that many intersections have multiple cameras from different angles, especially those new electronic police devices with direction recognition. However, during special periods like rush hours in the morning and evening, traffic police may temporarily allow going straight. Once I saw a taxi going straight from the left-turn lane, and it got photographed as soon as its rear wheel crossed the line. A week later, the driver was complaining about the ticket on the radio. So, ground arrows are more important than overhead signs, and solid white lines are ironclad rules!
