Will I be penalized for stopping after crossing the stop line at a traffic light?
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Stopping after crossing the stop line at a traffic light will not result in penalty points. Here are the relevant details: 1. Traffic signal: If you cross the stop line after the light turns red, but stop immediately with your front wheels on or slightly over the stop line, this is not considered running a red light. However, if the vehicle continues to move significantly after crossing the line, it will be considered as running a red light. 2. Violations: If the entire vehicle crosses the stop line and stops on the pedestrian crossing after the light turns red, this generally does not count as running a red light, but it is still a violation known as over-line stopping, which incurs a 2-point penalty. If the vehicle shows obvious movement on the pedestrian crossing or interferes with pedestrian traffic, it will then be judged as running a red light.
I've had a similar experience before. Once when driving, I failed to brake in time at a traffic light intersection and stopped beyond the stop line, later receiving a ticket with penalty points – I really regretted it. Traffic rules are very clear: when a vehicle crosses the stop line and stops after the red light turns on, it's considered running a red light by the cameras, usually resulting in a 6-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine. However, if only the wheels just touch the line and stop immediately without moving further, it might be considered a parking over the line violation with just a 100-yuan fine and no points deducted – this depends on the evidence captured by the electronic eye. The lesson I learned is to slow down in advance when approaching an intersection, observe signal changes, especially during the yellow light phase, and never try to rush through. Safety is the top priority to avoid accidents. Accumulating 12 penalty points can lead to license revocation and the hassle of retaking the test. I've developed a habit of maintaining one car length's distance before the stop line when driving normally. In cities with many traffic lights, this risk-prone situation is easy to prevent.
As a frequent driver, I must remind you that stopping over the line at traffic lights is highly likely to result in penalty points. Once, I carelessly didn't notice the light turning red and stopped over the line, which led to a penalty that had a significant impact. According to the rules, if a vehicle crosses the stop line after the red light turns on, it's considered a violation, resulting in 6 penalty points and a 200 yuan fine. However, if the vehicle only stops on the line without entering the intersection, sometimes only a fine is imposed without penalty points. Electronic surveillance detects movement, so stopping without moving might result in a lighter penalty. It's advisable to slow down in advance and control your speed while driving, especially in rainy or snowy weather, and avoid rushing through yellow lights. GPS navigation can help estimate signal changes to reduce accidents. Beginners should practice precise stopping from driving school to avoid sliding over the line. Penalty points can increase insurance premiums and risks, so safe driving is the way to save trouble and worry.
