Will I be photographed if I go straight in the left-turn lane at night?

[AndresFitz]

Going straight in the left-turn lane at night will be photographed. Going straight in the left-turn lane will be photographed: Moreover, the probability of being captured is very high. If you go straight when both the left turn and straight signals are green, the probability of being captured is not high, but if you are photographed, you will be penalized for not driving in the prescribed direction, with fines and points deducted. If you go straight when the straight signal is green and the left turn signal is red, the probability of being captured is very high, and it is usually treated as running a red light, resulting in fines and points deducted. Precautions for turning: When encountering poor visibility and being unable to clearly see the road ahead, you should slow down, honk the horn, and keep to the right. That is, when the car approaches a curve, it should appropriately reduce speed, honk the horn, and drive on the right side of the road. For a left turn, take a wide turn to leave room for oncoming traffic, and for a right turn, take a narrow turn to leave room for non-motorized vehicles. Determine the timing and speed of the turn based on the curve conditions and be prepared to slow down or stop at any time. Drive slowly when turning: To avoid the car skidding or overturning due to excessive centrifugal force. If a skid occurs, immediately release the accelerator pedal and, if necessary, turn the steering wheel toward the side where the rear wheels are skidding. Once the normal driving direction is restored, straighten the steering wheel and continue driving.

[LeWalter]

As a seasoned driver with years of experience, I've seen many cases where going straight in a left-turn lane at night is highly likely to be caught by traffic cameras. These cameras are usually equipped with night vision capabilities, allowing them to clearly capture license plates and vehicle trajectories in the dark, especially the electronic police devices installed at urban intersections that specifically monitor lane violations. Last year, I encountered a friend who made the same mistake and was fined 200 yuan with 3 demerit points, which also affected his insurance premiums. The cameras operate normally at night, just like during the day, making the risk quite high. More importantly, this not only brings the danger of fines but also easily leads to accidents, such as rear-end collisions. Therefore, I suggest always paying attention to road signs and lane rules while driving, and not risking safety to save time—safety first.

[VonAniyah]

From a technical perspective, those traffic cameras are ingeniously designed, equipped with infrared or low-light sensor technology that can accurately capture vehicle movement trajectories even in pitch-dark nights. When you drive straight from a left-turn lane, the system automatically identifies abnormal behavior, records the license plate, and then generates a ticket, typically with fines ranging from 200 to 300 yuan. They work just as efficiently at night, and with high camera coverage in most cities, the chances of getting caught are significant. There are regional differences—cities like Beijing and Shenzhen enforce stricter measures, while small counties may be slightly more lenient. However, dim lighting at night makes drivers prone to negligence, increasing the likelihood of being caught. I've researched this, and the false alarm rate is low, so don’t count on luck. The best strategy is to always pay attention to lane indicator lights while driving—after all, safety is far more important than fines.

[Marilyn]

Personally, I find this behavior extremely dangerous. Going straight from a left-turn lane can easily lead to intersection accidents, and poor nighttime visibility further increases the risks. Traffic cameras typically capture such violations since the law prohibits this maneuver, with fines starting from 150 yuan and point deductions being commonplace. From a safety perspective, I believe all unnecessary risks should be avoided – one traffic violation could ruin lives. With years of driving experience, I strictly adhere to traffic rules, never trading small conveniences for potentially huge costs. Remember everyone, safe driving is the core value.