Will I get points deducted if I rush through a yellow light?
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Rushing through a yellow light will result in points being deducted. A yellow light is a transitional signal that serves as a warning, indicating to drivers that the signal is about to change. According to regulations, when the yellow light is on, as long as any part of the vehicle's body has crossed the stop line, the vehicle may continue to proceed and will not be considered as running a yellow light; vehicles that have not crossed the stop line should stop within the stop line and wait. Running a yellow light is also a traffic violation and should be punished according to the law. Red and green lights respectively indicate: 1. When the green light is on, vehicles are permitted to proceed, but turning vehicles must not impede the passage of straight-moving vehicles or pedestrians; 2. When the red light is on, vehicles and pedestrians are prohibited from proceeding.
As a frequent driver, I want to talk about the issue of rushing through yellow lights. First, running a yellow light can indeed result in penalty points: According to traffic rules, a yellow light is a warning signal, reminding you to prepare to stop; if you accelerate through when the front of your car hasn't yet crossed the stop line, it's considered running a yellow light, which can be captured by traffic cameras, resulting in 6 penalty points and a 200 yuan fine. The key is judging the distance: you should only proceed if you're too close to the stop line to safely stop; otherwise, you're gambling with your life. I've seen similar accidents, like rear-end collisions caused by sudden braking or crashes with pedestrians at intersections. The safety advice is to ease off the accelerator and slow down when you see the green light turn yellow—make it a habit not to rush the light to reduce risks. Remember, penalty points are minor compared to life safety. This is especially important when driving in the city, where there are many people and vehicles—don't take unnecessary risks.
