Will Motorcycles Be Caught Running 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 2 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 passes through the intersection when the red light is on; and the vehicle has crossed the line and continues to move forward when the red light is on. Common scenarios of running a red light: When the red light is on, the front wheel touches the stop line. If the vehicle stops immediately, it is not considered running a red light. However, if the vehicle continues to move, it will be counted as running a red light. According to Article 3 of the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations," if the entire vehicle crosses the stop line and stops on the crosswalk after the red light is on, this is not considered running a red light but rather over-the-line parking, which results in a 3-point deduction. 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 crosses the stop line and then reverses back behind the line when the red light is on, this is considered illegal reversing, which also incurs a fine. If this causes a traffic accident with a following vehicle, the driver will bear primary responsibility. If the vehicle crosses both the stop line and the crosswalk to the opposite intersection after the red light is 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 may not stop it in time to avoid crossing the 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 approaching a crosswalk, stop line, or intersection.