Will points be deducted for stalling and not passing during a green light?

[JosiahMarie]

Not moving during a green light is considered a violation of traffic regulations for not following traffic signal instructions, which will result in a cash fine and a deduction of 6 points. Below are the details: Motor vehicles should follow the instructions of traffic signals: When the light is green, not moving and obstructing the vehicles behind is a violation of traffic rules. Vehicles and pedestrians should follow traffic signals; when directed by traffic police on-site, they should follow the instructions of the traffic police; on roads without traffic signals, they should proceed under the principle of ensuring safety and smooth traffic. Legal basis: "Regulations on the Handling Procedures for Road Traffic Safety Violations."

[Randall]

Last time at the intersection, the green light suddenly stalled and scared me! Actually, stalling doesn't count as running a red light, and usually no points are deducted. But be sure to stop within the line and don't block the crosswalk, obstructing pedestrians. I've seen a new driver so nervous they stalled three times in a row, and the traffic officer just told them to move on without any penalty. The worst is when you force your way through as the green light turns red—that's definitely 6 points and a 200-yuan fine. After stalling, turn on your hazard lights immediately, restart the engine, and pass through quickly for the safest approach. If you can't start the car after several attempts, it's best to get out and place a warning triangle, otherwise causing congestion might get you a ticket.

[Danielle]

I specifically checked the traffic regulations about stalling at a green light: stalling before the stop line is not considered a violation. However, two situations can get you in trouble: first, blocking the intersection and hindering other vehicles, and second, rushing through when the light changes from green to red. Once, my battery died and the car stalled, a traffic officer helped push it to the roadside and reminded me that stalling for more than 90 seconds would be treated as illegal parking. It's advisable to regularly check the spark plugs and fuel system, as older cars are particularly prone to stalling during cold starts. If you do stall, don't panic—just shift to neutral and restart the engine. Panicking can easily lead to accidents.

[NadiaRose]

From a mechanical perspective, stalling at a green light is more of a vehicle issue than a driving violation. During my car repairs, I found that 80% of stalling cases are caused by carbon buildup or sensor malfunctions. On the driving side, pay attention to three points: first, avoid abruptly releasing the clutch; second, don't shift into high gear at low speeds; third, give some throttle before climbing a hill. As long as you don't move the vehicle after stalling, the camera won't consider it as running a red light. My neighbor once caused a rear-end collision due to stalling in a manual transmission car, but the traffic police determined the following driver was fully at fault for not maintaining a safe distance.

[SanRonan]

This situation is common for beginners. My driving instructor taught me three coping techniques: immediately step on the brake to prevent rolling, turn on the hazard lights right away to warn vehicles behind, and if the car doesn't restart within 30 seconds, shift to neutral and push the car. Last year, my cousin panicked after stalling, locked the steering wheel, and ended up being fined 50 yuan for obstructing traffic. The most crucial thing is to observe the traffic light color changes: vehicles that have already crossed the line before the green light ends can continue to pass, while those not completely through should wait in place for the next green light, which is the safest approach.

[McMarcus]

After observing many cases of stalling at green lights, a pattern has been summarized: simply stalling does not incur penalty points, but improper subsequent actions may lead to fines. For example, opening the car door randomly after stalling results in a 50-yuan fine; failing to move the car for a long time and causing congestion leads to a 200-yuan fine; forcibly dragging and scraping other vehicles makes one fully liable. Once during heavy rain, I saw a car stall and block the road, and the traffic police directly called a tow truck, incurring a 500-yuan fee. It is recommended to check the fuel filter monthly and switch to manual mode in congested urban areas to reduce the likelihood of stalling.