Will points be deducted for stopping past the stop line?
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Yes, if the vehicle crosses the line after the red light turns on but remains stationary, it does not count as "running a red light." However, stopping after crossing the stop line is still a violation and will result in a deduction of two points. 1. How to handle it: If it was indeed a mistake—such as not noticing the red light—you can check if you can choose to make a right turn. Generally, right turns are allowed at any time and do not require waiting for the traffic light. 2. Traffic rules: When the red light is on, vehicles are prohibited from proceeding; when the green light is on, vehicles are permitted to proceed, but turning vehicles must not obstruct the passage of straight-moving vehicles or pedestrians; when the yellow light is on, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line may continue to proceed.
I often encounter accidentally crossing the stop line while driving, especially during sudden braking, even after over a decade of driving experience. Generally speaking, if caught by traffic cameras or police officers, points will definitely be deducted depending on the situation: slightly crossing the line without actually running a red light might only result in a warning; but if it triggers the red light, that's worse – 6 points deducted and a fine of around 200 yuan (varies slightly by city). I've personally experienced a minor close call where stopping in time avoided major trouble. My advice is to always pay attention to speed while driving, slow down early to maintain distance, and make it a habit to stop completely behind the white line – don't wait until the last second to brake suddenly. This approach is not only safer but also saves you from trouble. If an incident does occur, handle it promptly to avoid affecting your driver's license.
