Will Running a Red Light Always Be Captured by Cameras?
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Running a red light may not always be captured by cameras, but if there are cameras present, it will be photographed. According to Article 26 of the Road Traffic Safety Law: Traffic signals consist of red, green, and yellow lights. A red light indicates prohibition of passage, a green light indicates permission to proceed, and a yellow light serves as a warning. Whether a motor vehicle runs a red light while turning left or going straight, it is considered a violation of the law. Here are some ways to avoid running a red light: First, observe the arrow light, then the circular light: Currently, there are two types of traffic lights: arrow traffic lights and circular indicator traffic lights. When an arrow light is present, first check the arrow light and then the circular light to avoid running a red light. Note: When encountering a circular red light, you may turn right; but if the right-turn arrow is red, turning right is prohibited and will be penalized as running a red light. Brake in time: When the red light turns on, ensure the front of your vehicle does not cross the stop line. If the front wheels accidentally cross, and the rear wheels follow, the electronic camera will capture it, and you will be penalized for running a red light. If the front wheels have just crossed the stop line when the light turns red, do not proceed through the intersection—wait for the green light. Check the countdown on the green light before proceeding: When the green light flashes, if there is a countdown, use it to judge whether to proceed. If there is no countdown and you are close to the intersection with sufficient speed, you may proceed to avoid running a red light due to delayed braking. If your speed is slow and you are far from the intersection, brake immediately to avoid running the red light. Article 38 of the Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China states: When the green light is on, vehicles are permitted to proceed, but turning vehicles must not obstruct straight-moving vehicles or pedestrians. When the yellow light is on, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line may continue. When the red light is on, vehicles are prohibited from proceeding. At intersections without non-motor vehicle or pedestrian signals, non-motor vehicles and pedestrians should follow the motor vehicle signals. When the red light is on, right-turning vehicles may proceed if they do not obstruct other vehicles or pedestrians. Running a red light is not considered illegal under the following circumstances: Extreme weather: When visibility is so low that even electronic police cannot clearly see the traffic lights, the evidence of violation may be unclear, and no penalty will be imposed for mistakenly running a red light. Emergency situations: When rushing a critically ill patient to the hospital, running multiple red lights may occur. After delivering the patient, provide proof from the hospital or the person assisted to the traffic police for verification. If confirmed, the violation records can be cleared. If possible, calling an ambulance is recommended to avoid accidents caused by running red lights. Police direction: During peak hours, traffic police may temporarily direct traffic at major intersections. Drivers should follow the officers' hand signals. Yielding to special vehicles: When yielding to emergency vehicles like ambulances or fire trucks, if captured by surveillance cameras, manual review will not record the red light violation. Even if recorded, you can apply for reconsideration with the traffic police department.
