Will Running a Red Light Always Be Captured by Traffic Cameras?

[LaJudah]

If there are cameras, running a red light will be photographed as it violates traffic rules. Whether a motor vehicle runs a red light while turning left or going straight, it is considered illegal. According to the relevant provisions of the "Road Traffic Safety Law," vehicles must obey traffic signals, including traffic lights, traffic signs, traffic markings, and the directions of traffic police. If both the left-turn and straight signals are green, going straight from a left-turn lane does not comply with the designated lane rules. When the left-turn signal is red, running the red light should be penalized. The definition of running a red light: Running a red light is determined based on the vehicle stop line. It is illegal if the vehicle crosses the line when the light is red. The capture mainly records the vehicle's movement during the red light, focusing on significant positional changes. If the front wheels have just crossed the stop line when the light turns red and the vehicle stops immediately, traffic authorities will not impose penalties. However, if the vehicle continues to move completely after crossing the line, it is considered illegal and will be penalized. That is, when the vehicle completes running the red light by crossing (pressing) the line, continuing to move during the red light, completely crossing the line, or entering the intersection during the red light. To avoid running a red light, follow these points: First look at the arrow light, then the circular light: Currently, there are two types of indicator lights: arrow traffic lights and circular indicator lights. When arrow lights are present, first observe 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; when encountering an arrow signal light with a red right-turn arrow, you cannot turn right, otherwise, it will be penalized as running a red light. Brake in time: When the light turns red, ensure the front of the 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 it will be penalized as 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 before moving. Check the green light countdown before proceeding: When the green light flashes, if there is a countdown, use it to make a judgment. If there is no countdown and the vehicle is close to the intersection with high speed, you may proceed to avoid running a red light due to untimely braking. If the speed is slow and the vehicle is far from the intersection, brake immediately to avoid running a red light. Article 38 of the "Regulations for the Implementation 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 impede 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. When the red light is on, vehicles are prohibited from proceeding. At intersections without non-motor vehicle or pedestrian crossing signals, non-motor vehicles and pedestrians should follow the motor vehicle signal indications. When the red light is on, right-turning vehicles may proceed if they do not impede the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians. Running a red light is not illegal under the following circumstances: Yielding to emergency vehicles: Yielding to ambulances, fire trucks, or other emergency vehicles. If captured by surveillance cameras while yielding, manual review will not record the act of running a red light. Even if recorded, you can apply for reconsideration at the traffic police department. Extreme weather: When visibility is very low, and even electronic police cannot clearly see the traffic lights. Photos of violations may be blurry, and mistakenly running a red light will not be penalized by traffic police. Emergency situations: Transporting a critically ill patient to the hospital may involve running multiple red lights, and 12 penalty points may not suffice. After delivering the patient, citizens can provide hospital or patient proof to traffic police for verification. If confirmed, the violation records can be cleared. If possible, calling an ambulance is advisable to avoid accidents caused by running red lights. Traffic police direction: During peak hours, traffic police may temporarily direct traffic at important intersections. Drivers should follow the gestures of traffic police.