Will Running a Red Light Always Be Captured? When Will You Be Notified?
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If there are cameras, the violation will be photographed, and you will generally receive an SMS notification within 7-13 days. Whether it's running a red light while turning left or going straight, both are illegal acts. According to the relevant provisions of the "Road Traffic Safety Law," vehicles must obey traffic signals, including traffic lights, traffic signs, road markings, and the directions of traffic police. If both the left-turn signal and the straight signal are green, going straight from a left-turn lane violates the designated lane rules. When the left-turn signal is red, running the red light should be penalized. Here are some tips to avoid running a red light: First, look at the arrow light, then the circular light: Currently, there are two types of traffic lights: arrow traffic lights and circular traffic lights. If arrow lights are present, check the arrow light first and then the circular light to avoid running a red light. Note: When encountering a circular red light, you may turn right. However, 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, do not let the front of your vehicle 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 green light countdown 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 high speed, you may proceed to avoid running a red light due to delayed braking. If your speed is low and you are far from the intersection, brake immediately to avoid running the 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 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. When the red light is on, vehicles are prohibited from proceeding. At intersections without non-motorized vehicle or pedestrian signals, non-motorized vehicles and pedestrians must follow the motor vehicle signals. When the red light is on, right-turning vehicles may proceed if they do not obstruct 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 red-light violation. Even if recorded, you can apply for reconsideration at the traffic police department. Extreme weather: When visibility is extremely low, and even electronic police cannot clearly see the traffic lights. Photos of violations may be blurry, and running a red light by mistake will not be penalized. 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 rescued individual to the traffic police for verification. If confirmed, the violation records can be cleared. If possible, call an ambulance to avoid accidents caused by running red lights. Police direction: During peak hours, traffic police may temporarily direct traffic at key intersections. Drivers must follow the officers' hand signals. The traffic police department states that according to the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," when the yellow light flashes at an intersection, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line may continue. If you rush through after the yellow light turns on, it will still be considered running a red light if captured.
