Will running a red light at an intersection definitely be captured?

[Maximilian]

If there are cameras, they will capture the violation. Whether it's running a red light while turning left or going straight, it is considered illegal for motor vehicles. 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 lane signal is red, running the red light should be penalized. Based on the following points, you can avoid running a red light: First, observe the arrow signal, then the circular signal: Currently, there are two types of traffic signals: arrow signals and circular signals. When arrow signals are present, drivers should first check the arrow signal and then the circular signal to avoid running a red light. Note: When encountering a circular red light, right turns are permitted. However, if the right-turn arrow signal is red, right turns are prohibited, and violating this rule will be penalized as running a red light. Brake in time: When the red light turns on, 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 the violation, resulting in a penalty for running a red light. If the front wheels have just crossed the stop line when the signal turns red, the vehicle must wait for the next green light before proceeding. Check the countdown of the green light before proceeding: When the green light flashes, if there is a countdown timer, drivers can judge based on the remaining time. If there is no countdown, and the vehicle is close to the intersection with high speed, it may proceed to avoid running a red light due to untimely braking. If the vehicle is slow and far from the intersection, it should brake immediately to stop and 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 to proceed. 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 considered illegal under the following circumstances: Yielding to emergency vehicles: Yielding to ambulances, fire trucks, or other emergency vehicles. If a violation is captured by surveillance cameras while yielding, manual review will not record the act of running a red light. Even if recorded, drivers 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 signals, the evidence of violation may be blurry. In such cases, mistakenly running a red light will not be penalized by traffic police. Emergency situations: When transporting a critically ill patient to the hospital, running multiple red lights may occur, and the 12-point penalty system may not suffice. After delivering the patient, the driver can provide hospital or patient documentation to the traffic police for verification. If confirmed, the violation records can be expunged. If possible, calling an ambulance is recommended to avoid accidents caused by running red lights. Traffic police direction: During peak hours, traffic police may temporarily direct traffic at key intersections. Drivers must follow the hand signals of the traffic police. According to the traffic police department, Article 38 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" states that when the yellow light flashes at an intersection, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line may continue to proceed. If the yellow light is already on, and the driver accelerates to pass, it will be considered running a red light if captured.