Will running a red light at high speed be photographed?
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Running a red light at high speed will be photographed, and if the speed limit is exceeded, penalties for speeding will apply. However, there is a buffer limit for speeding. For example, if the speed limit is 60 km/h, drivers can pass at a maximum speed of 65 km/h, as speeding below 10% will not incur penalties. The "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates the following: 1. Regulation one: A warning will be issued for exceeding the speed limit by less than 10%. 2. Regulation two: On roads with a speed limit below 50 km/h, exceeding the speed limit by 10% to less than 20% will result in a fine; exceeding by 20% to less than 50% will result in a fine; exceeding by 50% to less than 70% will result in a fine; and exceeding by 70% will result in a corresponding fine. 3. Regulation three: On roads with a speed limit between 50 km/h and 80 km/h, exceeding the speed limit by 10% to less than 20% will result in a fine; exceeding by 20% to less than 50% will result in a fine; and exceeding by 50% to less than 70% will result in a fine.
I believe speeding through a traffic light will definitely be caught on camera because the intersection cameras are designed to be very intelligent. They use radar to detect vehicle speed while simultaneously monitoring the traffic light status. Once you speed through on a red light, the system immediately triggers a photo, capturing your license plate and speed data. This constitutes a double violation—running a red light and speeding—resulting in fines and penalty points. I once tried it in the city and ended up with a ticket showing I was 15 km/h over the limit. These systems operate 24/7, so don’t take chances. Remember, safe driving is the priority, and waiting patiently for the green light can save you a lot of trouble.
