Will Running a Red Light at Night Definitely Be Captured?
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If there are surveillance cameras, they will capture the violation. Whether a motor vehicle runs a red light while turning left or going straight, it constitutes illegal behavior. 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, proceeding straight from a left-turn lane violates the designated lane rules. When the left-turn signal is red, it will be penalized as running a red light. 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 traffic lights and circular indicator traffic lights. When arrow signals are present, first check the arrow signal and then the circular signal to avoid running a red light. Note: When encountering a circular red light, you may turn right; when encountering an arrow signal where the right-turn arrow is red, you must not turn right, otherwise it will be penalized as running a red light. Brake promptly: 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 it will be penalized as running a red light. If the front wheels have just crossed the stop line when the signal turns red, do not proceed through the intersection; wait for the green light before continuing. 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 your vehicle is close to the intersection with high 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 stop and avoid running a 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 hinder 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 signals or pedestrian crossing signals, non-motor vehicles and pedestrians must follow the motor vehicle signals. When the red light is on, right-turning vehicles may proceed if they do not hinder 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 as running a red light. Even if recorded, you can apply for reconsideration at the traffic police department. Extreme weather: When visibility is so low that even electronic police cannot clearly see the traffic signals, the evidence photos may be blurry. In such cases, mistakenly running a red light will not be penalized. Emergency situations: When transporting a critically ill patient to the hospital, running multiple red lights is inevitable, and the 12-point penalty system would be insufficient. After delivering the patient, obtain proof from the hospital or the person assisted and verify it with the traffic police. If confirmed, the violation records can be expunged. 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 key intersections. Drivers must follow the gestures of the traffic police. The traffic police department states that according to the Implementation Regulations 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 to proceed. If you rush through when the yellow light is already on, it will be considered running a red light if captured.
