Will Running a Red Light at Night Definitely Be Captured by Cameras?
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If there are cameras, they will capture the violation. Whether a 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, going straight from a left-turn lane violates the designated lane rules. When the left-turn signal is red, running the red light will result in penalties. Here are some ways to avoid running a red light: Check the Arrow Light First, Then the Round Light: Currently, there are two types of traffic lights: arrow signals and round signals. When arrow signals are present, drivers should first check the arrow light and then the round light to avoid running a red light. Note: When encountering a round red light, right turns are permitted. However, if the right-turn arrow signal is red, right turns are prohibited; otherwise, it 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 penalties for running a red light. If the front wheels have just crossed the stop line when the light turns red, the vehicle must not proceed further and should wait for the next green light. Check the Green Light Countdown Before Proceeding: When the green light flashes, if there is a countdown timer, drivers can judge accordingly. If there is no timer, vehicles close to the intersection and moving at a higher speed may proceed to avoid running the red light due to delayed braking. If the speed is slow and the vehicle is far from the intersection, immediate braking is required to avoid running the 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 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 traffic 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 captured by surveillance cameras while yielding, manual review will not record the act as running a red light. Even if recorded, drivers can apply for reconsideration at the traffic police department. Extreme Weather: When visibility is extremely low, making it difficult even for electronic police to discern the traffic lights, the evidence of violation may be unclear. In such cases, accidental red-light running will not be penalized. Emergency Situations: Transporting a critically ill patient to the hospital may involve running multiple red lights, quickly exhausting the 12-point penalty limit. After delivering the patient, the driver can provide hospital documentation or a statement from the patient 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 gestures of the traffic police. The traffic police department clarifies 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. If a driver accelerates through the intersection after the yellow light has turned on, it will still be considered running a red light if captured.
