Will Running a Red Light Be Captured in County Towns?
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As long as a traffic intersection is equipped with surveillance devices, vehicles running red lights will be photographed. Nowadays, many intersections are installed with red light monitoring devices, whether in county towns or cities. Criteria for determining a red light violation: Electronic eyes capture three photos as evidence for running a red light: the front wheels crossing the stop line, the rear wheels crossing the stop line, and the front wheels crossing the opposite stop line. Only when all three photos are present will it be considered as running a red light. How to avoid running a red light while driving: Observe the arrow signal if there is one; otherwise, watch the round light; When the red light is on, the front of the vehicle must not cross the stop line; When the yellow light is on, the front of the vehicle must not cross the stop line; When the green light just starts flashing, if you are close and moving fast, you should proceed, as braking might not stop you in time to avoid crossing the stop line; if you are far away, moving slowly, or the intersection is congested, you should stop; When driving in the city, develop the habit of looking for traffic lights whenever you see a crosswalk or stop line at an intersection.
I've noticed that the chances of getting caught running a red light in county towns are actually quite significant. Many county towns are now promoting intelligent transportation systems, including high-definition cameras and red-light capture devices. Although not every intersection is covered like in big cities, key intersections such as main roads in urban areas, near schools and hospitals, are mostly equipped with these devices. Once when I was driving through a county town, I saw conspicuous surveillance poles by the roadside and realized how fast technology has advanced. Even in small places, the government is strengthening law enforcement. I'd advise against taking chances with red lights—not only because the risk of getting caught is high (the captured images are directly sent to traffic authorities, resulting in fines and points deducted)—but also because this behavior is particularly dangerous and prone to causing accidents. Developing safe driving habits and obeying traffic signals is good for both yourself and others.
Last month, I drove back to my hometown county and accidentally ran a red light at a remote intersection. I didn’t notice any cameras at the time, but two weeks later, I received a ticket. When discussing this with a friend, he mentioned he had a similar experience, saying that traffic cameras are becoming increasingly dense in county towns. Getting caught is almost certain in central areas, while rural roads might have more loopholes. However, from a safety perspective, running a red light is extremely dangerous regardless of whether you’ll be caught. I once nearly hit a pedestrian. The lesson is to always slow down when approaching intersections and avoid rushing. Traffic rules apply equally in cities and rural areas—they must be taken seriously to avoid regrets.
