Will running a red light in Xuzhou result in penalty points?
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If there are cameras, the vehicle will be photographed. Whether it's running a red light while turning left or going straight, it is considered a violation of traffic laws. Article 44 of the Road Traffic Safety Law states that when motor vehicles pass through intersections, they should follow traffic signals, signs, road markings, or the directions of traffic police. When passing through intersections without traffic signals, signs, road markings, or traffic police directing, vehicles should slow down and yield to pedestrians and vehicles with the right of way. Here are some ways to 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 allowed. However, if the right-turn arrow signal is red, right turns are prohibited, and violating this will be penalized as running a red light. Brake promptly: 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 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, the vehicle must not proceed further and should wait for the green light. Check the countdown of the green light before proceeding: When the green light flashes, if there is a countdown, drivers can judge accordingly. If there is no countdown and the vehicle is close to the intersection at high speed, it may proceed to avoid running a red light due to untimely braking. If the speed is low and the vehicle is far from the intersection, it should brake immediately to avoid running a red light. Article 38 of the Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China states the following for motor vehicle and non-motor vehicle signals: When the green light is on, vehicles are allowed to proceed, but turning vehicles must not obstruct the passage of vehicles going straight 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 or pedestrian signals, non-motor vehicles and pedestrians should 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 a violation under the following circumstances: Yielding to emergency vehicles: When yielding to ambulances, fire trucks, or other emergency vehicles, if the act is captured by surveillance cameras, manual review will not record the red light violation. Even if recorded, drivers can apply for reconsideration at the traffic police department. Extreme weather conditions: If visibility is extremely low and even electronic police cannot clearly see the traffic signals, the evidence of violation may be unclear, and no penalty will be imposed for mistakenly running a red light. Emergency situations: When transporting a critically ill patient to the hospital, running multiple red lights may occur. In such cases, the driver can provide hospital or patient documentation to the traffic police for verification. If confirmed, the violation records will be cleared. If possible, calling an ambulance is advisable to avoid accidents caused by running red lights. Traffic police directing: During peak hours, traffic police may temporarily direct traffic at major intersections. Drivers should follow the gestures of the traffic police. The traffic police department states that according to the Regulations for the Implementation 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 the yellow light is already on and the driver still attempts to rush through, it will be considered running a red light if captured.