Will running a red light on a half-closed road under construction be photographed?
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Running a red light on a half-closed road under construction will be photographed as long as the traffic light camera system is functioning normally. Running a red light will result in a fine and a deduction of six points from the driver's license. When passing through construction zones, drivers should slow down and observe the traffic light conditions before proceeding through the intersection. 1. At road construction sites: There are relevant traffic signs and auxiliary roads to guide traffic. If the traffic lights are functioning normally to guide vehicles, running a red light in such conditions will be considered a violation. This is because traffic police have set up relevant signs and indicators to guide vehicles at construction sites, so it qualifies as running a red light. 2. In case of a traffic accident: The vehicle that ran the red light will bear full responsibility. Not all intersections with traffic lights have electronic cameras for photographing violations. Intersections with cameras will have warning signs, but for safety reasons, drivers should never run a red light, regardless of whether there are cameras or not, and must always obey traffic rules.
I drive quite often, especially in urban areas where road construction is frequent, so I often encounter such semi-closed construction zones. Once, I experienced a similar situation in Luohu District, Shenzhen, where half of a main road was blocked, but the traffic light was still red, and a long line of cars was waiting behind. Someone mentioned that running the red light could be caught on camera. In reality, the cameras are synchronized with the traffic lights—as long as the light is functioning, they may continue to record violations. So, in such zones, I’m extra cautious: I slow down first and observe signal changes carefully. Construction areas are chaotic by nature, making it easy to get distracted or collide with equipment. Remember, don’t rush to run the light—fines are minor, but safety risks are major. Stay patient, wait for the light to turn green, and proceed—it avoids accidents and is more economical. In short, following the rules is key, whether the cameras are active or not. Safety always comes first.
