Will Running a Red Light on a Motorcycle Be Captured by Cameras?
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Running a red light will be captured by electronic surveillance cameras because motorcycles are classified as motor vehicles. According to Article 2 of the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations," running a red light results in a 6-point deduction and a fine. Running a red light refers to the act of a motor vehicle violating traffic signal instructions by crossing the stop line and continuing to move when the red light is on, which prohibits passage. Determining a red-light violation requires at least three pieces of photographic evidence: the vehicle has not left the stop line when the red light is on; the vehicle passes through the intersection when the red light is on; the vehicle has crossed the line and continues to move forward when the red light is on. Common scenarios of running a red light: When the red light is on, if the front wheel touches the stop line but the vehicle stops immediately, it is not considered running a red light. However, if the vehicle continues to move, it is counted as running a red light. According to Article 3 of the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations," if the vehicle completely crosses the stop line and stops on the crosswalk after the red light is on, it is not considered running a red light but is classified as over-the-line parking, which incurs a 2-point deduction. If the vehicle moves noticeably on the crosswalk or obstructs pedestrian passage, it will be judged as running a red light. If the front wheel crosses the stop line and then reverses back behind the stop line when the red light is on, it is considered illegal reversing, which also incurs a fine. If this causes a traffic accident with a rear vehicle, the driver will bear primary responsibility. If the vehicle crosses the stop line and the crosswalk, reaching the opposite intersection after the red light is on, this is considered running a red light. Ways to avoid running a red light: Follow the arrow signal if present; otherwise, follow the circular signal. 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 starts flashing, if the vehicle is close and moving fast, it should proceed, as braking might not stop it in time to avoid crossing the stop line. If the vehicle is far away, moving slowly, or the intersection is congested, it should stop. When driving in the city, develop the habit of looking for traffic lights whenever you see a crosswalk, stop line, or intersection.
