Will running a red light with a temporary license plate be captured?
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It will be captured. According to Article 10 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, drivers who violate traffic signals will be given a warning or fined, and 6 points will be deducted from their license. Temporary license plates are paper vehicle license numbers that allow vehicles to temporarily drive on the road. Traffic violation penalties are not related to temporary or formal license plates but are primarily imposed for illegal driving behavior. 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. Article 26 of the Road Traffic Safety Law: Traffic signals consist of red, green, and yellow lights. A red light indicates prohibition of passage, a green light indicates permission to pass, and a yellow light indicates a warning. Article 44: When motor vehicles pass through intersections, they should follow the instructions of traffic signals, traffic signs, traffic markings, or traffic police. Ways to avoid running a red light: When there are arrow indicator lights, follow the arrow lights; otherwise, follow the circular lights; 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 flashes, if you are close and moving fast, you should pass because you might not be able to stop in time and cross 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.
As a new driver who just received a temporary license plate, I once had similar concerns about whether running a red light would be captured. In fact, traffic camera systems are quite smartly designed—they not only capture traditional license plates but also record the numbers and validity period of temporary plates into the database, making them equally detectable. I've checked the information, and many cities like Beijing and Shanghai have upgraded their systems. Once a violation is recorded, the vehicle's registration details can be traced, and you can't escape the fine. What's more, running a red light could lead to rear-end collisions, posing significant safety risks. My advice is not to test your luck; wait patiently for the green light to protect yourself and avoid legal trouble. Additionally, although temporary plates have a short validity period, violations caught before expiration are processed just as quickly, with penalty points deducted in full.
