Will running a red light with a temporary license plate on a car result in demerit points?
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Yes, demerit points will be incurred. According to Article 10 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law," drivers who violate traffic signals will be given a warning or fined, and additionally, 6 demerit points will be recorded. Temporary license plates are paper motor vehicle license numbers that allow temporary road use. Traffic violation penalties are not related to temporary or regular license plates but are primarily imposed for illegal driving behaviors. To determine a red light violation, at least three pieces of photographic evidence are required: the vehicle has not left the stop line when the red light is on; the vehicle has passed the intersection when the red light is on; the vehicle has crossed the line and continued 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 serves as a warning. Article 44: When motor vehicles pass through intersections, they should do so in accordance with traffic signals, traffic signs, traffic markings, or the direction of traffic police. Ways to avoid running a red light: When there are arrow signal lights, observe the arrow lights; otherwise, observe 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 the distance is close and the speed is fast, you should pass through, as it may be impossible to stop in time and you might cross the stop line; if the distance is far, the speed is slow, 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 and approach an intersection.
The day I just picked up my new car, the temporary license plate hadn't been replaced with the official one yet, and I was wondering if running a red light would be captured. Actually, this matter is quite clear—as long as the temporary license plate is properly placed, the electronic eyes can still clearly capture the plate information, and running a red light will still be recorded and penalized. I once heard from a friend that he ran a red light with a temporary license plate and was caught by the electronic police. Not only was he deducted 6 points, but he was also fined 200 yuan, and later had to go to the traffic police station to deal with it. So, don't think you can take advantage of the temporary license plate loophole. Traffic laws treat all vehicles equally, and we need to be even more cautious when driving. Only by obeying traffic light rules can we ensure safety and save money.
As an experienced driver, I can tell you that running a red light with a temporary license plate will definitely result in penalty points. The current electronic police system has been upgraded to recognize the number and expiration date on temporary plates. Once a violation is detected, the information is transmitted to the traffic police platform. The penalty point standard is the same—6 points—and the fine amount is identical as well. However, I must remind you that if the temporary plate is not placed correctly, such as not being prominently displayed on the front windshield, it may affect the recognition rate. But don’t count on luck—if a traffic officer catches you during on-site enforcement, there’s no escaping. For your own safety and that of others, it’s especially important to drive properly during the temporary plate period.
Running a red light with temporary car license plates will definitely result in penalty points. I personally experienced this last month. In a hurry that day, I ran a red light and received a traffic police SMS notification of the penalty just three days later. The penalty points are recorded on the driver's license, unrelated to the type of license plate. Current electronic surveillance systems are highly intelligent, capable of clearly identifying the color and number of temporary plates. The only thing to note is that temporary plates have a short validity period. If a violation occurs before the plate expires, the enforcement system can still track down the vehicle owner's information. So don't assume temporary plates are a protective charm—obeying traffic rules is the right way to go.
