Will running a red light with a temporary license plate result in penalty points?

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Yes, penalty points will be incurred. According to Article 90 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, drivers who violate traffic signals will be fined 200 yuan and receive 6 penalty points. Temporary license plates are paper-based vehicle plates that allow temporary road use. Traffic violation penalties are not related to whether the vehicle has a temporary or permanent license plate; they are primarily imposed for the act of violating traffic rules. 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 passes through the intersection during the red light; the vehicle has crossed the line and continues to move forward during the red light. 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 passing through intersections, motor vehicles must obey traffic signals, signs, road markings, or the direction of traffic police. Six scenarios of running a red light: Stopping immediately after crossing the line at a red light (when the red light is on, the vehicle fails to stop in time, and the front crosses the stop line): If the vehicle has just crossed the stop line during the red light but stops immediately, this will not be penalized as running a red light. However, if there is noticeable movement after crossing the line, penalties will apply. The three photos captured by electronic surveillance for running a red light are: the front wheels crossing the stop line, the rear wheels crossing the stop line, and the front wheels crossing the opposite stop line. Only when all three photos are present will it be considered running a red light, resulting in 6 penalty points under the new regulations. Running a red light under the direction of traffic police (when the signal is red, but the traffic police officer signals permission to proceed): When there is a conflict between the traffic signal and the traffic police's gesture, motor vehicle drivers must follow the on-site command of the traffic police. If a red-light violation occurs due to the traffic police's direction, the driver can obtain a diversion certificate from the local traffic police station to avoid penalties. If the party disagrees with the penalty, they can appeal through administrative reconsideration or administrative litigation. Stopping with the entire vehicle body beyond the stop line at a red light (failing to brake in time, resulting in the entire vehicle crossing the stop line): If the entire vehicle crosses the stop line but does not continue moving, this is not considered running a red light but rather stopping beyond the line. Reversing after crossing the line (attempting to avoid penalties by reversing after crossing the line at a red light): Motor vehicles must not reverse at railway crossings, intersections, one-way roads, bridges, sharp turns, steep slopes, or tunnels. Violations may result in a warning or fine. Accidentally running a red light behind a large vehicle (due to obstructed visibility, following a large vehicle through the intersection): Drivers must maintain sufficient visibility to see traffic signals ahead and ensure a safe braking distance. Generally, if a motor vehicle is photographed behind a large vehicle, it is due to rushing through the intersection. Such behavior will be penalized as running a red light.