Will running a yellow light be captured by cameras?
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In reality, the electronic police surveillance system at intersections that captures drivers' traffic violations starts operating 2 seconds after the yellow light turns on, rather than waiting for the yellow light to turn off before initiating the capture. Typically, the yellow light remains on for 3 seconds. Therefore, if a driver runs the yellow light while the surveillance system is already active, it will be captured. Here are the relevant details: 1. Determination of running a yellow light: Drivers should decelerate when approaching a yellow light. Vehicles that accelerate are suspected of trying to beat the yellow light. If any part of the vehicle has crossed the stop line when the yellow light turns on, the vehicle can continue to pass and will not be considered as running the yellow light. However, if the vehicle continues to move forward without any part having crossed the stop line, it will be deemed as running the yellow light. 2. Penalties for running a yellow light: The penalty for running a yellow light is the same as for running a red light: a fine of 200 yuan. According to the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Violations," driving a motor vehicle in violation of traffic signal lights will result in 6 penalty points. Therefore, drivers should always pay attention to changes in traffic signals, control their vehicles promptly, and avoid committing traffic violations.
As someone who drives frequently, I must say running a yellow light can indeed be caught on camera. Last time I was driving in the city, I saw the yellow light come on at an intersection and thought I'd speed through. A few days later, I received a traffic ticket showing I had been caught by an electronic eye for running the yellow light. Nowadays, traffic cameras in cities are very smart, paired with road sensors. If a vehicle fails to stop steadily during the yellow light and crosses the stop line, it will automatically take photos to record the violation. This is mainly because a yellow light is meant to signal vehicles to slow down and stop, not to speed through. During peak hours on certain roads, the system is even more likely to trigger the camera. I think this design aims to reduce accidents, as rushing through yellow lights can easily lead to rear-end collisions or hitting pedestrians. In daily driving, it's important to develop the habit of braking and waiting when seeing a yellow light, ensuring safety first and avoiding fines and points for minor gains.
