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Will running a yellow light in a car result in penalty points?

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LaBrady
07/29/25 6:37am

Running a yellow light in a car will not result in penalty points, as the yellow light serves only as a warning and does not indicate a violation. Below is relevant information about traffic lights: 1. Introduction: There are two types of traffic lights; those for motor vehicles are called vehicle lights. 2. Generalization: Typically refers to signal lights composed of red, yellow, and green (green being blue-green) colors used to direct traffic. 3. Application: When the green light is on, vehicles are permitted to proceed. When the yellow light is flashing, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line may continue to pass; those that have not should slow down and stop before the stop line and wait. When the red light is on, vehicles are prohibited from proceeding. Pedestrian crossing lights, typically composed of red and green (green being blue-green) colors, are used to direct pedestrian traffic—red means stop, and green means go.

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DelAdelyn
08/12/25 10:25pm

Well, as a veteran driver with over 20 years of experience, let me tell you about this. Running a yellow light in a car will result in penalty points. According to traffic regulations, a yellow light is a warning signal, meaning you should stop rather than accelerate. If you forcibly run the light without crossing the stop line and get caught by surveillance cameras, it may be directly classified as running a red light, resulting in 6 penalty points and a 200 yuan fine. This is much worse than saving those few seconds. When I was younger, I once rushed through a yellow light to save time, but ended up with penalty points, wasted time, and nearly caused an accident. In cities, especially at intersections, yellow light violations are monitored more strictly. I recommend driving safely and decisively braking when the yellow light comes on—safety first is the golden rule. Regularly observing road conditions can help avoid many troubles. In short, don’t take this risk.

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AnthonyFitz
10/04/25 3:53am

Hey, I'm a young guy who just got my driver's license, and I totally get this. Running a yellow light in a car is really tricky. I was chatting with a friend who got caught by a traffic camera once for running a yellow light—ended up with 6 points deducted and a 200 yuan fine, treated the same as running a red light. The thing is, yellow lights are meant to warn you to stop, and rushing through is dangerous—you could easily hit another car or a pedestrian. Nowadays, I always try to slow down early when driving, and if I see a yellow light, I just stop and wait for green to avoid any trouble. Everyone, don't forget safety comes first—if you lose too many points, you'll have to retake the driving test!

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DiPaige
11/17/25 5:28am

Kid, after decades of driving, let me tell you that running yellow lights is absolutely not acceptable. When the yellow light comes on, it signals that the red light is about to follow, and you should stop immediately. Otherwise, it counts as a violation with a penalty of 6 points deducted and a fine. This is no trivial matter—I've witnessed too many accidents caused by this in my younger days. Safe driving is paramount. At the sight of a yellow light, remind yourself to stop and avoid trouble with traffic cameras. Remember, be patient; waiting for the green light won't delay you much.

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