Will stopping in the middle of the road at a red light result in penalty points?
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If the vehicle stops at the crosswalk without continuing to drive, it is not considered running a red light but rather overstepping the stop line. This is penalized as illegal parking or driving. According to Article 2, Paragraph 1, Item 3 of the "Scoring Standards for Road Traffic Safety Violations," 3 penalty points will be deducted. The act of running a red light is clearly defined in the "Road Traffic Safety Law." Article 26 states that traffic signals consist of red, green, and yellow lights. A red light indicates prohibition of passage, a green light permits passage, and a yellow light serves as a warning. A red light is a traffic signal prohibiting passage, and if a vehicle proceeds through an intersection during a red light, it constitutes the traffic violation of running a red light. Running a red light refers to the act where the vehicle is within the stop line, the forward direction is already a red light, but the vehicle continues to move forward, and both the front and rear wheels ultimately cross the stop line. This is determined by capturing three photos via electronic cameras: A photo of the vehicle crossing the stop line at the intersection, including the red light signal and license plate number. A photo of the vehicle completely passing the stop line, including the red light signal and license plate number. A photo showing the vehicle continuing to move, comparing whether the vehicle's position has changed, including the red light signal and license plate number. Capturing these three photos confirms the act of running a red light. Running a red light is not considered illegal under the following circumstances: Yielding to emergency vehicles: Yielding to ambulances, fire trucks, or other special vehicles. If captured by surveillance cameras while yielding, manual review will not record the act of running a red light. Even if recorded, you can apply for reconsideration with the traffic police department. Extreme weather: When visibility is so low that even electronic police cannot clearly see the traffic lights. The photos of the violation may be blurry, and if you accidentally run a red light, the traffic police will not impose penalties. Emergency situations: If a citizen transports a patient with a critical condition, they can present proof provided by the hospital or the person being assisted to the traffic police for verification. If confirmed, the violation record can be cleared. If possible, it is best to call an ambulance to avoid traffic accidents caused by running a red light. Traffic police direction: During peak commuting hours, traffic police may temporarily direct traffic at important intersections. Drivers must follow the gestures of the traffic police.
