Will stopping in the middle of the road at a red light result in penalty points?
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If you stop at the crosswalk without continuing to drive, it is not considered running a red light but rather stopping beyond the line. This is penalized as improper parking or driving, typically resulting in a 3-point deduction. 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 driving through an intersection during a red light constitutes the traffic violation of running a red light. Running a red light refers to the act where, when the vehicle is within the stop line, the forward direction is already a red light, yet the vehicle continues to move forward until both the front and rear wheels have completely crossed the stop line. This is determined by capturing three photos via electronic cameras: A photo of the vehicle crossing the intersection stop line, including the red light signal and license plate number. A photo of the vehicle completely crossing the stop line, including the red light signal and license plate number. A photo showing the vehicle continuing to move, with a comparison to check for changes in the vehicle's position, 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 emergency vehicles. If captured by surveillance cameras while yielding, manual review will not record the act as running a red light. Even if recorded, you can apply for reconsideration at 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. In such cases of mistakenly running 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 from the hospital or the rescued individual to the traffic police for verification. Upon confirmation, the violation record can be expunged. 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 major intersections. Drivers must follow the gestures of the traffic police.
