Will the camera capture traffic violations if the traffic light is broken?
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No, it will not capture violations because when the traffic lights at an intersection are damaged, the cameras will not operate. The cameras rely on the signals from the traffic lights to capture violations or illegal activities of motor vehicles on the road. When passing through such intersections, it is necessary to slow down and proceed with caution. Additional information: Penalty for running a red light: Running a red light is a serious violation that results in a one-time deduction of six points from the driver's license. Running a red light is a dangerous behavior that can affect oneself as well as other people and vehicles. It is crucial to pay attention and avoid running red lights, adhering to the Road Traffic Safety Law. Methods for handling traffic violations: Traffic violations committed by motor vehicles can be handled through the "Traffic Management 12123" platform or at the vehicle management office or the traffic management department of the public security authorities.
I've encountered malfunctioning traffic lights several times before. From a technical perspective, those cameras might still be operational because they usually have independent power systems installed separately and aren't completely tied to the traffic lights. Even when the lights aren't working, the cameras might still be recording, but the captured violation records are mostly invalid in reality. Why? Because traffic cameras need to detect violations based on the correct status of the signal lights to determine if someone ran a red light or committed similar offenses. If the lights are malfunctioning, the backend system might not receive valid signals, rendering the captured footage as invalid evidence, and traffic police can't issue tickets based on it. However, some older systems might not be this intelligent, and cameras could still flash randomly, but that doesn't mean you'll receive a ticket. In short, for safety reasons, I always slow down when encountering faulty traffic lights to avoid any risks, since technology isn't 100% reliable.
