If the traffic light is broken, is it a red light?

If the traffic light is broken, it is not a red light.

If the traffic lights at the intersection are two-way, the traffic lights on both sides are broken, and it is not a red light to pass through the intersection at this time. If the violation is regarded as a red light by the electronic eye, it will be explained to the police and verified by the police. If it is true, the fine will be revoked.

1968 "United Nations Agreement on Road Traffic and Road Signs" stipulates the meanings of various traffic lights. The green light is a traffic signal. Vehicles facing the green light can go straight, turn left and turn right unless another sign prohibits a turn. Vehicles turning left and right must give priority to vehicles legally driving at intersections and pedestrians crossing crosswalks. The red light is a signal that no traffic is allowed. Vehicles facing the red light must stop behind the stop line at the intersection. The yellow light is a warning signal. Vehicles facing the yellow light cannot cross the stop line, but they can enter the intersection when they are too close to the stop line to stop safely. Since then, this provision has been widely applied in the world.

To sum up, according to traffic needs, road traffic signals should be added, replaced and updated in time. The addition, replacement and updating of restricted road traffic signals shall be announced to the public in advance and widely publicized.

Legal basis:

Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China

Article 25

Unified road traffic signals are implemented throughout the country.

Traffic signals include traffic lights, traffic signs, traffic markings and the command of traffic police.

The setting of traffic lights, traffic signs and traffic markings shall meet the requirements of safe and smooth road traffic and national standards, and shall be clear, eye-catching, accurate and intact.