Pro

Wang Shengli

Iqilu.com

Driving through yellow lights is as dangerous as running red ones. Those who criticize the new regulation are actually excusing themselves for bad driving habits. People ignore the warning of yellow lights and drive through intersections whether the light is yellow or not. The new regulation, depriving some people of such "privilege," inevitably makes some drivers feel uncomfortable. Strict regulations, although initially uncomfortable, will eradicate potential safety hazards in the long term.

It is a cardinal rule that every driver should slow down when crossing an intersection. Rear-end collisions or emergency braking can be totally avoided. Drivers keeping safety in mind will always have their eyes on traffic signs, as well as surrounding vehicles and pedestrians. Colliding with vehicles ahead because of a changing traffic light actually results from drivers' neglecting driving safely and the rules of the road. CA

Pro

Fu Dalin

Beijing Times

We can find no clear evidence in China's current laws stipulating that running a yellow light is illegal. People approve or oppose the new regulations based on the interpretation of certain provisions in the law. When deciding how to interpret relevant provisions, the logic followed should be in line with the principles and objectives of the legislation. Generally, the law should be interpreted in a way where people's civil rights are respected and protected. Otherwise, the law may be abused to infringe on people's rights.

In the case of whether running a yellow right is illegal or not, the logic that seemingly safeguards rights of those being punished will actually result in threatening the safety of other drivers, pedestrians and even those violating the regulation.

The objective of traffic laws is to safeguard public safety. While being in line with the principles of legislation, harsh penalties set by law will effectively establish the warning function of a yellow light and help people to develop good driving etiquette. 

In regard to people's concerns that drivers may have no time to stop the vehicle as yellow lights turn on, I suggest traffic authorities make detailed explanations, focus on penalizing intentional traffic violators and adopt complete mechanisms to identify traffic violations. CA