Yellow light rule violators get temporary reprieve

 BEIJING, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Drivers who ignore yellow traffic lights will mostly receive warnings and education, and for the time being, they will not be penalized¹, the Ministry² of Public Security announced Sunday.

According to the newly-revised traffic rules that took effect on Jan. 1, those who ignore yellow lights, which warn passengers to slow down before the light turns red, should receive penalties and fines.

However, since the "harshest-ever" traffic rules have taken effect, drivers have complained to the ministry about the rules on the yellow light.

Some drivers and netizens have complained that the rules run contrary to the laws of physics, as vehicles travelling at normal speeds can not stop within seconds of seeing a yellow light.

The ministry said the new traffic rules have been effective in regulating driving behaviors, reducing traffic violations³ and preventing major road accidents.

In order to maintain traffic order and safeguard people's lives and property, the ministry said it will study the public's suggestions on yellow lights and make further regulations on traffic light violations.

1 penalized   

对…予以惩罚( penalize的过去式和过去分词 )； 使处于不利地位

参考例句：

• You will be penalized for poor spelling. 你拼写不好将会受到处罚。
• Team members will be penalized for lateness. 队员迟到要受处罚。

2 ministry   

n.(政府的)部；牧师

参考例句：

• They sent a deputation to the ministry to complain.他们派了一个代表团到部里投诉。
• We probed the Air Ministry statements.我们调查了空军部的记录。

3 violations   

违反( violation的名词复数 )； 冒犯； 违反（行为、事例）； 强奸

参考例句：

• This is one of the commonest traffic violations. 这是常见的违反交通规则之例。
• These violations of the code must cease forthwith. 这些违犯法规的行为必须立即停止。