How do you define "beating the red light"?

[Newcomer123]

I'm just wondering when before you can really be apprehended for "beating the red light"... because I have already had 2 experiences wherein I was apprehended for having been caught on a yellow light in the middle of the intersection, is that even fair?

It is a misnomer of sorts. "Beating the red light" is for racing only, jumping ahead while still red, a false start.

What we are apprehended for is "not stopping on red signal". Yellow is technically a rolling red, and not to floor it. The rule is, if caught in the middle, proceed; before the intersect, stop.

Depends on the condition of the officer who catches you. Good or bad, just smile and hand him over your DL.