"I've not received any notification about the fine. I learned about it from the media, but publicity is not enough. Newspapers, TV, radio and neighborhood committees promote traffic rules. Some people know about them, some don't."

Traffic warden in his 50s working near Nanluoguxiang alley

"I've crossed against traffic lights before. There's usually nobody to stop you. When there are no cars, I cross. There should be a fine, because it can result in traffic accidents."

Duan Jingjing, 22, a jobseeker from Shaanxi province

"I don't know about the fine. When I see others are moving, I just follow them. But I support the regulation, as breaking the law is dangerous."

Jiao Xihua, 48, a patient at Tongren Hospital

"It takes a very long time for the lights to change. And when they do, the time they are green is limited. You don't have enough time to cross. Cars turn right, so we have to wait again. This limits the time even further."

Peng Zhenguo, 23, a restaurant chef working near Beijing's Xuanwumen subway station

"I saw the light was green, but it turned red even before I was halfway across the road. I didn't know this could land me a fine. Usually I follow the crowd. There's no danger if I follow the crowd."

Jia Shouchuan, 23, a cashier

(China Daily 04/10/2013 page7)