The established Traffic Rules contain a large number of road signs, some of which are used much less frequently than we used to expect. The latter includes the “traffic in lanes” sign, failure to comply with which threatens the motorist with a fine.
Drivers accustomed to road markings tend not to notice the “traffic in lanes” sign, which is actually a more important sign than the markings.
Fines for non-compliance with the “traffic in lanes” sign
Fines for failure to comply with the Driving in Lanes sign may vary:
Categories of traffic lane signs
– used on a road where there is not the same number of lanes along its entire length.
Lane direction– used on a road with one lane.
Turning on the lanes– used at intersections.
Start and end of strip– applied at the beginning and end of the strip, respectively.
Lane driving modes– may restrict the movement of individual vehicles on each lane.
What you need to know about lane keeping signs
Motorists often challenge fines for violating this sign, and they are right. Remember, if you moved according to the sign, although the markings were contradictory, you are right, since the sign takes precedence over the markings.
If there are no markings on the road at all, then follow the signs only.
In a situation where there are no markings on the road, its width is visually divided into 3 lanes, and in front of the intersection there is a sign indicating permission to move in only two lanes out of three, you can move in all three lanes, and change to two lanes before crossing the intersection, otherwise you will get a monetary fine of 500 rubles.
The “traffic in lanes” signs have warning backups, which are installed 50 or 100 meters before the installation of the main signs. This is done to ensure that drivers notice them accurately and comply with the rules.
Remember that these signs are part of a group of signs of special regulations, and therefore require strict adherence and are not recommended, but strictly for compliance.
There are also relaxations for the “traffic in lanes” signs. So, if there is no separate prohibitory sign, then you can make a U-turn or a left turn on the leftmost lane of the tram tracks.
Two more nuances are the disregard for signs Directing traffic in lanes for buses, trams or trolleybuses and allowing any vehicles to turn from the extreme left lane when a left turn sign is installed.
The driver should be aware that signs about changing the number of lanes redistribute the flows and rows of cars, but do not give the authoritative right to change lanes.
Traffic rules state, "traffic in lanes" signs may include speed limits or traffic restrictions for individual vehicles.
Remember that the restriction applies to some lanes, not all at once, so pay close attention to the road and signs.
Driving onto a one-way road in the opposite direction of the permitted direction poses a particular danger both for those who are moving correctly and for the violator. In this situation, there is an increased risk of a head-on collision not only due to the high speed of approaching cars moving towards each other, but also due to the surprise effect of the current atypical situation. Due to the seriousness of this offense, the fine for driving on one-way traffic in 2018 provides for fairly stringent administrative sanctions.
Fine for driving onto a one-way road
To warn the driver that there is a section of the roadway ahead or around a bend on which movement is permitted only in one direction, special regulations signs 5.5, 5.7.1 and 5.7.2 are used, as well as prohibition sign 3.1. In this way, the road user is informed about the beginning of this section of the road, its direction, and can also be informed about the prohibition of entry using the 3.1 “brick” sign. Moreover, in the latter case, the driver may not even realize that behind the prohibitory sign movement is only allowed in one direction. But this does not in any way affect the extent of his responsibility and guilt in the event of an offense.
The amount of administrative punishment for traveling in the opposite direction to one-way traffic is provided for in Article 12.16, Part 3 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses (hereinafter referred to as the Administrative Offenses Code):
“Driving in the opposite direction on a one-way road entails an administrative fine in the amount of five thousand rubles or deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of four to six months.”
Thus, the fine is 5,000 rubles or deprivation of rights for 4-6 months. In the event of a repeated similar offense, Part 3.1 of the same article provides:
"...deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of one year, and in the event of an administrative offense being recorded by special technical means operating in automatic mode, having the functions of photography, filming, video recording, or means of photographing, filming, video recording - the imposition of an administrative fine of in the amount of five thousand rubles."
This means that if you are caught by a traffic police inspector for the second time for the same offense, you will lose your driver’s license for 1 year. If only a camera records you, you will receive the same fine as the first time - 5,000 rubles, but you will remain with your license.
This is interesting - the objective side of the offense
The legislation of the Russian Federation is so complex that sometimes the government has to make additional decisions to the approved articles in order to somehow calm down the cunning of its own citizens who are trying to find gaps in the laws. And Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses is no exception, since in contrast to it, as it seems at first glance, there are other permissions. Now, in order.
It is noteworthy that although it is prohibited to move towards the general flow during one-way movement of cars, it is allowed to move in the same direction in reverse. This is stated in the Traffic Rules of the Russian Federation, paragraph 8.12:
“Reversing a vehicle is permitted provided that this maneuver is safe and does not interfere with other road users.”
It is possible that some citizens tried to exploit this contradiction in Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses and clause 8.12 of the Traffic Regulations by moving towards one-way traffic in reverse, since Resolution of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation dated October 24, 2006 N 18 “On some issues that arise for courts when applying the Special Part of the Russian Code Federation on Administrative Offences" in its comments on the application of Chapter 12 of the Code of Administrative Offences, puts everything "in order."
If you drove towards one-way traffic, regardless of which sign you violated, you are guilty of violating Article 12.16 Part 3 of the Administrative Code:
“Violation by the driver of the requirements of any road sign, resulting in the movement of the vehicle he is driving in the opposite direction on a one-way road, forms the objective side of the administrative offense provided for in Part 3 of Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation (for example, violation of the requirements of road signs 3.1 “Entry prohibited”, 5.5 "One-way road", 5.7.1 and 5.7.2 "Entering a one-way road")".
Reversing towards one-way traffic is only possible if there is a compelling reason. If it is not there, you are guilty of violating Article 12.16 Part 3 of the Code of Administrative Offences:
“When applying this rule, it should be borne in mind that, based on the content of clause 8.12 of the traffic rules, reversing on a one-way road is not prohibited, provided that this maneuver is safe for road users and, taking into account the current traffic situation, is caused by objective necessity (for example, avoiding an obstacle, parking). Violation by the driver of the above conditions forms the objective side of the administrative offense provided for in Part 3 of Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation."
Reversing into one-way traffic is prohibited!
“The same norm should be used to qualify the actions of a driver who reversed onto a one-way road in violation of the requirements of road sign 3.1 “Entry prohibited” (note. This refers to the norm of guilt in violating Article 12.16 Part 3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, described above in paragraph .1).
Fine for simultaneous violation of several traffic rules articles
For many, the question of what fine to pay for driving on one-way traffic in 2018 raises conflicting opinions. Someone may say that you need to pay a fine for driving under a “brick”; someone will say that penalties will be imposed under Article 12.16, Part 3 of the Administrative Code. And as already discussed above, the latter will be right. But the irony of the situation is that the state has already “taken care” of this issue and many similar controversial situations.
Article 4.4 Part 2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses states:
“When a person commits one action (inaction) containing elements of administrative offenses, liability for which is provided for by two or more articles (parts of articles) of this Code and the consideration of cases of which is under the jurisdiction of the same judge, body, official, administrative punishment is imposed in within the limits of a sanction, providing for the imposition of a more severe administrative punishment on the person who committed the specified action (inaction).
This means that if a driver violates several traffic rules in one action, then he will be given the most severe administrative punishment of all. In this situation, the offenses of “entering under sign 3.1” (fine of 500 rubles) and “driving towards one-way traffic” (fine of 5,000 rubles) will be considered, and a stiffer fine of 5,000 rubles will be imposed.
As you can see, sometimes it is not easy to independently understand the laws governing relations between road users. Sometimes the impression that everything is spelled out simply and clearly in the legislation turns out to be illusory. There may be some addition, comments or decision of the Russian government that makes adjustments to the basic laws. Therefore, always try to get advice from specialists on issues that interest you - their advice can be very useful for you!
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In this article we will talk about the fine for driving on the median. Drivers usually carry out this violation consciously and specifically in order to outwit others and avoid traffic jams.
Naturally, only dividing strips that are marked exclusively by marking lines will be considered, i.e. do not create obstacles for vehicle traffic.
Restriction on traffic on the median strip
The situation is regulated by clause 9.9:
9.9. The movement of vehicles on dividing strips and shoulders, sidewalks and pedestrian paths is prohibited (except for the cases provided for in paragraphs 12.1, 24.2 - 24.4, 24.7, 25.2 of the Rules), as well as the movement of motor vehicles (except mopeds) on lanes for cyclists.
Those. Driving along a median is in itself a violation of traffic rules. In addition, crossing the solid marking line 1.2 when entering the dividing strip is also a violation:
1.2 - marks the edge of the roadway;
Lines 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 crossing is prohibited.
Line 1.2 is allowed to be crossed to stop a vehicle on the side of the road and when leaving it in places where stopping or parking is permitted.
Who can drive on the median?
Let's consider clause 3.1 of the traffic rules:
3.1. Drivers of vehicles with a blue flashing light turned on, when performing an urgent official task, may deviate from the requirements of sections 6 (except for traffic controller signals) and 8 - 18 of these Rules, appendices 1 and 2 to these Rules, provided that traffic safety is ensured.
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The same right is enjoyed by drivers of vehicles accompanied by vehicles that have special color graphics applied to the outer surfaces, with blue and red flashing lights turned on and a special sound signal, in the cases established by this paragraph. Accompanied vehicles must have low beam headlights on.
The following may drive along the median strip without violating the rules:
- Cars with blue flashing lights on. Please note that audio signals do not have to be turned on. Those. a car with a blue flashing light can drive along the median strip silently and this will not be a violation of the rules.
- Cars with blue and red flashing lights turned on at the same time, special sound signals, having color schemes of emergency services, as well as vehicles accompanied by these vehicles. So if a traffic police car is driving along the dividing strip with its beacons and siren turned on, this means that other cars can follow it (without special signals). At the same time, they are also on the dividing strip without violating the rules.
Let's look at an example. Let's assume that the "most cunning" driver decided to avoid the traffic jam along the median and began changing lanes. At the same time, the driver, confident in his own cunning, was not convinced of the safety of the maneuver and a collision occurred. The second car was driving along the median strip without violating, because it had a blue flashing light on. The culprit of the accident will be the driver who changed lanes in violation.
Fine for driving on a median in 2019
Article 12.15 of the Administrative Code, part 1:
1. Violation of the rules for positioning a vehicle on the roadway, oncoming crossings, as well as driving along the side of the road or crossing an organized transport or pedestrian convoy or taking a place in it -
shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of one thousand five hundred rubles.
For driving along the median in 2019, a fine of 1,500 rubles.
Article 12.16 of the Administrative Code, part 1:
1. Failure to comply with the requirements prescribed by road signs or markings of the roadway, with the exception of cases provided for in parts 2 – 7 of this article and other articles of this chapter, -
entails a warning or the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five hundred rubles.
In addition, a fine can also be imposed for crossing a solid marking line when entering a dividing strip - 500 rubles or .
Those. If the driver entered the dividing strip through a solid marking line and then continued driving along this strip, then he may receive 2 fines in the amount of 2,000 rubles.
Deprivation of rights for driving on a median strip
The fines that can be imposed for driving along the median were discussed above. However, their size is not very large, so some unscrupulous drivers drive onto the median to avoid traffic jams. Especially for them, traffic police officers came up with a cunning scheme that included deprivation of their rights. Let's look at its details:
- There is a traffic jam on the road with cars in all lanes. A good example is Kutuzovsky Prospekt in Moscow during rush hours.
- The traffic police car is stuck in a traffic jam along with everyone else (in the left lane).
- As soon as there is a cunning person who wants to bypass the traffic jam along the dividing strip, the police turn on special signals (flashing lights and siren) and drive out onto the dividing strip.
- The patrol car catches up with the offender, who must, in accordance with paragraph 3.2 of the traffic rules. However, he cannot do this, because... There is nowhere to escape from the dividing strip.
- In such a development of events, the driver may receive a punishment under Part 3 (500 rubles or deprivation of rights for a period of 1 to 3 months).
In this case, traffic police officers artificially create a situation in which the driver violates the requirements of the rules. This is not a very common practice, but before you start being cunning and driving onto the median, I recommend remembering that the police can also be cunning.
Good luck on the roads!
The large number of personal vehicles compared to the Soviet Union led to the need to create bus lanes. This innovation is especially relevant in large cities, where many kilometers of traffic jams and hours of standing in them are the daily norm. But if car owners can still spend this time in relative comfort, then the same time spent in public transport can become fatal, especially for people with poor health. For this reason, the Russian authorities decided to adopt the experience of their Western colleagues and introduce dedicated road lanes for urban transport.
What is the fine for a dedicated lane for public transport?
A bus lane is one or more lanes on the road, marked with special markings 1.23.1 with the capital letter A. With the help of such markings, public transport drivers have more opportunities to drive quickly and safely. To some extent, this fact has had a negative impact on motorists, since their travel space has decreased, and idling in traffic jams takes a little longer than usual.
The fine for driving into a bus lane is regulated by clause 18.2 of the traffic rules. Violation is divided into three categories:
- Entering a public transport lane intended for oncoming traffic. Fines are regulated by Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation and range from 1000 to 1500 rubles if the lane was used to avoid an obstacle. The amount may increase to 5,000 rubles if the departure was made without the need to go around the obstacle. In case of a relapse, the driver is either deprived of his license for up to a year, or receives a second fine if the violation was recorded on video cameras.
- Driving in a dedicated lane, the fine for moving in the same direction, stopping and exiting is from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles. The maximum amount threatens in cities of federal significance. The amount of the fine is dictated by Article 12.17 of the Administrative Code.
- Creating obstacles to traffic in a designated lane. The fine for a bus lane is regulated by the same article as in the previous paragraph, but is no more than 500 rubles.
When can you drive in a dedicated lane?
As an answer to the driver’s question “Is it possible to enter the public transport lane if there are traffic jams on the main route?” we can say that legally a traffic jam is not an obstacle to the movement of vehicles. Even if in fact it can be classified in this category. Maneuvers using a dedicated lane will be punishable by a fine.
But there are some exceptions, thanks to which driving in a dedicated lane is allowed. As stated in the traffic rules, travel along such a lane is permitted if the separation from the main traffic flows is made not by a solid line, but by a dotted one. Such markings can be found at intersections so that cars can make a turn.
A violation will be considered a situation where the driver of the vehicle does not change lanes before making a right turn. This is a case when it is necessary to use the bus lane so as not to create obstacles and emergency situations.
The rules also allow the use of public transport lanes in the following cases:
- The need to disembark or board passengers on the right side
- Traveling onto the road (for example, from yards)
If interference with traffic occurs, the driver is subject to a fine of 2,000 to 3,000 rubles (Article 12.19 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation), the maximum figures are provided in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
On what days can you drive in a dedicated lane? Can I drive in a dedicated lane on Saturday? Regular traffic is allowed on the road on weekends in dedicated lanes using special signs. There are very rare cases when permission extends to weekdays.
Rules for driving in a dedicated lane for passenger taxis, minibuses, school buses and bicycles
All these vehicles have the right of passage in a dedicated lane. Requirements for taxis:
- availability of supporting documents
- special coloring
- lantern with checkerboards on the roof
- availability of taximeters
- only for Moscow, yellow license plates available
Cyclists can ride in the bus lanes, which are located on the right edge.
Bus lanes were introduced relatively recently, which entails some incidents in the work of local authorities. For example, if video cameras are installed on the road so that their view does not include the breaking line, then fines for “violations” will be unreasonably issued. You should not be afraid of such situations, since such fines are easy to refute in court, even on your own.
In large cities, public transport is often a separate right lane is allocated, indicated by road signs 5.11.-5.14 . Buses and trolleybuses gain a significant advantage, eliminating the need to stand in traffic jams. In what cases can ordinary motorists use it, and in what cases not, we will consider in this article.
The dedicated lane is intended for the movement of minibuses, buses and trolleybuses, that is, for public transport. Traffic of ordinary cars it is not allowed. For violation of this rule in 2017 Code of Administrative Offensesparagraph 1.1 of article 12.17 provides fine of 1500 rubles. But if you committed such a violation in Moscow or St. Petersburg, then the fine is doubled - 3000 rub. traffic police explains such severity by the fact that in these cities very busy roads.
The driver faces such a fine entered the allocated lane in the same direction. Driving into such an oncoming lane is no different from normal driving into oncoming traffic. This will result in a fine of 5000 rub. Such stripes are sometimes found in large cities on roads with one way traffic– all cars go in one direction and only public transport goes in the opposite direction.
When can you use the dedicated lane?
In some cases, vehicles are allowed to drive in the public transport lane:
- leaving with adjacent territory, for example, from a parking lot or yard;
- heading towards the right sidewalk in order to disembark or pick up passengers.
These maneuvers can only be performed after making sure that strip dividing line- intermittent, not continuous, otherwise they will become a violation Traffic rules. Naturally, in this case you need to make sure that your movement will not interfere for public transport - it has an unconditional advantage on this lane.
It is also necessary to remember that by disembarking and disembarking passengers, you can create an obstacle to the movement of public transport and receive a fine according to Clause 4 of Article 12.19 of the Code of Administrative Offenses – 2000 rub., for both capitals – 3000 rub..
The driver is required to enter the designated right turn lane if it separated by a broken line. If he does not follow this rule, it will turn out that he does not turn from the far right lane and risks receiving a fine 500 rub. according to article Article 12.14 Code of Administrative Offenses.
In addition, travel on a dedicated lane may be allowed at certain hours or days, as described must inform a special sign.
Avoid traffic jam public transport lane is not allowed. Despite the fact that in fact it is an obstacle to traffic, legally it is not such, and such a maneuver becomes a violation Traffic rules.
Who else can drive in the dedicated lane?
In addition to regular trolleybuses and buses, this lane can drive.
