The knowledge necessary for every motorist, without which no trip is unthinkable - these are the rules for stopping and parking (O / C). Their absence is a significant problem in our time. Novice drivers break the rules due to inexperience, and experienced motorists are not always up to date with the updates and additions introduced.
Therefore, we will try to understand and explain in a simple language when a vehicle stop at a pedestrian crossing is allowed, and when it is punishable by law, what are the features of parking outside the city and so on. Basic information regarding these two maneuvers on the road should be memorized by each driver. After all, everyone is obliged to know and comply with the points of the rules relating to them.
The concept of "parking and stop"
The SDA describes these terms. A stop is a planned stoppage of traffic, for a period of up to five minutes, or for an indefinite one, but connected with boarding / alighting people or loading / unloading a car. The definition is simple and kind of understandable. Parking is a planned cessation of movement, the duration of which is more than five minutes, not related to loading / unloading a car or boarding / disembarking people. At first glance, the difference between the terms is small. Just a difference in time. But many people simply can’t figure it out or start tricking themselves with a threatening fine.
We will understand the differences between stopping and parking using examples. The main thing here is to clearly remember the allowable time. So, you went out to stretch after a long trip for seven minutes - parking. You wanted to smoke. You have stopped. We got a stool out of the trunk. Smoked for eight minutes. All this is a stop, despite the duration. After all, you attended the loading / unloading of the car.
General rules for parking and stopping
Performing these maneuvers will not cause labor and fear if you once well understand their implementation. Therefore, do not forget about some of the traffic rules related to both elements:
- Leaving their vehicle parked in places where there is no road marking, drivers should rationally take advantage of the free space. That is, so as not to disturb others for entry and exit.
- O / C is allowed only in one row. But there are exceptions. These include single-track and motorcycles without a side trailer. They can stop at the edge in two. However, it is imperative to ensure that their maneuvers do not interfere with the movement of other vehicles.
- Stopping the ride for more than five minutes should occur with the engine turned off (i.e. idle). An exception to this rule are vehicles that perform technical work. The engine will work for them, because otherwise they will not be able to work.
- In places where O / S is prohibited, an activated alarm does not exempt you from a fine. Therefore, do not use such a trick. After all, it will be very difficult for you to prove to the traffic policeman that you really have something broken or you feel bad.
Parking and stop allowed
In order not to lose their hard-earned rubles, motorists must remember the places where they can stop the car. / , according to the Rules of the road, it is allowed:
- In a specially designated area. It is indicated by road signs - “Parking lot”, “Rest place”, “Taxi parking lot”.
- In the city on the right side of the roadside. That is, it is necessary beyond the line of the road marking. It should be on your left side.
- In the case where there is no shoulder, O / C is allowed at the edge of the road. Also, this will not be a violation if there is a curb, but the inability to stop at it. Vehicles are required to stand along the edge, as close to the curb as possible. And in the presence of information plates - in accordance with their instructions.
- On the road, where traffic is carried out in only one direction, in the city stopping and parking are allowed on both sides of the road. They should be carried out on the sidelines. That is, you have every right to commit O / S from both the left and the right side. Both options are legal and valid.
- On a one-way road , in the city for lack of a curb, a vehicle can perform O / S on the left side of the sidewalk, which is directly adjacent to the edge. If it is located behind green spaces or is completely absent, then these maneuvers are prohibited. On the right edge of this paragraph of the SDA does not apply.
- In the city on a two-lane carriageway, O / S on both sides of the road is permissible. A prerequisite is the absence of tram tracks in the middle.
No parking or parking
In order not to receive a fine or warning, it is impermissible to stop driving:
- In places where the power of the signs “ / is forbidden” extends, “Parking is forbidden by odd / even numbers”, as well as markings.
- You do not have the right to leave your car if it is less than three hundred centimeters (3 m) from the solid line.
- Parking and stopping are prohibited at the pedestrian crossing and at a distance of fifteen meters from it in both directions. However, there is an exception to this rule. A stop is allowed at a pedestrian crossing in front of the intersection. That is, at the moment when you are waiting for the permission signal of the traffic light.
- At crossroads, including 15 meters from its edge. In residential areas, this is permissible. It is also allowed to stop and park at a three-way intersection, opposite the side driveway, provided that there is a solid horizontal line or dividing strip. But here it is important to remember that from the marking to your car, there must be at least three meters.
- At stops of fixed-route vehicles, as well as a distance equal to fifteen meters on both sides of them. Boarding / disembarking passengers is allowed in these places, but with one condition - this should not become an obstacle.
- On bridges, overpasses, tunnels, overpasses and more.
- On both sides of the railway crossing, as well as directly on it.
- On sharp turns and sections of the road with limited or insufficient visibility. That is, places where visibility is less than a hundred meters.
- On a two-lane road if a vehicle is already installed on the opposite side. Thus, cars, if you imagine a top view, should be staggered.
- On the routes of the tram, as well as nearby.
- In a territory where the vehicle’s dimensions will not allow other traffic participants to see traffic signals or traffic signs. For the most part, this rule applies to large trucks.
- On the sidewalks, pedestrian and bicycle paths. However, there are exceptions. Communal vehicles, vehicles with a white inclined strip on the sides, vehicles serving commercial and other organizations located in the immediate vicinity of the sidewalk are allowed to violate this paragraph of the Rules.
- On flower beds, lawns and other green spaces.
- In the residential area, on the driveway in the courtyard from the side of buildings. That is, near the porches. Such a parking or stop will not allow ambulances, fire engines and other services to approach the place of emergency.
- At the gates of the garages.
- Close to the service entrance / exit from shops and other organizations through which reception / delivery is carried out.
- In places where the car will become an obstacle to utilities, operational vehicles and so on.
- On the left side of the road. Exceptions are described above.
Stop allowed
It’s impossible to move continuously. One way or another, there will be a need to stop. Therefore, each driver must know the places where it is not prohibited.
According to the SDA, stopping is allowed everywhere in the village. Exceptions are the situations described above. A stop at the pedestrian crossing in front of the intersection is also acceptable. That is, while waiting for their turn to travel. Landing / disembarking and loading / unloading, of course, is impossible at this time.
Outside the city, only a stop is permissible. Parking is allowed only in a specially designated area indicated by road signs.
Outside the city, a stop will not be a violation of traffic rules:
- On the right side in the direction of travel. Namely - on the side of the road or on the edge of the roadway.
- On the road with traffic in one direction - on both sides.
No parking
Situations when parking is categorically unacceptable:
- Outside the city, on the side of the road and along the edge of the road.
- Vehicles with a technically permissible mass of more than three and a half tons are prohibited from parking everywhere, except for specially designated places “Parking place”, “Rest place”.
- With open (closed) doors in the car, if as a result it will become an obstacle for other road users.
Forced vehicle stop
No one is safe from breakdowns. Any car can fail at the most inopportune moment. Therefore, in the event of a forced stop on the carriageway or in the territory where it is prohibited, the person driving the car must take all possible measures to eliminate the car. That is, the driver must take the vehicle off the road, where it does not become an obstacle to other participants in the movement. In a situation where this cannot be accomplished, the machine operator has the right to eliminate the malfunction of the car on the roadway. When carrying out repairs, it is recommended that the driver put on high-visibility clothing. By this, he will not only protect himself, but also warn others about the obstacle in their way.
It is also worth noting that pushing the car on the roadway is prohibited. An exception is removal from the road. It is also permissible to push single track and motorcycle without a side trailer.
A forced stop at a pedestrian crossing provides all the same actions as at any other part of the carriageway.
Fine
Almost all misconduct and ignorance of traffic rules become monetary losses for you. For the wrong O / S for the first time you face a warning or a fine of five hundred rubles. For parking at a place for disabled people, your wallet will lose 5,000. Traffic police officers will write a fine for stopping at a pedestrian crossing in the amount of one thousand rubles. So, ignorance of traffic rules will cost you: at the bus stop - 1000, second row - 1500, parking, which became an obstacle - 2000. In Moscow and St. Petersburg, the amount of fines increases.
In case of violation of traffic rules, stopping and parking, which resulted in an obstacle for the rest of the participants in the traffic, the traffic police have the right to force tow your vehicle, and block the wheels of trucks.
Advice
These tips will especially help novice drivers. A few basic principles to remember. With their help, you can avoid all the hated fines.
Principles:
- Make a stop on the right side, on the side of the road, if there is none - on the edge.
- On the road with traffic in one direction, you can park on both sides.
- Outside settlements, only a stop is always allowed. Just forget about parking on the sidelines .
- In settlements, on a two-lane road, on which there are no tram tracks in the middle, you can stop on both sides. It is worth noting that parking is also not prohibited.
- Everywhere it is allowed to park exclusively in one row parallel to the roadway. An exception is the indication of information labels.
- No one has the right to stop on the curbs, sidewalks and green spaces.
Undoubtedly, you should not use only these principles. There are many other exceptions that must be remembered. But first, as a base, the driver should learn these principles.