All drivers know that parking on the lawn is prohibited. And violators of this norm pay fines. Material costs are unpleasant, therefore it is important to follow the rules. Parking on the lawn in winter also leads to liability, which is fixed by law.
Concept of lawn
The correct interpretation of concepts is important. For example, no one will be fined for a normal collision in a territory where grass grows. Many may be surprised, but even an encyclopedic decoding of the term is not considered the norm for making a decision. The concept of "lawn" is not enshrined in the road legislation.
Norms of law
Everything about parking on the lawn in winter and other periods is stated in the Code of Administrative Offenses (Code of Administrative Offenses). Violators are fined for stopping in green spaces, including playgrounds. In Art. 12.19 fixed punishment for violation of parking standards.
There is a law on the protection of capital improvement facilities. The rules and penalties for violations can vary by region. But nevertheless, the rule remains the same: parking on the lawn is prohibited in winter. Also, you can not stop the car in the playgrounds and in the field of landscaping.
Fine
Whether parking on the lawn is allowed in winter time depends on regional law. If the local Code of Administrative Offenses suggests this, then the driver who left his car in the prohibited territory must pay monetary compensation.
Is it possible to cancel the penalty for parking at such a place? If the motorist does not agree with this, he can turn to the court for help. In practice, the driver side is often taken. It is advisable to challenge the matter with the help of an experienced car lawyer. He will provide advice, help to avoid many difficulties, because even minor miscalculations will lead to the inspector being right.
If, nevertheless, the traffic police officer is right, then you will have to pay a fine for parking on the lawn. Only its size can be different depending on the region. As an example, you can take Moscow. If the territory has become contaminated due to the operation of the machine, the driver can only receive a warning. But there may be a fine of up to 3 thousand rubles. In this case, officials will have to pay 5-10 thousand rubles, and legal entities - up to 20 000.
If the car is installed on the playground, then it is supposed to pay up to 5 thousand rubles, and to officials - up to 20 000. Is there a fine for parking the organization’s cars on the lawn? If the institution is recognized as a violator, then the figure will be 100-200 thousand rubles. For broken bushes, liability is also provided. Drivers must pay 4-5 thousand rubles, officials - up to 50 thousand, and legal - up to 300 thousand.
Who imposes a fine?
Since parking on the lawn is prohibited, the fine for this will be large. But who has the right to appoint him? According to the Code of Administrative Offenses, a traffic police officer can do this. And who writes out fines in the local area? In this case, the city administration has such authority. The amount of fines also depends on local law.
A complaint
Probably, many noticed that parking on the lawn in the winter became the norm. Everyone who finds a violation can complain. Parking in the lawn in winter is regulated by the SDA law (Article 12.19 of the Code of Administrative Offenses). You can file a complaint with the municipality, the police. There is a right to call a tow truck, since illegal parking involves the removal of the car of the intruder.
If you notice parking on the lawn in the winter, you should take a photo of the car so that it is noticeable where the transport is. The license plate number and vehicle number should be visible. It is advisable to take a photo from different angles. After that, you can call the police and a tow truck, write a complaint. It must specify:
- Personal passport details.
- Description of the situation.
- Information of the intruder, if known.
- References to the norms of the law.
- What materials are (photo, video).
- Date, signature.
The document is compiled on its own behalf or on behalf of several people. Collective complaints usually bring results faster. It is necessary to attach photo, video materials. Based on the consideration of the complaint, a decision will be made, for example, a fine will be issued to the driver of this vehicle.
How do traffic police inspectors prove an offense?
Everything is determined by local law. In some subjects, a lawn is considered an area with grass trimmed. But in a number of subjects this concept does not exist at all. But the appeal of an eyewitness about the finding of a car in a landscaped area with a flower bed or on a playground changes the case.
The evidence is photographs, testimony of cameras, testimony of an inspector. The offender will be the driver who stopped his car outside the parking space. For example, this is the territory located near the carriageway, roadside, bridge, sidewalk, overpass.
Since parking in the lawn in winter involves a fine, the best way to avoid a fine is to follow the rules for stopping cars. After all, there are special places for this.
Parking rules
Parking allows you to make the parking riser organized. It is paid and free. Parking space may be around:
- Roadway.
- Sidewalk.
- The bridge.
- Flyovers.
Often it is part of the bridge and sub-trestle spaces, buildings, structures, squares and structures. The decision on payment or free parking is made by the owner of the road, land, building. The SDA (Section 12) clearly indicates the items related to parking rules. There are situations where stopping is prohibited.
Penalty Check
Many drivers are unsure whether a fine was imposed, although it is known that parking in the winter on the lawn leads to liability. To check the purpose of liability, you can use online methods:
- Portal of city services in Moscow.
- Traffic police website.
- On Yandex.
The resources provide detailed information about violations and fines. It is only necessary to fill in the data correctly.
Payment
If the fine is nevertheless issued, it is necessary to pay it in a timely manner. There are several options to do this:
- Sberbank
- "Russian Post".
- Terminals
- Traffic police departments.
- Payment online.
If the method is selected via the Internet, then it is possible to pay not only with a plastic card, but also with a mobile phone.
Challenging
If a fine is issued, but the driver does not agree with such a decision, then it can be argued. You must go to court. District (city) courts help some, while others turn to regional courts. It is possible to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Eco parking
In large cities, the use of modern coatings is in demand. They are called eco-parks. This is a green surface that is resistant to mechanical stress. There are lawns in large cities, which makes life easier for drivers. Ecoparking is a special place for cars. It is created using a special geosynthetic fiber. Such parking will be legal.
When is parking allowed?
Avoid responsibility in the following cases:
- The territory is not considered a lawn from a legal point of view. Therefore, the inspector has no right to fine the driver. If it turns out to prove in court that the local area is considered a lawn, then parking in such places will be prohibited.
- If the territory is presented in the form of a modern eco-zone, which is not afraid of damage. Not every city has such innovations, but gradually it appears everywhere.
- Traffic police officers granted a parking permit. Only this should be recorded in writing.
In other cases, parking is illegal, so a fine is imposed. The traffic police officer draws up a protocol, and the driver is invited to the commission. If the driver argues his actions, then, perhaps, there will be only a reprimand. But if you do not appear at the meeting, you cannot challenge the decision.
Where else can you not park?
According to traffic rules you can not stop the car:
- On tram tracks, if this will interfere with their movement.
- In tunnels, on bridges, passages, if there are 1 or 2 lanes for traffic. At three stops are allowed.
- Near the markings, if between the car and the opposite carriageway, markings or strip less than 3 m.
- At or near pedestrian crossings.
- in places of limited visibility.
- At the intersection of pistes for driving.
- At stops for minibuses and taxis, if the distance is less than 15 m. You can only land passengers if this does not interfere with traffic.
- Signs on the roads, traffic lights should not be blocked by the machine, as this may cause the obstruction of the rest of the transport.
- On lanes for bicycles.
There are special platforms for cars, and the rest of the transport cannot be parked in such places. In case of violation of traffic rules, liability is provided.