Currently, in any civilized country, parking spaces are allocated for people with disabilities for personal cars. They are placed near residential buildings, shopping centers, as well as in special car parks. These places are marked with the sign "Parking for the disabled." Currently, their number is growing rapidly, this is due to the increase in the number of people with disabilities. In our country, they treat people with disabilities with respect and understanding, so they build new parking lots and provide other benefits.
Parking design
Disabled places are organized differently than simple ones. So, if the width of the usual parking lot should not be less than 2.5 m, then for disabled people - 3.5 m. This is due to the fact that people with a fully open door should have room for unloading the stroller. And only then, when all the manipulations were completed, drive between other vehicles without problems.
Disabled parking area is a few places that go in a row. For example, if there are three places allocated for people with disabilities in the parking lot, they should be located nearby. Firstly, it’s so much more convenient. Secondly, it will expand the area between cars several times. So it will be easier to perform a maneuver without hitting other cars. If two places are located nearby, the total width of this site decreases by 1 m, while the free path grows by 2 m.
Disabled parking
Owners of car parking should provide space for people with disabilities. If this requirement is ignored, a fine is payable. According to the law, in each parking zone there should be parking spaces for disabled people.
The Administrative Code (Code of Administrative Violations) has an article governing this issue. So, for the lack of parking for the disabled, a fine of 3,000 to 5,000 rubles is imposed. After this took effect, the owners of parking lots had a choice: to constantly pay a fine or to arrange special parking places. Most chose the second option, and now you rarely see a parking lot where there is no zone for people with disabilities.
Number of parking spaces
According to the law, free parking spaces for disabled people should occupy at least 10% of the total. Typically, the area for people with disabilities is set close to the entrance. This place is marked with a special sign and corresponding markings.
Near enterprises and clinics that specialize in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system, they allocate about 20% of the area for parking for disabled people. It is worth noting that the owner himself has the right to decide how many such zones will be in his parking lot. The main thing is that this amount does not fall below the minimum level.
Politeness comes first
On-site parking for disabled people is a manifestation of lack of culture and disrespect for these people. Signs and markings are always clearly visible from afar, so the reason “did not notice” is not relevant here. Even if no one stands in this place, and you urgently need to go to college or work, you should not do this. In any case, it will not be difficult for a healthy person to walk 100-150 meters, and for a disabled person sometimes 10 m is an insurmountable distance.
In addition, a fine of 5,000 rubles is provided for parking at a place of disabled people. It is worth noting that this is the largest penalty for improper parking. Traffic police officers are often on duty near shopping centers, catching intruders. The benefit is quite a lot. On-site parking for the disabled is a temptation that not everyone can resist. Too impatient inspectors catch, writing out a fine, and sometimes evacuate the car. No need to put your car in these places, show basic respect.
People who can park in places like this
Only people with disabilities can use the designated parking spaces for their cars. These include persons with disabilities of the first and second groups. A person who carries people with disabilities — adults or children — can also leave a car. Contrary to popular belief, a sticker on the rear window of a car is optional and does not confirm status.
Free parking is for people who are. The driver must have with him a standard set of documents confirming his status. This list includes a medical certificate and a certificate of a disabled person of the first or second group. As for the sticker, it is usually fixed to the rear or windshield of the car so that people can see and behave more accurately on the roads.
What threatens an unauthorized sticker?
In the absence of documents and in the presence of a sticker you will be fined the same 5,000 rubles. It should be understood that parking for disabled people is intended for people with disabilities, and if you do not confirm this, then you are deliberately breaking the law.
Not always a disabled person can independently drive a vehicle. Often they carry him in a special machine designed to transport people with disabilities. A disabled person can also travel in simple cars (family and friends, taxis). Drivers of vehicles that do not always, but rather rarely carry such people, can put a sticker. But there is one limitation: only for the period of transportation of the disabled person, and provided that he has all the necessary documents confirming the status. If the driver has not removed the sticker and continues to drive around the city like this, then when checking documents the traffic police will write a fine.
Incorrect sticker installation
This is taken quite seriously, and any violation of the rules for installing the sticker will necessarily entail a fine. There is an article in the Code of Administrative Offenses that regulates this situation. If the sign “Disabled” is set on the vehicle without a permit, this will result in a fine of 5,000 rubles.
If the car is transported by a person with disabilities constantly, you need to apply for a parking permit. Then there will be no problems with the law.
Sign and marking
Specially designated places for disabled people are usually located no further than 50 m from hospitals and clinics, as well as other institutions that they can visit. It is worth noting that sites for people with disabilities are indicated by a sign and marking, in accordance with the rules of the road.
The sign "Parking for the disabled" applies only to the designated place. A sign should be fixed next to the sign, which notifies everyone that this parking is intended only for people with limited physical abilities.
As for the markings on the road, it is a copy of the sign and is applied in yellow. If you see the markings, but there is no sign nearby, you can park your car. However, it is often difficult to distinguish a pattern on the road due to snow, mud, slush, etc.
The pointer is recommended to be installed from the end of the designated place. The driver, who drives up to the parking lot, must clearly see him. If you put the pointer at the very beginning of the parking lot, then people might think that the entire area is reserved for people with disabilities.
Some features
Almost every institution has a parking in Moscow for the disabled. Be it a hospital, clinic or a shopping center. Often parking for the disabled is located close to the sidewalk. In this case, it is necessary to equip the ramp. This is the exit from the sidewalk to the parking lot or road. It is performed by reducing the level of the curb, the width of the ramp should be at least 90 cm.
The curb is best placed in the corner of the parking lot so that the entrance is always free and not blocked by a parked vehicle. If two specially designated places are located next to each other, make a general entrance from the sidewalk. It is located at the end of the track, which is located between the honey machines. The border is painted yellow.
It is worth noting that the issue of convenience and facilitating the life of people with disabilities is discussed quite often. The country's parliament is creating new bills aimed at improving the lives of people with disabilities. Disabled parking is and should be in all cities of Russia. Traffic police officers carefully monitor violators who want to leave their car in this place. They face a fine of 5,000 rubles. Be human, you do not need to break the law, especially regarding such a delicate topic. Respect the disabled, because no one is safe from such a fate.