No parking sign - features and coverage area

Fines

The procedure for assigning and the amount of the fine, as before, is determined by Article 12.19 of the Code, but taking into account local regulations:

warning;
1500 rubles (most regions of the Russian Federation);
3000 rubles Moscow, St. Petersburg;
vehicle detention;
sending to a special parking lot;
payment for transportation and storage in a special parking lot.

A driver will receive a more serious financial penalty (up to 5,000 rubles) for stopping in a place where there is a “Disabled” road sign. Additional punishment will be received if the violation is recorded in a tunnel or at a pedestrian crossing.

In 2021, the procedure for imposing administrative fines in 2016 has changed. Previously, inspectors could record violations using tablets. Now special applications have been released for the mobile devices owned by many pedestrians. Anyone who purchases this application can record a violation of the “no stopping” condition and send a video file to the traffic police database. In this way, they began to fight against violations of traffic and parking rules in residential areas of cities and towns.

Where is it prohibited to stop a vehicle?

Who can drive under the traffic sign is prohibited.
Prohibition signs It is not always possible to leave your car where you need it. If it is not always possible to comply with traffic rules, then be prepared for fines. Places where you are not allowed to stop are usually marked with a sign. But you need to take into account that they are not installed everywhere. The driver must remember the places where stopping the vehicle can lead to unpleasant consequences due to difficult conditions.

It is prohibited to stop at a pedestrian crossing, or within five meters in front of it. But you can park your car right behind the zebra crossing. This is done specifically so that a driver passing along the road can react in time to the appearance of a pedestrian.

You cannot leave your car on the tram tracks. It is also prohibited to do this in close proximity to them. Since the tram cannot leave the track, it means that your car will disrupt the public transport schedule.

It is prohibited to park your car in a designated lane reserved for mopeds and cyclists. Of course, not only stopping, but also driving cars is prohibited on a dedicated lane.

You cannot park a vehicle at intersections, as well as in the area adjacent to the intersection of roads closer than five meters. This prohibition does not apply at T-junctions if the driver stops the car opposite the road, which is perpendicular to the roadway. This is possible if there is a continuous marking line between the side road and the stopping place.

You must not abandon the car near a dangerous turn; it is also prohibited to do this in places with a significant difference in elevation, if visibility in any direction is less than 100 meters.

Keep in mind that the car should not block road signs, impede the entry/exit of other vehicles, block traffic signals, or interfere with pedestrians.

You should not leave your car on a narrow road. By stopping, you force drivers of passing vehicles to cross the road, and this is strictly prohibited. You can only stop in a place where there is a distance of more than three meters to the opposite edge of the roadway.

Video: Area of operation of the stop and parking sign is prohibited and a fine for violating the sign.

Conclusion

Always pay attention to where you are going to park your vehicle. It is best to do this in specially designated areas

In the event of an unforeseen situation, be sure to put up an emergency sign. If you do not do this, you will be issued a fine if you stop the vehicle in the wrong place.

Exceptions to sign 3.28 “No parking”

The traffic rules provide for a number of exceptions when it is still possible to leave your vehicle in the area covered by this sign without violating the traffic rules. So, sign 3.28 does not apply:

for vehicles used as passenger taxis. In this case, the taxi driver must have the taximeter turned on;
on vehicles driven by disabled people, as well as transporting such disabled people or children of disabled people. In this case, the identification sign “Disabled” must be present on the vehicle;
on vehicles of federal postal service organizations;

Towing for illegal parking

Parking signs for even and odd days of the month in Russia in 2018

Thus, no-parking zones make it possible to normalize traffic and prevent the situation from worsening and even causing a collapse in traffic.

Some drivers are of the opinion that you can park your car anywhere in the yard. This is wrong!

Our car spends the night, parked on the edge of the parking lot adjacent to the building: behind the wall of the building, on the right there is a curb, a lawn and parking for bicycles installed on it (passing is not possible), on the left there is a parallel car, the owner of which also left it for a week/month in the parking lot, usually There is a road ahead and a free exit.

Some drivers are of the opinion that you can park your car anywhere in the yard. This is wrong!

Stopping and parking on the left side of the road is permitted in populated areas with one lane for each direction without tram tracks in the middle, as well as on one-way roads if there is a sidewalk immediately adjacent to the roadway on the left.

Mentioned in paragraphs

Road signs for traffic rules 2021 and their designations

: within the coverage area of the road sign 326

;

: sign - “The end of all restrictions.” Indication of the end of the coverage area simultaneously with the signs , , , , , 326

, , And ;

: Within the sign's coverage area 326

allowed:

: Local governments have the right, by their decision, to establish the period of time during which the loading or unloading of vehicles is permitted in the area covered by the signs. 326

, , And .

: Action of signs, 326

, , and applies only to the side of the roadway on which they are installed.

: Sign area , , , , , 326

, , and extends from the place where the sign is installed to the intersection closest to it, if there is no intersection, to the sign, and if the sign is installed in front of a populated area, to the sign. The coverage area of the signs does not end at exit points from areas adjacent to the road (yard, parking lot, gas station, enterprise, etc.) and in places where the road is crossed or branches off by a field, forest, etc. road, in front of which there are no signs corresponding priority signs.

: for signs , , , , , 326

, , and by installing the sign or ;

: for signs 326

, , and - by reinstalling the corresponding sign
326
, , or together with the sign at the end of the coverage area.
Sign 326
can be used in conjunction with road markings, and the sign can be used with road markings.
In these cases, the coverage area of the signs is determined by the length of the road marking line. The coverage area of signs 326
, , and also ends at the places where the sign or parking place designated by the sign begins on the roadway and sidewalk.

: sign - “Parking area”. The sign's coverage area extends from the place of its installation to the nearest intersection behind the sign, and if there is no intersection, to sign 532A, , 326

, , or . The lower part of the sign may indicate the direction of travel to a parking area located in close proximity to the road. The building roof symbol indicates an underground or above-ground multi-story parking space. In the parking lot, the prohibitions established by subparagraphs and;

: sign - “Paid parking place”. The sign's coverage area extends from the place of its installation to the nearest intersection behind the sign, and if there is no intersection, to sign 533A, , 326

, , or . The sign may indicate the maximum duration of parking, for which payment can be made immediately. The lower part of the sign may indicate the direction of travel to a parking area located in close proximity to the road. In the parking lot, the prohibitions established by subparagraphs and;

: additional signs , and - “Validity area”. Indicates the direction and coverage area of the signs 326

, , and , if stopping or parking is prohibited along one side of the square, the facade of a building, etc. With an additional sign and also indicates the distance to the object indicated by the sign or , and with an additional sign - the coverage area of the sign and , if they are installed parallel to the edge of the parking lot;

: additional sign - “Area of Operation”. Informs the driver that he is within the sign's coverage area 326

, , And ;

: additional sign - “Area of Operation”. Indicates the end of the sign's coverage area 326

, , And ;

: additional sign - “A tow truck is working.” An additional sign is installed together with the sign 326

, , and , as well as without the indicated signs in places where parked cars interfere with entry or exit from courtyards and other places;

: additional sign - “Other information”. Provides information that other additional signs do not contain (cancels the ban on stopping and parking vehicles with special permits in the area where the signs are valid 326

, , and (the driver must place the permit in the car near the front window), indicate the period of time during which it is allowed to load or unload cargo, provides information regarding the peculiarities of organizing the movement of bicycles one-way, two-way traffic, traffic on a one-way road towards the general flow of vehicles, etc.) or bicycle routes (on a green or blue background), etc.;

: road markings - a solid yellow line - are applied at the edge of the roadway or along the top of the curb and indicate a section of the road where stopping and parking of vehicles is prohibited. Can be used alone or in combination with a sign 326

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: Subparagraph of these Rules comes into force on January 1, 2006. Until December 31, 2005, minibus drivers are allowed to pick up and disembark passengers within the coverage area of the road sign. 326

Regulatory regulation

The basic norms and rules defining parking conditions for vehicles are indicated in Chapter 12 of the Traffic Rules, which reflects the following:

those places where transport is allowed to stop;
the peculiarity of parking and stopping a car on the sides of the roadway;
places for use for long-term parking;
places that under any circumstances cannot be used as parking areas.

Important. In case of violation of parking rules, the driver is subject to administrative liability. The penalty is determined in accordance with the paragraphs of the Administrative Code.

Parking rules before and after the pedestrian crossing

Section 12 of the Traffic Regulations talks about when parking and stopping are permitted or prohibited. Both pedestrians and drivers must understand that a vehicle stopping directly in front of a zebra crossing will simply block the view of other road users. This is extremely dangerous, since cars approaching the crossing may not see people crossing the road, because they will be blocked by an illegally parked car. In fact, there are a lot of such sad situations when a pedestrian suddenly appears in the center of a zebra crossing unexpectedly for the driver. And it’s good if the reaction does not let the motorist down. But sometimes it is not enough to press the brake quickly, since the weight of the car will still not allow it to stop instantly. If you need to park and there is a pedestrian crossing nearby, you must follow the following rules:

Parking or stopping directly on the zebra crossing is prohibited.
Parking in front of a pedestrian crossing is possible and acceptable if there is more than 5 meters left to it.
If you want to leave your car behind a zebra crossing, remember that you cannot run over the markings.
Estimate the width of the stripes if they are separated by a solid marking line. Your car must not interfere with the movement of other vehicles; for this, the distance from the solid line to the parked car must be 3 meters or more.

When choosing a parking place, look at the signs and remember the traffic rules - in some places parking is prohibited. As a rule, it is unacceptable in the same place as the stop, which we will discuss below.

How to choose a place to stop at a pedestrian crossing?

Often, drivers do not understand the difference between the concepts of “stop” and “parking”. And it exists and is very significant. We talked about parking above. A stop assumes that the motorist will deliberately stop driving for a time that will not exceed 5 minutes. Perhaps more, but then the stop must have a specific purpose - boarding (disembarking) passengers or unloading (loading) cars. That is, the difference in terms lies in the time interval.

Here are examples of stopping:

The driver deliberately stopped driving the car for 4 minutes 50 seconds

This will be a stop, and it does not matter at all what the people in the car were doing at the time in question. If there is a deliberate stop to the movement of the vehicle for the purpose of unloading the vehicle. The duration of the process is not taken into account; you can unload for at least 15 minutes, at least an hour. It was necessary to disembark passengers

The time interval also does not matter.

When choosing a place to stop, you need to be careful and look around. There is a possibility that it is impossible to perform such an action on the selected section of the road according to the traffic rules. For example, there is a sign “No stopping”, etc. When looking for a place to stop, you should use the rules stated in the traffic rules. It is prohibited to stop:

On rails intended for trams, as well as near them;
At railway crossings, bridges, tunnels, overpasses, etc.;
At the zebra crossing and closer than 5 meters in front of it;
Less than 15 meters from a public transport stop. It can be indicated either by markings or by a sign. The exception is the embarkation and disembarkation of people;
On a road with dangerous turns or heavy traffic;
In a lane reserved for cyclists;
If your car interferes with other road users. For example, it will interfere with pedestrians, obscure road signs or traffic signals from other motorists, etc.;
At an intersection and closer than 5 meters from the edge of the roadway (the one you are crossing);
If the distance between your car and the solid line demarcating the lanes (if any) is less than 3 meters.

The same requirements apply to parking, but two more are added: parking is prohibited on the roadway of the main road if you are traveling outside a populated area, and at a distance of less than 50 meters from a railway crossing.

Distance to pedestrian crossing when parking

It was noted above that when parking in front of a pedestrian crossing, you need to stop driving 5 meters or more from it. You should follow the markings or signs. Moreover, it is worth understanding that the distance is determined from the most protruding part of the car to the “pedestrian” sign or the beginning of the marking. The zebra itself is not taken into account.

When parking after crossing, you can not pay attention to the distance to the markings if you parked on the right side of the road or the traffic is one-way. If you have chosen the left lane on a two-lane road with oncoming and passing traffic, then you should drive through the crossing and stop the car 5 or more meters from it.

Signs where you can park your car

There is no sign specifically permitting parking in the Rules. Not a single section of road signs (and markings either) has one with the title “Stopping is allowed,” because, as we said above, traffic rules are not directly permitted, they are prohibited and regulated.

But there are a number of them that one way or another explain where you can park and under what signs you can’t. That is, almost any indication on a pole on the road is not related to parking rules, but there are signs that may indirectly indicate a prohibition. Let's take a look at them!

Stopping and parking is prohibited

So, the first negative answer to our main question: “is it possible to park here!” contained in the instructions of the most obvious series of road signs.

This is what they look like, and absolutely all car enthusiasts, young and old, know them:

All signs of approaching the crossing

One way or another, they indicate that there will soon be an intersection with the railway tracks and are installed in front of them:

after 50-100 meters in populated areas,
after 150-300 meters outside of them.

And clause 12.5 of the Rules prescribes that parking is prohibited closer than 50 meters to such an intersection with tracks. Please note that we are talking specifically about parking – this is parking lasting more than 5 minutes. But you can park directly under the sign if you do not block it from visibility by other drivers with your car (Section 12.4 of the Traffic Regulations)

Dangerous turn, steep descent or ascent

These signs are also warning signs, and if they are installed, it means that soon it may be impossible to park. And you will be fined for this, but only if the visibility of the road is less than 100 meters. This is indicated in paragraph 12.4 of the traffic rules.

12.4 Stopping is prohibited:
…
on the roadway near dangerous turns and convex breaks in the longitudinal profile of the road when the visibility of the road is less than 100 m in at least one direction;

the main road

Another non-obvious road sign that indicates a parking ban is 2.1 “Main Road”. It, according to paragraph 12.5, symbolizes the beginning of a section of the road with a parking ban for more than 5 minutes. But an important condition is that this rule applies only in populated areas.

Intersection or junction

This series of road signs actually indicates the approach to intersections and is installed 50-300 meters in front of them. And to find out whether it is possible to park in the chosen place, you need to measure 5 meters and park the car no closer than this distance to the intersection of roadways (Section 12.4 of the Traffic Regulations).

The “Give Way” sign has the same effect.

Motorway

On highways, stopping outside specially designated places is expressly prohibited - clause 16.1 of the traffic rules.

One way traffic

Is it possible to stop on the left on the one-way road? It depends on the weight of your car. If you are on such a section of the road, then you can park at the left edge of the roadway, and not just on the right, if you are driving a car with a permissible maximum weight of no more than 3.5 tons.

Road with bus lane

The presence of this sign directly indicates that parking is prohibited on the roadway of such a road, since it is prohibited to stop in the lanes for route vehicles, even to pick up and unload passengers. Of course, if you do not drive a taxi or a minibus. Clause 18.2.

Carrying out sign instructions

You can avoid paying fines for illegal parking if you correctly interpret the installed road signs. It is necessary to take into account the saying: “what is not prohibited is permitted.” The legal interpretation regarding these actions is appropriate to apply here. Therefore, it is recommended to know the traffic rules so as not to find yourself in an undesirable or ambiguous situation.

When installing signs prohibiting parking and stopping, traffic police officers are guided by certain rules that allow them to clearly and unambiguously regulate the traffic situation. This way we can achieve the following result:

Threat to traffic safety is not allowed;
there are no obstacles to the free movement of pedestrians and vehicles;
There are no violations of traffic rules by vehicles forced to go around an illegally parked car.

When considering the difference between signs prohibiting parking and stopping, you need to take into account that in the first case it is forbidden to stop driving, and in the second - the effect of the sign allows the speed to be reduced to 0 km/h, but the driver should not leave his vehicle for a long time. A round sign with one red line crossed out at an angle will not allow long-term parking, and if there are two crossed red lines in a circle, a ban is imposed not only on parking, but also on stopping.

It is from under the circle, edged with a red stripe with a blue base and a red “X” inside, that tow trucks take away our cars. Everyone, including people with disabilities, must obey this sign. An exception is allowed only for route vehicles.

A road sign prohibiting parking has slightly different instructions. It allows the possibility of parking vehicles transporting disabled children or persons with disabilities of the 1st or 2nd group. Taxi drivers running a meter or a postal service vehicle have the right to legally ignore the ban.

Punishment

The law provides for fines for non-compliance with parking rules. The amount of recovery reaches 5,000 rubles. The most severe punishment is provided for parking in disabled spaces.

Stopping on railroad tracks can cause a driver to lose his license. Moscow and St. Petersburg are the most unattractive cities for violators - the fines there are much higher.

For officials, the fine for illegal parking will be from 30 thousand rubles, for organizations - from 300 thousand rubles. In addition, the car may be towed to a parking lot. Then, in addition to the fine, you will have to pay for transporting the vehicle and storing it in the parking lot.

If the driver managed to pay the fine within 20 days from the date the order was issued, the amount is halved. This benefit does not apply to penalties for unpaid parking and lawn parking.

In order not to waste your money, time and nerves, you must try to follow all parking rules. Don't forget that pedestrians and other motorists are also road users. In addition to traffic rules on the road, there are rules of mutual assistance and mutual respect.

Current terminology

All car owners undergo license training within several weeks. However, just a few months after receiving a driver’s license, most cannot correctly formulate the difference between a stop sign and a no-parking sign. Although these road signage elements are found almost everywhere in urban environments.

Explanation of terms and the difference between parking a car and stopping it is given in the current traffic rules, clause 1.2. Based on the interpretation in which a stop is less than a five-minute cessation of movement, many drivers mistakenly interpret a stop as a more than five-minute cessation of movement. In reality, this is not a completely correct interpretation of the traffic rules.

An example is one of the cases when several tons of vegetables were brought to the store by truck. Complete unloading requires a time investment of more than an hour. In this position, the car, while unloading continuously, is in a stopping position and has the right to behave in a similar way where signs are installed prohibiting parking (parking) for a long time, but allowing stopping. The same rule applies to passenger transport that disembarks passengers more than 5 minutes in advance.

The situation is completely different when the driver stops moving his vehicle to perform, for example, the following actions:

look into the store for a pack of cigarettes;
buy a fresh newspaper;
add gasoline to the fuel tank;
wipe the headlights or windshield from dirt, etc.

If the process lasts more than 5 minutes, then these actions are no longer a stop, but fall under the interpretation of the concept of parking. For this action, you must choose the appropriate place permitted by traffic rules.

When deciphering the meaning of the concepts of “parking” and “stopping”, it is necessary to take into account that both actions are used consciously by the driver. The movement of the vehicle is stopped intentionally for a period of time set by the driver.

In addition, traffic rules allow a forced stop, even where the stop sign and parking are prohibited. It is carried out not at the request of the driver, but due to a combination of external circumstances. According to the rules, it is impossible to prohibit a forced situation. In this regard, parking rules do not apply to this action of motorists or car professionals.

At the same time, during a forced stop, citizens driving a vehicle are assigned certain responsibilities that involve the following actions:

mandatory activation of the emergency lights button;
installation of a warning triangle;
if possible, towing or rolling the vehicle to the side of the road or to the sidewalk;
ensuring the passage of transport in the same or opposite direction, etc.

In practice, there are situations when stopping movement does not refer to either stopping or parking. An unintentional action takes place in front of a traffic light during a red signal or a few meters before a zebra crossing. This group includes standing in a traffic jam even where the area covered by the “no parking” sign extends.

How can I pay

Payment for the service is carried out in one of the following ways:

Through a special terminal. This can be done using a scratch card or bank card purchased in advance from a mobile operator. One of them is inserted into the device, select the “Pay” option, enter the parking time, parking number, and other requested data.
By sending an SMS to number 7757. It must contain vehicle data, parking time, and parking information. The money will be withdrawn from the phone. The stay time can be extended by sending an additional message, for example, “x1” (for 1 hour). Before leaving the place ahead of schedule, you should send an SMS with the letter “S”. The rest of the money will be returned to the owner.
Through an application installed on the phone. You need to register on the city parking website and deposit funds into your account. When entering a paid parking lot, you should log into your account in the application and use the “Park” option. From this moment the countdown for the provision of the service will begin. When leaving, you need to use the “Leave” option.

Places where parking is prohibited in 2019

Important. When considering traffic rules in terms of places prohibited for parking, it is worth distinguishing between the concepts of parking and stopping.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/H4Xej4zktCg. So, we found out that you cannot deliberately stop under a blue sign with a red cross.

Traffic police inspectors do not accept any excuses such as “dropping off passengers” or “I was just for a minute” - they issue a protocol on an administrative offense with a fine of 500 rubles (Article 12.19 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation)

So, we found out that you cannot intentionally stop under a blue sign with a red cross. Traffic police inspectors do not accept any excuses such as “dropping off passengers” or “I was just for a minute” - they issue a report on an administrative offense with a fine of 500 rubles (Article 12.19 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).

What do our motorists usually do? They boldly park on the sidewalk and turn on the emergency lights, as if warning “don’t touch me, I’m broken!” But many do not do this either, believing that they have five minutes to run to the kiosk or drop off passengers.

That is, there is a parking ban in all places where a car can interfere with the passage of other vehicles or disturb the peace of pedestrians, but unfortunately, not all drivers comply with this rule.

At a distance of less than 50 m from the railway crossing. Then the country’s budget will have to be paid in accordance with Art. 12.10 Part 1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses 1000 rubles.

Parking on the edge of the sidewalk bordering the roadway is permitted only for cars, motorcycles, mopeds and bicycles in places marked with sign 6.4, with one of the signs 8.6.2, 8.6.3, 8.6.6–8.6.9.

Stopping is prohibited - at pedestrian crossings and closer than 5 m in front of them. The driver of car “A” is clearly violating the rules, because stands close to the pedestrian crossing. The driver of car “B” stopped behind a pedestrian crossing, which does not contradict the Rules. In a populated area, as in this situation, you can stop on the left side of the road, if there are no tram tracks in the middle of the roadway.

The road sign itself, which prescribes a parking ban, looks like a red circle, in the center of which there is a red strikethrough on a blue background.

Signs with plates

In addition to the already mentioned pointers 8.8, 8.2.1, there may be other symbols next to 6.4. Paid parking signs with plates 8.6.1-8.6.9 will tell you how to position your car. Depending on the image, it can be placed along the sidewalk or perpendicular to it, etc.

Road sign no parking with arrows in different directions

In the absence of additional symbols, you need to assess the surrounding situation:

If there is an intersection in the direction of travel, it is the limiter. Afterwards you can park your car or stop for a short time. But leaving the adjacent territory is not considered an intersection. And if a secondary road is adjacent to the main road without appropriate markings, this point is also not a limiter of the area where stopping traffic is prohibited.
The zone of their distribution may also end before or at the end of a populated area. In the first case, you need to focus on the sign with its name or symbol 5.23.2.

What traffic rules say about the No Stopping sign

According to traffic rules, a prohibition on stopping is indicated by a round blue sign with a red circle and two crossed red stripes depicted on it.
This sign imposes a ban on stopping any type of transport, with the exception of route vehicles, the drivers of which have the right to stop in such a “prohibited zone” for the purpose of picking up/dropping off passengers, if this is provided for by the route. All requirements for drivers in the area covered by the “No Stopping” sign are stated in paragraph 3.27 of the Rules of Regulation. According to the rules, this sign can also be duplicated by road markings - a solid yellow line applied to the edge of the roadway or curbstone. In addition, the “No Stopping” sign can be installed simultaneously with other signs that define the area of operation of the sign or contain an indication of the transport to which it applies (or that to which restrictions do not apply). For example, along with the “No Stopping” sign, a sign may be placed - one of the provisions provided for in paragraphs. 8.4.1–8.4.8, 8.18, 8.2.3 and 8.2.4.

It is also important to pay attention to the difference between prohibitions on parking and stopping. According to the Traffic Rules, a stop is an action that lasts no more than 5 minutes - this time should be enough for the driver to board or disembark passengers and carry out other necessary actions. Parking means a longer period of downtime, that is, lasting more than 5 minutes.

The exception here is cases of a longer stop due to passenger service or unloading and loading of cargo. If the period of downtime is caused by these reasons, then, regardless of the duration, such a stop will not be considered parking

Parking means a longer period of downtime, that is, lasting more than 5 minutes. The exception here is cases of a longer stop due to passenger service or unloading and loading of cargo. If the period of downtime is caused by these reasons, then, regardless of the duration, such a stop will not be considered a stop.

If the car is located within the scope of the “Stopping Prohibited” sign, drivers should not forget that parking in this area, of course, also falls under the ban.

Sign's coverage area, stopping under the "No Stopping" sign

The “No Stopping” sign begins to operate from the place where it is installed, and if, for example, a car stops right in front of it, no penalties will be imposed.

According to the rules, the effect of the “No Stopping” sign applies only to the side of the road on which it is installed. However, the duration of its action may vary:

to the intersection located near the location of the sign;
to the place where the nearest populated area begins or to the point where it ends (it is indicated by the corresponding sign);
to the “End of all restrictions zone” sign.

Another option for determining the coverage area of a sign may be to indicate a section of the path by placing a sign under the sign indicating the length of the restriction. That is, in this case, the action of the sign ends after the distance that is reflected on the sign.

Signs also indicate restrictions that apply only to a certain type of transport. In the absence of such a sign, no one is allowed to stop, with the exception of route vehicles; if it is present, the prohibition applies only to the specified types of transport.

Drivers who violate this requirement of the Traffic Rules will have to pay a fine for stopping under a “No Stopping” sign. Currently, in the Russian Federation it is 500 rubles, in cities of federal significance (Moscow and St. Petersburg) - 2,500 rubles.

Are there exceptions for the No Stopping sign?

As a general rule, only route vehicles (buses, trolleybuses, etc.) or professional taxis waiting for clients have the right to stop in the area covered by the “No Stopping” sign (provided the meter in the car is turned on).

As for disabled drivers, they have the right to park or stop at the location of the sign only if there is a sign under the sign indicating that its effect does not apply to this category of citizens. At the same time, exceptions are provided not only for cars driven by disabled people of groups 1 and 2, but also for vehicles intended for transporting such disabled people or disabled children, driven by other persons.

Prohibited places

First of all, you cannot stop if there is a prohibiting sign.

To the question, is it possible to park in front of a “No Parking” sign, the answer is: yes, you can. The restriction begins after it. The sign is valid all the way to the nearest intersection, to the end of the populated area, or to the cancellation sign. It must be remembered that an exit from a nearby territory or the junction of unpaved roads is not considered an intersection. And the end of the settlement is where the corresponding sign is, and the buildings do not end.

The prohibitory sign may be supplemented by signs with arrows and distance indications. A sign with an arrow pointing up shows that the prohibition is in effect after the sign, down - before the sign, in both directions - you are in the zone of action.

A sign may be installed with the sign indicating the period of time for which the prohibition applies.

In addition, it is prohibited to park:

at railway crossings and closer than 50 m;
in places where public transport stops and closer than 15 m;
at pedestrian crossings and at a distance of up to 5 m from them;

at an intersection and closer than 5 m to it;
on tram rails and close to them;
outside populated areas where the “Main Road” sign is installed;
in areas where the car will block a road sign or traffic light for other motorists;
in areas where parking will block the entry and exit of other vehicles or pedestrian traffic;
in tunnels and on bridges.

The question often arises of how many meters from a turn you can park if it is not an intersection. Line of sight should exceed 100 m. In bad weather conditions, the distance may be greater. This is necessary for the safety of drivers and passengers.

Exceptions to the rules

Exceptions include passenger taxi vehicles with the taximeter on, that is, if the taxi is waiting for a passenger while doing its job, which generally has some indication of stopping.

Russian Post service vehicles can also stop in this zone.

Also excluded from the sign are specially equipped cars of disabled people of groups 1 and 2 and cars transporting disabled children. Such car owners must mark the car with special stickers and have supporting documents with them.

The car is faulty - is it possible to stop at the sign?

According to paragraph 12.6 of the “Road Rules”, if the car has technical problems, the driver must take measures to ensure that the car leaves the roadway. Based on this, if you have technical problems with your car, you not only can, but are also obliged to stop as quickly as possible in order to prevent an accident. But such a stop must be carried out in accordance with all the rules, turning on the hazard lights, displaying warning signs and calling a tow truck.

You can stand in this state for as long as the tow truck is coming to you; the traffic police in such situations does not seek to find a violation, but, on the contrary, tries to help you as quickly as possible in order to restore traffic.

This does not apply to cases when the place under the sign is viewed by video recording cameras, since the system issues fines simply for the fact of stopping without analyzing the reason.

In this case, you need to contact the traffic police and point out the mistake made during video recording; for this, you may need receipts from a car service center, towing service, or witness testimony. This can also be confirmed by the traffic police officers who assisted you during the evacuation; in such cases, they draw up a certificate and give it to the driver.