Hi all! Today I want to talk to you about overtaking on the right. Every motorist knows that traffic rules are created in order to minimize the likelihood of accidents, accidents and other dangerous situations in the city, on the highway and on any sections of the road where cars, motorcycles, cyclists and pedestrians can drive.
Overtaking is one of the types of advance. When the driver does this, according to the traffic rules, he enters the lane of oncoming traffic, moving at a speed that exceeds the speed of the vehicle in front, and then returns to his lane back.
And ahead, in turn, implies movement in which the car does not enter another lane, but moves faster than the vehicle in front. The traffic rules also state that advancing can be carried out by entering the adjacent lane, but without further returning to the previous one.
A little about the rules
It is not entirely clear whether such a maneuver as advance is allowed or prohibited. Based on the clause of the rules in the traffic rules, we can talk about 2 options for advancing, which do not contradict the law.
- The car moves without changing lane. To get ahead of another vehicle, the car simply increases its speed;
- The car drives into the adjacent lane indicated by the markings. Such advance is allowed to be carried out on the left and right. But this does not provide for driving into oncoming traffic.
Current traffic rules confirm that overtaking and ahead are not identical concepts. If overtaking can only be done on the left side, then overtaking is possible both on the left and on the right.
Overtaking is not a maneuver that involves getting ahead of a vehicle without crossing existing road markings. Also, a situation where a car is ahead on the right side, but the overtaking person does not go into oncoming traffic, cannot be considered overtaking. This is relevant if the maneuver is performed on a two-lane road, where one lane is directed in each direction. It is difficult to get ahead in one lane; overtaking is mainly carried out here. If there are more lanes, then it is better to get ahead of the car, that is, not to end up in the oncoming lane.
Often, novice motorists are interested in whether it is possible to overtake on the right side or not. What will happen if you overtake on the side of the road or at an intersection, when turning left, etc. There are a lot of questions, so I will try to answer the main ones.
Prohibited and allowed
I propose to consider situations when overtaking is allowed and when it is not allowed. Regardless of whether it is executed on the right or on the left.
Traffic regulations provide for a ban on overtaking if:
- the vehicle in front that needs to be overtaken has turned on its turn signal and is about to turn left;
- the car in front itself overtakes another vehicle or avoids obstacles;
- a car behind you is overtaking;
- there are prohibiting signs;
- there is poor visibility on the road;
- four-lane road;
- the maneuver is performed at a pedestrian crossing;
- the movement is carried out on a difficult section of the road.
In this case, overtaking is possible if there is a two-lane road in front of the vehicle and there are intermittent markings. Or it is a road with 3 lanes and the same markings. Here you can move along the acceleration lane. There is no need to enter the oncoming lane.
Overtaking should be done as quickly as possible, since any driving into oncoming traffic is associated with certain risks.
Differences between overtaking and ahead
According to the new rules, overtaking is considered to be ahead of the car in the oncoming lane, after which the driver returns to his lane.
Overtaking is understood as driving, during which a car overtakes another car, without entering the lane reserved for oncoming traffic. If you leave the lane or row that the car occupied, while the direction of movement is maintained, then a lane change is carried out. You can get ahead of a car almost at any time, but there are a lot of restrictions for overtaking. It is prohibited to get ahead of or overtake a vehicle:
- at a pedestrian crossing;
- moving railway transport;
- controlled and unregulated intersections;
- in tunnels, overpasses;
- on the rise;
- in areas where visibility is poor.
Traffic rules read:
- advance on the right side is allowed;
- overtaking a trackless vehicle is only allowed on the left side;
- overtaking on the right, as well as overtaking on the side of the road, is prohibited;
- if overtaking is carried out on the right, as changing lanes to the right side to continue driving, provided that it relates to a section of the road where cars are moving in the same direction and when the car is ahead, it is allowed.
On July 12, 2021, amendments were made to the legislation, according to which new rules regarding overtaking a vehicle were introduced. stipulates that when traveling on a road that has two-way traffic, it is not allowed to continue driving in the oncoming lane when the lanes are separated by a dividing strip, a tram line and a broken line.
About overtaking on the right
Both in 2021 and in 2021, the provisions in the traffic rules about overtaking or advancing have not changed. According to clause 10.4, if a car is located outside populated areas, it should drive in the lane to the far right of it. The left one is intended only for overtaking.
If traffic occurs in a populated area, then you can move in any of the lanes. Changes occur when it is necessary to turn, turn around, overtake or stop. But if there are more than 2 lanes on the road, driving on them is allowed only when there is a heavy load of vehicles.
You can't overtake on the right, but you can get ahead. This is the basics that every driver knows. And he must understand that violating this rule will certainly result in a fine. Although the traffic rules say nothing about this basis. There are some rules that apply to leading on the right side. In this case, it is allowed to perform such a maneuver if you need to change lanes to the right extreme lane.
As practice clearly shows, overtaking on the right side is usually carried out using sidewalks and roadsides. And we discussed all the nuances of driving on the sidewalk in the previous article. Clause 9.9 of the current rules clearly states that such maneuvers are prohibited. By violating the rules, the driver can be punished for two offenses at once. First of all, this is driving onto the sidewalk, as well as overtaking on the right side.
There are a few things you should know about overtaking on the right. Namely:
- Mopedists and cyclists over 14 years of age are allowed to drive along roadsides and sidewalks if there are no designated paths for them;
- If the car is moving in the middle lane and you need to overtake the vehicle in front, it is allowed to change lanes to the right and get ahead;
- If a car slows down at an intersection, signaling with a left turn signal, then it is allowed to go around it on the right side;
- In a similar situation, but in case of heavy congestion, you need to stay in your lane, and only after turning the vehicle in front can you move on;
- If it is possible to pass a vehicle on the right side, it is better not to do this in limited visibility.
There are a number of visual videos showing how and in what cases you can or cannot pass the vehicle in front of you. Here you need to study the traffic rules in detail, rely on the markings, and also think about the safety of other road users. Otherwise, you will definitely face punishment.
Current fines
Based on everything that was said earlier, we can confidently say that such a thing as overtaking on the right does not exist in nature or in traffic rules. Therefore, it is not possible to punish the driver by assigning him overtaking on the right side.
- In situations where a motorist drives onto sidewalks and roadsides, for example, the maneuver is definitely not permitted. It is punishable by a fine. It is now 1,500 rubles;
- If the violator does not pay it within the specified time frame, then the debt is given to the bailiffs. In this situation, you will still have to pay a fine. Plus another 200% of the fine will be charged;
- If a traffic police officer sees that the car not only drove onto the side of the road, but also got ahead of other vehicles, then the fine automatically increases to 5 thousand rubles;
- A similar fine is provided for situations when a driver passes another car on the right side, and this happens in the area of an unregulated pedestrian crossing;
- Having repeated such offenses, the driver will not get off with a simple fine. His rights will be taken away quite legally. The period of imprisonment in such a situation will be 1 year;
- Driving around a vehicle using pedestrian, bicycle paths and sidewalks is punishable by a fine of 2,000 rubles.
Rules for overtaking on the right
The rules for overtaking state that it is often carried out on the right side on sidewalks or roadsides. If we talk about in what cases it is prohibited, then it can be noted that the prohibition is enshrined in clause 9.9 of the traffic rules. If in this case the driver comes to the attention of the traffic police inspector, then a fine will be applied to him. In this case, the penalty is applied for committing two violations at the same time - this is performing a maneuver that is prohibited, as well as driving on the side of the road.
In this case, the relief does not apply to persons who drive mopeds and bicycles. They can drive vehicles along the side of the road when there are no designated paths for this purpose.
Let's understand the terms
Overtaking is getting ahead of one or more vehicles, entering the lane of oncoming traffic, and returning to the previously occupied lane. The maneuver is performed on the left side. There is no such thing as overtaking on the right in traffic rules.
This is one of the most difficult and dangerous driving maneuvers. It is when overtaking rules are violated that a large number of fatal accidents occur. Therefore, the traffic rules provide for strict requirements for the driver performing such a maneuver.
To overtake safely you need:
- estimate the speed of the car ahead;
- analyze the condition of the road surface: how wet, slippery, dry it is;
- estimate the speed of an oncoming car;
- know the capabilities of your car.
Changing lanes on the road should not interfere with other road users. If there is even a small probability of an emergency, then the maneuver must be abandoned, as it may cause an accident. The driver should be aware that traffic rules do not provide for overtaking on the right.
Is it possible to overtake on a broken line?
Before you become familiar with which broken line it is generally possible to overtake, you will need to familiarize yourself with some important points.
First of all, figure out what exactly overtaking is. As a rule, it means ahead of one or several vehicles at once and leaving the occupied lane of traffic.
Subsequently, the vehicle returns to its own lane, which was previously used.
Moreover, not all broken lines can be used for overtaking. For 2021, it is prohibited to cross the markings marked with a dotted line 1.1.
Such a line is continuous and the very fact of its presence implies a ban on movement along it. At the same time, certain types of markings are allowed to be crossed and certain maneuvers can be carried out through them.
These marking lines today include the following:
1.5 | this marking is a dividing line |
1.6 | approach line, it is also possible to change lanes or overtake through it |
But in some cases, even if the existing markings themselves allow the process of overtaking, some signs may block it. For 2021, overtaking signs marked as follows are not allowed: No. 3.2, as well as No. 3.22.
At the same time, there are symbols on the contrary that allow the process of overtaking. These signs currently include the following: 3.21, 3.23, 3.31.
It is worth remembering that the process of such a maneuver must be carried out in accordance with the rules. In addition to traffic police officers, automatic devices and special cameras are also involved in recording violations today.
When fixed by such a complex, deprivation of rights can, under certain circumstances, simply be avoided. But the fine will be quite significant - at least 5 thousand rubles .
Explanation of the term “ahead”
Overtaking is a maneuver in which a vehicle overtakes another without entering the lane of oncoming traffic.
This type of lane change is simpler, less likely to cause accidents, and can be done at almost any time. However, there are a few cases where preemption is prohibited.
You cannot advance:
- at a pedestrian crossing;
- at a railway crossing;
- on bridges and tunnels;
- on sections of the road with poor visibility.
There are two types of maneuver:
- without changing lanes, when a vehicle overtakes a car due to speed;
- with entry into the adjacent lane, but it should not be oncoming.
It must be remembered that if a vehicle enters another lane, the advance must be in the left lane.
Confusion between the terms most often occurs among those drivers who rarely use multi-lane roads.
Is double overtaking allowed?
The yellow car began to overtake the blue car.
At the same time, the red car is trying to overtake both the yellow and blue cars, which is directly prohibited by the rules (clause 11.2).
This rule was introduced due to the increased danger associated with the movement of trains; at controlled intersections, since traffic lights (traffic controller signals), as a rule, allow simultaneous traffic in opposite directions; at unregulated intersections when a car is moving along a secondary road (the secondary road is the one on which the “Give Way” sign is installed), since vehicles driving on the main road have the priority right to continue driving without interference; on bridges, overpasses, overpasses and under them, as well as in tunnels;
Situations when overtaking is prohibited
The driver must remember that no matter how much he rushes, it is not always possible to make such a lane change. You need to correctly assess the situation on the road.
The maneuver is prohibited in the following cases:
- if there is a restriction on a section of road with a “No Overtaking” sign;
- the car behind began the same maneuver;
- the vehicle ahead has a left turn signal on;
- the car in front is preventing you from making a maneuver;
- I'm not sure it will be fast enough.
There is no need to take risks by overtaking a slow moving vehicle. You must correctly assess the situation, choose the right moment and make a maneuver. Correct driver behavior on the road is the key to safety for all road users.
Behavior of the driver of an overtaken vehicle
Safety on the road depends not only on the driver who makes the maneuver. The person driving the overtaken vehicle must also behave competently. There is a special clause in the traffic rules that says that it is unacceptable to interfere with changing lanes.
Correct actions of the driver of an overtaken vehicle:
- Reduce speed slightly.
- Move slightly to the right.
- Do not interfere with the maneuver by increasing speed, moving to the left or other actions.
This does not mean that the driver of an overtaken vehicle must give way, he must simply not interfere with the maneuver of another vehicle. Competent actions by drivers will help avoid creating an emergency situation.
Sections of the road where overtaking of any kind is prohibited
The driver must remember in which cases traffic regulations prohibit overtaking on the right and left:
- at a pedestrian crossing;
- on and under bridges;
- when visibility of the road section is poor;
- on overpasses;
- in tunnels;
- at signalized intersections;
- at a distance of 100 m to the railway crossing and on it;
- on dangerous sections of the road.
Radmir RP Krmp answers to exam questions in a driving school.
What does the letter M mean on the indicator panel? Answer: The engine is on.
Which key turns on the headlights? Answer: Left Alt.
Maximum speed in the city? Answer: 60 km/h.
What do you need to do to refill your gas tank? Answer: None of the options are suitable.
The instructor asked you to start the engine. Which key starts the engine? Answer: Left Ctrl.
You're almost out of gas, what do you think can be done to reduce your gas mileage? Answer: Turn off the engine.
Which key is used to close the transport? Answer: Right Ctrl.
What is the duration of engine operation with a full gas tank without special actions to reduce gasoline consumption? Answer: 50 minutes.
Based on traffic rules, is overtaking across a solid line allowed? Answer: Only when overtaking a vehicle at a speed < 30 km/h.
You are driving along the road, look in the rearview mirror and notice a car with the car on. flashing beacon, your actions? Answer: Among those proposed, there is no correct one.
You saw a sign posted (oncoming traffic has the right of way), what does it mean? Answer: The driver of the oncoming vehicle will have the right of way.
What should a driver do when he sees a sign (give way)? Answer: Give way to vehicles moving on the road you are crossing.
Based on the traffic rules, the installed sign (main road) shows the driver what? Answer: There is a section of road ahead where the driver has priority right of passage through intersections of unequal roads.
Mistakes drivers make when overtaking
The driver must correctly assess the situation and not hope that someone will give way or reduce speed.
Errors when performing a lane change:
- errors when calculating the distance to an oncoming vehicle and its speed;
- overtaking from the stern;
- hanging on the “tail” of the vehicle ahead;
- reluctance to stop a maneuver when there is a threat of an accident;
- waiting for an oncoming vehicle to give way.
It is these mistakes that lead to road accidents. Because vehicles travel at high speeds, serious injuries can occur.
Statistics show that 25% of all accidents occur due to erroneous actions of drivers who overtake. The main reason is that the driver was unable to correctly analyze the situation on the road: he did not correctly calculate the speed and the time required to complete the maneuver.
On roads with a large flow of cars, you can see situations of mass overtaking, when several cars make a maneuver. There is no need to do this. In this case, only the first car that started the maneuver has the right to overtake. In this situation, it is difficult to analyze the speed capabilities of several vehicles involved in changing lanes. An accident in such cases has serious consequences.
During any maneuver, the driver must be 100% confident in the correctness of his actions. If you are not sure, do not perform the maneuver. Overtaking is always a risk because you have to drive into oncoming traffic.
It must be remembered that if an accident occurs, the driver who started the maneuver will always be recognized as the culprit.
How to perform the maneuver correctly
It is failure to comply with traffic rules that causes road accidents. As a rule, the damage from such incidents is much more significant than a fine for violating traffic rules. The amount of fines today is regulated by the Code of Administrative Offences.
The liability for overtaking in the wrong place is quite serious. It is prohibited to overtake on the highway through a solid line.
The process of overtaking is quite simple. But there are situations when it is prohibited to carry out such a maneuver:
- the vehicle moving ahead overtakes or goes around an obstacle;
- The vehicle in front gave a turn signal;
- the vehicle following the driver itself began to overtake;
- the process of overtaking itself will create an emergency situation on the road.
It is worth noting that the driver himself should not carry out actions that are aimed at not providing an advantage to overtaking by other vehicles.
The situation is similar for himself - after the start of a maneuver performed in accordance with all the rules, other vehicles do not have the right to interfere with him.
There is a list of places on the road where overtaking is simply prohibited.
This list includes the following:
- controlled intersections, as well as unregulated ones when driving on a road that is not the main one;
- at pedestrian crossings and railway tracks (as well as closer than 100 m before them);
- on various bridges, overpasses, overpasses and between them (including in tunnels);
- right at the end of the climb.
It is worth noting that there are often cases when overtaking begins on an intermittent line, and ends after the solid line. In this case, a fine is imposed.
The size of such a fine will depend on a number of different factors. The best solution is to simply not create such situations. When is imposition of a fine possible?
Changing lanes on a section of road with a rise
Do the traffic rules allow overtaking on the right? The rules stipulate that there is no need to maneuver during the ascent. Drivers sometimes sharply increase their speed on such a section of the road, but the car’s power may not be enough for the required acceleration. It is recommended to wait for a more level area, only then perform the maneuver on the left side.
You may encounter a situation where the car ahead flashes your right turn. Professionals know that the driver is saying that there is no one in front of him and the maneuver will be safe. You can use the hint.
Overtaking large vehicles
Do traffic rules allow large vehicles, such as buses and trucks, to be overtaken on the right? Such a maneuver is dangerous for road users and is therefore prohibited.
Even when overtaking on the left and ahead of large vehicles, you must be extremely careful. Do not drive too close, otherwise your view of the oncoming lane will be limited. It is quite possible that another car is driving slowly in front of such transport, and you simply do not see it. In addition, large transport can go in “convoy”, in which case the maneuver will not be easy to carry out. Before overtaking, it is necessary to correctly assess the situation and the speed capabilities of all road users. Don't take any unnecessary risks.
Overtaking
The driver needs to know not only in what cases it is possible to overtake, but also the correct algorithm of actions.
Procedure for performing the maneuver:
- Approach the vehicle you are overtaking at a distance of 15-20 meters.
- Turn on your turn signal to alert drivers behind you.
- Start rebuilding.
- At night or when visibility is slightly limited, it is permissible to flash the high beam headlights.
- Overtake a car, turn on the turn signal, change lanes without interfering with other road users.
If you start overtaking and understand that for some reason it is impossible to do this safely, then you need to abandon the maneuver and return to your lane.
Why is leading on the right dangerous?
Drivers should understand that overtaking on the right is prohibited for a reason. This is a maneuver that is dangerous for all road users and pedestrians.
Reasons why overtaking on the right is prohibited:
- a car may be parked on the side of the road;
- pedestrians are not visible;
- visibility of other traffic participants is limited;
- the car in front may make a right turn, which will lead to an accident.
On the side of the road on the right, even with good visibility, there may be holes, potholes, and various debris, for example: bottles, boxes, bricks. Traffic rules prohibit overtaking on the right: a car moving along the side of the road may lose control, which will lead to an accident.
Climatic conditions on Russian roads should also be taken into account. In snowfall and ice, it is very difficult to assess the condition of the roadside. The car ahead can raise a column of spray and dirt that falls on the windshield and reduces visibility. Changing lanes on the right in such conditions is too risky a maneuver.
For overtaking on the right side, the fine is not as bad as a serious accident that such a maneuver can lead to.
Passing a vehicle on the right side
The driver may have a situation in which it is impossible to avoid avoiding an obstacle or a vehicle on the right. You need to know how to do this correctly, reducing the possibility of creating an emergency.
Recommendations when performing the maneuver:
- check that the right side of the road is clear, there are no obstacles, parked cars, pedestrians;
- the entire section of the road is clearly visible;
- analyze the condition of the roadside soil: are there any holes or ice, which can lead to loss of control and the vehicle sliding into a ditch;
- check whether you will be a hindrance to other cars;
- pay attention to the vehicle ahead, whether the driver is about to make a right turn;
- look at the signs and sign on the road, refuse to maneuver if there is a bus stop, pedestrian crossing, or intersection nearby;
- Slow down, keep your distance, and perform the maneuver very carefully.
You need to remember that when overtaking in the right lane, a fine is inevitable, and it will be difficult to prove the need for a detour.
Penalties
Drivers are wondering if they are overtaking on the right, what fine will they have to pay? There is no such concept in the traffic rules, and accordingly there is no punishment. But there are several advance standards for violation of which it is provided.
Overtaking on the right (penalties):
- For overtaking on the right at an unregulated pedestrian intersection, a penalty of 1,500 rubles will follow;
- if, as a result of advancing on the right side, there was a drive onto the sidewalk, the side of the road, then you will have to part with 5,000 rubles;
- If, when performing a maneuver, a solid line was crossed, the fine will be 500 rubles.
The driver must remember that only an action that occurred within a year after the same violation will be repeated. What will be the fine for overtaking on the right if the violation was recorded twice in a year? The driver may lose his license for up to 1 year.
The driver should know that the concept of “overtaking on the right” does not exist in the traffic rules. However, driving onto the sidewalk or roadside is prohibited, and the law provides for penalties. There is no need to confuse the concepts of “ahead” and “overtaking”
What to do if you are overtaken?
The DD rules provide very clear explanations in this regard. If you are being overtaken, then interfering with overtaking in any way is strictly prohibited. Sometimes drivers in an overtaken car behave inappropriately and begin to increase speed while advancing. As a result, accidents happen.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to make sure that the person driving the car being overtaken will not take such actions. For this reason, in the vast majority of cases, drivers advance at their own peril and risk.
Under what circumstances is it prohibited to advance on the highway?
The law defines a number of conditions under which overtaking a car in front is strictly prohibited. We are talking about the following circumstances:
It turns out that overtaking cannot be carried out if the cars in front or behind are already maneuvering, or when it is not possible to complete the lead. You can only overtake a car coming earlier on the left. Right-side advance is unacceptable.
Where is it impossible to overtake at all?
There are also a number of rules that set restrictions on overtaking. It is strictly prohibited to perform the maneuver:
- on the zebra crossing;
- at intersections of any type, if the car is traveling on a secondary road; at railway crossings and closer than 100 meters;
- on dangerous turns or at the end of climbs, in places where visibility is poor;
- on bridges, overpasses, tunnels or overpasses.
And lastly, if the speed of your car is insufficient for maneuver, then you should not overtake.
For example, when a car's speed limit is 85 km/h and another vehicle is traveling at 90 km/h, it will take at least 180 meters to complete the lead. It is simply impossible to see oncoming traffic even at such a distance.
Usually, places where overtaking is prohibited are marked with a special road sign. When this interval ends, a sign is also set.
How much is the fine for illegal overtaking?
Currently, such a violation is punishable by a serious fine, including deprivation of rights for a period of 4-6 months. If the violation is recorded by a video camera, the driver may be fined up to 5,000 rubles. Documents will be sent by mail.
The most common violation is considered to be crossing solid markings. Such a violation entails such a large fine. Such movement is permitted, provided that it is necessary to save the lives of other people. Overtaking is allowed on intermittent lanes.
Conclusion
We can conclude the presented material with the following conclusions:
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