GOST for the sign of thorns 2021

Is the Thorns sign required for 2021?

Yes, required. At the same time, the obligation to glue it is directly prescribed by the traffic rules, which we must know. To be more precise, the appendix to this regulatory act called “Basic provisions for vehicle approval,” paragraph 8 of which instructs you and me to do the following:

8. Vehicles must be equipped with identification marks: …. “Spikes” - in the form of an equilateral triangle of white color with the top up with a red border, into which the letter “Ш” is inscribed in black (the side of the triangle is at least 200 mm, the width of the border is 1/10 of the side) - on the back of motor vehicles with studded tires tires;

We are required to install winter tires in the winter months: December, January and February (regions have the right to change the obligatory period). This is already bequeathed to us by the Technical Regulations. There is also a fine for not having winter tires. Accordingly, if we install studded tires during these months, we are required to stick on the “Spikes” sign.

Is a sign required if Velcro is installed?

As can be seen from the quote above, the obligation to stick a sign is provided only for owners of studded tires. If you install Velcro for the winter, then you have no responsibility for the “Spikes” sticker.

The “L” sign or similar, which would oblige the owners of the Velcro to put up the corresponding sign, has also not yet been invented.

Is the "Sh" sign necessary if the spikes have come out?

It’s a strange situation, but it’s impossible to formally issue a fine if the tires were essentially studded at one point, but the studs have all fallen off, because in this case the car is not classified as “having studded tires.” There is also no separate marking for studded tires, so the driver is not actually required to affix the “Spikes” sign.

Is the spike sign required or not?

In practice, the “Ш” sign can not be found on every car with winter tires. To put it bluntly, less than half of Russian drivers use this sign.

In this regard, the question arises: is it necessary to glue the “Spikes” sign at all? Is this required by law?

Clause 8 of the main provisions for the approval of vehicles for operation:

8. The following identification marks must be installed on vehicles: ... “ Spikes ” - in the form of an equilateral triangle of white color with the apex up with a red border, in which the letter “Ш” is inscribed in black (the side of the triangle is at least 200 mm, the width of the border is 1 /10 sides) - behind motor vehicles with studded tires;

In addition, consider clause 2.3.1 of the traffic rules:

2.3. The driver of the vehicle is obliged to: 2.3.1. Before leaving, check and ensure that the vehicle is in good technical condition on the way in accordance with the Basic Regulations for the admission of vehicles to operation and the responsibilities of officials to ensure road safety.

Thus, the “Spikes” sign must be installed . This is required by traffic regulations.

In addition, starting from April 4, 2021, the absence of the “Spikes” identification mark is included in the list of faults for which the operation of vehicles is prohibited:

7.151. There are no identification marks that must be installed in accordance with paragraph 8 of the Basic Provisions for the admission of vehicles to operation and the duties of officials to ensure road safety, approved by Resolution of the Council of Ministers - Government of the Russian Federation of October 23, 1993 N 1090 “On the Rules traffic."

What is the fine for the "Spikes" sign?

But a duty does not always mean a sanction for violating this duty. So, there is a violation for exceeding the speed by 5 km/h, for example, but there is no punishment. This was the case with the “Spikes” sticker until recently. The fact is that Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, which provided for penalties for violations of appendices to traffic rules, referred only to the conditions prohibiting the operation of vehicles (Appendix No. 2). And the obligation to put up the “Spikes” sign is provided for in Appendix No. 1 (Basic provisions for vehicle approval).

Can they issue a requirement or cancel the registration for the “Spikes” sign?

This is not practiced, unlike regulations for tinting, for example. As for the theory, a written demand to stop the offense is, in principle, illegal, we discussed this in the corresponding article.

As for the cancellation (termination) of the registration of a car with the traffic police for the absence of a sign, it is also illegal, since registration is canceled for making changes to the design of the car that affect road safety. In our case, no changes were made.

What is the fine for not having a “Spikes” sign?

There was almost always a need to install a corresponding sign on a car with studded tires. However, although the text of the traffic rules directly states this, drivers in recent years have increasingly ignored this point.

In fact, according to the text of the rules, the driver should not even start driving until he is sure that his car meets a number of requirements, including the presence of the “Spikes” sign with studded tires installed.

The text of the traffic rules contains enough provisions that are spelled out, but for violation of which there are no penalties. The need for the “Thorns” sign has long been one of them.

From April 4, 2021, the situation has changed, and for the absence of a “Spikes” sign on a car whose tires have these very spikes, the driver will be fined 500 rubles or a warning .

Many are sincerely perplexed as to why such a sign is needed. In Soviet times, it was believed that during a sharp start or acceleration with slipping, spikes could fly out of the wheel and hit the window of the car behind. But in those days, the quality of tires was low, and rear-wheel drive cars made up the majority.

It is now believed that the “Spikes” sign warns the driver that his braking distance on ice and other slippery surfaces is much shorter, so drivers driving behind should remember this. This is more like the truth.

Is it possible to be guilty of an accident if there is no “Spikes” sign?

What happens if you don’t have a “Spikes” sticker, provided you have studded tires, and another car drives into you from behind? Can he refer to your guilt (at least partial) since the sign was missing?

Hardly ever. But mutual guilt cannot be ruled out. In general, there will be no last one with a 99.9% probability. The reason here is simple, although there are violations of both participants in the accident. When identifying the culprit, the person examining the case (an official - a traffic police officer or a judge) determines the cause-and-effect relationship between the violations and the accident.

Obviously, it was the failure of the person driving behind to maintain the required distance that led to the accident, and not the lack of a “Spikes” sign for the person in front. This is obvious for two reasons:

be that as it may, the distance according to traffic rules is a precedent concept, which means that until an accident occurs, it is safe; and if an accident occurred, then the distance was unsafe;
and most importantly, nothing would have changed if the driver had a “Spikes” sign in front.

However, if the potential culprit nevertheless proves during an appeal that he would have kept a greater distance if the driver in front had the appropriate identification mark, then mutual guilt is not logically excluded. However, this has not yet happened in judicial practice until 2021 and is unlikely to happen in the future.

Is the spike sign mandatory or not in 2021?

Why is the thorn sign needed? To warn the car behind that a car with such a sticker has studded tires. In other words, it warns that on a slippery road the braking distance will be shorter than without studs. Is it necessary to install a spike sign and is there a fine for not having one?

Where according to the rules to glue the thorn sign

The traffic rules indicate that the location of the sign must be at the rear of the vehicle. Where exactly it should be located is not indicated. Teachers and instructors at driving schools recommend sticking similar signs on the top of the rear window. In their opinion, in this place they are better visible to other traffic participants. The side is chosen as desired, the main thing is that the sticker does not interfere with the driver’s view. If the glass is tinted, then it is better to stick the sign on the outside. It is good if it is in the place that is cleared of snow with a brush (wiper).

What is the penalty for missing a thorn sign?

Starting from April 5, 2021, the “List of malfunctions and conditions under which the operation of vehicles is prohibited” has been supplemented with a new paragraph - 7.15.1. There are no identification marks that must be installed in accordance with paragraph 8 of the “Basic Provisions for the Admission of Vehicles for Operation.” Paragraph 8 of the “Basic Provisions for the Admission of Vehicles for Operation” requires that the necessary identification marks be installed on the relevant vehicles:

"Road Train"
"Spikes"
"Transportation of children"
"Deaf Driver"
"Training vehicle"
"Speed Limit",
"Dangerous Cargo"
"Large cargo"
"Slow moving vehicle"
"Long vehicle"
"Beginner driver"

Fine under Part 1 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offences, for failure to comply with the requirements of the above-mentioned paragraph of the “Basic Provisions” the driver faces a warning or a fine of 500 rubles.
It is worth noting that if a car that does not have a “spike” sign is rammed from behind, then both road users may be at fault for the accident. The owner of the car behind can take advantage of the situation and will prove that he braked according to the rules, but due to the lack of a sticker, he did not expect you to stop so quickly. By the way, maybe use Velcro instead of studs? xn--2111-43da1a8c.xn--p1ai

What size should a sign be according to GOST? What if it's huge?

As can be seen from the very wording of the traffic rules (GOST in this case does not regulate the size of the plate on the car), the sign must be triangular in shape, with all 3 sides of the same length. It should be white, the edging should be red, and the letter “W” itself should be black. You only need to glue it with the top up and only at the back of the car.

The requirements for its dimensions are specified only for the general size of the sign - each side must be at least 20 cm wide, and the width of the border must be 0.1 of the length of the side. At the same time, the letter “Ш” itself may be very small. However, this is unlikely to have any practical significance.

As for the maximum sizes, the sticker can be for the entire car. The main thing is that this is not accompanied by other violations:

the "Spikes" sign did not cover the license plate,
If equipped, the rear windshield wiper worked correctly.

What does the “Spikes” sign look like according to GOST in 2021

According to GOST, the “Spikes” sign must have the form of an equilateral triangle with a side length of at least 20 cm. It is also necessary to have a red edge 2 cm thick (1/10 of the side length) and a black letter “Ш” on a white background:

These requirements for the “Spikes” sign are designed to ensure its good visibility for other road users, who must be warned that the car in front is equipped with studded tires.

What if you put a sign behind tinted glass?

Formally, and this is not prohibited. Literally, traffic rules require sticking a “Spikes” sign on the glass at the back of the car. But nowhere is it indicated that it should be glued only from the outside (moreover, stickers are sold, the adhesive side of which is intended for gluing from the inside), that it should be visible at all.

But such a loophole as hiding the “Spikes” sign from the traffic police and other road users will suit you if you really want problems with the former, since in fact, the only purpose of the “Sh” sign is to ensure road safety by warning other participants that you have studded tires (you can debate for a long time why you should warn them, but alas, this is an obligation).

Something else useful for you:

Traffic regulations about passing a stationary car on a continuous road: what is the fine and is it possible to cross?
Is the fine for a smaller “Ш” sign legal or not?
Communication with the traffic police: what to read to improve legal literacy?

By law, you can stick a sign on the bumper, on mudguards... even on the exhaust pipe - the main thing is that it is located at the back.

Traffic rules for novice drivers

Good afternoon, dear reader.

Novice drivers in the Russian Federation include drivers whose driving experience is less than 2 years, i.e. received a driver's license less than two years ago.

In 2021, there are several points in the rules of the road that are intended exclusively for novice drivers, and these are the ones that will be discussed today.

Let's get started.

Is the novice driver sign required in 2021?

Let's consider paragraph 8 of the main provisions for the admission of vehicles to operation and the responsibilities of officials to ensure road safety:

8. The following identification marks must be installed on vehicles: “Beginner driver” - in the form of a yellow square (side 150 mm) with a black exclamation mark 110 mm high - on the back of motor vehicles (except for tractors, self-propelled vehicles, motorcycles and mopeds) driven by drivers who have been licensed to drive these vehicles for less than 2 years.

List of malfunctions and conditions under which the operation of vehicles is prohibited:

7.151. There are no identification marks that must be installed in accordance with paragraph 8 of the Basic Provisions for the admission of vehicles to operation and the duties of officials to ensure road safety, approved by Resolution of the Council of Ministers - Government of the Russian Federation of October 23, 1993 N 1090 “On the Rules traffic."

Thus, the “Beginner Driver” identification badge is mandatory for drivers with less than two years of experience, and operating a vehicle without it is prohibited.

Download the “Beginner Driver” sign to print

Making the “Beginner Driver” identification sign is not difficult. It is enough to fulfill the following conditions:

Square dimensions 15x15 cm.
The height of the exclamation mark is 11 cm.
The background color of the sign is yellow.
The exclamation point color is black.

Please note that, unlike the Spikes sign, the dimensions of the “Beginner Driver” sign are determined quite precisely. Using a sign whose dimensions do not comply with traffic regulations is a violation. Moreover, a violation will be both the use of a small sign (less than 150 mm) and the use of an enlarged sign (more than 150 mm).

If your driving experience does not exceed two years, then I recommend that you download the identification plate of the correct dimensions and print it on an A4 sheet:

Download the "Beginner Driver" sign (pdf) (for color printers)

Download the “Beginner Driver” sign (pdf) (for black and white printers)

In the version for black and white printers, the background of the sign is transparent, so you should paint it yourself with yellow (pencil, marker, felt-tip pen, paint, etc.).

Where to put the “Beginner Driver” sign

Traffic regulations require that a novice driver sign be mounted on the rear of the vehicle. However, the specific location of the sign is not named. In this regard, you can choose any suitable place and install a sign:

On the rear window (from the inside or outside).
On the rear bumper.
On the trunk lid.
On the trunk door.

I recommend choosing a place so that it does not block your view. For example, it is better to stick a sign on the bumper than on the rear window.

Fine for not having a novice driver sign in 2021

Let's consider part 1 of article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses:

1. Driving a vehicle in the presence of malfunctions or conditions under which, in accordance with the Basic Provisions for the admission of vehicles to operation and the duties of officials to ensure road safety, operation of the vehicle is prohibited, with the exception of malfunctions and conditions specified in parts 2 - 7 of this article, -

entails a warning or the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five hundred rubles.

The fine for the absence of an identification mark is 500 rubles. The second punishment option for this violation is a warning. The specified fine can be paid with a 50 percent discount.

Towing rules for a novice driver

Clause 20.21 of the traffic rules:

20.21. When towing, driving towing vehicles must be carried out by drivers who have been licensed to drive vehicles for 2 years or more.

A novice driver cannot operate a towing vehicle, i.e. the tractor that is in front.

This rule applies only to towing motor vehicles and does not apply to towing trailers. Those. a novice driver can drive a car with a trailer whose weight corresponds to the open category of the driver's license.

Also, the restriction does not apply to driving a towed vehicle (located behind).

The restriction applies to all types of towing: with a flexible hitch, with a rigid hitch, or with partial loading.

Rules for the carriage of passengers

Paragraph 22.21 of the traffic rules:

22.21. Transportation of people on a motorcycle must be carried out by a driver who has a driver’s license for the right to drive vehicles of category “A” or subcategory “A1” for 2 or more years; transportation of people on a moped must be carried out by a driver who has a driver’s license for the right to drive vehicles of any category or subcategories for 2 or more years.

Novice drivers cannot transport passengers on motorcycles and mopeds.

Please note that the restriction on the carriage of passengers applies not only to two-wheeled vehicles, but also to motorcycles with sidecars, as well as three-wheeled mopeds.

Cost of MTPL for novice drivers

Another important point associated with novice drivers is the increased cost of compulsory motor insurance. When calculating the cost of the policy, a special coefficient is used - KBC (age and experience coefficient).

For a novice driver, this coefficient has the following values:

1.8 - if the driver’s age is less than 22 years.
1.7 - if the driver’s age is over 22 years.

Thus, the cost of compulsory motor liability insurance increases by 70-80 percent.

Let's summarize this article. Novice drivers have several restrictions when driving a car, which can cause some inconvenience. In this regard, if you plan to obtain a driver's license in the future, I recommend doing so as early as possible. Ideally, 3 years before driving. In this case, restrictions for novice drivers will not affect you.

So if you are going to get a driver's license, I recommend doing it as early as possible. If your children plan to get a license, then recommend doing so immediately after reaching the age of 18. Even if the license simply lies on the shelf for 2 years, the driver will cease to be a beginner and restrictions will not apply to him.

Good luck on the roads!

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