Overtaking a vehicle on the road always requires special attention to surrounding details. Driving on the main road provides several benefits to the driver, and staying ahead at an intersection is one of them.
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Is it possible to overtake at an intersection on the main road?
There are two types of intersections - controlled and unregulated. For those that are regulated using signals, it does not matter which road the vehicle is moving on - the main or secondary one. The signal allows or prohibits movement. Advancement is prohibited here.
Unregulated road intersections can also be located on a main or secondary road. When continuing to drive in such areas, you should pay special attention to the signs; the main road may change its direction.
Overtaking a vehicle in an area without a traffic light or traffic controller can only be done on the main road. It will rarely be possible to perform such a maneuver in a populated area, but such sections may also occur on the highway. If there is a continuous marking 1.1 in front of the intersection, crossing it is prohibited.
Situations when overtaking at an intersection is prohibited
Even in the permitted case of passing a passing vehicle, there are still controversial situations. Therefore, you must pay attention to the presence of markings, as well as warning signs before crossing.
Drivers often make the mistake of not paying attention to the change in direction of the main road. According to the traffic rules, changing the direction of the main road at an intersection means that drivers moving along it must follow the rules for following equivalent roads. That is, the vehicle ahead will have the advantage of being on the right, therefore, ahead is prohibited here.
No matter which way the direction changes, priority always remains with the vehicle at the intersection. In addition, if the main road turns left, an accident may occur.
Equivalent intersecting roads are governed by the same rules and do not allow overtaking in this section.
The driver also cannot overtake while on a secondary road. Heavy traffic during rush hour can be confusing for drivers. Driving in two lanes on a secondary road is not a reason to perform this maneuver.
It is also prohibited to advance at intersections where there are pedestrian crossings.
How to prevent an accident: overtaking correctly
To avoid becoming the culprit of an accident, the driver should listen to the following advice:
- The maneuver must be permitted by traffic regulations. When approaching an intersection, pay attention to the signs and markings.
- Before advancing, the driver should look in the rearview mirror and make sure there are no obstacles.
- The motorist must keep his distance and not drive too close to another vehicle.
Overtaking at an intersection is a risky maneuver that is not permitted in all situations. To avoid becoming the culprit of an accident, advance should only be done in extreme cases.
Accident while overtaking at an intersection
The occurrence of an emergency situation when overtaking incorrectly at an intersection is not uncommon. In this case, it is often difficult to find out who is at fault for the accident.
Emergency situations when ahead:
- Overtaking on the main road. To determine the culprit of the accident, you need to refer to the traffic rules, where clause 8.1 states the obligation to give light signals or gestures about the intention to make a turn, as well as the safety of the maneuver being performed. And also clause 11.2, which specifies the rules of advance and it is prohibited to perform a maneuver if a moving vehicle has already begun to detour, or gives a left turn signal, if the car behind has already begun to overtake, or if safe completion of the maneuver is not possible.
- When driving ahead at prohibited intersections, the driver performing the maneuver will always be at fault. When crossing 2 secondary roads, the driver taking the lead will also violate clause 11.4, which indicates the places where such a maneuver is prohibited. When overtaking at the intersection of a 4-lane road, the driver will also be a violator; creating an emergency situation will cost him 4-6 months of deprivation of his license, as specified in clause 9.2 of the traffic rules.
How to avoid accidents when overtaking?
Staying ahead of a vehicle on any section of the road requires a clear assessment of the road situation by the driver. And the correct calculation of all possibilities is one of the main reasons by which an accident can be avoided.
In general, the advice on this matter is quite simple and can apply to any road situation:
- Do not pass another vehicle if you are not sure that the maneuver can be completed safely after the section.
- Overtaking at a fork can only be done if you continue in the direct direction of the main road.
- The intersection is dangerous! You need to pay attention to the signals of cars moving in traffic not only in front, but also behind.
- It is always necessary to give signals of intention to perform a maneuver.
When else can you not take a detour?
In accordance with paragraphs 9.2, 9.3 and 15.3 of the traffic rules, avoiding obstacles is prohibited in three more cases (even if the markings are not continuous):
— when driving into oncoming traffic on a 4 or more lane road;
— when entering the leftmost lane on a 3-lane road, where the middle lane is used for reverse traffic;
- when entering oncoming traffic in front of a railway crossing.
For these violations, the inspector has the right to issue a fine in the amount of 1,500 rubles: in the 1st and 3rd cases - for driving into oncoming traffic (Part 3 of Article 12.15 of the Administrative Code), in the 2nd case - for violating the rules for placing a vehicle on the roadway parts (part 1 of article 12.15 of the Administrative Code).
Fines for overtaking at an intersection
According to the Code of Administrative Offenses, overtaking at an intersection in violation of traffic rules carries with it administrative liability and a fine of 5 thousand rubles, as well as possible deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of 4 to 6 months. These figures are as of 2017.
So, as a conclusion, you need to learn the main rules for avoiding a moving car in front at an intersection:
- Traffic rules allow you to advance at an intersection only if the car is following an unregulated section of the intersection of the main and secondary roads.
- A driver who is not sure of the possibility of performing it, or if there is a pedestrian crossing at the intersection, should not perform the maneuver.
- Before advancing, you need to assess the road situation and be sure to give a light signal.
- In the event of an accident, the overtaking driver is most often the culprit.
- Making an anticipatory maneuver at unauthorized intersections carries a fine of 5,000 and deprivation of rights for four or even six months.
And the most important rule - “The slower you go, the further you will go” - don’t forget. Don't rush unless absolutely necessary.
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Is it possible to overtake a traffic jam if the markings are intermittent?
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In my opinion, the punishment is justified. After all, Alexey returned to his lane already within the coverage area of the “No Overtaking” sign. The reference to the fact that the prohibitory sign was installed before the 1.11 markings appeared will not help. Traffic regulations say that if there is a conflict between road signs and horizontal markings, priority is given to the sign. What if he didn't exist?
On the one hand, the traffic rules state that road marking line 1.11 (separating traffic flows in opposite directions) can be crossed from the intermittent side. At the same time, the traffic rules do not say anywhere that we are talking only about those vehicles whose intermittent signal is on the left in the direction of travel.
Is it possible to overtake a traffic jam if the markings are intermittent?
At the moment of the end of overtaking (oncoming traffic flows, we repeat, are separated by a broken marking line), the car was stopped by the traffic police inspector of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate of the South-Eastern Administrative District, Lieutenant D., who told the driver that he had illegally entered the oncoming lane.
Plus, the driver had complete confidence that: judges are independent and subject only to the Constitution of the Russian Federation and the law (Article 120 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation); legal proceedings are carried out on the basis of competition and equality of the parties (Article 123 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation); everyone is guaranteed judicial protection of his rights and freedoms (Article 46 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation); everyone has the right to protect their rights and freedoms by all means not prohibited by law (Article 45 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation); all irremovable doubts are interpreted in favor of the person brought to administrative responsibility (Article 1.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).
Is it possible to overtake a traffic jam if the markings are intermittent?
11.4. Upon completion of overtaking (except for permitted overtaking on the right side), the driver must return to the previously occupied lane. However, if there are two or more lanes for traffic in a given direction, the overtaking driver may, taking into account paragraph 9.4 of the Rules, remain in the left lane if, upon returning to the previously occupied lane, he would have to immediately begin a new overtaking and if he does not interfere with vehicles, moving behind him at a higher speed.
I understand correctly, i.e. the road was 4 lanes, the outer lanes in each direction were occupied by parked vehicles, and there was a traffic jam on the one remaining lane in your direction. Therefore, you entered the lane for oncoming traffic. So?
Is it allowed to overtake a traffic jam through an intermittent traffic jam?
This assumption is incorrect. The indicated points of the rules that must be observed when overtaking a traffic jam are indeed followed, but the two previously mentioned points (11.1 and 11.2) prevent this type of maneuvering.
The effect of these signs in a populated area, as a rule, extends to the section of the road up to the first crossroads (intersection), and outside the populated area up to the sign canceling the ban on maneuver
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3. Driving onto tram tracks in the opposite direction, as well as driving in violation of traffic regulations onto the side of the road intended for oncoming traffic, combined with a U-turn, a left turn or a detour around an obstacle, shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of one thousand to one thousand five hundred rubles.
if there are two lanes, then he has only violated the rules of overtaking 11.1 the traffic lane into which he intends to enter is clear at a distance sufficient for overtaking and with this maneuver he will not interfere with oncoming vehicles moving along this lane; upon completion of overtaking, he will not be able, without creating a danger to traffic and interference with the overtaken vehicle, to return to the previously occupied lane.
Started overtaking on intermittent, ended on continuous
In this case, the law is also on your side. You may simply not see this sign if, for example, it is obscured by foliage or if a truck is overtaking you. Moreover, sign 3.20 “Overtaking is prohibited” implies a prohibition on the start of an overtaking maneuver, and not its process or completion. Therefore, if you are already in the oncoming lane, the markings are intermittent, and then you pass the 3.20 sign, you are legally allowed to continue overtaking, and, having made sure that the maneuver is safe, calmly return to your lane.
To do this, it is not necessary to measure it along its entire length. You already have the stroke length and the gap length. Count the number of both and multiply by their length. Record all measurements in the report, in the driver's comment section or in the notes. As a last resort, reflect them in the margins of the document.
Intermittent markings on the bridge - you can overtake
In this case, Article 12.15 part 4 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation: Driving, in violation of the Traffic Rules, onto a lane intended for oncoming traffic, or onto tram tracks in the opposite direction, except for the cases provided for in part 3 of this article, shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five thousand rubles or deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of four to six months.
We read the Russian Federation Traffic Regulations, appendix 2. Road markings and their characteristics: 1.5 - separates traffic flows in opposite directions on roads with two or three lanes; indicates the boundaries of traffic lanes when there are two or more lanes intended for traffic in the same direction; Lines 1.2.2, 1.5 - 1.8 are allowed to be crossed from any side.
Is it possible to overtake on a bridge if the median
Most often, “disputed places” are the feeders of traffic police inspectors. Such places include areas where bridges are located. By the way, we generally call bridges all bridge structures in places where the road intersects with a river or stream.
2. If on a road section, regardless of whether it is a pipe or a bridge, there are intermittent markings, then for overtaking
in such a section there will be an appropriate punishment. And the question about the legality of the employee’s actions in this case is not correct.
Is it possible to overtake while crossing an intermittent and continuous road?
It is not difficult to guess that this type of marking combines “single solid” and “single broken” marking lines. And keeping in mind the general rule of horizontal road markings, we can state: crossing marking 1.11 from the side of the broken line is allowed, but from the side of the solid line it is strictly prohibited.
Let's imagine that on a certain section of the road it is necessary to prohibit overtaking of vehicles in one direction, and to allow it in the other. And, most importantly, the regulatory mechanism should be as representative as possible. In this case, the very original markup 1.11 will help. Drivers often call it this way: “double - continuous, next to intermittent.”
Completing overtaking through a solid line
If a traffic offense was recorded directly by employees of the State Road Safety Inspectorate (hereinafter referred to as the State Traffic Inspectorate) using the above technical means that did not work automatically, then in this case, in accordance with Part 1 of Article 28.6 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, the official issues a resolution on in a case of an administrative offense or on the basis of Part 1 of Article 28.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, a protocol on an administrative offense is drawn up against the driver of the vehicle. When drawing up a protocol on an administrative offense, photographic and filming materials and video recordings obtained using the mentioned technical means are attached to it as evidence of the commission of an administrative offense. In this case, the norms established by Articles 2.6.1, Part 3.1 of Article 4.1, Part 3 of Article 28.6 and Part 6 of Article 29.10 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation do not apply. (Clause 1.2 introduced by Resolution of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation dated 02/09/2012 N 2)
(The approach line is a broken line with the length of the strokes 3 times longer than the spaces between them) - warns of approaching markings 1.1 or 1.11, which separate traffic flows in opposite or similar directions; Line 1.6 can be crossed from any side.
Overtaking and Detour in Traffic Regulations
Yeah, there’s also the phrase “made like a real man.” For some riders, whoever goes slower than a hundred is standing. So you can “go around” them, and not overtake them? Let's not make nonsense. The situation is extremely clear, the question is initially meaningless.
You have NOT read enough about the concept of “OVERTAKING”. There are TWO conditions for what is considered OVERTAKING. This is 1. ahead of moving vehicles and 2. associated with LEAVING from the occupied lane. It turns out that if at least ONE of the conditions is NOT met, then by definition this can no longer be considered an OVERTAKING maneuver! Do you agree with this?
Is it a violation to complete overtaking on a continuous road?
For each individual driver this is not a problem, but for the whole world as a whole, for city and country streets, such an abundance of cars becomes a problem, since the number of accidents increases significantly.
For such manipulations, a fine may be imposed for crossing a solid line when completing overtaking in 2021 . Depending on the situation, the driver may be subject to a monetary fine, as well as temporary deprivation of his driver's license.
Is it possible to start overtaking at marking 1?
GOST 52289-2004, paragraph 6.2.8. states that between the “broken” (1.5) and “solid” (1.1) marking lines outside the city there should be at least 100 meters of marking “approaching the solid line” (1.6), and in the city - at least 50 meters. At a speed of 90 km/h these 100 meters will end within 4 seconds, at a speed of 120 km/h - 3 seconds. You have minimal time to complete the maneuver.
So, kitten guys, we already discussed this when we met, now we’ll look at everything using examples with specific rules and details. Recently Lyosha Belyanov had a problem with this, fortunately he was not deprived of his rights and was left with money, but the situation is unpleasant. To prevent this from happening to anyone, I, as a certified lawyer, will tell you about overtaking outside a populated area.
Marking 1 11 is it possible to cross when overtaking?
Markings can be used to mark lanes for traffic: 1) In opposite directions; 2) In similar directions. Summarize. “Single broken” marking line 1.6 (approach line) is used to warn drivers that they are approaching the beginning of a solid marking line. The requirements of the markings are clear: drivers must be extremely attentive and cautious when intending to overtake, advance (or any departure from the occupied lane).
Consists of two lines - one continuous, the other intermittent. Now about which markings are allowed to cross and which are not: Type of markings Is it allowed to cross 1.1. Can't 1.2.1. You cannot move for the purpose of overtaking; for driving, stopping or parking in places where this is allowed by the Rules - you can 1.11. This line can only be approached if the broken line is located on the side of the motorist performing the maneuver 1.3.
Is it possible to cross a solid road when overtaking?
Cases where overtaking began in a safe situation without violating traffic rules, but you were forced to finish it by crossing a solid marking line from the oncoming traffic into your lane, are quite common. It would seem that there is no violation of the Rules in this, because Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, under which drivers are subject to deprivation of their license or a large fine, speaks of prohibited driving into oncoming traffic. Does this mean that it is possible to overtake and cross a solid marking line?
In essence of the above, the Rules of the Road specifically prohibit driving in the oncoming lane if it is separated by 1.1 or 1.3. This means that the essence of clause 9.1(1) in principle provides for the obligation not to cross these marking lines, but to remain in oncoming traffic when they are present.
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