Stop on the bridge by an inspector

Navigating the rules can sometimes be quite difficult.

It’s good if road signs tell you what you can and cannot do on a given section of the road.

What to do if behavior on the road is not determined by signs?

It is proposed to remember the not so simple part of the traffic rules - stopping on the bridge, specify the area of the ban and remind about exceptions to the rules.

Is stopping on the bridge allowed?

So, is it possible to stop on the bridge? Before discussing possible bans, it is proposed to differentiate between bridges, overpasses and overpasses.

A bridge is an artificial structure that is erected over rivers and other water barriers; an overpass and overpass are intended to pass over land objects.

You cannot stop on artificial structures designed to pass over a water obstacle.

This prohibition applies to vehicles crossing the bridge if the number of vehicle lanes in a particular direction is less than three.

It is strictly forbidden to stop on bridge structures not on a whim, but due to a number of objective factors. The most important of them are:

limited space;
increased pressure on bridge supports.

They are united by the danger of placing a large number of vehicles on the road section in question.

Violation of the rule entails negative consequences for the wallet and psyche of the motorist. Penalties for parking on the bridge include payment of 2,000 rubles. In Moscow and St. Petersburg the punishment is harsher. There you will have to pay 3000 rubles.

In addition, if the rules are violated, the following measures are applied:

detention of a vehicle;
placing the offender's car in a specialized paid parking lot.

There are exceptions to the rule. Knowing about them, you can prevent a number of problems associated with non-compliance with traffic rules.

Fines for stopping under a no-stop sign

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Not every driver has the patience to look for a parking space in places specially designated for this. As practice shows, most drivers park a vehicle in serious violation of the current Rules, and also stop in places not intended for this purpose. As a result, there is a threat to the safety of pedestrians; traffic jams and congestion on the road may occur while driving. Traffic police officers issue a large number of fines for parking a vehicle in the area covered by the “No Stopping” sign. It is worth noting one interesting fact: the fine for stopping in the wrong place is systematically adjusted upward. Another measure of punishment is the forced evacuation of the car to a penalty area (the offending driver will then have to pay for this procedure).

Therefore, in order to avoid penalties and additional financial losses, the car owner needs to know the requirements of the established Rules

It is also very important to familiarize yourself with the current layout of officially permitted parking spaces, as well as remember the existing places in which a special “Stopping is prohibited” sign is installed. This solution will also reduce the time spent searching for a free parking space and avoid unpleasant consequences.

When is stopping allowed?

It is proposed to consider in detail the situations when a motorist can interrupt the movement.

You are allowed to stop in the following cases:

in front of the bridge;
after the bridge;
on a bridge if certain requirements for the roadway are met and there are no prohibiting signs;
in case of sudden problems with the car or its driver, forcing you to stop in the interests of traffic safety;
at the request of the inspector, which is a priority on the road.

Interestingly, the rules do not regulate the beginning and end of the bridge in any way. There are no special signs that would help to unambiguously determine the length of this structure. The traffic regulations do not provide for the installation of technical means warning of entry onto the bridge. There is only one way out: the car enthusiast will have to solve this problem on his own.

In search of an answer to the question posed, one has to turn to regulatory documents from other areas. The current GOST 33178-2014 defines the length of the bridge as “the distance along the axis of the bridge between the ends of the abutments or other visible structural elements of the abutment or span adjacent to the embankments of the inlets,” and emphasizes that it is measured without taking into account the transition slabs. This difficult formulation does not make the life of a car enthusiast any easier.

The boundaries of an artificial structure can be considered its foundations, that is, the supports located along the edges. Indirect evidence of entry to the bridge is a sign with the name of the bridge or the river it crosses. The appearance of characteristic enclosing elements is considered as the boundaries of the bridge.

The beginning of the bridge construction is indicated by a rise. All this leads to a variety of subjective perceptions of the same situation by different road users and entails the emergence of a conflict of interests between motorists and authorities.

Since there are no clear instructions regarding the definition of the boundaries of a bridge structure in the traffic rules, the final word remains with a specific inspector or judge.

Rules for stopping and parking vehicles 2021

Traffic regulations covering the issues of stopping and parking are described in detail in Chapter.
12 traffic rules. Clause 12.1 states that you can leave the car and stop on the right, on the side of the road. If there is none, it is allowed to leave the vehicle on the edge of the roadway. Parking a car on the sidewalk is only permissible in the cases described in clause 12.2 of the traffic rules.

The preferred place to leave a vehicle is on the side of the road. Any other methods are used only if there is no such option.

If there is a shoulder, but it is occupied by other vehicles, leaving the car on the edge is prohibited!

Cars are left on the road only when there is no shoulder. It should be understood that this can only be done at the very edge: “parking” a meter from the edge, often done by inexperienced drivers, is unacceptable and punishable.

The second part of clause 12.1 talks about the possibility of leaving the car on the left side when the flow is moving in one direction.

According to the Rules, it is permissible to leave a car on the left within populated areas if certain conditions are met:

On a two-lane road with oncoming traffic and no tram line in the middle. If the tram rails are laid on the right or left side, stopping on the left is acceptable.

It is worth remembering about the markings: if a solid one is applied, crossing it and stopping on the left is excluded.

On a road with traffic in one direction. In this situation, the presence of rail roads does not affect the permit.

We must not forget about trucks: stopping on the left is only permissible for loading cargo into the truck or for unloading. This means that truck parking on the left side is prohibited.

It is allowed to park the vehicle parallel to the edge of the road surface. Vehicles with two wheels that do not have a trailer on the side can be left two side by side.

It is necessary to ensure that the car is as close to the edge as possible.

Thus, if the car owner has not learned how to parallel park correctly, there is a high probability of leaving the car at an angle to the edge of the road. This position is considered a violation of traffic rules and a fine will be issued for it.

No Stopping sign in the city

Parking for two-wheeled vehicles, which include motorcycles, bicycles, mopeds and scooters, should be considered separately. If the traffic rules indicate that it is allowed to leave this vehicle in two rows, it means that one of the vehicles will not remain at the edge of the roadway.

Parking a vehicle at an angle to the edge is permitted only if sign 6.4 is located together with one of the signs 8.6.4-8.6.9. And if, at the same time, appropriate markings are applied on sections of the road, the configuration of which makes it possible to position the vehicle in a similar way. This means that there may be a widening in some parts of the road where (subject to signs and markings) angled parking is permitted.

There is a paragraph in clause 12.2, which talks about leaving a vehicle on the sidewalks. You can park a two-wheeled vehicle or a passenger car here, but only if there are permitting signs. Vehicles must be placed exactly as indicated on the permit signs. This means that you cannot stop a truck on the sidewalk, but doing this maneuver on a moped or car is not prohibited.

Thus, stopping any vehicle on the sidewalk is illegal unless there are signs permitting this maneuver. It is always prohibited for trucks.

Any cargo vehicles must stop only parallel to the edge of the road. If there are signs 8.6.2-8.6.9, then stopping them is prohibited in any situation.

Signs

A special “Bridge” sign has not yet been created.

Nevertheless, the traffic rules consider technical means that prompt the driver about driving on the bridge and thereby warn about the corresponding restrictions. It is suggested that you pay attention to them.

So, the appearance of the following signs indicates that a car is entering the bridge:

3.11 “Weight limit” means a ban on the movement of vehicles with a weight exceeding the specified one.
3.12 “Limitation of mass per axle of a vehicle” does not allow further movement of vehicles whose actual mass per axle exceeds that prescribed by the sign.
1.9 “Drawable bridge” is installed in front of bridge structures that have a movable span to ensure the passage of ships.
1.29 “Crosswind” is located in front of sections of roads passing over bridges, etc., where strong crosswinds are possible.

The first two points are represented by technical traffic safety means from the prohibitive category.
They are a circle with a red border around the perimeter. The effect of these signs begins right from the place where they are installed.

The last two points include warning signs. They look like triangles with a thick red border around the perimeter.

Information about the nature of the possible danger is schematically depicted on a white background. Knowing the distance from the sign installation to the beginning of the dangerous section, the driver will be able to determine the moment of entering the bridge.

On the one hand, such a number of signs indirectly indicating the entrance to the bridge does not make life easier for the motorist. On the other hand, the absence of these signals will help prove in court that the stop was not made on the bridge, therefore, the rules were not violated.

Is it possible to park under the bridge

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A fairly common violation is parking a car on an island formed between the guide lines of two merging roads. This is prohibited by the Rules, because

standing cars limit the viewing area of the main road for drivers of vehicles leaving the secondary road. At the same time, where there are no conditions that threaten traffic safety, the resulting islands can be used for parking cars.

In such areas a parking sign is placed or appropriate road markings are applied.

Paid parking lots are usually equipped with video and photo recordings to obtain objective information and identify non-payers. Some drivers use various methods to hide license plates or make them illegible to cameras.

Thus, they are trying to avoid fines. However, the law (Article 12.2.2 of the Administrative Code) provides for more severe punishment for such violators in the form of deprivation of rights and large fines.

Number of lanes

Many rules have exceptions. There is also a nuance to the ban on parking on bridges.

Two lanes in one direction clearly prohibit stopping at the structure.

The presence of three lanes when driving in one direction allows for a short stop.

There is logic in this decision. By occupying one of the available lanes in two-lane traffic, a vehicle will inevitably create an obstacle to the movement of other vehicles on a narrow bridge.

3 lanes help to avoid traffic interference; in such cases, stopping on the bridge is permitted. Cars stopped on such bridges do not prevent other cars from changing their position in space and do not create prerequisites for testing the bridge structure to its ultimate strength.

Traffic restrictions that exist on narrow bridges do not matter on three-lane river crossings.

Signs and markings significantly simplify the life of a motorist, telling them what can be done on a particular section of the road and what is strictly prohibited. The case under consideration seems more complex, since the prohibition is sometimes not indicated in any way and at the right time must emerge from the depths of the driver’s memory.

How to appeal or pay a fine

If you receive a notification about a violation of parking rules or a stop on the roadway that is groundless (from the recipient’s point of view), it is possible to challenge it.
The law provides for a period for appealing the punishment - 10 days. It begins to operate from the day the addressee receives a copy of the resolution.

Where to go? The decree form contains all the sender’s details. The application (complaint) is filed in the name of the superior organization that issued the decision. It is necessary to indicate the details of the received document (number and date), as well as the full name and contact number of the addressee (potential violator).

In a more complicated situation, you can go straight to court by filing a statement of claim. He will determine the legality of the decision made.

Important! For a recorded violation, a fine must be paid within two months from the date of receipt. In case of early repayment of debt, the law reduces the fine by half

Late payment may result in increased fees and penalties.

How and where to pay

There are several reliable payment methods:

Payment is made to the traffic police account through an operator at any bank branch. When making a payment, all details and data of the violator specified in the protocol are entered.
Through payment terminals, including QIWI.
Through Internet banking online, indicating all the details of the traffic police.

Sanctions for non-payment and late payment

There are sanctions for late payment or late payment. This may be a doubling of the amount, but not more than 5 thousand rubles for individuals. The amount of recovery for traffic violations is limited to a minimum threshold of 500 rubles. As sanctions for non-payment and lateness, the violator may be arrested for up to 15 days or assigned corrective labor for up to 50 hours. Failure to comply with these conditions or repeated violations with non-payment are fraught with more stringent sanctions, including imprisonment for up to 50 days.

Simply knowing and following the traffic rules will help you avoid a fine for stopping or parking on a bridge. In the event of an unexpected stop, it is necessary to turn on the emergency signals and display an emergency stop sign. Timely refueling will also save you from a fine, because the most common reason for an unexpected stop is an empty gas tank.

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Ways to park cars

In order not to receive fines from the traffic police, you need to know not only the permitted parking places, but also be able to park correctly. There are various ways to park cars, the basic requirements for which are described in the traffic rules. However, the Rules do not describe in detail how a car should be parked in different cases and in different types of parking lots. So in paragraph 12.1; 12.2 specifies general requirements for drivers of all categories of vehicles regarding the rules for parking them.

Car parking is allowed only in one row and on the right side on the side of the road. In case of violation, turning on the emergency lights will not save you from a fine.

According to these requirements, vehicles are allowed to be parked on the side of the road on the right along it in one consecutive row. Only two-wheeled vehicles (bikes, scooters, scooters and motorcycles) are allowed to be parked in two rows in parallel. The same arrangement of vehicles is allowed if the road has special extensions on the sides intended for parking. Such “pockets” are widely used near theaters, shopping centers and other public institutions. Previously, cars in “pockets” had to be parked perpendicular to the edge of the roadway. But as of April 15, 2015, changes were made to the rules according to which vehicles, even in “pockets,” must be parked parallel to the edge of the roadway, unless another method of placement is provided for by markings or signs (placards).

Parking "pocket"

Parking areas are usually marked with markings that indicate the location and number of parking spaces. In this case, you need to park in accordance with the posted markings. If there is a parking sign on the site with signs explaining how to park cars (see Tables 8.6.2 - 8.6.9), then when parking cars you should be guided by the installed signs. Moreover, you need to keep in mind that these parking techniques using part of the sidewalk are only allowed to be performed by passenger cars and motorcycles.

Parking in a “pocket” in the absence of markings and signs is allowed in any way, but it should not interfere with the movement of cars

The absence of explanatory tables under the parking sign implies the classic option of installing vehicles without entering the sidewalk. If there are no prohibitory or prescriptive signs on the site, and there are no markings, then transport must be located on it in such a way as to ensure the maximum capacity of the site. At the same time, the car should not interfere with the entry and exit of other cars. The location of cars here can be either along the curb, across the curb, or at a certain angle to the curbs.

The rules allow the use of the left edge of the road for parking cars under the following conditions:

Stopping and parking on the left side of the road in populated areas

the road is one-way;
There is no continuous line on the street and there are no tram tracks.

These requirements arise from the following safety considerations:

To park your car on the left edge of the street, you must drive through oncoming traffic, which increases the risk of a collision. If the road has more than one oncoming lane, then parking on the left is prohibited, because crossing two or more oncoming lanes is much more dangerous. One-way traffic eliminates the risk of collision with oncoming cars.
The presence of tram lines also complicates the ability to cross to the left side of the road, since the tram has priority over other vehicles, and parking on the left is prohibited on such streets.

Thus, if the right side of the street is occupied by parked cars, then you can park the car on the left side when the street is one-way or it is a narrow street with one-lane oncoming traffic and without continuous markings. However, on a two-way street, there is a risk of violating the requirement of a parking prohibition sign installed at the beginning of the intersection, which you are not aware of, because We drove into the street from the other side.