What does the sign look like, where is it usually installed and what is its coverage area?
To begin with, it should be said that changes in overtaking rules have significantly changed the situation on Russian roads. A certain category of drivers who have been driving for many years (and they are the majority) have firmly grasped the principle that overtaking on the right is prohibited. And therefore, the car in their rearview mirror, which is approaching them from the right, causes an instinctive desire to give way to it and turn the steering wheel in the same direction. Often a collision in such a situation is simply inevitable. That is why it is necessary to strictly observe traffic rules, monitor the latest changes in them and follow the instructions of signs and road markings.
This is what a stationary sign prohibiting overtaking looks like
The “No Overtaking” sign is one of the prohibitory signs. He has a personal number in Russian traffic regulations - 3.20. When installed, this sign must strictly prohibit overtaking of almost all vehicles. The only exceptions will be mopeds and two-wheeled motorcycles without sidecars, horse-drawn vehicles, bicycles and low-speed vehicles. The “Overtaking is prohibited” sign is installed on those sections of the road that can become dangerous in the event of overtaking: on turns, slopes, areas with poor road surface, narrowing areas, etc.
The section of the road covered by the sign starts from the place where it is installed and up to the first intersection in the direction of travel. In populated areas, the sign is valid (in the absence of intersections) until the end of the populated area. The effect of the sign cannot be interrupted by exits from adjacent territories and in those places where the main road intersects with country roads, forests and other roads that can be considered adjacent and secondary. These can be considered those roads that do not have a hard surface and a sign indicating an intersection.
Drivers should remember that exits from yards are not intersections and, accordingly, do not cancel the effect of the “No Overtaking” sign.
The coverage area is also limited by an additional indication of the distance of its relevance, which is given directly under the installed sign. The zone is also limited by signs indicating the cancellation of the action of this sign (“End of the prohibited overtaking zone” - No. 3.21) and the sign “End of the zone of all restrictions” (No. 3.31 in the traffic rules).
By the way, the name of this sign smacks of pretentiousness: it cancels only nine prohibitory signs and in no way can cancel all the real restrictions that a domestic driver may face, especially when it comes to the Russian outback. There are certain restrictions for which signs are not required. The main thing in their definition will be the instinct of self-preservation.
This is what the “End of all restrictions zone” sign looks like
Special mention should be made of ignoring the “Overtaking prohibited” sign (including) in the southern regions of Russia. Statistics show that it is the Southern Federal District that is distinguished by its systemic disregard for road signs and markings. On some roads (for example, in Bashkiria) there are often no road markings, which have not been applied for decades. In big cities, drivers still try to comply with the requirements of road signs, but rather out of a sense of self-preservation due to the heavy traffic on the roads.
Sign 3.23 “End of the no-overtaking zone for trucks”
Road sign 3.23 “End of the no-overtaking zone for trucks” is used to indicate the place where the restriction of sign 3.22 ends, i.e. The ban on overtaking trucks is lifted.
If the road has one, two or three lanes for traffic in both directions, sign 3.23 may be installed only on the left side of the road, placing it on the reverse side of sign 3.22, intended for drivers of vehicles moving in the opposite direction (the same as sign 3.21, see . higher).
The yellow background of the “End of no-overtaking zone for trucks” sign means that the sign is temporary.
Sign on a yellow background
If the driver sees a “No Overtaking” road sign on a yellow background, then such a sign is temporary.
If the “No Overtaking” sign is on a yellow background, then it is installed temporarily and has priority over permanent signs
It is installed to ensure safe traffic on those sections of the road that are under construction or repair. The signs that drivers see on a yellow background can be prohibitive or warning.
If a “white” sign is installed next to the “yellow sign”, and its action contradicts the “yellow” one, then the sign on the yellow background has priority. This statement is also relevant for orange markings, which serve to separate the traffic flow on sections of the road under construction or repair. The traffic rules indicate the priority of such markings over white markings.
Nuances of the “No Overtaking” sign
The “Overtaking is prohibited” traffic sign is rarely placed without special reasons. Most often, it is installed on dangerous sections of the road, where experienced drivers usually do not risk driving into the oncoming lane. For example, before sharp turns or in areas of poor visibility. If the sign is not visible in such places, then you should pay attention to the road markings. A single or double solid line also prohibits overtaking. Additionally, a sign can be applied to the road surface. Warnings are usually set in advance, at least 15 meters before the planned obstacle. Often a sign is installed with additional instructions. For example, in an area where road work is underway, there will definitely be a ban on overtaking. Traffic police officers are often on duty in areas where driving into oncoming traffic is prohibited, so it is better to comply with all restrictions.
If the background of the sign is not white, but yellow, then this only means that its effect is temporary. It is worth remembering that if there are several contradictory signs in one area (for example, permission and prohibition of overtaking), then the one with a yellow background will have priority. Otherwise, the operation of such signs is similar to ordinary signs.
Possible violations that drivers may commit
First, you need to define the very concept of overtaking. Until recently, in traffic rules, this meant that a moving vehicle is ahead of one or more moving vehicles and at the same time leaves its lane. In the current version of the Rules, overtaking is interpreted somewhat differently. It means that the vehicle is ahead of one or more cars in its movement. In this case, overtaking occurs only in the case when the vehicle enters the lane of oncoming traffic, and then returns to the lane it previously occupied. The new edition of the traffic rules has significantly narrowed the concept of overtaking. Drivers who received a driver's license a long time ago and last opened a traffic record book many, many years ago should pay special attention to this innovation.
Violation of the requirements of the “Overtaking is prohibited” sign is overtaking one or more vehicles within its coverage. This may be caused, first of all, by the driver ignoring this sign. It goes without saying that an inattentive driver who did not see this sign while talking with passengers is also a violator.
Video about what overtaking is in practice
What does it look like
This is what the “No Overtaking” sign looks like.
It is installed on dangerous sections of the road and, in particular, near slopes and intersections.
But there is another version of the sign:
The sign on a yellow background also warns drivers that it is prohibited to overtake absolutely all vehicles (except for the types of cars described above).
But this designation is temporary. Installed, for example, during road repairs.
A temporary “No Overtaking” sign takes precedence over other types of signs on a white background if they conflict with each other.
Controversial situations
Sometimes particularly “advanced” drivers consider the installation of a “No Overtaking” sign on a certain section of the road to be unreasonable and, accordingly, ignore it. It is clear that they will not be able to prove to the traffic police inspector their innocence or the absurdity of the installation in a certain place. In practice, a large number of controversial situations arise. Let's take a closer look at the most typical ones.
Situation one
The driver of a moving car began the overtaking maneuver even before the sign prohibiting overtaking began to operate, and ended it directly within the coverage area. The reason for this could be, for example, that the vehicle moving in front obscured the sign, and the driver driving behind simply did not see it. In such a case, you should carefully look at the markings on the road. Before a section of the road where overtaking is prohibited, the dashes that make up the broken line lengthen and gradually turn into a solid line. Even if the driver did not see the sign, his actions are unlikely to be justified, and the traffic police have every reason to punish him.
Second
The driver of a moving car sees a vehicle moving at low speed, for example, less than 30 km per hour. Accordingly, in order to continue driving, he will need to enter the oncoming lane within the limits of the overtaking ban. The question is whether the vehicle that the driver overtook is slow-moving. You should know that low-speed vehicles must be marked with special icons in the form of red triangles with a yellow border. If such a symbol is not observed on the vehicle being overtaken, then it cannot be considered slow-moving and overtaking in this case will become a clear violation of traffic rules.
This is what the slow-moving vehicle sign looks like and is located:
Third
Sometimes there is simply no way to avoid violating the validity of a sign. This can happen, for example, when you have to go around a large hole (a common occurrence), a stationary car, or a place where an accident recently occurred. In such a case, you should try to go around such an obstacle on the right. If this is not possible, then you will have to go around, entering the oncoming lane. In this case, traffic police officers can “incriminate” a violation with subsequent significant damage to the personal or family budget. But you should know that in the vast majority of cases in such situations, the rules allow such a maneuver. But oddly enough, the inspector can interpret this in his own way. Therefore, the driver should understand that he will be able to prove his innocence in court and, accordingly, disagree with the inspector’s conclusions in the compiled protocol.
Fourth
Sometimes a driving driver may be surprised to notice that the markings on the road are in clear contradiction with the requirements of the installed signs. For example, a section of the road where, behind the “No Overtaking” sign, there are intermittent markings that clearly allow such a maneuver, can throw a law-abiding driver into a stupor. What to do ?
Logically, the presence of a broken line indicates that the limited visibility zone has ended and, accordingly, the prohibition of overtaking is no longer relevant. But the fact is that it was not in vain that the “vigilant” inspector waited for many hours for such a situation to arise. He boldly stops the “violator” and draws up a report. So, the protocol should not be signed in this case either. You should once again open the booklet, which details the traffic rules, and make sure that the road markings have priority. The only exceptions will be temporary signs that require restrictions on certain actions of drivers (for example, the same sign on a yellow background). At the same time, the inspectors themselves must take measures to correct this ambiguous situation on the road.
A driver who knows the traffic rules well should behave confidently and remind the traffic police of their immediate responsibilities in this case. Most likely, they themselves know this, so the conversation may end with a vague: “Don’t disturb again” and wishes for a safe journey.
Video about controversial situations when overtaking
Area of operation of the “No overtaking” sign
The effect of a sign depends on many factors, including its location and the presence of canceling signs. Until where does the “No Overtaking” sign apply? If at the bottom of the sign there is a rectangular plate indicating the number of meters, then this will be exactly the period during which the sign is valid. But what will be the coverage area of the “No Overtaking” sign if the extent of its coverage is not indicated? In this case, the ban will remain in effect until a sign canceling the restrictions appears. Usually it looks like two gray cars, crossed out with gray stripes diagonally. But even when such a sign appears, the driver should be careful - it is very likely that after a few hundred meters a new restriction will appear. If the driver fails to complete the maneuver in time, he may face a serious fine.
But the area of the prohibition on overtaking may be limited not only by the corresponding sign. If you have reached an intersection or populated area, this can also serve as permission to overtake. But there is one caveat - the intersection you are passing must have three or four branches and be indicated by the appropriate sign. If you have passed it, and there are no more 3.20 signs on your way, then you can safely overtake.
Drivers, be lenient (or you can still overtake someone)
Slow-moving vehicles are discussed above. These, for example, could be bulldozers, tractors, combines, and so on. If they have the appropriate badges on the back, then you can overtake them painlessly. Of course, a peasant's horse-drawn cart (drawn transport) is unlikely to be equipped with the appropriate sign. But you can also overtake it. As well as cyclists, motorcyclists (two-wheeled motorcycles and without sidecars), as well as mopedists. When overtaking them, experienced drivers sometimes break into a cold sweat, because they believe (and sometimes justifiably) that there is no worse person on the highway than a cyclist. You can expect anything from him. It can be swayed by a gust of wind, the bike can jump on a bump and suddenly change its trajectory, in the end, the cyclist can be completely drunk.
You should be especially careful when overtaking cyclists
The actions of mopedists, bikers and “drivers” of horse-drawn vehicles are not much more predictable. That is why, when overtaking such road users, you should be especially careful, slow down and try not to get too close to them, leaving yourself the opportunity to maneuver or brake in case of a critical situation.
The “Slow-moving vehicle” sign is indicated in the form of an equilateral triangle with a red fluorescent coating and a yellow or red reflective border (triangle side length from 350 to 365 mm, border width from 45 to 48 mm according to GOST) - behind motor vehicles, for which the manufacturer has set a maximum speed of no more than 30 km/h.
Paragraph 10 of clause 8 of Chapter 26 of traffic rules
Where are the traffic rules stated?
Sign number 3.20 “Overtaking prohibited” means that overtaking vehicles is prohibited on the further section of the roadway. You can learn more about this maneuver from paragraph 11.4 of the traffic rules.
It specifies the absolute reasons for the ban on ahead and overtaking vehicles (for example, at a pedestrian crossing).
As for the sign, it is valid within a certain territory. As a rule, these are narrow, dangerous sections of the road. This sign can be found on the highway before going uphill or making a sharp turn.
But there are exceptions to the basic rule. Thus, overtaking when the 3.20 sign is installed will not be considered a violation in three situations:
- A driver overtakes a cyclist. You need to overtake carefully, leaving room for lateral maneuver, but you can still get ahead of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles without a cradle.
- The driver overtakes a horse-drawn cart. Here, too, everything is logical - a car should not be dragged behind horses, so as not to create a kilometer-long traffic jam on the road.
- A driver overtakes a slow-moving vehicle. They recognize a car moving at a speed of up to 30 km/h. In this case, a low-speed vehicle must have a special sign 9.10 (triangle). If it is not there, even on a tractor, then such a vehicle cannot be overtaken.
This is what sign 9.10 looks like:
There is no prohibition sign: when you still can’t overtake
It is also important to remind some drivers who have completely forgotten the traffic rules (or even never held a book with a similar name in their hands) that the “No overtaking” sign is not the only case of prohibition of such a maneuver on the road.
Overtaking at a pedestrian crossing is strictly prohibited, no matter whether people are walking along it or not. You also cannot overtake in tunnels, overpasses and bridges. It will be a violation to overtake at an intersection, regardless of whether it is regulated or not, as well as within a hundred-meter zone from a railway crossing. Overtaking on ascents or descents, where visibility for overtaking is insufficient, is also prohibited.
It’s absolutely forbidden to cheat in tunnels
When overtaking, you should very carefully monitor passing and oncoming traffic, maintain a safe distance and not interfere with other drivers.
The driver of the overtaken vehicle is prohibited from increasing the speed, as this may lead to an obstacle to overtaking and create an emergency situation on the road.
Results
Road safety is determined by many factors, but mostly depends on driver behavior. Compliance with signs is a prerequisite for safe driving, and it also avoids fines or loss of license. The “Overtaking is prohibited” sign is valid on those sections of the road where this maneuver can lead to an accident. The end of the coverage area of the “No Overtaking” sign is represented by two cars located side by side crossed out by lines. This means that all restrictions have been lifted and you can safely overtake the cars ahead.
What are the consequences of ignoring the “No Overtaking” sign: fines in 2021
Violating the rules of overtaking very often leads to tragic consequences. Therefore, first of all, it threatens the lives of the driver, his passengers, the “crew” of the oncoming car and sometimes completely innocent road users who find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. It is precisely in view of the above that penalties for violators are quite severe. Over the past years, we can observe a significant increase in the size of fines. What ten years ago could be violated relatively painlessly for the wallet, today is fraught with serious financial losses.
As before, penalties for violating the rules of overtaking are determined by Article 12.15 of the Administrative Code.
In particular, paragraph four of Art. 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses states the following:
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 5,000 rubles or deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of four to six months.
clause 4 art. 12.15 Code of Administrative Offenses
So, the minimum administrative punishment faces the violator in the form of a fine in the amount of 1000 rubles and the maximum - deprivation of a driver’s license for a period of four to six months. Interim fines will be 1,500 and 5,000 rubles. The first - for driving into oncoming traffic or tram rails when going around an obstacle (if it was possible to go around it on the right) and the second - for ignoring the requirements of a sign prohibiting overtaking and driving into oncoming traffic.
Particularly persistent violators of overtaking rules may lose their driver's license for a year if they repeatedly violate overtaking rules within a year. It is important to remember that the return of a driver's license becomes possible only after retaking the theory of traffic rules and therefore can result in a very long-term project, since by the time the license was revoked, everything that was taught in a driving school had already been completely forgotten.
The minimum you can hope for is a fine of 500 rubles, which will be issued for violating the requirements of road markings and prohibition signs. Although, to tell the truth, such cases are the exception rather than the rule. Usually they try to punish the driver as much as possible. Therefore, the only advantage in this situation will be the driver’s feeling of deep satisfaction from the fact that he has replenished the budget of his native country by a considerable amount.
If a violation of overtaking rules was recorded using technical means (photo or video recorders) that automatically register the violation without the participation of a traffic police inspector, then the driver can be fined a maximum of five thousand rubles, even if the violation itself leads to deprivation of rights.
Is maneuvering prohibited under a dangerous turn sign?
In addition to the prohibition of overtaking under the appropriate sign, you cannot overtake a vehicle:
- if the vehicle behind is already overtaking;
- the vehicle ahead is planning a left turn or overtaking;
- before turning and in areas with poor visibility;
- at pedestrian crossings;
- on overpasses, bridges, in tunnels.
A dangerous turn on the road is indicated by a sign:
According to paragraph 11.4 of the traffic rules, overtaking before a dangerous turn is prohibited. This means that until the dangerous area has been overcome, the maneuver cannot be performed.
For overtaking on a dangerous turn, the driver faces a fine of 5 thousand rubles or deprivation of his license for up to six months.
And at best, you will only be able to get away with money, since overtaking on sharp turns is really very dangerous. Therefore, you need to follow the rules and follow the established signs.
The “Overtaking is prohibited” road sign number 3.20 is installed on dangerous sections of roads where you cannot get ahead of the vehicle in front.
The sign is valid for a certain number of meters indicated on the information plate, until the intersection or until the sign lifting the restrictions.
For violating this rule, the driver faces punishment in the form of a fine or deprivation of rights for six months.
When to turn off the turn signals when overtaking is explained in the article: overtaking on a turn. To see if overtaking at intersections is allowed on a two-lane road, see the page.
Learn about overtaking, ahead and oncoming traffic rules from this information.
How to try to justify yourself and is it possible to avoid deprivation of rights
The question of how to avoid administrative liability arises for the driver at the very first moment after being stopped by a traffic police inspector. But you shouldn’t immediately sprinkle ashes on your head and repent of all your sins.
It is necessary to immediately understand that between an administrative fine of 5,000 rubles. and deprivation of a driver’s license, the word “or” is in the law. The decision on the punishment must be made by the head of the relevant traffic police unit based on the duration of the offender’s stay in the oncoming lane, the trajectory of his movement and many other factors. Circumstances can both mitigate and aggravate the liability of the offender. Therefore, all the circumstances of the offense should initially be taken into account. If, for example, the violating driver moved along the oncoming lane for a kilometer for no reason, creating several emergency situations, then he should hardly hope for a minimum fine.
The final decision on punishment is made by the court. Therefore, it is worth being well prepared for the process. If possible, it is advisable to entrust the protection of your interests to a specialized lawyer who has extensive positive experience in resolving cases related to violations of traffic rules. It is necessary to understand that the court (when a violation is detected on the road directly by traffic police officers) is not always limited to a fine of five thousand. Deprivation of rights leads to much bigger problems, so you should still play it safe and seek help from a car lawyer.
The final decision on punishment for traffic violations is made by the court.
You can independently challenge the decision of the traffic police inspector by proving that there was no real opportunity to go around the obstacle on the right. This did not allow us to determine the condition of the road surface on a given section of the road, the size of the car or the possibility of creating a dangerous situation for other road users, pedestrians, buildings, road structures, etc. Of course, the judge will not go to the place where the violation was committed, therefore in this case, a DVR recording will be of great help, which should display all the mentioned nuances.
The second way to challenge the decision on punishment will be to prove that the sign does not comply with the requirements of the law and was installed in violation of GOST (GOST R 52289–2004). Those signs that were installed without complying with the relevant requirements are in conflict with the rules of the road. Experience suggests that it is possible, but difficult, to prove that a sign does not comply with technical requirements. Therefore, you will have to fight in court.
The road service may apologize to the driver, but the court will not take into account the technical discrepancy. As a rule, courts are so overwhelmed with current work that traffic violators are like an annoying insect that interferes with work on more priority tasks. Therefore, consideration of the relevant cases often occurs quickly, while the judge does not delve into the essence of the case at all. Often, a meticulous offender can prove his innocence only in an appellate court.
By the way, as practice shows, it is the court of appeal that often makes fairer decisions on traffic violations than the court of first instance. But it should be taken into account that filing an appeal is not an easy task, especially for people who have never or almost never faced such tasks. Therefore, the participation of a lawyer will be very desirable. And, accordingly, it can significantly increase the cost of the procedure for restoring justice. That is why most drivers who have been awarded a fine resign themselves to such a court decision. Few people reach the Court of Appeal and, as a rule, those who have been sentenced to lose their driver's license. This factor sometimes becomes decisive in the relatively careless and superficial handling of cases of traffic violations.
By the way, sometimes you can even turn into a victim. This can happen, for example, in the case when a traffic police inspector drew up a protocol regarding a discrepancy between the requirements of a sign and road markings, although he should have immediately reported to higher management about the identified problem, and not looked for an opportunity to fine an unlucky driver who did not know the traffic rules thoroughly. If the driver manages to prove that he is right, the inspector will be punished, including dismissal from work. In such a case, information from the DVR will again be extremely important.
Video about some cases of installing a “No Overtaking” sign: practice of communicating with traffic police inspectors
When is a driver's license suspended?
Deprivation of rights for overtaking under a “no overtaking” sign in 2021 is carried out only if a violation is recorded by a traffic police inspector. Additionally, related nuances are taken into account. Typically, punishment is applied in the presence of aggravating circumstances.
Let's say the offender overtook without taking into account the instructions of sign 3.20 and drove into the oncoming lane through solid markings. Without calculating the distance, the driver almost crashed into an oncoming car, barely managing to dodge and creating interference for the car moving behind. During the verification process, it turned out that the citizen had several unpaid fines. The inspector will draw up a protocol and initiate the procedure for deprivation of rights.
If the violation is repeated, and this fact is revealed by a traffic police officer, the citizen will not be able to drive a car for a year.
Are there any exceptions
Sometimes there is no penalty for overtaking in the area covered by sign 3.20. But there is no contradiction here. To understand why, when you can avoid troubles with the traffic police, you need to look at the Rules. It says that symbol 3.20 dictates the following condition:
It is prohibited to overtake all vehicles except slow-moving vehicles, horse-drawn carts, bicycles, mopeds and two-wheeled motorcycles without sidecars.
That is, it is allowed to bypass the specified types of equipment in the area of effect of the sign, and they should not be fined for this. Overtaking tractors, motorcycles without sidecars, mopeds and bicycles is also possible if there are markings 1.1 or 1.11 on the road along with the symbol. After all, the sign has priority and allows maneuver in relation to the listed types of vehicles.
Violating traffic rules when overtaking is one of the common causes of accidents. Therefore, it is worth avoiding any of them not so much for the sake of saving money on a fine, but primarily for safety. If the driver who overtook his opponent gets into an accident, he will most likely be found guilty of it.
Possibility of appeal and cancellation of the imposed punishment
As noted earlier, cases in this category are considered in court, with the exception of cases where the violation is recorded by cameras. This approach ensures maximum objectivity and significantly reduces the likelihood of error. If an offense has actually been committed, it will be difficult to prove your innocence. One of the few reasons for this will be extreme necessity (Article 2.7 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).
The presence of extreme necessity implies that the driver committed a violation in order to prevent other serious consequences. In this case, the following condition must be met: the harm caused is less than the harm prevented.
For example, driving into a lane intended for oncoming traffic in order to prevent a collision with another car or a collision with a person may be considered an extreme necessity. To establish this fact, a thorough and comprehensive study of the situation is required.
If prosecution occurred by mistake, it can be appealed according to the rules of Art. 30.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation - to a higher official, or to the next court. Within the framework of legal proceedings, appeal and cassation procedures are also possible.
You should try to appeal the imposed punishment only if there is a real mistake. Otherwise, it will be a waste of time and money.
Procedure for imposing a fine
In order for a citizen to be held accountable and fined, the violation must be recorded in the prescribed manner. In 2021, the action is performed automatically or during a stop by traffic police officers. Inspectors operate within the framework of Federal Law No. 3 of February 7, 2011 “On the Police.” When stopping a car, traffic police representatives are required to comply with the provisions of Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation No. 664 of August 23, 2021. Prosecution for overtaking under a “no overtaking” sign requires the following procedures:
- The inspector will notice the violation.
- A traffic police officer will stop the car and ask the driver to present documents. The list of documents that the traffic police inspector has the right to ask is reflected in paragraph 2.1.1 of the Russian Traffic Regulations.
- The traffic police officer will report the detected violation as the reason for the stop. A protocol will then be drawn up. The document is provided to the driver for review. A person has the right to sign a document or refuse to perform actions if he does not agree with the information contained in it. In this case, a corresponding mark is placed on the form.
- The traffic police officer releases the driver.
Representatives of the traffic police prepare a statement of claim and go to court. The circumstances of the incident are being analyzed. The paper is supplemented with evidence. The citizen will be sent a summons. The document will contain information about where and when the proceedings to impose a fine or deprivation of rights for overtaking under a “no overtaking” sign will take place. Experts advise not to neglect participation in the hearing. If a person ignores the notice of a proceeding, the case may be reviewed and a fine or deprivation of rights may be imposed without the participation of the violator. In this situation, defending your rights is problematic.
If there are mitigating circumstances, the judge decides to impose a fine for overtaking under a “no overtaking” sign in the amount of 5,000 rubles. In this situation, after the trial, the citizen will receive a decision on an administrative offense. The document is sent by mail or information is provided through the State Services portal. The last method is used only in a situation where the driver has an account in the system (Article 28.6 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).
If traffic police officers were not nearby, but cameras were installed, the violation could be recorded automatically. In this case, in 2021 only the imposition of a fine applies. The penalty is imposed according to the following scheme:
- The violation is automatically recorded.
- The data is being processed.
- A resolution is being drafted.
- The document is sent by mail to the address of the violator.
The decision to impose a fine will be issued within 15 days from the moment the offense was committed (Article 29.6 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).
