Stop sign - where and why the sign is installed

What does the sign look like?

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Road sign 2.5 “Driving without stopping is prohibited” is known to both pedestrians and drivers. In most countries of the world, it is depicted in the same way: four white Latin letters are written on a red octagon: “STOP”. The edging of the figure is also done in the form of a white stripe.

A special geometric shape is necessary so that the sign can be recognized even if it is dirty, damaged by vandals, or covered with frost or snow.

According to the recommendation of the Vienna Convention of 1968, other variations of the image can be used: a red circle with a triangle located inside with a yellow or white background in the middle.

Black and blue letters are allowed. The UN Convention explains that the word “stop” does not have to be written in Latin: each state has the right to approve a sign made using its official alphabet.

In our country, only the first variety is used. In addition to it, the traffic rules provide information plate 6.16, which is used in conjunction with marking 1.12 “Stop line” or instead of it, marking the border on the roadway before the intersection.

These graphics serve a slightly different function: they inform the driver where in front of a traffic light he needs to stop to wait for the green signal.

What does a STOP sign look like?

The red sign is a scarlet octagon with white letters “STOP” on it. The edge of the figure is enclosed in a white border. Inscriptions made in black and blue paint are allowed, and the surface color of a temporary sign may be yellow.

In all countries of the world the sign is 2.5. has a predominant red color

The first STOP sign appeared in the American city of Detroit (Michigan) in 1915.

The white sign has a rectangular shape, the inscription “STOP” on it is black. There is a black border along the edge. This plate is not a priority and belongs to the category of information signs.

Plate 6.16 can even be installed above each specific lane

In the USSR, the “STOP” sign first appeared in 1973 in accordance with GOST 10807–71, which came into force, and became the 106th road symbol in the Traffic Rules.

Where and in what cases is it installed

Symbol 2.5 is placed by road services:

at intersections (both at regulated ones and those where there is no traffic light);
before a railway crossing;
at the point of exit from the secondary road to the main one;
near quarantine posts.

In other words, a “STOP” sign is necessary where driving without stopping a car can lead to serious consequences: that is, on dangerous sections of roads. It is often accompanied by the graphic symbol 1.23 “Caution Children”.

If traffic lights are turned on at an intersection, then the established symbol is not followed, but is acted on the basis of the light signals.

The main mistake drivers make is driving and slowing down to a minimum speed without actually stopping. Such an action would be a violation of the administrative code, which entails a meeting with a traffic police inspector.

Another common situation: two cars drive up to a sign one after another, the one in front stops to comply with its request, the second is forced to do the same.

Many people believe that after the first driver has moved off, they can follow him without stopping the movement. This is not so: near the graphic symbol you should again come to a complete stop for a few seconds.

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. Sign 2.5 “No movement without stopping.”

Drivers try to bypass this street, and residents of nearby houses call it the first toll street in the capital. The tariff of 500 rubles is the fine provided for in Part 1 of Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation for violating the requirements for marks.

The driver who asked for help drove along this street almost every day and several times, but did not pay attention to the fact that two months ago they installed a camera recording the exit behind the stop line and the STOP sign without stopping. Fines, according to the rapist, mean everything without distinction. It has thousands of punished drivers, and all those who come to her for a “review” are sure that the camera is not working correctly.

Where do you need to stop according to the rules?

In most cases, the “STOP” sign is placed together with markings 1.12 on the roadway. In this case, the driver of the car is obliged to stop in front of the line.

If it is missing, then it is necessary to stop driving before reaching the edge of the roadway that you plan to cross, giving way to all vehicles moving along it.

When crossing rails or approaching a quarantine post, you must also stop in front of the marked markings (stop line). If it is not marked, the vehicle must stop moving in front of the sign.

Important! Do not allow the car bumper to be above the markings. Many people believe that if the wheels have not reached the border marked by it, then there is no violation in this.

The recording camera will certainly react to such an action, and the driver will receive a decision to impose penalties.

White STOP sign

It is installed to inform drivers about the place where they need to stop if further movement is prohibited by a traffic light.

What does it mean

The main purpose is to warn drivers that there is a “Stop Line” marking ahead, where they need to stop if necessary.

The prohibition on movement under sign 6.16 is valid until it is permitted (for example, until the traffic light turns on).

Traffic Laws

According to traffic rules, the sign can be located on the right side of the road or hang above the part where the stop line is located. The driver must comply with the following rules:

when the markings are not visible, you need to stop at the sign;
when the traffic light permitting signal is on, you don’t have to stop on a difficult section;
It is prohibited to drive into a stop line; this is a violation of traffic rules, for which you can receive a penalty.

Coverage area

The graphic road symbol “STOP” is not equipped with accompanying signs indicating the extent of its validity, since this zone is located directly where it is installed.

In this place, it is not allowed for a car to cross an imaginary line running along the roadway, that is, the slightest drive “behind the sign.”

The main point here is that you should see it in time to apply the brakes. In order for the driver to have time to stop, the symbol is usually placed at some distance from the intersection of two roads, and not at the intersection itself.

It happens that on a “blind” turn it is impossible to predict in advance the presence of a sign. Therefore, the driver should slow down and prepare for the possible need to stop.

Sometimes terrain or weather conditions, even if traffic stops, prevent the person sitting behind the wheel from assessing the traffic situation.

It may be advisable to move forward slightly and stop again to make sure it is safe to continue driving. If a traffic jam has formed on the roadway, under no circumstances should you drive beyond the sign, even if the required stop has already been made.

You should wait until it becomes obvious that driving through the intersection is possible, and only then move off.

Sometimes, in order to avoid such unpleasant situations, a symbol is placed on the road in advance indicating the need to give way. It warns you when you are approaching a place where you will need to brake and stop.

An additional information sign indicates how many meters the driver will have to travel to reach the STOP sign.

The use of a child seat in a car according to traffic regulations is discussed in the article: child seat according to traffic regulations. Read here how traffic rules govern traffic lanes at an intersection.

How does a camera record stopping at a stop sign?

At the Traffic Control Center, which owns the cameras, they are installed only manually: the equipment is in perfect order. They just ruin everything.

And they remind me: sign 2.5 "STOP" means no movement without stopping. Precisely - without stopping, which cannot be replaced by reducing speed or slowing down. Stop means a complete stop.

As explained in the data center, the complex records the vehicle's speed several times per second.

If at this time the speed was not equal to zero at least once, a violation sign is generated. An evidence base is a series of photographs with a movement trajectory and identification of measurement points, as well as a video file, which is an evidence base for managing administrative documentation .

But this film will not be shown to you. This is only available to traffic cops, so drivers will have to believe these pictures. However, this is completely absurd, thought the driver who came to our aid, the residents of Moscow who became victims of such a camera. The driver receives a decree in which he is shown several photographs. Nothing comes out of these photos except that the car was there at some point.

STOP control

A rather rare analogue of the graphic symbol “STOP” is the prohibitory sign “Control” (3.17.3). It obliges the driver of the vehicle to stop driving on the section of the roadway where there is a checkpoint.

It could be:

police post;
entering a road that is private property;
border zone;
zone where quarantine is introduced;
evacuation zone;
area in which there is an emergency situation.

Very often, symbol 3.17.3 is unreasonably placed at the entrance to sea beaches and resorts. Therefore, every driver should know the above cases for which this sign is intended.

When stopped by traffic police officers, you should ask which item the installation of a graphic road object relates to.

When drawing up a protocol for non-compliance with the ban, the decision can be appealed through the court, since in this case it will be unfounded.

How does a camera record stopping at a stop sign?

At the Traffic Control Center, which owns the cameras, they are installed only manually: the equipment is in perfect order. They just ruin everything.

And they remind me: sign 2.5 "STOP" means no movement without stopping. Precisely - without stopping, which cannot be replaced by reducing speed or slowing down. Stop means a complete stop.

As explained in the data center, the complex records the vehicle's speed several times per second.

STOP line

This graphic road object is an informational one. It notifies the driver about the driving mode requirements for a given area, indicating the place where the brakes should be applied.

This symbol is a rectangle with a white background, on which the inscription “STOP” is written in black in Cyrillic.

The sign is placed mainly in the following cases:

at unregulated crossings over railway rails;
at intersections where traffic is controlled by a traffic light or a traffic controller.

The sign can be located directly on the traffic light support, or on a separate holder, as well as above the traffic lane from above. The duplicating function is performed by marking 1.12 “Stop line” applied to the coating.

This is a wide transverse strip made of white paint with reflective properties, which limits the route of the car on the approach to the intersection.

This object is necessary to reduce the likelihood of an accident, since it does not allow you to travel to where vehicles are moving in a perpendicular direction.

If the driver's signal is green, then there is no need to stop in front of these two road objects. When the traffic light control is turned off, the intersection becomes unregulated.

Here you should be guided by the established priority signs: when you are on a secondary road, you need to look left and right and let those who have the right pass.

The meaning of a stop sign

The road symbol has the number 2.5 and is aimed at informing road users that driving without stopping after it is prohibited.

This traffic stop sign is used in the following cases:

intersection of unequal roads, including dirt roads;
at railway crossings equipped with special paraphernalia in the form of barriers and light indicators;
in front of checkpoints, if entry control is provided there.

When the driver sees the sign, he is obliged to reduce the speed of the vehicle and bring it to zero. If there are no cars, pedestrians or trains crossing the road, then after a complete stop he has the right to continue moving. Driving without stopping is prohibited and a sign indicates this rule.

If the driver failed to notice the stop sign in a timely manner and crossed it, it is recommended to reverse if possible. The measure will provide an opportunity to save on fines.

Amendments to the rules for using road signs came into force when high-speed highways appeared. Their peculiarity is the absence of restrictions on movement speed. However, there are exits to the road from adjacent settlements. At this type of exit, a road symbol is installed, according to which the driver is obliged to let all passing cars pass.

The approved procedure for informing car owners is as follows:

Before leaving, a symbol with the number 2.4 is installed indicating the number of meters to the stop sign, moreover, precisely to the sign, and not to the turn.
A few meters before the entrance to the highway, a road symbol is placed, and, as a rule, a line is drawn.

The only exception when it is allowed to travel without stopping is when traveling in specialized vehicles. These include: ambulance, fire and police vehicles.

Many fines today are recorded by video cameras. In this regard, it is worth following the rules even in the absence of traffic police officers nearby.

Fines for traffic violations

If a person sitting behind the wheel of a moving car ignores the requirement of a STOP road sign and does not stop moving along the roadway for at least a couple of seconds, this will be considered a violation.

Responsibility for such an act is provided for in Part 1 of Art. 12.19 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. The traffic police inspector will issue a decision to impose a sanction on the driver in the form of a fine, the amount of which will be 500 rubles .

A person who has committed a violation in the capital or in St. Petersburg will be prosecuted under Part 5 of Art. 12.19 of the code and will already pay 2000 rubles.

If, if the order of behavior prescribed by the sign is not observed, an obstacle is created to the normal movement of other vehicles, the punishment will be determined based on Part 4 of Art. 12.19 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

In this case, the violator will also have to pay an amount of 2000 rubles . In Moscow, as well as in St. Petersburg, such an action will be punishable by a fine of 3,000 rubles.

Part 2 Art. 12.12 of the Code contains punishment for non-compliance with traffic rules regarding the need to stop in front of the “Stop line” sign or corresponding markings 1.12. The driver who ignored these graphic objects will be punished in the amount of 800 rubles .

We must not forget about the responsibility that late payment of a fine entails. By law, the entire amount must be transferred to the account of the Ministry of Internal Affairs no later than 60 days after the resolution comes into force.

If the deadline is not met, the person may face:

double the fine (while the obligation to pay the first remains);
assignment of compulsory work;
use of arrest.

If the driver is confident that he is right, he has 10 days to file a complaint with the court against the inspector’s unreasonable decision.

In a controversial situation, it is best to use the video camera of your mobile device to record what is happening. This way a person will have a much better chance of defending his case in court.

If the ruling is overturned and the case is dismissed, you will not have to pay anything. Moreover, the driver has every right to file a claim with the judicial authorities, in which he may demand compensation for moral damage caused by the unfair actions of the police.

If the offense is obvious, the fine should be paid as soon as possible. According to the current code, if the driver manages to do this no later than 20 days from the inspector’s decision, then he has the right to transfer only half of the amount. However, the fine will be considered paid in full.

In most Russian megacities, traffic congestion is a daily occurrence. One of the reasons for their formation is that cars enter intersections when they are not allowed to do so.

An obstacle to traffic created in one place creates a “traffic jam” over a long road: the violating driver punishes himself and everyone else.

That is why it is important to respect the priority established by signs and markings.

About entering the roundabout according to traffic rules, see the article: roundabout traffic according to traffic rules. For parking rules in residential areas according to traffic rules, see the page.

For how long according to traffic rules you can stop if there is a “no stopping” sign, find out from this information.

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. Sign 2.5 “No movement without stopping.”