Stopping and parking is one of the most important topics. Traffic rules disclose it in maximum detail. Well, this topic is very important, especially for future drivers, so it is worth discussing it.

Rule number one

It is worth starting right away with generally accepted positions. And the first step is to tell where stopping and parking is allowed. Traffic rules say: you can stop or park on the right side of the road, and only on the side of the road. If it is not there, then it is allowed to park the vehicle at the edge of the carriageway.

What about the left side? Can't you stop there at all? It is possible, but only in those cities / villages / townships where there is only one lane for different directions. And if there are no tram tracks in the center. It is also permissible to stop on the left, if a one-way is organized on the road, this is done only by trucks of the type (which weigh more than 3500 kilograms). Is that for short-term loading or unloading.

Nuances and exceptions

So, above was described one provision concerning such a topic as stopping and parking. Traffic rules contain some explanations regarding this rule. So, it was said that a truck can stop on the left side of the road, but only in order to load the car, or vice versa, to unload it. This is possible, but only if the place is marked with a special sign. It is called the “Beginning of a settlement”. The sign looks like a plate with a white background on which, for example, “Krasnodar”, “Rostov-on-Don”, “Izhevsk”, etc. is written in black letters. But even then, stopping is not always allowed. On the left, you can stop only if the road is two-lane and traffic there, respectively, is two-way. You still cannot do this if the middle of the road is divided by one solid. In general, this must be taken into account and be careful.

Rule number two

The next provision, concerning such a topic as stopping and parking (SDA), states that the vehicle can only be parked in one row, and it must be parallel to the edge of the carriageway. There may be exceptions. And these are the situations when the driver is in the place, the configuration of which allows you to put the car in some other way. By the way, if a person wants to park a motorcycle, moped or bicycle, then you can do it in two rows. This is due, of course, to the distinctive dimensions.

It is also possible to park your car at the very edge of the sidewalk, which borders directly on the carriageway. However, this is permissible for drivers of passenger cars and 2-wheeled vehicles. And in that place a special sign should be installed (numbered as 6.4 and necessarily “supported” by a sign 8.6.2 or another similar one). The plates show how exactly in this particular place the vehicle can be put without breaking the rule.

It is also worth noting with attention one nuance that covers such a theme as parking and stopping. Traffic rules state that if the carriageway is separated from the sidewalk by a lawn, then it is strictly forbidden to put the vehicle there. There were such cases, because now it is already being discussed. You cannot park your car on such a sidewalk.

Relaxation

There is one more point that is important to mention. Rest - for this purpose, parking and stopping are also often provided. Traffic rules say that there are certain sites for this. This is true. If a person is tired and feels that he needs to warm up a little, or if a long rest is required at all, then you need to quickly find a sign that permits this. It usually looks like a sign showing a tree and a bench next to it.

If there were no such signs along the way and are not expected, then you just need to leave the road and stop - this is also possible. The main principle is that the vehicle does not interfere with other road users.

Prohibitions

As you could already understand, stopping and parking vehicles is not allowed everywhere. It cannot be performed on or near them. Because in this way it will be possible to interfere with trams.

It is also prohibited on and 50 meters away from them, as it is life-threatening. Overpasses, tunnels, overpasses and bridges are also places that are not subject to parking and short-term parking. Also, you cannot do this in the place where the road is too narrow. There must be at least three free meters between the vehicle and the edge of the carriageway.

Intersections, minibus stops and crossings

Pedestrian crossings are also not intended for stops. You can park, but no closer than 5 meters from it. Also, if there are any dangerous turns or convex fractures near the planned stopping place, then the car must not be parked there either. Crossing carriageways is also not intended for this. As well as bus stops. There must be at least 15 meters from the parking lot to it. Otherwise, the car will interfere with buses and trolleybuses to pass to the stop. And, finally, the vehicle must not be parked where it simply obscures some important road sign or, worse, traffic. All this threatens with rather big fines. So it's better to know what traffic rules are prescribed. Stopping and parking rules are the most important topic.

Punishment for parking where you don't need

Now you need to tell in more detail about where you can't park. Stopping and parking of vehicles is strictly regulated. And if during the first time the driver is next to the vehicle, then in the second case he, as a rule, is absent. And, leaving the car parked in the wrong place, you can return and notice that the car is no longer there. He was not hijacked - just taken by a tow truck. Although now it is simply impossible to be unaware that this can happen. Since now, apart from the signs “parking” is prohibited, a sign “The tow truck is working” is put under it. It is impossible to confuse the image with anything else. Since there is a tow truck on it, taking away the car.

All this is fraught with consequences for the motorist. First, he will have to go after his car, which is clearly not included in his plans, pay a fine for his mistake, spend not extra time and not extra money. Therefore, it is better to be careful and spend ten minutes to find a “legal” parking place, and not to solve problems later.

Where you can't park

So, in continuation of the above-mentioned topic, it is worth telling where else it is forbidden to park traffic rules. The rules for stopping and parking read as follows: it is forbidden for a long period of time (which is 5 minutes or more for cars) to park the car outside the settlement on the carriageway, which is marked with the sign “Main road” (yellow rhombus in a white frame, 2.1). And closer than fifty meters from the rails.

To make it clearer, you need to clarify - a parking lot is a deliberate stopping of the movement of his car by the driver. If he decided to park for five minutes, this is a stop. Parking takes longer. True, if the stop associated with the boarding of people (or their disembarkation) or, perhaps, the loading / unloading of things has been delayed, then there is nothing to worry about. Even if it lasts more than five minutes, you do not need to stop it - you need to finish it.

And, of course, you cannot park where it is, in principle, not allowed. This will be discussed in more detail now.

Markup

So, a little was mentioned above about parking and stop signs. Traffic rules contain another important topic, and this is markup. There are special “lines” that prohibit parking of private cars. Well, it's worthwhile to figure it out and turn to traffic rules again.

Stopping and parking is prohibited on those road sections that differ in yellow zigzag markings. Only taxis with the included taximeter and route means can park in these places.

It is also impossible to cross a continuous parking lot - otherwise a fine of 500 rubles. Often, a duplicate road sign is applied to the parking space. Let's say the sign “A place for the disabled”. If a person ignores any rules and leaves his vehicle where it is not supposed to, he will be fined 5,000 rubles.

Marking 1.4 (straight yellow line) is a “signal” that prohibits anyone from stopping at all. Intermittent, of the same color, does not allow the vehicle to be parked. That is, parking there is prohibited. If a person violates, then he faces a fine of one and a half thousand rubles.

In general, as you can see, stopping and parking vehicles is prohibited by many markings and rules. Therefore, it is worth learning where you can and where you can’t. It won't hurt.

Special situations

It happens that a person driving has to urgently stop a vehicle. Circumstances compelled him. But if this happened, then he is obliged to take all measures as soon as possible in order to remove the car from the place where stopping and parking is prohibited. The action of the sign, if it is installed there, is not canceled by an emergency situation - you need to understand this. But anything can happen, because in order not to confuse other motorists, a person must immediately turn on the alarm and put a “triangle” (ie, an emergency stop sign). In residential areas, this must be done at a distance of 15 meters. Outside the city, you need to put it at least 30 meters away.

What is forbidden to do

Talking about such a topic as stopping and parking of vehicles (SDA), it is worth noting with attention what cannot be done. Rule 12.7 states that even while parking, you cannot open the doors of cars if this in any way interferes with other people involved in road traffic. And this applies not only to the driver. Passengers must also comply with this prescription. Otherwise, the entire responsibility will fall on the shoulders of the driver. Therefore, before leaving the car, the passenger must notify the driver about it. And only after permission to leave. This is especially true for taxi drivers and minibuses. Or rather, for the people who are in their salons. How many cases have happened when the driver has not stopped yet, but simply slowed down (due to the fact that there is a traffic jam, you need to let another motorist through, etc.), and the passenger is already trying to get out of the car. For this, a fine is also imposed, and on the one who is driving. It is not for nothing that minibuses refuse to tearfully pleading people “to slow down here”. Stopping and parking in settlements is allowed in specific places, so people do not need to get angry and shout - you just need to read the rules and be glad that the driver is accurate and vigilant.

Rules of conduct while parking

The last prescription (12.8) states that the driver must not leave the car without taking appropriate safety measures. That is, to put it differently, he must ensure the complete immobility of the car. Put on the handbrake, muffle, pick up the keys and lock the doors. It is advised to do this, even if the parking is short-term. Firstly, it is in the interests of the driver to do this (since in our modern age, stealing someone else's car is not a tricky business), and secondly, you can get a fine if you suddenly forget to put on the parking brake. The car will roll back and accidentally crash into a car that got in its way.

In general, as you can see, there are many rules, but all of them are easy to remember if you make some effort for this. And you need to know them. Firstly, when passing a theoretical exam at the traffic police, it will come in handy, and secondly, in practice it will definitely help.

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Vehicles often make a stop - forcedly or in the event of a breakdown. There are areas where parking or stopping is unacceptable.

Failure to comply with these rules provides for liability in the form of a penalty. What are these places, and what is the amount of the penalty?

Important points

Stopping cars in the wrong areas is a frequent violation of drivers. For this they face punishment in the form of a fine.

In order not to get into an unpleasant situation and not receive a fine, you must carefully read the requirements for stopping and parking vehicles.

The vehicle owner is obliged to remember the main principle - parking and stopping are permissible on the right side of the track - on the edge.

Due to various circumstances, the driver has the right to stop and stand only on such a site (if there is no prohibition and other requirements of the traffic police).

If the settlement does not have a roadside, then it is permissible to stop or park at the edge of the roadway.

There are times when it is permissible to brake and stand on the left side of the track. This:

If it is a truck, then it is allowed to stop under such conditions only for loading or unloading cargo.

The purpose of such requirements is to ensure maximum safety of both standing vehicles and those moving around.

It is better not to occupy the side of the road outside the boundaries of the settlement - it can become a section that will make it possible to dodge an accident involving several vehicles.

It is permissible to park vehicles only in a single lane and only parallel to the roadway. Privileges - for vehicles with two wheels.

Only passenger cars or mopeds and bicycles are allowed to park at the angle of the carriageway or on the sidewalk. This is unacceptable for other vehicles.

There are situations in which the vehicle is stationary, but this is not considered a stop or a parking. These are the cases:

• turning on the prohibiting signal of a traffic light or traffic controller;
• in front of a pedestrian path, an intersection, a stop, if it means the passage of people or vehicles;
• traffic jams.

There is no penalty in such cases.

Basic concepts

Stop	Planned interruption of the movement of vehicles for a period of up to 5 minutes or more - for disembarking or boarding people, loading cargo
Parking	Suspension of driving, not related to disembarkation of people or loading of cargo
Parking	A specially designated and equipped section, which is considered part of the track, and adjacent to the sidewalk, shoulder
Traffic Laws	A set of rules that regulate the obligations of private road users (drivers, pedestrians) and contain requirements for safe movement on the highway

Validity of the Road Traffic Regulations

To mark the places where it is impossible and where you can park, the Rules provide for special signs.

They are installed separately or together with explanatory signs and inscriptions that indicate the zone and duration of these signs.

For similar purposes, yellow road markings are provided in the form of solid and discontinuous lines. They are applied from the right edge of the road.

Also, the Rules establish a certain list of zones in which stopping and parking is prohibited.

Consider where you can and cannot park, denote the permissible distances.

Parking - a specially marked or equipped place that is part of a motor road, or adjacent to the carriageway, sidewalk, shoulder or bridge. It is intended for the organized parking of the vehicle.

Parking - stopping the movement of the car for more than 5 minutes, which is not associated with boarding passengers or unloading cargo. Parking - the car was left, for example, in the yard near the house, and the driver is not going to go anywhere on it today.

The main differences between parking, stopping and parking:

1. Parking: a place where a car is rendered inoperative and left for a short time. In a long-term parking lot, the car is not guarded. The car can be left free of charge for a short time.
2. Stopping: intentionally stopping movement for up to five minutes. In this case, the disembarkation or landing of people, unloading or loading of goods is carried out.
3. Parking: stopping traffic for more than five minutes, which is not associated with the boarding of passengers. The driver is not required to report the reasons.

Stopping and parking (Chapter 12 of the SDA) are permissible:

The way of stopping the car or parking is determined by sign 6.4... When the sign is combined with plates 8.6.4-8.6.9 and road marking lines, the vehicle may be parked at an angle to the edge of the carriageway if the space allows such an arrangement.

Parking on the edge of the sidewalk bordering the carriageway is allowed only for cars, motorcycles, mopeds and bicycles in the places marked with sign 6.4 with one of the plates 8.4.7, 8.6.2, 8.6.3, 8.6.6-8.6.9.

Is sidewalk parking allowed? It is necessary to separate the concepts of "sidewalk", "roadside". The sidewalk is a space for pedestrian movement, separated from the road by a curb, lawn or green plantings.

You cannot park on the sidewalk, otherwise you may get a fine... The car can also be evacuated. Shoulder - The part of the road that is at the same level and is not separated by curbs or lawn. It stands out for its special markup. Parking is allowed on it.

Parking on the sidewalk can be justified if there is a technical malfunction of the vehicle or force majeure. They must be documented.

Violation of this rule is regulated by article 12.9 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, paragraph 3. The amount of the fine is 1000 rubles.

Video: Stopping and parking

Regarding the permissible distances

Let's briefly answer the most common questions:

How far from the bend can the vehicle be stopped? If the visibility on the road sections is less than 100 m, you must not stop the car in front of dangerous turns.

If the road is divided by continuous markings, the width of the lane next to the pedestrian crossing for one direction should not be less than 3 meters. Exception - the car is faulty, an accident has occurred.

5 meters are counted from the installed sign to the car... If there is no sign, then the distance is measured from the applied zebra.

Can I park behind a pedestrian crossing? You can, if there are no signs that parking is prohibited. If the pedestrian crossing is located immediately after the intersection, drive 5 meters after the intersection. Otherwise, the driver will create an emergency.

Can I park at a T-junction? Stopping is not allowed at the intersection of carriageways, closer than five meters from the edge of the crossed carriageway.

Exception: Stopping in front of a side driveway at such intersections with a solid marking line or dividing strip.

Stop Line Questions

Find out how many meters before the stop line you need to stop? If the "Stop Line" marking and the corresponding sign were installed in accordance with GOST, on the same line, then usually motorists do not have any problems.

You need to stop just before the stop line. If there is only a marking, and there is no sign, the motorist stops in front of the marking. If the markings have worn off, or are covered with snow, you need to stop in front of the sign.

If the sign and markings are not on the same line, the driver must follow the road sign. The stop line sign has priority over the lane markings; drivers should stop in front of it.

Consider where you can't stop the car:

Parking is punishable by a fine, i.e. not allowed:

• on main roads outside populated areas;
• the distance from railway crossings should be more than 50 meters;
• in all places where stopping is prohibited, as well as in places that are marked with prohibition signs.

Lawn

Can I park on the lawn? For this you can get a fine of 1000-5000 rubles. The amount of the fine is different in different cities.

The car can be evacuated to the parking lot. Officials can pay 30,000 rubles, and organizations - 300,000 rubles.

In 2019, violation of parking rules is punishable by fines, in some cases evacuation. The average amount of fines for incorrect parking is 3000 rubles.

For each violation, a different amount of punishment is provided:

Parking in an area where prohibitory signs or markings are in effect in Moscow and St. Petersburg is punishable by three thousand rubles, in other cities - 1500 rubles. Forced evacuation is possible if there is a sign "Tow truck in operation".

A complete list of penalties for incorrect parking can be found on the traffic police website: http://www.gibdd.ru/mens/fines/.

In some cases, for violation of the threat of evacuation of the car to the penalty parking. But evacuation does not exempt from payment of penalties.

An unscrupulous motorist, in addition to a fine, will pay for the evacuation and storage of his vehicle in a special parking lot.

Also, after evacuation and storage of the car in the parking lot, scratches, dents and other damage often appear on the vehicle.

Some penalties are eligible for a 50% discount. The benefit does not apply if the driver was fined for:

• unpaid parking;
• parking on the lawn.

You can pay a fine with a discount within 20 days after receiving the claim... But if you received a parking ticket based on a photo, then you need to remember that violations that are recorded by cameras usually come to the offender later, and you can lose the discount.

You should regularly check online for penalties. For example, on the same website of the traffic police.

In the courtyard of a residential building

In the courtyard of a residential building, it is prohibited to park outside the designated areas for cargo vehicles and all vehicles with the engine running for more than five minutes.

Through traffic, training driving is prohibited. You can park or warm up the car for more than five minutes only in specially designated areas. The fine is 1,500-3,000 rubles.

In the courtyards, general parking rules must also be followed. The vehicle must not obstruct the movement of other vehicles.

Find out if it is possible to park on the semicircular markings of the paid parking lot?

In paid parking lots, semicircular markings are used to mark the turning points of a vehicle, and in residential areas, a semicircle is needed to mark a turn on the roadway and the adjacent territory.

Adjacent territory - an area close to roads, but not a carriageway.

Such markings prohibit parking within it.... The ban is justified by the fact that the car can impede the movement of other participants (paragraph 12.4 of the Rules).

But clause 1.2 of the SDA regulates: if there is a carriageway on the adjacent territory, then the motorist cannot stop the car closer than five meters from the edge of the carriageway.

In the absence of a carriageway, parking on a semicircular marking will not be a violation (at the edge of the adjacent zone).

Despite some contradictions in the legislation, you need to know the parking rules.

Safety island

Can I park on the safety island? There are no clear clauses in the Rules that describe penalties for entering or stopping at a safety island. Fines are issued depending on the specific location.

Islets are indicated by a solid line. Violation of the line, its crossing falls under 12.16 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation. If the driver stops in the pedestrian zone, he faces a fine of 2,000 rubles.

When can I park for free in the paid parking lot? Sundays and holidays. If Friday is a day off, then on Saturday you can also park your car for free.

Emergency vehicles with identification marks are parked free of charge.

Free parking is allowed everywhere except for disabled, truck and bus spaces.

You can also park for free with a special preferential permit, which is available to people with disabilities, members of large families, heroes of the Russian Federation, and so on.

If there is a car without a license plate in the parking lot, and it is 400 meters from the crowd of people or closer, it will be evacuated. Such a vehicle can pose a threat.

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3 comments

From site to site tales about parking on a semicircle (or triangle) wander. Your site is no exception.

The semicircular marking 1.1 is not a parking space and is not included in the parking lot. If parking is paid, you do not have to pay anything. And the car placed inside the semicircle / triangle does not violate anything at all. This is pure "samopal" Mr. Liksutov, which can not be found either in traffic rules or in GOSTs. Specially appealed to the traffic organization department of the DPS Regiment in the Central Administrative District of Moscow and to the judge of the Moscow City Court A. Seliverstova, who deals with the APN cases on the roads. Both in the DPS regiment and in the Moscow City Court, the answer is the same: it is not included in the parking lot, you can put it, if it is not prohibited by other signs.

Doubt? Then put your car in a semicircle after sign 3.27. Get, even with or without payment, a "letter of happiness" for 3,000 rubles. Or even find your horse in the parking lot, if the sign was with the sign 8.24. It will be popularly explained to you that the semicircle is not the boundary of the parking lot, and therefore does not interrupt the coverage area of ​​the 3.27 sign. And they will be right. With regards to paragraph 12.4 of the SDA, then it must be observed in any case - whether there is a semicircle or not. Most often, a semicircle is drawn exactly where your parking lot obviously does not bother anyone.

A the border of the parking lot is L-shaped markings 1.1. Behind it is just a carriageway.

It's just rubbish, which is not in the traffic rules:

"But clause 1.2 of the SDA regulates: if there is a carriageway on the adjacent territory" ...

Only roads have a carriageway.

Vladimir, 44 years of driving experience

Oddly enough, the question of how the parking lot differs from the stopover has been a significant problem for many years.

Distinguishing these concepts often put many motorists in a difficult position, although they are described in detail in the rules of the road.

However, drivers often come into conflict with traffic police officers.

The problem exists and in order to solve it, each driver should clearly understand the difference between parking and stopping in terms of traffic rules.

In order to identify the differences between these concepts, you need to know what a stop is and what a parking is, the definition of each maneuver separately.

In simple terms, these terms differ in their duration. Stopping is a short maneuver. The parking lot is long. But there are other differences as well.

A stop is a deliberate cessation of the movement of a vehicle, for a period of up to 5 minutes, but traffic rules also allow exceeding this period.

A prerequisite for a stop is the need to load or unload goods, or pick up and drop off passengers.

Parking is also a deliberate stoppage of the movement of vehicles, but for a period of more than 5 minutes for reasons not related to the conditions obligatory for stopping.

If the parking lasted no more than 5 minutes, then such an action is considered a stop. In this case, it does not matter what the passengers and the driver are doing at this time.

If the movement was stopped deliberately for embarking or disembarking passengers, or for unloading or loading a vehicle, such a maneuver is considered a stop. In this case, the duration of the maneuver does not matter.

All other deliberate cessation of movement lasting 5 minutes or more and not associated with a prerequisite for stopping are parking.

Thus, the difference between parking and stopping is as follows:

1. Stopping implies a duration, and stopping a short-term maneuver.
2. Stopping is not always prohibited where you cannot park your car.
3. Parking will always be a violation in areas where stopping is prohibited.

To distinguish between these maneuvers, you need to understand the difference between the signs "No stop" and "No parking".

If there is a sign "Stopping prohibited" - 3.27 (in the old version of the SDA 3.34), it is prohibited to stop and park.

This sign has the shape of a blue circle with two crossed red stripes.

And the sign "No parking" - 3.28, allows you to make a stop if necessary.

Round badge with one red stripe on a blue background.

Video: Stopping and parking

Chapter 12 of the rules of the road describes the rules for stopping and parking vehicles. In accordance with them, the vehicle can be parked in the following places:

1. Stopping and parking of vehicles is allowed on the right side of the road on the side of the road.
2. In its absence - at the edge of the carriageway.
3. In certain cases, established by traffic rules - on the sidewalk.

First of all, the vehicle should be parked on the side of the road... Other options are allowed only if it is absent.

It is important to take into account that if the roadside is occupied by other cars or something else, then it is not allowed to park the car on the roadway.

It is possible to park vehicles on the roadway at its edge only when there is no roadside.

Quite often, situations arise when a driver who does not know how to reverse parking between cars parks his car a meter from the edge of the carriageway. This is considered a violation of the traffic rules, you do not need to do this.

On the left side of the road, you can stop only in settlements and only in such cases:

1. On two-lane roads, one side in each direction, but no tram lines in the middle. If the tram lines are located on the right or on the left, then this does not prohibit stopping on the left side of the road. However, such areas often have a solid line marking, which does not allow parking or stopping on the left side of the road.
2. On one-way traffic areas. In this case, the presence or absence of tram lines does not play any role. But trucks can stop on the left side of one-way roads only to load or unload jobs. This means that in this situation, the truck cannot park, stop for less than 5 minutes, stop to pick up or disembark passengers.

Chapter 12.2 of the traffic rules describes how to put the transport correctly. It is allowed to park cars in one row parallel to the edge of the carriageway and as close as possible to this edge.

Thus, if the driver does not know how to parallel parking and tries to park in front at a short distance, then most likely he will park the car at an angle. Such an action is considered a violation of traffic rules and a fine is provided for it.

Two-wheeled vehicles without a side trailer can be parked in two rows... This means that one of the motorcycles may be off the edge of the road.

It is allowed to park cars at an angle to the carriageway only where there is a local widening of the carriageway. In addition, it should be indicated by road signs and markings at the same time.

Parking at the edge of the sidewalk that borders on the carriageway is allowed only for cars, motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles in those places that are marked with sign 6.4 together with one of the plates 8.4.7, 8.6.2, 8.6.3, 8.6.6 - 8.6.9.

These signs and plates indicate the following:

1. "Parking place" - 6.4.
2. "Type of vehicle" - 8.4.1 - 8.4.8, indicate the type of vehicle to which the sign applies.
3. "Method of parking cars" - 8.6.1 - 8.6.9.

It should be borne in mind that only cars, motorcycles, mopeds and bicycles have the right to stand on the sidewalk. And it is no longer possible to put a freight gazelle on the sidewalk.

In accordance with the rules, in the absence of a specific sign, stopping light vehicles on the sidewalk will be considered a violation. And the truck stops on the sidewalk anyway.

For violation of the rules of stopping and parking in 2019, the law provides for penalties:

The concept of parking and stopping according to traffic rules, as well as the differences between them, should be known to every driver... Stopping is a short maneuver, and stopping involves the length of time that you intentionally stop moving.

Parking does not oblige the driver to have specific reasons. A stop, as a rule, lasts no more than 5 minutes and has mandatory conditions.

Both stopping and parking are deliberate cessation of movement, that is, they are made at that moment and in the place that the driver himself has chosen.

They must be carried out in such a way that, if possible, do not interfere with other road users.

Stop- deliberate stopping of the movement of the vehicle for a period of up to 5 minutes, as well as for more, if it is necessary for the embarkation or disembarkation of passengers or loading or unloading the vehicle.

Parking- deliberate stopping of the movement of the vehicle for more than 5 minutes for reasons not related to the embarkation or disembarkation of passengers or loading or unloading of the vehicle.

It's important to know!
Any embarkation and disembarkation of passengers or unloading and loading of a vehicle, which is carried out without interruption, regardless of its duration, is considered a stop. If boarding, disembarking, loading or unloading is not carried out, then a stop longer than five minutes is considered a parking lot.

Unintentional stopping of movement

Forced stop- termination of the movement of a vehicle due to its technical malfunction or danger caused by the transported cargo, the condition of the driver (passenger) or the appearance of an obstacle on the road.

A forced stop is always unintentional - it is due to a specific reason that does not allow you to continue moving. The driver cannot choose a suitable time and place for a forced stop - it happens regardless of his desire.

Therefore, the main duty of the driver in case of a forced stop is to immediately mark his vehicle so that other drivers can see it from afar, and then, if possible, roll it back or tow it to a safer place.

In addition to a forced stop, which usually implies a prolonged cessation of movement, there are several situations that do not fall under any of the three definitions given.

They do not refer to stopping, parking or forced stopping, and do not require any additional action from the driver.

We are talking about a short-term cessation of movement in the following cases:

• when the prohibiting signal of the traffic light is turned on (or when the prohibiting signal of the traffic controller);
• before a pedestrian crossing, intersection, tram stop, railway crossing, etc. - for the passage of people walking across the road, or a vehicle that takes advantage of the movement;
• when driving in a traffic jam with stops and resumption of movement.

Parking methods

Stopping and parking of vehicles should be carried out on the right side of the road on the side of the road, and in its absence - on the roadway at its edge. It is allowed to park vehicles in one row, parallel to the edge of the carriageway.

Two-wheeled motorcycles, mopeds and bicycles are allowed to be parked in two rows.

We have considered the usual parking method, which is allowed for stopping and parking any vehicle in any place, except those where parking is prohibited or otherwise required.

Other parking methods mean:

• parking across the road or at an angle;
• parking with access to the sidewalk;
• parking on the left side of the carriageway.

Stopping or parking at an angle to the edge of the carriageway or across the road is allowed where there is a local widening ("pocket"). In this case, you should park in such a way that the number of traffic lanes and their width do not decrease.

If there is sign 6.4 in such places with one of the plates 8.6: 8.6.1, 8.6.4, 8.6.5, the vehicle should be parked exactly as indicated on the plate, and only cars and motorcycles can be parked across the road.

If you have drawn marking lines showing the boundaries of parking spaces, you must comply with the requirements of these lines.

In the absence of signs and markings, the driver independently chooses the position of his vehicle in the parking lot so that it does not interfere with parking, entry and exit of other vehicles.

Parking on the sidewalk is allowed only for cars, motorcycles, mopeds and bicycles and only in places marked on the sidewalk with markings of parking spaces or sign 6.4 with one of the plates 8.6: 8.6.2, 8.6.3, 8.6.7, 8.6.8, 8.6 .9.

In the absence of such signs or markings, parking on the sidewalk, regardless of its width, is prohibited.

It's important to know!
Parking with full or partial (two wheels) driving onto the sidewalk is always prohibited for any buses, tractors and trucks, including those trucks that have a maximum permissible mass of less than 3.5 tons and are classified as Category B vehicles.

Stopping and parking on the left side of the road is allowed only in built-up areas and only if any of the two conditions are met:

• the road has one-way traffic (at the same time, trucks with a permissible maximum weight of more than 3.5 tons are allowed only loading and unloading);
• a two-way road with no tram tracks in the middle has one lane for movement in each direction. In this case, to drive to and from the left edge of the carriageway, the driver will have to cross only one oncoming lane.

Parking for an overnight stay or long-term rest outside settlements is allowed only outside the road or in specially equipped parking areas marked with signs "Parking" or "Resting place".

Places where stopping is prohibited

It's important to know!
If stopping is prohibited, then parking of vehicles is also prohibited. In places where only parking is prohibited, you can stop.

Stopping is prohibited in the following places:

• in the zone of action of sign 3.27 and where along the edge of the carriageway markings 1.4 of yellow color are applied;
• all along the highway 5.1 and "roads for cars" 5.3. The shoulder on such roads is intended only for a forced stop, and parking is allowed on special areas equipped outside the road and marked with signs 6.4 or 7.11;
• on tram tracks, as well as in the immediate vicinity of them, if this interferes with the movement of trams;
• at level crossings 1.1 A crossing zone is the distance between barriers or signs 1.3.1 (1.3.2);
• in tunnels 1.31 and under any bridges, overpasses, overpasses;
• on overpasses, bridges, overpasses, if there are one or two lanes for movement in this direction. In the presence of three or more passing lanes, both stopping and parking are allowed;
• in places where a parked vehicle will force other road users to take a detour through a solid marking line or along a dividing strip. The width of the free section of the carriageway must be at least 3 m;
• at pedestrian crossings and closer than 5 m in front of them (from the side of approaching vehicles);
• in places with limited visibility (less than 100m in at least one direction) on the carriageway. At the same time, stopping and parking on the side of the road is not prohibited;
• at intersections of carriageways and closer than 5 meters to either side of them. An exception is parking at a T-junction with a solid marking line at a distance of at least 3 m from it, or with a continuous dividing strip. With this configuration of the intersection, it is only possible to drive straight on it, therefore, bypassing the parked vehicle is made in the same way as on any other section of the road outside the intersection;
• closer than 15 meters in both directions from the place of stopping of fixed-route vehicles or parking of passenger taxis. There is also an exception here - a short-term stop is allowed only for embarking and disembarking passengers, if this does not interfere with route vehicles and taxi cars;
• in places where a stopped vehicle will block traffic lights or road signs for other drivers;
• in places where a stopped vehicle will make it impossible to enter and exit or interfere with the movement of pedestrians.

Places where parking is prohibited

Parking is prohibited (and stopping is allowed) in the following places:

• within the coverage area of ​​the signs “No parking” 3.28, “Parking is prohibited on odd 3.29 or even 3.30 days of the month”, “Restricted parking zone” 3.27, as well as in the presence of a yellow marking line 1.10 drawn along the edge of the carriageway;
• outside settlements on the carriageway of roads marked with sign 2.1 Parking is not prohibited if the vehicle fits entirely on the side of such a road and other drivers do not need to go around it;
• closer than 50 meters to both sides of the railway crossings. A vehicle parked on either side of the road will obstruct the train's visibility to drivers approaching the crossing. Thus, stopping is prohibited only at the crossing itself, and parking is prohibited at the crossing and at a distance of 50 meters from it.

It's important to know!
The driver can leave his seat or leave the vehicle if he has taken the necessary measures to exclude the spontaneous movement of the vehicle or use it in the absence of the driver.

When leaving his vehicle after stopping, the driver must securely brake it with the parking brake.

When parking on a slope road, you need to turn the front wheels so that when the car tries to roll down, one of the wheels rests on the curb.

If there is no curb, the steering wheel is turned towards the curb. Do not forget to remove the key from the ignition, close the doors and set the car on the burglar alarm.