Overtaking at a railway crossing. Fines for railway crossings: running a red light under a camera, for overtaking, for stopping, rules for crossing railway crossings, traffic rules, how much is the fine Overtaking at a crossing traffic rules
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For violating traffic rules at railway crossings, quite serious punishments and considerable fines are provided. There are often cases in which there is simply no one to fine, since the situation ends in the death of the driver and passengers. Let's talk about at a railway crossing (railway crossing), on it, driving through railway tracks.
Rules and regulations
Drivers should take the traffic rules within the railway tracks with particular seriousness and attention, so as not to expose themselves and their passengers to danger. The main danger is that the driver has no right to move backwards, and even this is sometimes impossible.
For this reason, when approaching a crossing, it is recommended that you also cross paths slowly and carefully. You should pay attention to semaphore and traffic lights in advance. Within 150-200 meters before the crossing, no attempts should be made to overtake. These are the minimum rules, compliance with which can prevent an incident.
We will tell you below about the penalties for violating the passage of a railway crossing with or without a stop, on a red light, etc.
This video will tell you about the railway crossing and the traffic rules associated with it:
Fines and sanctions for railway crossings
Typical or normal situations that may arise during a move are provided for by the rules, however, many controversial issues remain.
Thus, most often inspectors record the following violations:
- – the situation may arise due to the driver’s inexperience, which often happens to driving school students, as well as when the vehicle breaks down. In any case, the driver will be punished - 500 rubles;
- Overtaking or avoiding obstacles at a crossing– overtaking while entering oncoming traffic will be punished by 5 thousand, and bypassing an obstacle, regardless of the reasons, will be punishable by a fine of 1,500 rubles. There are no penalties for driving around within your lane;
- Crossing a crossing with prohibitory signals a crossing guard or a traffic light will definitely lead to deprivation of the right to drive for up to six months.
There are several ways, as well as . The main thing is not to forget that a penalty will be charged.
This video will tell you about the possibility of increasing the fine for railway crossings:
It is very rare, but as practice shows, it happens that when you are trying to pass a crossing, the car in front of you stops abruptly, forcing you to stop too. And stopping at a crossing, as you probably remember, threatens with the deprivation of your driver's license.
Of course, if it’s single track, you can simply wait for the car in front to cross the tracks and only then drive onto them. But what if the crossing is multi-track? And the called inspector is already writing a protocol. There is only one thing left to do: disagree with the inspector’s conclusion and simply sign the protocol.
It is necessary to point out that the inspector incorrectly interprets the violation, since the stop should be considered forced (Part 2 of Article 12.10 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation), due to the fact that there was an obstacle ahead. Also indicate that you have taken all the precautions specified in clause 15.5 of the Traffic Regulations. And if the court takes your side, then you will only get away with a fine of 1,000 rubles. Agree - a fine on the one hand and deprivation of rights on the other are different concepts.
The legislation also provides for mitigating circumstances when committing an offense. Here they are:
- At the time of the violation, the driver was in an inadequate state due to personal or family circumstances. Naturally, they will have to be proven;
- The offense was committed by a pregnant woman or she has a young child;
- The person who committed the offense sincerely repents. The degree of repentance is decided by the court;
- The person who committed the offense prevented by his actions the harmful consequences of this offense.
Of course, it would be nice to resolve everything without going to trial. But if, then you need to file a petition. This is necessary so that when making a decision, the court takes into account all mitigating circumstances of the driver - Art. 4.2 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.
This video will tell you more about the new fines and the possibilities of making changes to the traffic rules:
You are against the rules: ///...2. It is prohibited to pass only vehicles. It is possible to bypass, for example, a pile of construction waste, even if this requires driving into oncoming traffic...///
That's the punishment: ///..Article 12.15. Violation of the rules for positioning a vehicle on the roadway, passing oncoming traffic or overtaking
shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of one thousand to one thousand five hundred rubles.///
It says “Departure in violation of traffic rules...”. Passing a non-vehicle is not a violation. Moreover, violations of section 15 of the traffic rules are considered in article 12.10 of the Code of Administrative Offences. Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses concerns section 11 of the Traffic Regulations.
Hello. Please explain the situation: Do employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (traffic police, police officers, etc.) have the right to bypass all cars standing at a railway crossing and stand in the oncoming lane at the barrier, while the employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in their official car does not have devices turned on (flashing sirens) ).
Hello, Denis.
Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs do not have such a right.
Good luck on the roads!
Alexander-71
Good afternoon
The situation is as follows. Police officers were behind the railway crossing. I overtook the vehicle before the sign. After the train passed, I passed the railway crossing and they stopped me and drew up a report, claiming that I overtook after the sign. A truck was also stopped, which, according to the inspector, I overtook; he verbally confirmed my words, but after negotiations with the inspector, he gave the opposite information.
The opinion of a police officer is against me
Witness testimony.
I have photographs from the scene of the violation, which clearly show that the area from the inspector’s observation point is poorly visible.
Question. What are the chances of defending your innocence in court and what arguments should be presented?
First: what violation are you charged with?
Second: to what sign did you complete overtaking? Are there any markings? Are there any bends in the road?
Third: is there a video of the overtaking itself?
You need to provide such evidence that it is unambiguous. Judging by your words, there are chances, but no one can say how many.
Dmitry-79
Hello.
More than 100 m before the crossing there is a left turn, can I go around the tail end of the crossing and turn into this turn, is the road to the crossing two lanes without markings? And should those driving along the secondary road from the turn to the main road have to give way to me if I am relatively far from the intersection in the oncoming traffic.
Dmitriy, Hello.
1. The maneuver you described is overtaking. If you follow all the rules related to overtaking, there will be no violation on your part.
2. The car must give way to you only until it has passed the intersection. As soon as another car is on the main road, there will be a violation on your part.
Good luck on the roads!
Dmitry-79
Or, according to traffic rules clause 8.7, I can drive in a lane not intended for traffic in this direction, no oncoming traffic and no overtaking, because overtaking involves returning to the previously occupied lane to turn left, but from the secondary one (clause 1.2) they must let me through if I’m already driving on the main one, because no matter what lane I’m in, in relation to the one leaving, I’m not on the oncoming lane, but on the main one and Do I have an advantage over him?
Dmitriy, You only have right of way within the intersection.
Dmitry-79
What happens is that if I overtake someone on the main road and the guy from the secondary road jumps onto the main road and I hit him outside the intersection, then am I to blame? What about clause 1.2 of the traffic rules:
« Give way (not to interfere)" - a requirement meaning that a road user must not start, resume or continue moving, or carry out any maneuver if this may force other road users who have priority over him to change direction or speed .
At an intersection of unequal roads, the driver of a vehicle moving on a secondary road must give way vehicles approaching along the main road, regardless of the direction of their further movement.
P.13.9 The traffic rules speak about the intersection, and not about the road to the intersection. Otherwise, under this point you can stretch the entire road. That is, if another car has turned, has already left the intersection and started moving along the road, then you can no longer consider it to be of secondary importance. The only way is if you can prove that the accident happened precisely as a result of a maneuver at the intersection, but with every meter passed beyond the intersection, the chances are rapidly dwindling. There is an example on YouTube when a truck began to overtake before an intersection, and a car drove out of the yard onto the road towards it. This car turned, saw a truck, and stopped. The truck crushed it a little. And it was the driver of the truck who was found guilty of not giving way to oncoming vehicles, since after the turn the car had already started moving along the road. And 100 m is a lot, that’s at least 10 cars stuck in a traffic jam.
Do you come up with definitions yourself? -
"A detour is a maneuver in which your car goes around a stationary vehicle or other obstacle on the roadway. A detour can be performed either with or without entering the lane of oncoming traffic."
If the vehicle is parked at the emergency lights before a crossing, at a crossing, behind a crossing, under a crossing, or anywhere else, it is no longer a vehicle, but an obstacle - “Obstacle” - a stationary object in the traffic lane (faulty or damaged vehicle, defective roadway, foreign objects etc.), which does not allow you to continue driving along this lane.
Therefore, such a vehicle can be driven around any way and anywhere, because this is an obstacle. It is impossible to “overtake” an obstacle! Accordingly, there is no traffic violation
Article 12.15. Violation of the rules for positioning a vehicle on the roadway, passing oncoming traffic or overtaking
3. Driving, in violation of the Traffic Rules, into a lane intended for oncoming traffic when going around an obstacle, or onto tram tracks in the opposite direction when going around an obstacle -
shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of one thousand to one thousand five hundred rubles.
4. Driving, in violation of the Traffic Rules, onto a lane intended for oncoming traffic, or onto tram tracks in the opposite direction, except for the cases provided for in Part 3 of this article, -
shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five thousand rubles or deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of four to six months.
As you can see, there is a violation. If it is prohibited to drive into oncoming traffic, then it is prohibited. There's just a difference between overtaking and passing. For overtaking, from 5 thousand to 6 months of imprisonment, and for detour, a maximum of 1.5 thousand.
And the most interesting thing, as in your example, if there is a hole in front of you that you cannot pass, and the lanes are separated by a solid line, then when you enter the oncoming traffic lane you will face 12.15 hours 3. Now it’s even more interesting, what to do? Wait until the roadway is repaired, but if you are in a hurry, call the traffic police, an inspector will regulate traffic.
Conditions of the problem:
Highway 2 lanes without markings along the railway tracks.
Turning right from there is a crossing.
The tail costs 30-40 minutes.
Is it a violation to bypass the tail of a crossing?
Excessive haste often leads to incidents, and in the worst case, to big trouble. Hurry can especially cause considerable difficulties on oncoming roads, near railway tracks and other dangerous sections of the highway. Therefore, such a topic as overtaking at a railway crossing will be presented in detail in the light of traffic rules.
What is the fine for overtaking at a railway crossing and other rules of behavior for drivers on this section of the route will be discussed step by step.
Basic terms
Traffic offenses carry different meanings, despite their some similarities. To understand the terms well, you need to understand their meaning and differences. Now we will discuss concepts such as: overtaking, detour and advance. This will best help the motorist recognize how to behave competently in various situations on the road.
Leading is the action of the driver in relation to the moving neighboring car. To get ahead of the vehicle, as a rule, the speed increases. Then the driver enters the lane in the opposite direction or in the opposite direction if there is a broadband road surface. Getting ahead can happen with or without a lane change. Unlike overtaking actions, an advanced maneuver does not end by returning to the original position.
A detour is made in relation to stationary objects that appear along the vehicle’s route. A broken down vehicle or other obstacle must be driven around if it is not possible to remove it from the road. A detour is made without going into oncoming traffic (on the side of the road, etc.) or with access to the oncoming path even through a solid line. After driving around a stationary obstacle, the driver returns to its original position.
Overtaking the vehicle in front, the driver increases driving speed and often enters the lane intended for oncoming traffic. The overtaking motorist ends the maneuver at the initially selected stage of the route.
Paragraph 14.1 of the traffic rules states that overtaking is prohibited on difficult and dangerous sections of the highway. These include:
- pedestrian crossings;
- intersections;
- bridges, overpasses, tunnels and other reinforced concrete structures;
- tram lines;
- railway passages and within a radius of 100 meters from the tracks;
- objects marked with prohibitory signs.
What types of railway crossings are there?
All railway crossings are divided into two types:
- adjustable;
- unregulated (more dangerous).
The regulated railway section is equipped with traffic lights, barriers, employees on duty, warning signs and other mechanical obstacles.
The unregulated railway section does not have a traffic light or an employee on duty. However, it is obligatory indicated by special road signs.
The DD rules, paragraph 15, stipulates everything that the driver must observe on roads of various types. Let us describe several prohibitions contained in this paragraph. At a railway crossing it is prohibited:
- stop;
- stand;
- drive in reverse;
- turn the vehicle;
- turn the vehicle around;
- overtake a neighboring car.
Important! Crossing railway tracks is permitted only in strictly designated and marked areas.
At a controlled railway intersection
Now we will discuss step by step what is strictly prohibited at the site under discussion during traffic:
- Drive through a prohibiting traffic light. A red signal, flashing alternately or together with all lights, blocks the way.
- The barrier is closing or has already blocked the road. Do not drive ahead of the barrier when it is open. It can close from behind and then, when you back up the car, you will break the closing rod.
- The employee on duty signals by raising his hands up or spreading them to the sides.
- A traffic jam that forms ahead can cause the car to sit on the rails if the driver continues driving.
The traffic light signal warns that a train is approaching, which means the driver slows down his car near the STOP sign. Another option is to slow down at the transverse solid line, if there is one. When the barrier is closed, not reaching 5 meters, we make a stop near it or 10 meters before the start of the rail. A car that is “stuck” on the tracks (broken, etc.) must give all possible signals to the approaching locomotive. Passengers, in turn, must immediately leave the car.
A triangle-shaped plate with a red border, in the middle of which there is a picture of “rails, sleepers,” is installed near the barrier. Warning signs: 1.4.1 – 1.4.6 are located 150, 100 and 50 meters before the railway passage.
Before crossing, overtaking is prohibited, and advancing without entering the oncoming lane is allowed. At the same time, do not forget to comply with some mandatory conditions:
- good visibility of the track;
- changing lanes does not interfere with other motorists;
- the car being led does not enter pedestrian or bicycle paths, roadsides, or sidewalks;
- there is no warning sign;
- lack of continuous markings on the road.
At an unregulated railway intersection
A triangular sign with a red border, in the center of which a steam locomotive is depicted, indicates an unregulated passage. A red sign in the form of an octagon with a white inscription “STOP” prohibits vehicles from traveling beyond the maximum distance from the beginning of the rails. Such maneuvers as: stopping on rails, driving in reverse on them, overtaking, turning a vehicle around or turning are punishable on unregulated objects. Paragraph 12.4 of the traffic rules covers the actions of drivers on railway tracks.
Driving in violation of traffic rules is prohibited on a railway passage if a train is approaching. In this case, the driver must stop within 10 meters of the rail passage.
How to overtake before and after a railway intersection?
In addition to the warning signs described above, there are 2 more, indicating multi-track and single-track railways. They have the shape of white crosses with obtuse and acute angles with a red border.
- Sign 1.3.1 indicates a single-track road.
- Road sign 1.3.2 informs you that there is a multi-track railway in front of you. This sign has the addition of a similar check mark at the bottom.
- Outside populated areas, railway crossing designations are placed 300-150 m before its location. In urban areas, signs are set within 50 m.
Attention! Overtaking cars and motor vehicles is prohibited within 100 meters before the start of a railway crossing. If your eye is not good enough, you should be guided by special symbols.
When overtaking a vehicle in front to the 100-meter mark, pay attention to the following prohibitions:
- There is a solid line drawn on the road.
- There is a “No Overtaking” sign nearby.
- Poor visibility or insufficient lighting.
- The driver ahead has turned on the left turn signal or is already overtaking other participants.
- The driver is not confident that the maneuver will be completed, namely that he will unhinderedly take a position between the two vehicles.
Overtaking after crossing a railway track is permitted. However, all previously listed prohibitions in violation of traffic rules remain in force.
What is the penalty for overtaking at a railway crossing?
Administrative fines in the amounts prescribed by the state reach violators in two ways:
- In case of personal arrest by a traffic police inspector or traffic police officers.
- Using automatic cameras, photo or video recording.
Sometimes the drafted protocol on an accident ends up in a judicial body. More often this happens due to the filing of an application for appeal by the accused, but who does not consider himself to be such.
Article 12 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation regulates measures to suppress violators of safe driving on railway passages.
- Crossing the railway in the wrong place will cost a reckless driver 1000 rubles. a fine or he will be deprived of his driver's license for a period of 3–6 months.
- Driving under a closed or closing barrier or during a traffic signal is punishable. The unfortunate driver faces a fine of 1000 rubles. or confiscation of driving license for 3–6 months.
- U-turns, turns, moving a car backwards on railway rails, as well as ignoring markings and other signs are fined in the amount of 500 rubles.
- Stopping or continuing to stand on the tracks is fraught with confiscation of your driving license for a period of 3 to 6 months. Or a fine of one thousand rubles will be imposed.
- If you incorrectly drive around an obstacle on the roadway of rail tracks, you can pay a fine in the range of 1000–1500 rubles.
- Overtaking committed before crossing railway tracks or on them is fined 5,000 rubles or the driver’s license is revoked for a period of four to six months.
Punishments, as we see, are not so cheap and harmless. For a repeated overtaking offense within a year from the start of the first offence, the driver's license will be suspended for 12 months. Repeated traffic violations recorded by an automatic camera are fined the same amount. After withdrawing your driver's license, you must take an exam to refresh your memory on the Rules of the Road. Only after retaking the exam the offender will be given the right to drive again.
Is it possible to reduce the punishment?
Answering the essence of the matter, let’s say right away that it is possible. But it is important to provide convincing arguments to justify yourself. It is advisable to film the maneuvers performed on household electronic devices that are at hand. The best help for filming is a personal video recorder or a recorder of neighboring vehicles. Remember that only compelling reasons can mitigate or completely cancel corrective measures.
To file a complaint to challenge an offense, 10 days are allotted from the date of signing the administrative protocol. The protocol is signed by traffic police officers, but your signature may not appear. When filing an appeal, it is important to indicate the reason for your actions, as well as attach photographs (copies of photographs, etc.) or other evidence of your non-involvement. There are several ways to submit an application:
- Personally to the traffic police department.
- By filling out the application form on the official website of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate online.
- Send the application by mail to the nearest traffic police department with acknowledgment of receipt.
- Submit an application or contact your local judicial authority in person.
We hope that your attempts to achieve justice will lead to a positive result. Have a successful ride on the railways!
Before moving on to a detailed description of the topic, you need to understand the basic terms and understand what the difference between them is.
- A detour is usually called a maneuver that involves driving a vehicle around a stationary vehicle. It could also be another obstacle on the roadway. The described maneuver can be carried out either with or without entering the oncoming lane.
- Leading is something else. Under such circumstances, the vehicle moves at a speed that is greater than that of a passing vehicle. Maneuvering can occur without entering the lane of oncoming traffic, as well as with it. In the second case, this is already called overtaking.
How should a driver behave at a railway crossing?
Just so you know, overtaking before a railway crossing has many restrictions and warnings, because this area is characterized by increased danger. Remember, it is prohibited to travel if:
- the barrier is closed or begins to fall;
- the traffic light is red;
- the duty officers are given a prohibiting signal in the form of a raised baton, a red lantern, a flag, or arms outstretched to the sides;
- there is a traffic jam at the crossing;
- A train is approaching the crossing within sight.
A driver can be punished for unauthorized opening of a barrier or passing other cars into the oncoming lane. The same applies to those operating slow-moving vehicles without the permission of the station manager.
Attention! If you have made a forced stop at a crossing, you immediately need to disembark all passengers and take measures aimed at clearing the railway tracks. At the same time, you need to sound a general alarm, and when a train appears on the horizon, you need to run towards it and signal to stop.
Prohibitions regarding passing/overtaking procedures
It is not permitted to make any detours that involve entering a part of the roadway with oncoming traffic. This is especially true in situations where the lane width allows you to do this without risking a head-on collision. The rules also prohibit detours exclusively for vehicles. The ban does not apply to immovable objects, for example, if the obstacle is a pile of construction waste. If a queue of 10 cars has formed before a crossing, and a sign in the form of a white X with a red border is in sight, you cannot make any maneuvers.
The traffic rules also provide for restrictions that apply to overtaking at railway crossings. It is prohibited to overtake cars entering the oncoming lane directly at the crossing, as well as 100 m before it. To navigate correctly, you need to pay attention to the warning signs. They may show:
- smoking steam locomotive;
- fencing in the form of a fence;
- red stripes at an angle.
Attention! If you started overtaking, but suddenly noticed one of the signs listed above, then you do not need to abruptly end the maneuver. The right thing to do is to slow down, let the car you are overtaking pass, and then get back on track.
Punishment provided by law for violating traffic rules
Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses provides for punishment for violating traffic rules in high-risk areas. How much you will have to pay for overtaking at a railway crossing depends on the circumstances of the particular situation.
- Driving into the lane where oncoming traffic is taking place is punishable by an administrative fine. Its size ranges from 1-1.5 thousand rubles.
- Violation of traffic rules in situations not provided for in the third part of Article 12.15 is punishable by a fine of 5,000 rubles. Deprivation of a driver's license for a period of 4 to 6 months can also be chosen as a preventive measure.
- If the driver is a persistent offender and this is not the first time he has been brought to justice, then he is subject to deprivation of his license for 12 months. He will be lucky if the offense is recorded by a traffic camera. In this case, you will be able to get away with a fine of 5,000 rubles.
What conclusions can be drawn on the topic?
From all of the above, it is logical to draw the following conclusions: if a driver drives around an obstacle near a crossing and enters the oncoming lane, he will be subject to a fine, the maximum amount of which is 1,500 rubles. If there is no obstacle, but the driver desires to go around/overtake vehicles ahead, he risks losing his right to drive the car for a period of 4-6 months. If it turns out that the driver has been detained for such an offense more than once, the period of deprivation of license will be increased to a year.
Agree, the consequences of a banal reluctance to wait for your turn to cross the railway tracks are not very pleasant. Before attempting a prohibited maneuver, think about the consequences several times.
Before starting to drive a personal vehicle, the driver must study the traffic rules, and also find out whether overtaking is allowed at a (railway) crossing in 2020, and what the punishment is for the offense.
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According to Russian legislation, overtaking at a crossing without a barrier is prohibited. You can perform the maneuver only if several conditions are met, and without driving onto the railway rails.
For violating the rules of overtaking and driving in the area of railway tracks, fines are imposed. In the event of a repeated offense, the fine is doubled and possible deprivation of the driver's license.
The traffic police inspector may not stop the car, but a report will be drawn up, and after some time the driver must pay a fine. Photo and video recordings are used as evidence of guilt.
According to traffic rules, overtaking at a crossing is strictly prohibited. The following nuances must be taken into account:
- You cannot maneuver into oncoming traffic. However, if the roadway is wide enough and the maneuver can be performed without entering the adjacent lane in front of the railway crossing, and also without running over the rails, then the maneuver is not considered a violation.
- It is prohibited to overtake any vehicles that are parked directly in front of a railway crossing.
The boundaries of railway crossings are indicated in Russia by signs No. 1.3.1 and 1.3.2.
Photo: railway road signs 1.3.1 - 1.3.2
Initial data
In order not to commit an offense, the driver must clearly understand what is overtaking, and in what cases it is about ahead.
Overrunning is an increase in the speed at which a car is moving in order to exceed the speed of another car. Advancement can be accomplished without entering the oncoming lane.
Detour, overtaking is a maneuver to get ahead of other vehicles, entering the oncoming lane. This involves avoiding a fixed or moving obstacle on the road.
Russian drivers should pay special attention to the current traffic rules and comply with them, including when negotiating the section.
This is necessary primarily in order to preserve the health and life of the driver and passengers of the car.
The danger lies in the fact that many motorists try to reverse when they find themselves in the railway track area, and such a maneuver is strictly prohibited.
When approaching a crossing, you need to slow down and cross the tracks carefully and slowly.
What does the traffic rules say about distance?
You can only start moving according to a permit installed near the railway tracks. On driveways without barriers, audible warning signals are also used.
In , there are restrictions that must be taken into account when overtaking in the railway area:
A situation may arise when the driver begins to overtake, and only after that notices a prohibitory sign. In this case, the maneuver does not need to be completed.
In order to avoid an offense, you need to slow down and let another car pass, after which you should return to the passing part of the lane as quickly as possible and follow the previously overtaken vehicle.
What regulations governs
Legal acts regulating overtaking at railway crossings and establishing fines for drivers who violate the law:
- – On ensuring road safety.
- – a regulatory document on the basis of which administrative punishment is imposed on drivers.
- – Rules for technical inspection of vehicles.
Failure to comply with current traffic laws can result in the driver not only being subject to a large fine, but also depriving the driver of a driver’s license for a period of several months to several years.
What is the penalty for overtaking at a crossing?
In the railway crossing area it is strictly prohibited:
- drive in reverse;
- make a U-turn while at a crossing;
- continue driving even after a sound or light warning is triggered;
- cross the road when the barrier is lowered or closed, as well as when installing any other barrier.
For committing one of these actions, the driver is subject to a fine in the amount established by the norms of the Code of Administrative Offenses, or deprivation of his driver’s license.
What signs are installed at the railway intersection (before, after)
Sign number 1.1 means that there is a railway crossing at a distance of 100 to 300 meters. The distance for installing the sign is determined depending on whether the crossing is located in a populated or non-populated area.
Photo: road sign 1.1 railway crossing with barrier
Sign No. 1.2 means a railway road without a barrier, and is installed in the same way, within 50 - 300 meters before the crossing itself.
Photo: road sign 1.2 railway crossing without barrier
Sign 1.3.1, which is fixed at a short distance from the railway, and is used to designate a section of railway rails that have only one track.
Photo: road sign 1.3.1 single track railway
Sign number 1.3.2 is also installed before the crossing and indicates a multi-track railway.
Photo: road sign 1.3.2 multi-track railway
Immediately before the crossing, at some distance from each other, signs with numbers 1.4.1 - 1.4.6 are installed, indicating the distance that remains to the railway crossing.
Photo: road signs 1.4.1-1.4.6 approaching a railway crossing
Is there a fine?
Drivers who violate traffic rules, in particular when crossing railway tracks, may receive punishment in accordance with the norms (Administrative Code of the Russian Federation).
The type of punishment is determined by the type of illegal action committed:
The driver can receive a fine if an offense has been recorded. In this case, the car will not necessarily be stopped by the inspector - it can be compiled on the basis of data obtained from studying photos and video recordings.
By following traffic rules, the driver can ensure safety not only for himself, but also for other road users.
For driving through a prohibitory signal
The detour ban in the railway area applies only to other vehicles.
The driver has the right to drive around various obstacles - static objects, however, the barrier must be raised.
If the driver drives through a prohibiting signal, he is given a fine of 1,500 rubles. In addition, overtaking in a railway crossing area may result in the deprivation of your driver's license for a long period.
Video: driving across railroad tracks
Stop or parking
The Traffic Rules state that stopping a vehicle at a railway crossing is strictly prohibited.
However, force majeure situations on the road are not uncommon, and often you have to make a forced stop.
If it becomes necessary to stop a car in the immediate vicinity of a crossing, it is necessary to disembark all passengers and send them to both sides of the railway in order to warn the train driver that the car is stuck on the tracks.
Otherwise, the fine for stopping will be 500 rubles. This punishment is not high, however, in 2020 the situation may change significantly.
Is it possible to commute the punishment?
According to traffic regulations, stopping at a railway crossing is permitted only if it is necessary. For example, if there is a large blockage on the road.
To mitigate the punishment, the driver must take all measures to eliminate the current situation.
The final amount of penalties or the possibility of deprivation of rights depends on whether the citizen has mitigating circumstances.
Such circumstances may include:
- strong emotional disturbance of the driver due to personal problems, family circumstances;
- complete repentance of the offender for his crime;
- prevention of possible harmful consequences that could be caused as a result of the offense;
- committing a violation by a woman who is expecting a child.
However, mitigating circumstances can only be applied if the case is referred to a judicial authority.
In order to reduce the size of the fine, it is often enough to pay it within 20 days from the date of assignment. In this case, a 50% discount applies.