Failure to comply with traffic rules by drivers of large-sized cars presupposes punishment in the form of a monetary penalty, in particular, a fine is imposed for driving under the sign of the movement of freight transport is prohibited. The amount and conditions of the sanction are regulated by Article 12.16 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation. Truck drivers should understand which types of vehicles are subject to this procedure and in which cases sanctions may be imposed.
Characteristics of the sign
The sign restricting the movement of trucks is indicated in the traffic rules under No. 3.4. Externally, the round plate looks like a white field, bordered by a red stripe, in the center is the silhouette of a large-sized vehicle.
IMPORTANT! The standard pointer indicates that the permissible weight for a passing car should not exceed 3.5 tons.
Additional types of mark 3.4:
- A number is located on the body of a freight transport, located on the plate or just below it. The designation indicates the maximum weight of a car allowed for passage. For example, if there is an image of 8 tons, and the maximum mass of the truck is less, then its passage is possible.
- The indicator shows the hours or days of the week, which means at what time trucks are allowed to move around the site.
IMPORTANT! Sign 3.4 is installed in order to reduce noise within the city, optimize road traffic and reduce the number of traffic jams, as well as to minimize air pollution by exhaust gases.
The amount of the fine
The provision on whether it is possible to enter under the sign 3.4, which restricts the movement of trucks on a specific section of the road, is regulated by article 12.16 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation (paragraphs 6 and 7). The section explains what kind of punishment will be imposed for non-compliance with the instructions of various road signs and markings.
The penalty for ignoring plate 3.4 in 2018 may be as follows:
- 500 rubles in Russia (point 6);
- 5000 rubles for large cities, namely for St. Petersburg and Moscow (paragraph 7).
A significant increase in the collection in the cities of federal significance is associated with a large traffic flow and with an increased level of responsibility.
What trucks can pass under the sign 3.4
The list of vehicles, whose passage is allowed even with the indicator 3.4 installed, includes the categories of large vehicles:
- trucks designed for the carriage of postal items, parcels and other things, and owned by the federal postal service;
- large-sized vehicles owned by public utilities;
- vehicles carrying passengers;
- trucks weighing no more than 26 tons, not having a trailer and serviced within the limits of the pointer 3.4 (living or working);
- vehicles transporting citizens with disabilities of groups 1 and 2;
- trucks owned by organizations located in the restricted area.
IMPORTANT! If a truck falls under the exception, the driver should not abuse his position. The vehicle should be driven out of the sign's coverage area as soon as possible and exit at the nearest intersection.
On the video about prohibition signs
The Administrative Code clearly defines the amount of the penalty for violation of traffic rules. If the driver ignores sign 3.4, which means that a truck is prohibited from traveling, a penalty of 500 rubles will be imposed on him. For large cities, the fine increases to 5,000 rubles. At the same time, there is a list of exceptions that allows car owners of some large vehicles to continue their journey even if there is a pointer.
Truck drivers have to deal with a large number of prohibition signs compared to motorists in light vehicles. On the streets of the city, there is often a sign "Truck traffic is prohibited." How do traffic inspectors fine drivers for driving under it, and are there exceptions?
Driving trucks through city streets is not easy - any large vehicle driver will confirm this. For example, trucks cannot be freely maneuvered along some city streets, and many of them have prohibition signs "Truck traffic is prohibited."
The working life of drivers is much more difficult than that of car owners. Large-sized vehicles are unable to freely drive around the city streets, many of which are simply not adapted for this.
At the same time, small trucks weighing up to 3.5 tons, which are in great demand in the field of commercial transportation, are an exception. The legislation stipulates that such cars can be driven according to the same rules that apply to ordinary passenger cars. As for heavy trucks, the prohibitions in force for them have real reasons:
- severe pollution of the environment;
- noisiness;
- high pressure on the asphalt causing road damage;
- creating obstacles for cars.
Why is travel banned?
Signs prohibiting the movement of trucks are found in different parts of the city and on different streets. On the territory of the Russian Federation, the prohibition on the passage of large-sized vehicles is regulated by the following road signs from the traffic rules:
- "The movement of freight transport is prohibited" - sign numbered 3.4;
- "Traffic with a trailer is prohibited" - sign 3.7.
Both of them completely prohibit driving on certain road sections or highways, and are most often installed near bypasses of sections with restrictions. Sign 3.4 does not allow the passage of trucks weighing over 3.5 tons, but there are nuances:
- The vehicle must have a maximum permissible weight of up to 3.5 tons;
- the permissible mass may exceed this weight if there is a special mark on the sign;
- the prohibition applies to vehicles with a trailer, self-propelled vehicles and tractors;
- the ban does not affect passenger transport and trucks with a permissible weight of up to 3.5 tons (the most common in the Russian Federation are Gazelles), as well as trucks of federal postal services with the corresponding white and blue symbols.
As for the sign 3.7, which prohibits driving with a trailer, it applies only to tractors and trucks. Passenger cars with trailers are not covered by this road sign. Also, in the area of \u200b\u200bits operation, the towing of vehicles is prohibited. The only exceptions are postal trucks and cars used to service businesses in a limited area. Also, the prohibition does not apply to citizens working or living in the area of \u200b\u200boperation of signs 3.4 or 3.7.
What is the permitted weight?
To understand the intricacies of the passage under the sign "Traffic for trucks is prohibited", you need to find out what is the permitted maximum weight? In traffic rules, this term is understood as the mass of a vehicle at full load, that is, the sum of the weight of the car and the carrying capacity. Both values \u200b\u200bare indicated in the technical data sheet for the machine.
Thus, when the mass of the vehicle during the trip is less than 3500 kg, but according to the passport the curb weight is higher than the permissible norm, it is also impossible to drive a car in the area of \u200b\u200bthe sign's coverage - remember this!
The driver must also take into account the fact that the real mass of the vehicle must not exceed the permitted maximum mass. If, according to the passport, the maximum weight of a car with a load is 3 tons, but in fact it was loaded up to 4 tons, you cannot enter by car under the sign. In addition, the driver will be additionally fined for overloading.
Is it possible to enter the city with a prohibition sign?
Sometimes a sign prohibiting the movement of trucks is found at the entrance to small cities and towns. What should a driver delivering an urgent cargo do in order not to receive a fine for a traffic violation? To do this, you will need a special pass that will allow you to enter and move around the streets.
There are several types of passes:
- short-term (only valid for five days);
- long-term - valid for one year.
With such a pass, the driver gets the right to move in the area of \u200b\u200baction of signs prohibiting the passage of trucks - he does not have to pay a fine. To obtain such a pass, you must go to the State Services website - https://www.gosuslugi.ru/, or you can use the services of the Road Safety Center.
It is impossible to drive under the sign prohibiting the movement of trucks, but besides the special pass there is one more subtlety. There are cargo vehicles that fall into a special category of trucks that are allowed to travel along the streets of the city.
To obtain a pass, you must prepare and submit an application, having previously collected a package of documentation. Acceptance of documents with the issuance of passes is carried out by the Moscow Traffic Management Center. The entire list of documents is listed in the regulations for the provision of public services in Moscow. It is quite extensive, so it will take a lot of time to get ready, but with regular flights it will be justified.
Is it possible to bypass the restricted area?
According to the federal law on highways, the development of the road transport system in our country should not restrict the freedom of movement of citizens. Cargo does not apply to this definition, with the exception of passenger transportation, but people should be able to deliver certain items to different destinations. Therefore, every road section with no truck traffic must have detours or the ability to obtain a pass.
In this regard, a duplicate restriction sign is installed in front of intersections where you can move along bypass roads, or on sections that do not prohibit U-turns. The road sign usually indicates the distance to the start of the prohibited zone for trucks and the direction of its location. Directional signs 8.3 indicate that the sign will begin immediately.
If you are interested in how, read a separate article on this topic. We have described all the ways to verify the identification number, and you can choose the most convenient one.
What does the legislation say?
Violation of the rules for driving by trucks under the sign of traffic is prohibited is punishable by the Code of Administrative Offenses - this is an administrative offense. Several years ago, until September 2013, drivers were fined under the sixth part of Article 12.16 for non-compliance with the requirements indicated by road signs prohibiting freight transport. The fine was only 300 rubles, and in the fall of 2013 it increased to 500 rubles. It remains at the same level in 2017 and will remain in the next 2018.
It is important to note that in Moscow and St. Petersburg fines are higher - there is a corresponding amendment about this. The ban in these cities is extended to intra-city cargo transportation and travel on bypass highways. In these regions, the fine is 10 times higher - this is regulated by the seventh part of Article 12.16 of the Administrative Code. Accordingly, in Moscow and St. Petersburg the fine for driving under a sign prohibiting the movement of trucks in 2018 is 5,000 rubles.
Even in the capital, there are additional restrictions on freight vehicles. In Moscow, on the roads bounded by the third ring of the Moscow Ring Road, it is forbidden to drive trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons from 6 am to 10 pm.
It is prohibited to enter the territory of the Moscow Ring Road and Moscow for trucks weighing over 12 tons during the same time period. In summer, from May to October, there is a restriction on entry to metropolitan roads and the Moscow Ring Road on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on holidays and pre-holidays from 6 am to midnight.
The restrictions do not apply only to vehicles of the postal, operational and rescue services, which have the corresponding markings. Special equipment of public utilities, fuel and energy vehicles and tow trucks are also not banned. An ordinary freight carrier can also avoid strict restrictions by issuing a special pass allowing entry under a sign prohibiting the movement of freight transport.
How are violators fined?
As it was said, in 2013 the size of the fine increased from 300 rubles to 500. It was increased in order to influence the situation. It is unclear what the authorities were guided by: trying to save roads or taking care of the citizens of cities. Despite all the efforts, wagons and other heavy trucks are still common in the city center. At the same time, drivers do not think about the fact that they are dusty and noisy, but about how to drive safely and freely without hitting anyone on the road.
In Moscow and St. Petersburg, the fine for such a violation is quite large - 5,000 rubles. As for the rest of the cities of the country, violators are punished in them for only 500 rubles, which is a relatively small amount.
The ban also applies to bypass and ring transport roads. There are other obstacles in the capital that truck drivers should be aware of. Also, freight transport is prohibited from driving beyond the second lane - this is punishable under the second paragraph of Article 12.11 with a fine of 1,000 rubles.
Can a fine be disputed?
According to lawyers, there are different ways to challenge the imposed fine for violating the rules of travel under a sign prohibiting the movement of trucks. To challenge the punishment in court, good reasons are needed, including:
- The sign was installed without coordinating with government services. Often, the management of organizations without permission sets travel restrictions in order to ensure personal comfort. They just don't like the fact that someone unauthorizedly drives through their territory. In fact, a permit is required to install a road sign prohibiting the passage of trucks. If the owner does not have it, there is no offense either.
- The road sign is not visible from the road. This situation also allows you to free yourself from responsibility. For example, if a restricting sign was placed in disregard of the norms or it is covered by tree branches, the punishment can be challenged in court - the main thing is to have a photo or video with proof of this fact.
- You will not be punished for driving through a territory with a prohibiting sign on a truck if there is proof of innocence: registration at this address, a certificate from the place of work or a travel ticket.
Truck drivers usually go to court, receiving fines by mail, that is, when a traffic camera records an offense. In the event of a stop by an inspector, the situation is usually resolved on the spot after providing the necessary documents.
If we draw an analogy with a living organism, about what the roads in a big city are, then the thought that these are essentially arteries and veins of the city will not cause dissonance to anyone. That is, in a city without the presence of roads and their proper condition, there would be a complete collapse. After all, it is through them that the city is supplied with everything necessary, as well as traffic is provided for private, personal transport. Of course, in addition to the roads themselves, transport is also required. If a small private transport is more aimed at satisfying the personal interests of citizens, but freight transport, in its advantage, solves general-purpose problems. In fact, despite the general goals, the requirements for freight transport, or rather for its movement on the road, are much more stringent ...
There is a restriction for the movement of freight on some lanes of the carriageway, not further than the second, if there are 3 or more lanes in one direction (clause 9.4 of the SDA). Also, there are often restrictions on the movement of freight transport in the center of large cities. You can also say that for trucks in the cities of federal significance (Moscow, St. Petersburg) fines are envisaged 10 times overwhelming fines for travel under the sign "No traffic" for light vehicles. That is, freight transport is clearly distinguished into a separate category, and the demand from drivers for violation of traffic rules on such transport is completely different. And if so, then it is about the violation of the requirements of the sign "The movement of trucks is prohibited" by trucks, and we will talk in our article.
Which cars are covered by the sign "The movement of trucks is prohibited"
This sign looks like a truck in a red circle on a white background, but there can be a combination of signs and. Also, depending on the situation, a different maximum weight may be marked on the sign, or an additional plate is installed below, which accordingly indicates the restrictions for machines according to the given permissible maximum weight.
By default, the sign applies to all vehicles with a permissible maximum weight (vehicle and cargo weight) not exceeding 3.5 tons, in both directions on the roadway.
What article regulates the fine for violating the requirements of the sign "The movement of trucks is prohibited"
Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation contains a whole range of administrative measures for motorists, both on cars and trucks. In fact, this article is about violation of the requirements of signs or markings. In our case, this is a sign. Trucks in this article have two parts 6 and 7. According to them, depending on which federal region you are in, a provincial city or a city of federal significance, the corresponding article will be applied to the driver. For all of Russia this is part 6, but for Moscow and St. Petersburg it is part 7.
Penalty for violation of the sign "The movement of trucks is prohibited" in Russia
If the driver violated the requirement of the sign "The movement of trucks is prohibited", then a penalty will be applied to him in accordance with Article 12.16 of the Administrative Offenses Code of the Russian Federation, part 6. We quote.
In fact, the driver will be issued a minimum fine. However, if this violation occurred in Moscow or St. Petersburg, then a fine will be issued here under the same article, but in accordance with part 7. Let's turn to it.
Penalty for violating the sign "Truck traffic is prohibited" in federal cities (St. Petersburg and Moscow)
Since our legislators believe that in case of violation of traffic rules in large cities, a different level of responsibility should be applied, then the fine here is greater. Such a conclusion can be made on the basis of article 12.16 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation, part 7. We quote.
That is, the driver who violated the requirement of the sign "Traffic for trucks is prohibited" in Moscow and St. Petersburg, will pay a fine 10 times more than in other cities of Russia.
How they restricted the movement of freight transport in Russia and Moscow, p. Petersburg
In fact, in order to put things in order, it is not enough to pursue a one-sided policy using only the "whip course". It is necessary to seek and find compromises in order to find the optimal field for balancing punishment - a possible alternative. Indeed, in 2013, travel under a prohibition sign was allowed for vehicles of retail chains that provide the delivery of goods and products, for cars on the balance sheet of enterprises located in the sign of the sign ... However, the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of July 23, 2013 No. 621 excluded the possibility of passage for trucks that served enterprises located in the designated area, as well as served citizens or belonged to citizens living or working in the designated area.
How to get trucks to the city center under the sign "No traffic" (Russia, Moscow, St. Petersburg)
It goes without saying, despite the topic of our article, many see otherwise. Trucks in the center are driving and have not gone anywhere. We will say more, without them it is still impossible. So how and on what basis do they move around our cities, not all with violations?
We will talk about this using the example of Moscow. So in Moscow, the Resolution No. 379-PP is in force, which just allows entry into the center of Moscow, but only at certain hours and for a certain cargo vehicle. Let's try to summarize what needs to be observed so that the truck still has the opportunity to drive to the center of Moscow.
First, the environmental class is at least 2. With a lower class, the truck has no chance. Secondly, the restriction is introduced from 7 am to 10 pm. At the same time, the rest of the time, trucks with a carrying capacity of no more than 1 ton can only reach the Garden Ring or the Third Transport Ring, and with a permitted carrying capacity of more than 7 tons, within the Moscow circular railway.
At the same time, such a rule does not apply to operational services, utilities, rescue services (clause 3.3.1 of Resolution No. 379-PP), and international flights for which unloading is indicated in the zone restricted by signs "The movement of trucks is prohibited" ( p. 3.3.3 Resolution No. 379-PP). Another alternative would be to obtain a pass, one-time or annual. You can find out how to get a pass for Moscow on the website www.dt.mos.ru
In this case, after receiving the pass, the state number of the car will be entered into the database of photo-video-fixing, which means that the driver will not receive a fine for violating the sign.
Roughly on the same principle, they work in other cities of Russia, when it is necessary to obtain a pass or meet certain requirements of the Decree restricting the movement of freight vehicles in each specific city.
Is it possible to pay a fine for the sign "The movement of trucks is prohibited" with a discount
Since 2016, the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, namely article 32.2 of this Code, has changed for the better for decent motorists. So in the case of payment of a fine under some articles, in particular, this applies to article 12.16 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation, it became possible to pay a fine at a discount of 50 percent. The main thing here is to meet the deadlines. The first condition is the beginning of payment of the fine from the moment it appears in the traffic police database. Second, no later than 20 days from the date of the decision.
Question - answer on the topic violation of the sign "The movement of trucks is prohibited"
Question: What is the fine for driving under the sign "The movement of trucks is prohibited"?
Answer: The fine will be 500 rubles, and for Moscow and St. Petersburg 5000 rubles.
Question: Will the level of the fine change for a repeated violation during the year?
Answer: No, this option is not provided for in the law.
It is prohibited to move trucks and vehicles with a permissible maximum mass of more than 3.5 tons (if the mass is not indicated on the sign) or with a permissible maximum mass exceeding that indicated on the sign, as well as tractors and self-propelled vehicles.
Sign 3.4 does not prohibit the movement of trucks intended for the transport of people, vehicles of federal postal organizations that have a white diagonal stripe on the side surface on a blue background, as well as trucks without a trailer with a permissible maximum weight of no more than 26 tons, which serve enterprises, located in the designated area. In these cases, vehicles must enter and exit the designated area at the intersection closest to the destination.
You are driving a truck with a maximum permissible weight of not more than 3.5 tons. In which directions are you allowed to continue driving?
The sign "Truck traffic prohibited" installed behind the intersection (without indicating the mass on the sign) prohibits forward movement only for trucks with a permissible maximum mass of more than 3.5 tons, and the sign "Direction of movement for trucks" in front of the intersection indicates for such vehicles the recommended direction of movement for bypassing the road section closed for them. Thus, you can move in any direction at this intersection.
What signs are allowed for trucks with a maximum permissible weight of up to 3.5 t?
| No entry sign (sign B) prohibits entry of all vehicles. | |
| The sign "Road for cars" (sign A) denotes roads intended for the movement of cars only, including any trucks, buses and motorcycles. | |
| No weight is indicated on the sign “No truck traffic” (sign B) on the car body. In this case, only trucks and vehicles with a permissible maximum weight of more than 3.5 tons are prohibited. |
The correct answer is only A and B.
Are you allowed to continue driving in a forward direction in a vehicle of subcategory C1 without a trailer?
Sign 3.4 "The movement of trucks is prohibited" does not prohibit the movement of trucks without a trailer with a permissible maximum weight of not more than 26 tons, which serve the enterprises located in the designated area. This provision applies to vehicles of subcategory C1, since their maximum permissible mass does not exceed 7.5 tons.
Trucks are not allowed to move freely on all city streets. Indeed, quite often, due to their sluggishness and dimensions, they interfere with the movement of cars. In addition, trucks are more polluting and generate a lot of noise.
Therefore, there are several road signs that prohibit the movement of trucks with a certain boundary mass. In this publication, we will analyze what kind of fine the driver will have for driving under the sign for trucks prohibited.
Features of the sign “The movement of trucks is prohibited”.
A road sign prohibiting the movement of trucks on city streets constantly or during a certain time of the day is installed for the following reasons:
- prevention of situations in which the truck blocks the movement of other types of transport and creates a traffic jam;
- to minimize the emissions of toxic substances in the city;
- to reduce the noise level from traffic on city streets;
- avoid wear of the road surface from heavy transport.
All these reasons are especially relevant for megacities. After all, there is an intense traffic flow on the roads every day.
For driving that violates the established sign, the movement of freight transport is prohibited, the violating motorist will be discharged under Art. 12.16 of the Administrative Code. For federal cities in part 7, and for other cities in part 6.
What combinations of signs are used
Expert opinion
Natalia Alekseevna
All variants of signs prohibiting the movement of a truck are regulated by traffic rules. If a truck is depicted in the center of the white circle with a red rim, then any trucks with an authorized maximum mass of more than 3.5 tons are prohibited from driving.
For the same purpose, a combination of signs is used: a white round disc with a red rim around its entire perimeter, which prohibits the movement of vehicles, and a rectangle with the truck depicted. When there are no numbers on the signs, then vehicles with a boundary weight of no more than 3.5 tons can be driven, and other trucks are prohibited from driving.
Sometimes they combine 3 signs. Below the combination of signs we have considered, a rectangle is placed on which the maximum vehicle weight limit is indicated. When the number eight is inside the drawn truck, it means that 8 tons is the maximum weight of a truck that is allowed to drive on the road.
Traffic with a trailer is prohibited.
Heavier trucks are not permitted on this road. Other numbers may be indicated: 5, 6, 7, 15, etc. The maximum weight of the truck is indicated on its data sheet. It is by it that you should navigate, and not by the weight of the load.
Signs restricting the movement of freight vehicles around the city can operate on an ongoing basis or at specific intervals. If a sign is fixed below the sign indicating the time intervals, then it is valid only at the designated time.
For example, from 7 am to 11 pm on weekdays and from 5 am to 11 pm on holidays and weekends. In the absence of a sign, the ban is in effect constantly, regardless of the time of day.
Foreseen collection
Passage under the sign of movement of freight vehicles is prohibited, subject to a penalty of 500 rubles. admin penalty.
In fact, for violation of the prohibition, the motorist will face almost the smallest penalty imposed for administrative offenses.
For driving under a sign prohibiting the movement of trucks in the federal cities of St. Petersburg and Moscow, the driver will be fined 5,000 rubles.
Let us remind you that at the approaches to bends and intersections, signs are installed together with signs indicating the direction of the sign.
They are of 3 types: an arrow pointing to the right, left and in both directions. When the sign is installed behind the intersection, then its effect extends to the nearest intersection. The motorist will not be punished for entering the zone of the sign from the adjacent alley. After all, he did not violate the prohibition indicated by the sign.
What are the exceptions
Traffic rules and sign 3.4.
The following vehicles may pass with impunity under the sign prohibiting the use of trucks:
- State mail;
- police and special services;
- Ministry of Emergencies and firefighters;
- communal city organizations providing residents with heat, water and other resources;
- carrying people;
- carrying out the transportation of disabled people of I and II groups.
This list includes transport that is on the balance sheet of organizations located in the territory where the sign prohibits vehicles from entering.
If the road sign is valid only for a certain time indicated on the rectangle placed below the sign, and the truck driver, according to the terms of the concluded contract, needs to deliver some cargo at the prohibited time, then he needs to issue a pass for this.
It can be ordered using a computer with Internet access, on the State Services portal. The second option is to go with a package of documents to the Road Safety Center.
Drivers are issued passes that can be used for 5 days, or valid throughout the year. The second option is issued for trucks that regularly deliver goods and other goods to the area of \u200b\u200bthe prohibition sign. Having a document, the driver will not be forced to waste time on obtaining permits for each delivery of the cargo.
When issuing a pass, the license plate of the truck is entered into the road monitoring video database.
As a result of such measures, the motorist will be protected from receiving orders to pay administrative fines by mail, for ignoring the sign, the movement of trucks is prohibited, which are processed automatically according to the data recorded by video surveillance cameras. The people call registered letters with a receipt for payment of the administrative fine as letters of happiness.
How to save on a fine
Which vehicles are not covered by the sign.
Since 2016, there have been changes in the Administrative Code, pleasant for motorists, aimed at motivating the early repayment of debts under administrative fines.
They provide that for some offenses, but the following conditions must be met:
- the fine must be paid within 20 days from the date of its registration;
- there is no installment plan or a deferred payment for the punishment.
Let us consider what kind of fine drivers who have received a penalty in the city of federal significance Moscow and St. Petersburg can pay.
Taking advantage of the discount, motorists will pay an administrative fine of 2,500 rubles to the state budget. Motorists who were fined in all other cities will pay 250 rubles.
Outcome
If truck drivers ignore the requirement of a sign prohibiting the movement of trucks, then they will face fines for such an offense.
In Moscow or St. Petersburg, 5 thousand rubles will be imposed. collection, and in all other cities - 500 rubles. In order for trucks to enter the sign zone with a load, it is necessary to issue a special pass. Good luck on the road!
