In accordance with Resolution No. 221 of March 22, 2014 “On amendments to Resolution of the Council of Ministers - Government of the Russian Federation of October 23, 1993 No. 1090”, changes are being made from April 8, 2014.

In recent years, cycling has become increasingly popular in Russia. This fact made it necessary to make additions and adjustments to the text of the rules, as well as the introduction of new road signs.

They did not ban overtaking cyclists, nor did they force drivers to give way to cyclists. For drivers, only minor adjustments have been introduced, but for cyclists, the Rules of the Road have actually been completely changed.

We offer our traditional material in a convenient format “was” and “has become” with a visual overview of the changes and comments.

Changing definitions of traffic rules of the Russian Federation

“Bicycle” is a vehicle, other than wheelchairs, that has two or more wheels and is propelled by the muscular power of its occupants.

“Bicycle” is a vehicle, other than a wheelchair, which has at least two wheels and is generally propelled by the muscular energy of the occupants of the vehicle, in particular by means of pedals or handles, and may also have an electric motor of rated maximum power in continuous load mode not exceeding 0.25 kW, automatically switches off at speeds over 25 km/h.

The bicycle received a clearer definition; bicycles with an electric motor, which were previously formally equated with mopeds, received official status.

“Motor driven vehicle” is a vehicle, other than a moped, driven by an engine. The term also applies to any tractors and self-propelled machines.

The words “except for a moped” are excluded from the definition of “Mechanical vehicle”. A more precise wording sets out the definition of “moped”

“Moped” is a two- or three-wheeled vehicle driven by an engine with a displacement of not more than 50 cubic meters. cm and having a maximum design speed of no more than 50 km/h. Bicycles with a suspended engine, mopeds and other vehicles with similar characteristics are considered mopeds.

“Moped” is a two- or three-wheeled mechanical vehicle, the maximum design speed of which does not exceed 50 km/h, having an internal combustion engine with a displacement not exceeding 50 cubic meters. cm, or an electric motor with a rated maximum power in continuous load mode of more than 0.25 kW and less than 4 kW.

In the new edition, a moped refers to mechanical vehicles, which are subject to the requirements of clause 2.1.1.

The power of the electric motor has been specified. Now there is a clear line that distinguishes an electric bicycle from a moped. Mokikis, scooters, despite the fact that the clarification is excluded from the text, they are still in most cases equated to mopeds. The main indicator for determination is the technical characteristics of the vehicle.

“Pedestrian” is a person who is outside a vehicle on the road and is not working on it. Persons moving in wheelchairs without a motor, driving a bicycle, moped, motorcycle, carrying a sled, cart, baby stroller or wheelchair are considered pedestrians.

“Pedestrian” is a person who is outside a vehicle on the road or on a pedestrian or bicycle path and does not work on them. Pedestrians include persons moving in wheelchairs without a motor, driving a bicycle, moped, motorcycle, carrying a sled, cart, baby stroller or wheelchair, as well as using roller skates, scooters and other similar means for movement.

The definition has been supplemented with new terms; wheeled vehicles have been added, which before the changes could formally be equated to vehicles. In the new edition, movement on roller skates and scooters is considered pedestrian movement.

“Sidewalk” is a road element intended for pedestrian traffic and adjacent to the roadway or to the bike path or separated from it by a lawn.

A bicycle lane has been added to the definition.

New definitions of traffic rules of the Russian Federation

“Cyclist” is a person driving a bicycle.

The bicycle operator received his title - cyclist

“Bicycle path” is a road element (or a separate road) structurally separated from the roadway and sidewalk, intended for the movement of cyclists and marked with sign 4.4.1.

“Lane for cyclists” is a lane of the roadway intended for the movement of cyclists and mopeds, separated from the rest of the roadway by horizontal markings and marked with sign 4.4.1 in combination with sign 8.14 located above the lane.

“Pedestrian path” is a strip of land equipped or adapted for pedestrian traffic or the surface of an artificial structure, marked with sign 4.5.1.

“Pedestrian zone” is an area intended for pedestrian traffic, the beginning and end of which are indicated by signs 5.33 and 5.34, respectively.

“Pedestrian and bicycle path (pedestrian and bicycle path)” is a road element (or a separate road) structurally separated from the roadway, intended for the separate or joint movement of cyclists with pedestrians and indicated by signs 4.5.2 - 4.5.7.

Before the changes, the Traffic Rules conditionally divided participants into two groups. Drivers and pedestrians. Travel on foot or by vehicle. The bicycle was somewhere between pedestrians and drivers. Formally the driver, but he threw his leg over and is already a pedestrian. The new edition rightly introduces an equivalent group of road users - cyclists.

Changes in the text of the Russian Traffic Regulations

registration documents for this vehicle, and if there is a trailer, also for the trailer;

Changes in the text of the Russian Traffic Regulations

2.1.1. Carry with you and, upon request, hand over to police officers for inspection:

registration documents for this vehicle (except for mopeds), and if there is a trailer - also for the trailer (except for trailers for mopeds);

Mopeds are still driven by drivers, but now by drivers of motorized vehicles. Mopeds are not required to be registered, therefore moped drivers cannot have registration documents, this amendment clarifies this. We discussed above that, in accordance with the new definition, the driver of a moped is the driver of a motor vehicle.

Moped drivers are now required to always have a driver's license and a temporary driving permit with them and hand them over to the police. However, based on the message on the official website of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, police officers will not require driver’s licenses for the right to drive mopeds (category M), since training programs have not yet been approved and in fact, it is not possible to obtain such certificates at the time the amendments come into force.

It should be noted that the requirement for moped drivers to have a driver’s license will be controlled by traffic police officers when supervising traffic only after the entry into force of exemplary professional training programs for drivers of category “M” vehicles and training under these programs for citizens wishing to obtain a driver’s license corresponding category.

4.1. Pedestrians must move on sidewalks or pedestrian paths, or, if there are none, along the roadsides. Pedestrians carrying or carrying bulky objects, as well as persons using non-motorized wheelchairs, may walk along the edge of the roadway if their movement on sidewalks or shoulders creates an obstacle for other pedestrians.

If there are no sidewalks, pedestrian paths or shoulders, or if it is impossible to move along them, pedestrians may move along a bicycle path or walk in a single file along the edge of the roadway (on roads with a dividing strip, along the outer edge of the roadway).

4.1. Pedestrians must move on sidewalks, pedestrian paths, bicycle and pedestrian paths, and in their absence - along the roadsides. Pedestrians carrying or carrying bulky objects, as well as persons using non-motorized wheelchairs, may walk along the edge of the roadway if their movement on sidewalks or shoulders creates an obstacle for other pedestrians.

In the absence of sidewalks, pedestrian paths, bicycle and pedestrian paths or roadsides, and also if it is impossible to move along them, pedestrians can move along a bicycle path or walk in one row along the edge of the roadway (on roads with a dividing strip - along the outer edge of the roadway).

9.9. The movement of vehicles on dividing strips and shoulders, sidewalks and pedestrian paths is prohibited (except for the cases specified in paragraphs 12.1, 24.2 of the Rules). The movement of vehicles of road maintenance and utility services is allowed, as well as access along the shortest route for vehicles delivering cargo to trade and other enterprises and facilities located directly next to the roadsides, sidewalks or pedestrian paths, in the absence of other access options. At the same time, traffic safety must be ensured.

9.9. The movement of vehicles on dividing strips and shoulders, sidewalks and pedestrian paths is prohibited (except for the cases provided for in paragraphs 12.1, 24.2 - 24.4, 24.7, 25.2 of the Rules), as well as the movement of motor vehicles (except mopeds) on lanes for cyclists. The movement of motor vehicles on bicycle and bicycle-pedestrian paths is prohibited. The movement of vehicles of road maintenance and utility services is allowed, as well as access along the shortest route for vehicles delivering cargo to trade and other enterprises and facilities located directly next to the roadsides, sidewalks or pedestrian paths, in the absence of other access options. At the same time, traffic safety must be ensured.

12.2. It is allowed to park a vehicle in one row parallel to the edge of the roadway, with the exception of those places whose configuration allows for a different arrangement of vehicles. Two-wheeled vehicles without a side trailer may be parked in two rows.

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

12.4. Stopping is prohibited:

in the bike lane.

Adjustments to paragraphs due to the introduction of new definitions and road signs.

13.1. When turning right or left, the driver is obliged to give way to pedestrians crossing the carriageway onto which he is turning, as well as to cyclists crossing it on a bicycle path.

13.1. When turning right or left, the driver must give way to pedestrians and cyclists crossing the roadway onto which he is turning.

In the new edition of the rules, cyclists can cross the roadway along bicycle paths, a lane for cyclists, and a bicycle pedestrian path. This change brings an absolute advantage to cyclists over turning drivers.

Section 24 of the Road Traffic Rules is fully stated in the new edition

24.Additional requirements for the movement of bicycles, mopeds, horse-drawn carts, as well as the passage of animals

24.1. Persons at least 14 years of age are allowed to drive a bicycle, horse-drawn cart (sleigh), or be a driver of pack animals, riding animals or herds when driving on roads, and persons at least 16 years of age are allowed to drive a moped.

24.2. Bicycles, mopeds, horse-drawn vehicles (sleighs), riding and pack animals must move only in one row, as far to the right as possible. Driving on the side of the road is allowed if this does not interfere with pedestrians. Columns of cyclists, horse-drawn carts (sleighs), riding and pack animals when moving along the roadway must be divided into groups of 10 cyclists, riding and pack animals and 5 carts (sleighs). To facilitate overtaking, the distance between groups should be 80-100 m.

24.3. Bicycle and moped drivers are prohibited from:

• drive without holding the steering wheel with at least one hand;
• carry passengers, except a child under 7 years of age, on an additional seat equipped with reliable footrests;
• move along the road if there is a bicycle path nearby;

It is prohibited to tow bicycles and mopeds, as well as bicycles and mopeds, except towing a trailer designed for use with a bicycle or moped.

24.4. At an unregulated intersection of a bicycle path with a road located outside the intersection, drivers of bicycles and mopeds must give way to vehicles moving on this road.

The driver of a horse-drawn cart (sleigh), when entering the road from an adjacent territory or from a secondary road in places with limited visibility, must lead the animal by the bridle.

24.5. Animals should be driven along the road, as a rule, during daylight hours. Drivers must guide animals as close to the right edge of the road as possible.

24.6. When driving animals across railway tracks, the herd must be divided into groups of such a size that, taking into account the number of drivers, safe passage of each group is ensured.

24.7. Drivers of horse-drawn carts (sleighs), drivers of pack animals, riding animals and livestock are prohibited;

24. Additional requirements for the movement of cyclists and moped drivers

24.1. Cyclists over 14 years of age must use bicycle paths, bicycle pedestrian paths, or bicycle lanes.

24.2. Cyclists over 14 years of age are allowed:

• along the right edge of the roadway - in the following cases:
  • there are no bicycle and bicycle pedestrian paths, a lane for cyclists, or there is no opportunity to move along them;
  • the overall width of the bicycle, its trailer or the cargo being transported exceeds 1 m;
  • cyclists move in columns;
• on the side of the road - if there are no bicycle and bicycle pedestrian paths, a lane for cyclists, or there is no opportunity to move along them or along the right edge of the roadway;
• on the sidewalk or pedestrian path - in the following cases:
  • there are no bicycle and bicycle pedestrian paths, a lane for cyclists, or there is no opportunity to move along them, as well as along the right edge of the roadway or shoulder;
  • the cyclist accompanies a cyclist under the age of 7 years or transports a child under the age of 7 years on an additional seat, in a bicycle stroller or in a trailer intended for use with a bicycle.

24.3. The movement of cyclists aged 7 to 14 years should be carried out only on sidewalks, pedestrian, bicycle and pedestrian paths, as well as within pedestrian zones.

24.4. Cyclists under 7 years of age should only ride on sidewalks, pedestrian and bicycle paths (on the pedestrian side), as well as within pedestrian zones.

24.5. When cyclists move along the right edge of the roadway in the cases provided for by these Rules, cyclists must move only in one row.

A column of cyclists may move in two rows if the overall width of the bicycles does not exceed 0.75 m.

The column of cyclists must be divided into groups of 10 cyclists in the case of single-lane traffic, or into groups of 10 pairs in the case of double-lane traffic. To facilitate overtaking, the distance between groups should be 80 - 100 m.

24.6. If the movement of a cyclist on a sidewalk, pedestrian path, shoulder or within pedestrian zones endangers or interferes with the movement of other persons, the cyclist must dismount and follow the requirements provided for by these Rules for the movement of pedestrians.

24.7. Moped drivers must move along the right edge of the roadway in a single file or in the bicycle lane. Moped drivers are allowed to move along the side of the road if this does not interfere with pedestrians.

24.8. Cyclists and moped drivers are prohibited from:

• drive a bicycle or moped without holding the handlebars with at least one hand;
• transport cargo that protrudes beyond the dimensions by more than 0.5 m in length or width, or cargo that interferes with control;
• transport passengers if this is not provided for by the design of the vehicle;
• transport children under 7 years of age in the absence of specially equipped places for them;
• turn left or turn around on roads with tram traffic and on roads with more than one lane for traffic in a given direction;
• move on the road without a fastened motorcycle helmet (for moped drivers).

24.9. Towing of bicycles and mopeds, as well as towing with bicycles and mopeds, is prohibited, except for towing a trailer intended for use with a bicycle or moped.

24.10. When driving at night or in conditions of insufficient visibility, cyclists and moped drivers are recommended to carry items with reflective elements and ensure that these items are visible to drivers of other vehicles.

What can be highlighted:

• It is allowed to ride a bicycle on sidewalks and pedestrian paths if it is not possible to move on the roadway, for example, if the roadway is occupied by parked cars. Previously, cyclists were forced to always move on the roadway. However, there is no line between lack of opportunity and lack of desire, however, in the event of obstructing pedestrians, the cyclist is obliged to dismount and follow the requirements of the rules for the movement of pedestrians.
• An age division has been introduced: up to 7 years, from 7 to 14 years, over 14 years
• Clause 24.4, which obliges drivers of bicycles and mopeds to give way when crossing a bicycle path and a roadway outside an intersection, has been deleted.

Requirements for the movement of horse-drawn carts and the passage of animals are included in a separate section

25. Additional requirements for the movement of horse-drawn carts, as well as for the passage of animals

25.1. Persons at least 14 years of age are allowed to drive a horse-drawn cart (sleigh), or be a driver of pack animals, riding animals or herds when driving on roads.

25.2. Horse-drawn carts (sleighs), riding and pack animals must move only in one row, as far to the right as possible. Driving on the side of the road is allowed if this does not interfere with pedestrians.

Columns of horse-drawn carts (sleighs), riding and pack animals when moving along the roadway must be divided into groups of 10 riding and pack animals and 5 carts (sleighs). To facilitate overtaking, the distance between groups should be 80 - 100 m.

25.3. The driver of a horse-drawn cart (sleigh), when entering the road from an adjacent territory or from a secondary road in places with limited visibility, must lead the animal by the bridle.

25.4. Animals should be driven along the road, as a rule, during daylight hours. Drivers must guide animals as close to the right edge of the road as possible.

25.5. When driving animals across railway tracks, the herd must be divided into groups of such a size that, taking into account the number of drivers, safe passage of each group is ensured.

25.6. Drivers of horse-drawn carts (sleighs), drivers of pack animals, riding animals and livestock are prohibited from:

• leaving animals on the road unattended;
• drive animals through railway tracks and roads outside specially designated areas, as well as in the dark and in conditions of poor visibility (except for livestock runs at different levels);
• lead animals along roads with asphalt and cement concrete pavement if there are other paths.

Good afternoon, dear reader.

As soon as sufficiently warm weather sets in over central Russia, the number of two-wheeled vehicles increases significantly. Hundreds of bicycle and moped drivers appear on city streets and join the dense traffic flow.

According to my observations, at least 80 percent of the drivers of two-wheelers, for which a driver's license is not required, have absolutely no idea and take to the road completely unprepared.

Road rules for bicycles

Let's consider traffic rules for bicycles. A quick glance at the text may seem that traffic rules for cyclists are concentrated exclusively in section 24 of the rules "". However, in reality everything is completely different.

In the rules of the road, there are several types of road users, to which a specific clause of the rules may apply. Among others this motor vehicle, vehicle And driver. A bicycle without an engine is not a motor vehicle, but all points relating to drivers and vehicles also apply to cyclists.

Attention! Rules that apply to pedestrians do not apply to bicycle drivers. They apply only to persons driving a bicycle.

Thus Most traffic rules apply to cyclists, including a special 24 section. I will not analyze and explain absolutely everything for cyclists in this article. The interested reader can do this himself. I will focus only on those points of the rules that are most often violated by bicycle drivers.

Technical condition of the bike

2.3. The driver of the vehicle is obliged to:

2.3.1. Before leaving, check and ensure the good technical condition of the vehicle on the way in accordance with the Basic Provisions for the admission of vehicles to operation and the responsibilities of officials to ensure road safety (hereinafter referred to as the Basic Provisions).

Driving is prohibited if there is a malfunction service brake system, steering, a coupling device (as part of a road train), unlit (missing) headlights and rear marker lights in the dark or in conditions of poor visibility, a windshield wiper that does not operate on the driver’s side during rain or snowfall.

So, the rules of the road Bicycles are prohibited, which has Malfunctions of the service brake system or steering. And we’re not just talking about driving a bicycle with broken handlebars or broken brakes.

There are "passionate" cyclists who try to reduce the weight of their bike in every possible way. This includes removing brakes and other structural elements. Punishment for such a violation is provided for in the Code of Administrative Offenses and will be discussed at the end of the article.

Alcohol intoxication of a cyclist

Movement of cyclists over 14 years of age possible in descending order:

1. On a bicycle path, bicycle pedestrian path or lane for cyclists.
2. On the right edge of the roadway.
3. On the side of the road.
4. On the sidewalk or pedestrian path.

Please note that each subsequent item in the above list implies that the previous items are missing.

For example, you can drive along the side of the road (point 3) only if there is no bicycle path or lane, and there is no possibility of driving along the right edge of the roadway.

In addition, there are a few exceptions:

• You can ride on the roadway if the width of the bicycle or load exceeds 1 meter.
• You can drive along the roadway if traffic is carried out in columns.
• You can ride on a sidewalk or pedestrian path if you are accompanying a cyclist under 14 years of age or transporting a child under 7 years of age.

When driving on the roadway, you should keep in mind the following rules:

24.5. When cyclists move along the right edge of the roadway in the cases provided for by these Rules, cyclists must move only in one row.

A column of cyclists may move in two rows if the overall width of the bicycles does not exceed 0.75 m.

The column of cyclists must be divided into groups of 10 cyclists in the case of single-lane traffic, or into groups of 10 pairs in the case of double-lane traffic. To facilitate overtaking, the distance between groups should be 80 - 100 m.

Additional Information:

Movement of cyclists aged 7 to 14 years possible on sidewalks, pedestrian, bicycle and pedestrian paths, as well as within pedestrian zones.

Please note that “school cyclists” are not allowed to ride in bicycle lanes, the roadway or the shoulder.

Movement of cyclists under 7 years of age possible only together with pedestrians (on sidewalks, pedestrian and bicycle paths, pedestrian zones).

Thus, at present, cyclists can also travel on sidewalks and roadsides. In this case, the cyclist rules impose additional requirements:

24.6. If the movement of a cyclist on a sidewalk, pedestrian path, shoulder or within pedestrian zones endangers or interferes with the movement of other persons, the cyclist must dismount and follow the requirements provided for by these Rules for the movement of pedestrians.

I would like to note that when driving on sidewalks, pedestrian paths, roadsides and pedestrian zones, a cyclist must not interfere with the movement of other persons. If necessary, the cyclist must dismount and continue moving as a pedestrian.

Let's look at an interesting example. Let's say a car (in some cases this is allowed by the rules) and a cyclist are riding on the sidewalk. If a collision occurs, both road users will be to blame. If a cyclist walks along the sidewalk, then he will not be to blame for the accident (he will not pay for car repairs).

Therefore, paragraph 24.6 emphasizes that in the event Accident on the sidewalk one of its culprits will in any case be the cyclist.

Dedicated lanes for cyclists

In 2019, you will find dedicated lanes for cyclists on the roads, marked with special signs:

Only bicycles and mopeds are allowed on these lanes.

Dedicated lanes for public transport

In addition, in 2019, cyclists can also use dedicated lanes for public transport. Clause 18.2 of the Rules:

18.2. On roads with a lane for fixed-route vehicles, marked with signs 5.11.1, 5.13.1, 5.13.2, 5.14, the movement and stopping of other vehicles (except for school buses and vehicles used as passenger taxis, as well as cyclists) is prohibited - if the lane for route vehicles is located on the right) on this lane.

Please note that a cyclist may only enter a public transport lane if that lane is marked by one of the signs listed above. In addition, there should be no additional conditions prohibiting entry into the specified lane.

For example, in some Russian cities traffic is organized as follows. In fact, the road has a dedicated lane for route vehicles and all traffic participants understand this. However, from the point of view of traffic rules, the lane is not indicated by the signs listed above. Simply, at the entrance to it, a 3.1 “brick” sign is installed.

Only public transport drivers can ignore the requirements of this sign. Other vehicles, including cyclists, cannot pass under the “brick”.

Additional Information:

Bicycle zones

On December 14, 2018, the concept of “Bicycle zone” appeared in the traffic rules. The following road signs are used to indicate the cycling zone:

Not only cyclists, but also motorized vehicles (cars) can move through the bicycle zone. In this case, the following rules must be observed:

• Cyclists have priority over cars.
• Cyclists can ride on the entire opposite side of the roadway, and not just on the right edge.
• Cyclists are not prohibited from turning left and making U-turns on wide roads.
• The speed is limited to 20 km/h.
• Pedestrians can cross the road anywhere, but they do not have the right of way.

More detailed information about cycling zones is provided in the following article:

Bicycle drivers must give way to pedestrians at crossings

14.1. The driver of a vehicle approaching an unregulated pedestrian crossing is obliged to give way to pedestrians crossing the road or entering the roadway (tram tracks) to cross.

A bicycle, like any other vehicle, must slow down or stop before crossing to allow pedestrians to pass.

Bicycle lights

In the dark, the headlights or lanterns must be turned on on the bicycle, and in the daytime, low beam headlights or daytime running lights:

19.1. In the dark and in conditions of insufficient visibility, regardless of the road lighting, as well as in tunnels, the following lighting devices must be turned on on a moving vehicle:

on all motor vehicles and mopeds - high or low beam headlights, on bicycles - headlights or lanterns, on horse-drawn carts - lanterns (if equipped);

19.5. During daylight hours, all moving vehicles must have low-beam headlights or daytime running lights on to indicate them.

So far, I have not met a single cyclist who uses low beam headlights or daytime running lights when driving during the day. In this regard, traffic police officers can impose a fine on almost any bicycle driver.

Age to ride a bicycle

Riding a bicycle is allowed at any age. However, depending on age, the rules for riding a bicycle differ (discussed above).

Driving on the carriageway is only possible when from 14 years old.

Prohibitions for bicycle drivers

24.8. Cyclists and moped drivers are prohibited from:

• drive a bicycle or moped without holding the handlebars with at least one hand;
• transport cargo that protrudes beyond the dimensions by more than 0.5 m in length or width, or cargo that interferes with control;
• transport passengers if this is not provided for by the design of the vehicle;
• transport children under 7 years of age in the absence of specially equipped places for them;
• turn left or turn around on roads with tram traffic and on roads that have more than one lane for traffic in a given direction (except for cases where a left turn is allowed from the right lane, and with the exception of roads located in bicycle zones);
• drive on the road without a fastened motorcycle helmet (for moped drivers);
• cross the road at pedestrian crossings.

24.9. Towing of bicycles and mopeds, as well as towing with bicycles and mopeds, is prohibited, except for towing a trailer intended for use with a bicycle or moped.

From this list the following points should be noted:

1. Bicycle drivers are prohibited from turning left and turning around on roads that have more than one lane in a given direction. Those. In the city, cyclists are prohibited from turning left on almost all major streets.

Note. This requirement does not apply to bicycle zones, as well as to roads where left turns are permitted from the far right lane.

In practice, we can offer the following way out of this situation. The bicycle driver leaves his vehicle and becomes a pedestrian. Then he crosses the intersection in the required direction along the pedestrian crossing. After this, he gets back on the bike and continues moving along the roadway or side of the road.

So the fines for bicycle drivers currently cannot be compared with (30,000 rubles for driving while intoxicated). In addition, the advantage of cyclists on the road is that they are rarely fined for violating traffic rules. And this, in turn, leads to the fact that most “two-wheelers” behave unpredictably on the road, provoking the emergence of dangerous situations.

That's it for a look at the features finished. I remind you once again that every cyclist needs to read the full version at least once.

Well, in conclusion, I suggest you watch a short video that clearly demonstrates what a traffic violation can lead to for cyclists:

Good luck on the roads!

You cannot drive on the sidewalk if there is a roadway not occupied by parked cars.

You can drive on the sidewalk when transporting or accompanying a child. If you are traveling alone, you should drive on the roadway.

You can drive in the lane designated for public transport.

Only if there are no signs above the allocated lane prohibiting movement along it. For example, in our city there is an additional “No Entry” sign (brick) above the dedicated lanes, and in this case you cannot drive on such lanes.

Good luck on the roads!

Ivan, You are not right.

The Code of Administrative Offenses has its own definition of a vehicle, it is given in the note to.

Note. In this article, a vehicle should be understood as a motor vehicle with a displacement of an internal combustion engine of more than 50 cubic centimeters or a maximum electric motor power of more than 4 kilowatts and a maximum design speed of more than 50 kilometers per hour, as well as trailers for it, subject to state registration, and in others Articles of this chapter also include tractors, self-propelled road construction and other self-propelled machines, vehicles for which a special right is granted in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation on road safety.

In the Code of Administrative Offenses, bicycles are not considered vehicles.

Regarding the endings. Attach a diagram of the section of road you are interested in. Let's see how we can get there. Unfortunately, you can’t ride a bicycle everywhere and not always.

Good luck on the roads!

I repeat, it is clearly written "Please note that each subsequent item in the above list implies that the previous items are missing." There is NO choice.

And the tragedy is that I do not have the right, in PRINCIPLE, to move along the CORNER and ALL pedestrian zones.

Well, the argument “violate as you want as long as you don’t get fined” looks quite interesting on this forum))).

remember once and for all rule point 1.5

and always move so that it is performed

by car on a bicycle with a tip

Let me give you just a few examples, and then you yourself, BUT ONLY with a QUOTE FROM the traffic rules, will try to refute them, because in a few minutes they will run me over.

3. The right edge of the roadway is broken and there are numerous damages to the road surface.

Evdokimov

Evgeniy-249, I agree with your logic, because I myself follow the same one.

The reason, in my opinion: a legal hole. Namely, the circumstances characterizing the LACK OF POSSIBILITY to move along the right edge of the roadway are not described. For example:

1. Parked cars give “lack of opportunity...”?

2. Do drain wells with longitudinal ribs provide?

3. Do they provide pits and ditches?

In general, only case law will help us. Well, God forbid you and I form it))

Alexander-655

3. The quote you provided is a free interpretation of the rules, and not a quote from the rules.

Maxim may have already mentioned it, but I’ll just say this. As practice shows, even if this were a direct quote from the rules, then for some reason I am more than sure that at least half of the pedestrians would still proudly stand on it from a high bell tower. Because until now, a considerable number of pedestrians still have the habit of crossing the roadway in the wrong place, for example, although I myself sometimes do this. Well, or turn to red (I don’t go to red myself, except if I see that there is not a single car/motorcycle within a radius of 100 meters). But for the sake of truth, I will also say that I and most of those who do it began to at least look around more carefully before immediately diving so that at that moment there would be a safe window for everyone to cross. Therefore, whether this quote exists or not, it is unlikely that it would radically change anything.

With a slight movement of my foot, without turning the pedals, but standing on one of the pedals, I turn the bicycle into... a scooter.

There is no crossing point, only when getting off the bike along points.

There is an expression "loophole in the law." And if the law is bad, then using this loophole is completely justified. The width of the pedestrian crossing = the width of the zebra markings, and between the zebra and the stop line there is always a distance that is, literally and figuratively, a loophole for cycling. On one side you are covered by pedestrians with an arcing stop line.

This experience was shared by sclar

Stas, Hello.

If there are no other conditions prohibiting movement near the pedestrian crossing (continuous markings, for example), then you can drive there. However, in this case you will not have any advantage and in the event of an accident you will have to pay for car repairs.

Good luck on the roads!

Torturestroke, there is no federal law prohibiting bicycle storage in an apartment. I have also never heard of regional laws of this kind.

Only if in your building the apartment owners at a general meeting decided that storing bicycles in a residential building is prohibited and, for example, allocated a separate non-residential premises for this. Although this is an extremely rare case.

Good luck on the roads!

And if someone else gets caught, he’ll knock you down and give you a fine. So save up some cash.

I’ll tell you more, even when riding on the sidewalk, if a cyclist gets into an accident with a car leaving (into) the yard, the fault will be either mutual or on the cyclist - violation of clause 24.6 (depends on the speed of the bicycle, visibility, etc. - the court decides) There were precedents.

Conclusion, as was written earlier, it is necessary to drive EVERYWHERE in compliance with clause 1.5 “Road users must act in such a way as not to create a danger to traffic and not cause harm...”

And in particular, when crossing the road at a reasonable speed next to a pedestrian crossing, I must make sure whether there is cover for pedestrians and whether the turning car allows me to pass or not.

And it is also desirable that there are no complaints from traffic police inspectors and vigilant citizens that I am violating traffic rules.

p.s. An exercise for those who like “not riding but fidgeting”, while sitting at the computer on a saddle chair you don’t just sit, but periodically, about once every 2 minutes, get up and do a circle around the room (in 2 minutes a cyclist when riding on the sidewalk at a speed of 10 km/h travels 330 meters - the approximate distance between intersections).

This procedure will be especially useful for legislators coming up with laws for cyclists.

Signs 3.2 - 3.9, 3.32 and 3.33 prohibit the movement of the corresponding types of vehicles in both directions.

Those. If the sign is installed to the right of the roadway, then movement along the entire roadway is prohibited.

GOST R 52289-2004 gives the following information regarding sign 3.9:

5.4.29. Signs 3.2 - 3.9, 3.32 and 3.33 are installed at each entrance to a section of road or territory where the movement of the corresponding types of vehicles is prohibited. Before side exits onto the road, signs are used with one of the plates 8.3.1 - 8.3.3.

There is no additional information on this sign in the regulatory documents.

If you adhere to the general principles of installing prohibitory signs, then they prohibit movement to your left. That is, if there is a sidewalk to the right of the sign, then you can drive on it.

Difficulty may arise if the sidewalk is adjacent to the roadway and the pillars are installed to the right of the sidewalk. In this case, the sign is located to the right of the entire road and an incomprehensible situation arises. If you are faced with a similar situation in practice, then it makes sense to write an appeal to the traffic police with a request to clarify the traffic order or change the traffic pattern on this section of the road.

Good luck on the roads!

Alexey-464

A cyclist is prohibited from turning left or turning around on roads with tram traffic and on roads that have more than one lane for traffic in a given direction.

Your comment says that you can't turn left almost anywhere. Why? This direction is a left turn or a U-turn. If the roadway has 3 lanes in each direction, and turning left (and turning, if not prohibited) is only allowed from the left lane, where does it say that you cannot turn from the third lane? There is only one lane in this direction. Either the rules are written crookedly, or those who read them do not understand what is written. Please read carefully. For those turning left, the direction straight or right is not a given. It is completely absent for him; he does not go there.

Where does it say that you can’t turn from the third lane?

Clause 24.2 prohibits driving away from the right edge of the driveway if the movement is on the roadway.

This direction is a left turn or a U-turn.

No, such a direction in the traffic rules is called the “intended direction of movement” (see “driving through intersections”: “leave in the intended direction”). “Lane of a given direction” refers to all lanes for forward traffic, no matter forward-left, forward-straight or forward-right. The “lanes of a given direction” are not only the “lanes of the opposite direction” and the dividing strip, but at intersections there are also crossing ones.

Dmitry-484

Barkhudarov, you are right - traffic rules for cyclists were written by people who not only do not ride bicycles, but apparently hate cyclists. First of all, everything is done for motorists, because the strongest and richest are first and foremost motorists. There are already rumors that licenses for cyclists will be introduced. Instead of reining in the most insolent motorists, who not only massively violate rights, but in some cases deliberately try to set up a cyclist - they cut off and do not turn on the right turn signal.

Hello! To be honest, I didn’t find anything about dismounting at a controlled intersection, which was written about a couple of posts ago. But I wanted to ask about something else.

1. Does the requirement of clause 24.2 to move on the right mean that it is mandatory to move to the right if the signs/markings from the right lane only allow right? Judging by the context of paragraphs 24.8 and 8.5, probably not. After all, 24.8 does not prohibit turning left on single-lane roads, but 8.5 requires you to take the extreme position, not the lane, but precisely the position. That is, it is allowed to leave from the right edge if necessary, and therefore change into a lane from which you can go straight, if from the right only to the right.

2. Clause 24.2 allows movement on the side of the road only if it is impossible to move along the right edge of the FC, although for mopeds and horse-drawn vehicles the old wording “driving on the side of the road is allowed if this does not interfere with pedestrians.” It would not be better to keep something similar in paragraph 24.2,

2. It is better to send such proposals directly to the Government of the Russian Federation, because It is the employees of this department who are responsible for drawing up the text of traffic regulations.

3. Interesting question. Paragraph 24.11 talks about the priority of cyclists over mechanical vehicles. This paragraph says nothing about priority at intersections. Therefore, it is unclear what exactly drivers and cyclists should be guided by at intersections (section 13 or clause 24.11).

Good luck on the roads!

Bicycle

It's always the fault of the one who "arrived" faster. Ride your bike wherever you want, just don’t bother anyone on purpose and don’t crash into anyone, otherwise you’ll kill yourself and scratch others. “And where other people’s rules begin, that’s where your personal freedom ends.”

I'm not sure the fault lies entirely with the cyclist. To recover damages - under Article 1064 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.

Previously, there was a rule that cyclists should move towards the flow, that is, in the oncoming lane, so to speak. This wonderful rule has been canceled???

Anton-150, clause 24.2 of traffic rules admits Cyclists can only move along the right edge of the FC.

Comment is being added

Section 24. Additional requirements for the movement of bicycles, mopeds, horse-drawn carts, as well as the passage of animals

24.1. Persons at least 14 years of age are allowed to drive a bicycle, horse-drawn cart (sleigh), or be a driver of pack animals, riding animals or herds when driving on roads, and persons at least 16 years of age are allowed to drive a moped.

24.2. Bicycles, mopeds, horse-drawn vehicles (sleighs), riding and pack animals must move only in one row, as far to the right as possible. Driving on the side of the road is allowed if this does not interfere with pedestrians.

24.3. Columns of cyclists, horse-drawn carts (sleighs), riding and pack animals when moving along the roadway must be divided into groups of 10 cyclists, riding and pack animals and 5 carts (sleighs). To facilitate overtaking, the distance between groups should be 80–100 m.

• drive without holding the steering wheel with at least one hand;
• Bicycle and moped drivers are prohibited from:
• transport cargo that protrudes beyond the dimensions by more than 0.5 m in length or width, or cargo that interferes with control;
• move along the road if there is a bicycle path nearby;
• turn left or turn around on roads with tram traffic and on roads with more than one lane for traffic in a given direction;
• carry passengers, except a child under 7 years of age, on an additional seat equipped with reliable footrests;

move on the road without a fastened motorcycle helmet (for moped drivers).

24.4. It is prohibited to tow bicycles and mopeds, as well as bicycles and mopeds, except towing a trailer designed for use with a bicycle or moped.
At an unregulated intersection of a bicycle path with a road located outside the intersection, drivers of bicycles and mopeds must give way to vehicles moving on this road.

24.5. The driver of a horse-drawn cart (sleigh), when entering the road from an adjacent territory or from a secondary road in places with limited visibility, must lead the animal by the bridle.

24.6. Animals should be driven along the road, as a rule, during daylight hours. Drivers must guide animals as close to the right edge of the road as possible.

24.7. When driving animals across railway tracks, the herd must be divided into groups of such a size that, taking into account the number of drivers, safe passage of each group is ensured.

• leaving animals on the road unattended;
• Drivers of horse-drawn carts (sleighs), drivers of pack animals, riding animals and livestock are prohibited from:
• drive animals through railway tracks and roads outside specially designated areas, as well as in the dark and in conditions of poor visibility (except for livestock runs at different levels);

lead animals along roads with asphalt and cement-concrete pavement if there are other paths.

Persons at least 14 years of age are allowed to drive a bicycle, horse-drawn cart (sleigh), or be a driver of pack animals, riding animals or herds when driving on roads, and persons at least 16 years of age are allowed to drive a moped.

By decision of the executive authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, the specified age limit may be reduced, but not more than by 2 years, and a procedure may be established requiring drivers of bicycles, mopeds and horse-drawn carts (sleighs) to have a document confirming their knowledge of the Rules and Basic Provisions, and These vehicles have a special registration plate.

Bicycles, mopeds, horse-drawn vehicles (sleighs), riding and pack animals must move only in the rightmost lane in one row as far to the right as possible. Driving on the side of the road is allowed if this does not interfere with pedestrians.

Columns of cyclists, horse-drawn carts (sleighs), riding and pack animals when moving along the roadway must be divided into groups of 10 cyclists, riding and pack animals and 5 carts (sleighs). To facilitate overtaking, the distance between groups should be 80–100 m

Bicycle and moped drivers are prohibited from:

drive without holding the steering wheel with at least one hand;

carry passengers, except a child under 7 years of age, on an additional seat equipped with reliable footrests;

transport cargo that protrudes beyond the dimensions by more than 0.5 m in length or width, or cargo that interferes with control;

move along the road if there is a bicycle path nearby;

turn left or turn around on roads with tram traffic and on roads with more than one lane for traffic in a given direction.

It is prohibited to tow bicycles and mopeds, as well as bicycles and mopeds, except towing a trailer designed for use with a bicycle or moped.

At an unregulated intersection of a bicycle path with a road, located outside the intersection, drivers of bicycles and mopeds must give way to vehicles moving along this road. The driver of a horse-drawn cart (sleigh), when entering the road from an adjacent territory or from a secondary road in places with limited visibility, must drive animal by the bridle

Animals should be driven along the road, as a rule, during daylight hours. Drivers must guide animals as close to the right edge of the road as possible

When driving animals across railway tracks, the herd must be divided into groups of such a size that, taking into account the number of drivers, safe passage of each group is ensured

Drivers of horse-drawn carts (sleighs), drivers of pack animals, riding animals and livestock are prohibited from:

leaving animals on the road unattended;

drive animals across railway tracks and roads outside specially designated areas, as well as in the dark and in conditions of poor visibility (except for livestock runs at different levels);

lead animals along roads with asphalt and cement concrete pavement if there are other paths.

Basic provisions for the admission of vehicles to operation and the responsibilities of officials to ensure road safety

APPROVED

Resolution of the Council of Ministers - Government of the Russian Federation dated October 23, 1993 No. 1090

1. Mechanical vehicles and trailers must be registered with the State Road Safety Inspectorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation or other bodies determined by the Government of the Russian Federation during the validity period of the “Transit” registration plate or 5 days after their acquisition or customs clearance.

2. On motor vehicles (except for trams and trolleybuses) and trailers, registration plates of the appropriate type must be installed in the places provided for this purpose, and on cars and buses, in addition, a coupon for passing the state technical inspection and in established cases, a license card, as well as a special state sign for compulsory civil liability insurance of the vehicle owner, when the obligation to insure one’s civil liability is established by federal law

The numbers and letters of registration plates must be repeated on the rear wall of the bodies of trucks, trailers (except for trailers for cars and motorcycles) and buses (except for very small ones). The height of the numbers is not less than 300 mm, the width is not less than 120 mm, the thickness of the stroke is 30 mm, the size of the letters is 2/3 of the size of the numbers.

Trams and trolleybuses bear registration numbers assigned by the relevant departments.

3. The technical condition and equipment of vehicles participating in road traffic, in terms of road safety and environmental protection, must meet the requirements of the relevant standards, rules and guidelines for their technical operation.

4. A flatbed truck used for transporting people must be equipped with seats fixed at a height of 0.3–0.5 m from the floor and at least 0.3 m from the top edge of the side, and when transporting children, in addition , the sides must have a height of at least 0.8 m from the floor level.

Seats located along the rear or side boards must have strong backs.

5. A power-driven vehicle used for driving training must be equipped with additional clutch pedals (except for vehicles with automatic transmission) and brakes, a rear-view mirror for the teacher and an identification sign “Training Vehicle” in accordance with paragraph 8 of these “Basic Guidelines”. provisions."

6. The bicycle must have working brakes, handlebars and a sound signal, be equipped with a white reflector and a flashlight or a headlight (for driving in the dark and in poor visibility conditions) at the front, a red reflector or flashlight at the back, and a red flashlight on each side. – orange or red reflector

7. A horse-drawn vehicle must have a serviceable parking brake and wheel chocks provided for by its design, be equipped at the front with two reflectors and a white flashlight (for driving in the dark and in conditions of poor visibility), at the rear - with two reflectors or a red flashlight

8. The following identification marks must be installed on vehicles:

“Road train” - in the form of three orange lights located horizontally on the roof of the cab with gaps between them from 150 to 300 mm - on trucks and wheeled tractors (1.4 t class and above) with trailers, as well as on articulated buses and trolleybuses;

“Spikes” - in the form of an equilateral triangle of white color with the top up with a red border, into which the letter “W” is inscribed in black (the side of the triangle is at least 200 mm, the width of the border is 1/10 of the side) - on the back of motor vehicles with studded tires ;

“Transportation of children” - in the form of a yellow square with a red border (side at least 250 mm, border width - 1/10 of the side), with a black image of the symbol of road sign 1.23 - in front and behind vehicles when transporting groups of children in an organized manner;

“Deaf driver” - in the form of a yellow circle with a diameter of 160 mm with three black circles with a diameter of 40 mm printed inside, located at the corners of an imaginary equilateral triangle, the apex of which faces down - in front and behind motor vehicles driven by deaf or deaf drivers;

“Training vehicle” - in the form of a white equilateral triangle with the apex up with a red border, in which the letter “U” is inscribed in black (a side of at least 200 mm, border width - 1/10 of a side) - in front and behind motor vehicles used for driving training (it is allowed to install a double-sided sign on the roof of a car);

“Speed ​​limit” - in the form of a reduced color image of road sign 3.24 indicating the permitted speed (sign diameter is at least 160 mm, border width - 1/10 of the diameter) - on the rear left side of the body of motor vehicles carrying out organized transportation of groups of children, transporting large, heavy and dangerous goods, as well as in cases where the maximum speed of the vehicle according to technical characteristics is lower than that specified in paragraphs 10.3 and 10.4 of the Road Traffic Regulations of the Russian Federation;

“Dangerous goods” - when carrying out international transportation of dangerous goods - in the form of a rectangle measuring 400x300 mm, having a reflective orange coating with a black border no more than 15 mm wide, - in front and behind vehicles, on the sides of tanks, as well as in installed in cases – on the sides of vehicles and containers;

when carrying out other transportation of dangerous goods - in the form of a rectangle measuring 690x300 mm, the right part of which measuring 400x300 mm is painted orange, and the left part is painted white with a black border 15 mm wide - in front and behind the vehicles.

Symbols characterizing the dangerous properties of the transported cargo are applied to the identification mark;

“Large cargo” - in the form of a shield measuring 400x400 mm with red and white alternating stripes 50 mm wide applied diagonally with a reflective surface;

“Slow-moving vehicle” - in the form of an equilateral triangle with a red fluorescent coating and a yellow or red reflective border (triangle side length from 350 to 365 mm, border width from 45 to 48 mm) - behind motor vehicles for which the company - the manufacturer has set the maximum speed to no more than 30 km/h;

“Long vehicle” - in the form of a rectangle measuring at least 1200x200 mm, yellow with a red border (40 mm wide), having a reflective surface - behind vehicles whose length with or without load is more than 20 m, and road trains with two and more than trailers If it is impossible to place a sign of the specified size, it is allowed to install two identical signs measuring at least 600x200 mm symmetrically to the axis of the vehicle

At the driver's request, identification marks can be installed:

“Doctor” - in the form of a blue square (side 140 mm) with an inscribed white circle (diameter 125 mm), on which a red cross is applied (height 90 mm, stroke width 25 mm) - in front and behind cars driven by driver-doctors;

“Disabled person” - in the form of a yellow square with a side of 150 mm and a black image of the symbol of road sign 8.17 - in front and behind motor vehicles driven by disabled people of groups I and II or transporting such disabled people

9. Warning devices for marking flexible connecting links when towing motor vehicles must be made in the form of flags or shields measuring 200x200 mm with diagonally applied red and white alternating stripes 50 mm wide with a reflective surface

At least two warning devices must be installed on the flexible link

10. The design of the rigid towing device must comply with the requirements of GOST 25907–89

cars, buses, road trains, trailers, motorcycles, mopeds, tractors and other self-propelled vehicles, if their technical condition and equipment do not meet the requirements of the List of faults and conditions under which the operation of vehicles is prohibited (according to the appendix);

trolleybuses and trams in the presence of at least one malfunction according to the relevant Technical Operation Rules;

vehicles that have not passed state technical inspection in accordance with the procedure established by the Government of the Russian Federation

Note Without passing a state technical inspection, operation of a vehicle after registration with the State Road Safety Inspectorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation or other bodies determined by the Government of the Russian Federation is allowed for 30 days. In the event of unforeseen circumstances (illness, business trip, etc.), this period is extended subject to the presentation of documents confirming these circumstances

vehicles equipped without appropriate permission with flashing lights and/or special sound signals, with special color graphics, inscriptions and designations applied to the outer surfaces that do not comply with state standards of the Russian Federation, without registration plates fixed in established places, having hidden, counterfeit, altered numbers of components and assemblies or registration plates;

vehicles whose owners have not insured their civil liability in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation

12. Officials and other persons responsible for the technical condition and operation of vehicles are prohibited from:

release onto the line vehicles that have defects with which their operation is prohibited, or converted without the appropriate permit, or not registered in the prescribed manner, or that have not passed state technical inspection;

allow drivers who are intoxicated (alcohol, drugs or other) to drive vehicles, under the influence of medications that impair reaction and attention, in a sick or tired state that jeopardizes traffic safety, or persons who do not have the right to drive a vehicle this category, who do not have an insurance policy for compulsory civil liability insurance of the vehicle owner in cases where the obligation to insure their civil liability is established by federal law;

direct tractors and other self-propelled machines on caterpillar tracks to drive on roads with asphalt and cement concrete pavement.

13. Officials and other persons responsible for the condition of roads, railway crossings and other road structures are obliged to:

inform road users about the restrictions being introduced and about changes in the organization of road traffic with the help of appropriate technical means, information boards and the media;

take measures to promptly eliminate obstacles to traffic, prohibit or restrict traffic on certain sections of roads when their use threatens traffic safety

14. Officials and other persons responsible for work on roads are obliged to ensure traffic safety in places where work is carried out. These places, as well as idle road vehicles, building materials, structures and the like, which cannot be removed from the road, must be marked with appropriate road signs, guides and fencing devices, and in the dark and in conditions of poor visibility - additionally red or yellow signal lights

Upon completion of work, the road must ensure safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians

15. The relevant officials and other persons, in cases provided for by current legislation, agree in the prescribed manner:

projects for organizing traffic in cities and on highways, equipping roads with technical means of organizing traffic;

projects for the construction, reconstruction and repair of roads and road structures;

installation in the immediate vicinity of the road of kiosks, banners, posters, billboards and the like that impair visibility or impede the movement of pedestrians;

routes and locations of stops for route vehicles;

holding mass, sporting and other events on the roads;

making changes to the design of registered vehicles that affect road safety;

transportation of heavy, dangerous and bulky cargo;

movement of road trains with a total length of more than 20 m or road trains with two or more trailers;

training programs for road safety specialists, driving instructors and drivers;

list of roads on which training driving is prohibited;

carrying out any work on the road that interferes with the movement of vehicles or pedestrians

Note The text of this document uses special terminology established by the Traffic Rules of the Russian Federation

16. Yellow or orange flashing lights are installed on vehicles:

transporting large and (or) heavy cargo, explosive, flammable, radioactive substances and toxic substances of a high degree of danger, as well as in cases established by special rules - on vehicles accompanying such transportation;

performing work on the construction, repair or maintenance of roads, loading and transportation of damaged, faulty, as well as other vehicles in cases provided for by law;

participating in road traffic whose dimensions exceed the standards established by the Road Traffic Rules

17. White-lunar flashing lights and special sound signals can be installed on vehicles of federal postal organizations that have a white diagonal stripe on a blue background on the side surface, and on vehicles transporting cash proceeds and/or valuable cargo and having special color graphics diagrams applied to external surfaces in accordance with the state standard of the Russian Federation, with the exception of emergency services vehicles

18. The issuance of permits for equipping relevant vehicles with flashing lights and/or special sound signals is carried out in the manner established by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.

19. Vehicles that do not have special color graphic schemes applied to the outer surfaces in accordance with state standards of the Russian Federation may, in established cases, be equipped with a special sound signal and one blue flashing beacon with a height of no more than 230 mm and with a body base diameter of no more than 200 mm

20. Flashing lights of all colors are installed on or above the roof of the vehicle. Fastening methods must ensure reliable installation in all modes of vehicle movement. In this case, visibility of the light signal at an angle of 360 degrees in the horizontal plane must be ensured.

For vehicles of the State Road Safety Inspectorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation and the Military Automobile Inspectorate accompanying convoys of vehicles and trucks, it is allowed to reduce the visibility angle of the flashing light to 180 degrees, provided it is visible from the front of the vehicle.

21. Information about the equipment of vehicles with flashing lights of all colors and special sound signals must be included in the registration documents for vehicles

Note The text of this document uses special terminology established by the Road Traffic Rules of the Russian Federation.

Any cyclist, no matter if he just went out for a bike ride and crosses the street just to get to the park, or got on a bike to go on a long journey, must know and follow the rules of the road. Cyclists should pay special attention to the requirements of the rules that apply directly to them. Knowing the traffic rules will help not only to avoid troubles on the road, but also to be able to explain what rule the culprit violated if troubles do occur.

Rule defining a bicycle

Paragraph 1.2 of the traffic rules defines the concept of a bicycle:

“Bicycle” is a vehicle, other than a wheelchair, which has at least two wheels and is generally propelled by the muscular energy of the occupants of the vehicle, in particular by means of pedals or handles, and may also have an electric motor of rated maximum power. in continuous load mode not exceeding 0.25 kW, automatically switches off at speeds over 25 km/h.

From this formulation it is clear that a bicycle is primarily a “vehicle”. It follows from this that all traffic rules related to vehicles apply to a bicycle.

Also, since April 2014, bicycles can be equipped with an electric motor (up to 0.25 kW), which automatically switches off at speeds over 25 km/h.

The second point that will be interesting to us is:

“Pedestrian” is a person who is outside a vehicle on the road or on a pedestrian or bicycle path and does not work on them. Pedestrians include persons moving in wheelchairs without a motor, driving a bicycle, moped, motorcycle, carrying a sled, cart, baby stroller or wheelchair, as well as using roller skates, scooters and other similar means for movement.

It is worth paying attention here that a cyclist riding a bicycle is not a pedestrian. But when he gets off the bike and rides alongside, he becomes a pedestrian. Accordingly, a cyclist can become a pedestrian at any time and be guided by the rules intended for pedestrians. For example: cross the road at a pedestrian crossing.

Traffic rules for cyclists

It may seem that the basic rules of the road for cyclists are listed in paragraph 24 "Additional requirements for the movement of cyclists and moped drivers", but that's not true.

The traffic rules indicate several road users. Each point of the rules may relate to a specific participant in the movement. Other participants include: motor vehicle, vehicle, driver. All rules relating to drivers and vehicles apply to bicycles. And when a cyclist gets off his bike and walks next to him, the rules regarding pedestrians apply.

Hence Most traffic rules apply to cyclists and they must obey them.. I will not analyze and explain all the rules; I will list only those that are most often violated by cyclists.

Bike condition

2.3. The driver of the vehicle is obliged to:

2.3.1. Before leaving, check and ensure the good technical condition of the vehicle on the way in accordance with the Basic Provisions for the admission of vehicles to operation and the responsibilities of officials to ensure road safety (hereinafter referred to as the Basic Provisions).

It is prohibited to drive if there is a malfunction of the service brake system, steering, coupling device (as part of a road train), headlights and tail lights are not on (missing) in the dark or in conditions of insufficient visibility, the windshield wiper is not working on the driver's side during rain or snowfall.

From this paragraph it follows that it is prohibited to ride a bicycle that has malfunctions of the service brake system, steering. Accordingly, people who reduce the weight of their bicycle by removing the brakes are violators of traffic rules.

Alcohol intoxication of a cyclist

Paragraph 2.7 of the Traffic Regulations prohibits the driving of bicycles by persons under the influence of alcohol. It is also prohibited to give control of a bicycle to persons under the influence of alcohol. It follows from this that if you give your drunk friend a bicycle to ride to the store, you automatically become a violator.

Turn signals

8.1. Before starting to move, change lanes, turn (U-turn) and stop, the driver is required to give signals with turn signals in the appropriate direction, and if they are missing or faulty, by hand. When performing a maneuver, there should be no danger to traffic or interference with other road users.

The signal for a left turn (turn) corresponds to the left arm extended to the side or the right arm extended to the side and bent at the elbow at a right angle upward. The right turn signal corresponds to the right arm extended to the side or the left arm extended to the side and bent at the elbow at a right angle upward. The brake signal is given by raising your left or right hand.

Since bicycles do not have turn signals, the bicycle driver is required to signal with his hands before starting, changing lanes, turning, and stopping.

It is better to give signals with your arm extended to the side; all drivers understand this signal, but a signal with your arm bent at the elbow can be misleading for some.

You should signal well in advance of the turn, and return your hand to the steering wheel immediately before the turn.

Signals should be given carefully. It is better to practice on a flat surface first. Do not press the brake handle while the signal is given and avoid getting the wheel into holes, both of which can lead to a fall.

Where to ride your bike

The latest changes to the traffic rules, in force since April 2014, allocate 6 paragraphs of section 24 of the traffic rules (24.1-24.6) to the movement of cyclists.

Cyclists over 14 years of age are allowed to ride:

• On bicycle paths, bicycle-pedestrian paths or a lane for cyclists.
• On the right edge of the roadway.
• On the side of the road.
• On the sidewalk or pedestrian path.

Please note that each subsequent point allows movement only if the previous point is missing. For example, you can drive on the side of the road only if there is no bicycle path or lane, and also if it is impossible to drive along the edge of the roadway.

There are also exceptions:

• You can ride on the roadway if the width of the bicycle or load exceeds 1 meter.
• You can drive along the roadway if traffic is carried out in columns.
• You can ride on a sidewalk or pedestrian path if you are accompanying a cyclist under 7 years of age or transporting a child under 7 years of age.

When moving along the roadway, you need to remember the following points of the rules:

24.5. When cyclists move along the right edge of the roadway in the cases provided for by these Rules, cyclists must move only in one row.

A column of cyclists may move in two rows if the overall width of the bicycles does not exceed 0.75 m.

The column of cyclists must be divided into groups of 10 cyclists in the case of single-lane traffic, or into groups of 10 pairs in the case of double-lane traffic. To facilitate overtaking, the distance between groups should be 80 - 100 m.

Movement cyclists aged 7 to 14 years possible on sidewalks, pedestrian, bicycle, bicycle-pedestrian paths, as well as within pedestrian zones. But they are prohibited from riding in bicycle lanes, the roadway or the side of the road.

The movement of cyclists on sidewalks and roadsides is possible, but we must remember additional requirements:

24.6. If the movement of a cyclist on a sidewalk, pedestrian path, shoulder or within pedestrian zones endangers or interferes with the movement of other persons, the cyclist must dismount and follow the requirements provided for by these Rules for the movement of pedestrians.

When riding on sidewalks, roadsides and pedestrian areas, cyclists must not interfere with other persons. Otherwise, he must dismount from the bicycle and continue on foot.

For example: a car (in some cases this is allowed) and a cyclist are driving on the sidewalk; in the event of a collision, both drivers will be found guilty, and if the cyclist is driving a bicycle nearby, then the driver of the car will be at fault, so the cyclist will not have to pay for car repairs.

Clause 24.6 indicates that in case of an accident on the sidewalk, the cyclist will, in any case, be recognized as one of the culprits.

Cyclists and pedestrians at crossings

14.1. The driver of a vehicle approaching an unregulated pedestrian crossing (the concepts of a controlled and unregulated pedestrian crossing are similar to the concepts of a controlled and unregulated intersection established in paragraph 13.3 of the Rules) is obliged to reduce speed or stop before the crossing in order to allow pedestrians crossing or entering the roadway to pass to make the transition.

Bicycles are required to allow pedestrians to crosswalks, just like all other vehicles.

Bicycle lighting equipment

In the dark, the headlights and side lights on the bicycle should be on, and in the daylight, the low beam headlights should be on:

19.1. In the dark and in conditions of insufficient visibility, regardless of the road lighting, as well as in tunnels, the following lighting devices must be turned on on a moving vehicle:

on all motor vehicles and mopeds - high or low beam headlights, on bicycles - headlights or lanterns, on horse-drawn carts - lanterns (if equipped);

19.5. During daylight hours, all moving vehicles must have low-beam headlights or daytime running lights on to indicate them.

Strange rule, I didn’t see a single cyclist with their headlights on during the day. Therefore, the traffic police inspector can fine any cyclist.

Cyclist age

Since April 2014, you can ride a bicycle at any age. But depending on age, the rules for riding a bicycle change (see above)

You can only drive on the roadway if you are 14 years old or older.

Cyclists are prohibited

24.8. Cyclists and moped drivers are prohibited from:

drive a bicycle or moped without holding the handlebars with at least one hand;

transport cargo that protrudes beyond the dimensions by more than 0.5 m in length or width, or cargo that interferes with control;

transport passengers if this is not provided for by the design of the vehicle;

transport children under 7 years of age in the absence of specially equipped places for them;

turn left or turn around on roads with tram traffic and on roads with more than one lane for traffic in a given direction;

move on the road without a fastened motorcycle helmet (for moped drivers).

24.9. Towing of bicycles and mopeds, as well as towing with bicycles and mopeds, is prohibited, except for towing a trailer intended for use with a bicycle or moped.

From these rules follows:

1. If there is more than one lane on the road for traffic in a given direction, the cyclist is prohibited from turning around and turning left on it. It turns out that in the city it is forbidden for a cyclist to turn left on almost all major streets. But a bicycle driver can always get off the bicycle and become a pedestrian, cross the street at the crossing and ride on.
2. It is prohibited to tow bicycles and mopeds, as well as bicycles and mopeds. This rule is also often violated.
3. The bicycle driver is not required to wear a helmet. But I believe that you should definitely wear a helmet, because in any, even the most harmless, situation, trouble can happen and protection can save your health.

Cyclists most often violate

Most often, cyclists violate the rules prohibiting driving towards vehicles and using pedestrian crossings. We must remember that bicycles are faster than pedestrians and car drivers do not always have time to notice the appearance of a cyclist at the crossing, which leads to an accident. Moreover, the driver of the car will not be guilty in this case, since he is obliged to let only pedestrians pass. So, regardless of the outcome of the collision, the cyclist will have to pay for car repairs.

Fines for violating traffic rules by cyclists

It should be noted that, unlike the traffic rules, in the code of administrative offenses a bicycle is not a vehicle (note 1 to article 12.1)

1. In this article, a vehicle should be understood as a motor vehicle with an engine capacity of more than 50 cubic centimeters and a maximum design speed of more than 50 kilometers per hour, as well as trailers for it, subject to state registration, and in other articles of this chapter also tractors, other self-propelled road-building and other machines, trams, trolleybuses.

Accordingly, the provisions of Article 12 cannot be applied to bicycles.

A separate article of the Code of Administrative Offenses is intended for cyclists, providing for the following fines for violating the rules:

Article 12.29. Violation of the Traffic Rules by a pedestrian or other person participating in traffic

2. Violation of the Traffic Rules by a person driving a moped, bicycle, or a driver or other person directly involved in the process of road traffic (except for the persons specified in part 1 of this article, as well as the driver of a motor vehicle), -

eight hundred rubles.

3. Violation of traffic rules by persons specified in part 2 of this article, committed while intoxicated, -

.

Consequently, almost any violation of traffic rules by a cyclist is punishable by a fine of 800 rubles. But, if it is committed while intoxicated, it is punishable by a fine of 1000 to 1500 rubles .

In addition to this article, the Code of Administrative Offenses has another article applicable to cyclists:

Article 12.30. Violation of the Traffic Rules by a pedestrian or other road user, resulting in interference with the movement of vehicles or causing minor or moderate harm to the health of the victim

1. Violation of the Traffic Rules by a pedestrian, a passenger of a vehicle or another road participant (except for the driver of a vehicle), resulting in the creation of interference in the movement of vehicles, -

entails the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount one thousand rubles.

2. Violation of the Traffic Rules by a pedestrian, a passenger of a vehicle or another participant in the road traffic (except for the driver of a vehicle), which, through negligence, resulted in the infliction of light or moderate harm to the health of the victim, -

entails the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of one thousand to one thousand five hundred rubles.

Accordingly, if a cyclist violates traffic rules and interferes with traffic, he should be punished with a fine 1000 rubles .

And if the cyclist commits a violation that results in causing minor or moderate harm to the health of another traffic participant, then a fine must be imposed on him 1000 - 1500 rubles.

Every cyclist must know and follow the rules of the road. In addition to ensuring your own safety, obeying traffic rules changes other people's attitudes towards cyclists. Cyclists should not be viewed as rabid hooligans, but as full-fledged members of society. And it depends on how they behave on the roads.

And I repeat that this article does not cover all articles of traffic rules, but most of them apply to cyclists. I strongly recommend that every cyclist read them at least once.