The sign "Parking is prohibited": the action of the sign, the parking under the sign and the penalty for it

No one can argue with the thought that movement is life. By the way, a moving car is not an exception in this law of existence. But there are situations when the traffic has to be interrupted. In the SDA this process is called "parking" or "stop". In a modern megalopolis, by the way, the problem of stopping, and even more so of parking, is sometimes much more serious than the movement itself. Still would! Cities are filled to capacity with cars, and more often it turns out that the driver stops not where you can, but where you can nestle. And sometimes such tricks, such as parking under the sign "Parking is prohibited", end with penalties, and in the worst case - sending the car to the parking lot.

Description of the sign prohibiting parking

First of all, you should consider how the sign "Parking is prohibited" looks like. It has a round shape and diameter is about 0.25 m. In places where there are no settlements, its diameter should be not less than 0,6 m. It has a blue background with a red border and inclined strips.

On the violation of the rules: the penalty for parking near the sign "Parking is prohibited"

Infringements of rules of a parking can lead to rather serious consequences for the motorists who are carelessly and lightly referring to road signs and markings. Every year the amount of fines for non-compliance with these regulations is growing. So, for example, in the Code of Administrative Offenses issued in 2014, for ignoring the requirement "Parking is prohibited" (sign), a fine is levied in the amount of 1500 rubles in any settlement, and in Moscow and St. Petersburg it increases to 3000 rubles. By the way, depending on the situation, the vehicle is also detained.

Therefore, in order to avoid this, it is necessary to clearly understand how and in what territory the given sign acts, and take into account all the subtleties prescribed in the rules of traffic on the road.

What is the difference between the concepts of "stopping" and "parking"

For many road users, the concepts of "stopping" and "parking" cause difficulties, and it is necessary to distinguish them so as not to fall under the influence of fines or, even worse, in an accident.

If we speak as simply as possible, then these concepts differ in the length of the process. Stopping is stopping traffic for a short time, and parking involves a longer period of time.

In the rules, stopping is explained as no more than a five-minute deliberate braking, and parking - stopping further movement for a long time, not related to the same with the landing or disembarkation of passengers, as well as unloading or loading of luggage.

How does the sign prohibiting stopping work?

Since the sign prohibiting the stop, of course, can not resolve the parking lot, we will call it: the sign "Stop and parking is prohibited".

It is installed on various parts of roads and, if there are no other signs interrupting the action described, its prohibition is extended to the first intersection. Please note that departures from yards or any sites are not equated to a crossroads! If there are no intersections in the settlement where this sign is installed, then the prohibition is extended to the border of the given settlement.

Most often, the above mark is placed on bridges, where the driver finds it difficult to determine the boundaries of the structure on the move.

The restriction of its action has the same rules that are set for the sign "Parking is prohibited". We shall consider them below.

The action of the sign "Stop, parking is prohibited"

Let's see what exactly and to whom this sign prohibits. The main thing to remember is that it does not allow stopping, disembarking, landing of passengers from any type of transport, except public and taxi.

A sign is placed on the right side of the road or above it. True, its operation is limited only to the side where it is installed. By the way, please note that the presence of this sign implies the prohibition of stopping on sites built for public transport, as well as in so-called "pockets".

Road sides and sidewalks are part of the highway, and accordingly, also fall under the action of the sign described.

Is it possible to stop under the sign "Parking is prohibited"

Now let's move on to a more "democratic" sign, "Parking is prohibited." Drivers, especially those who recently got behind the wheel, forget that he It does not allow only parking, but a stop in the area of its operation is possible. If your vehicle is under the sign for not more than five minutes, and also in cases when the traffic is stopped in order to land or take a passenger (equally - in order to unload or take the cargo), then the requirements of the rules will not be violated. In these cases, a stop is made, not regulated by the sign.

The limits of the ban

It is very important to clearly visualize the boundaries in which the sign "Parking is prohibited". They start directly from the place where it is installed, and stretch to the sections of the road that will be listed:

• This may be the nearest intersection in the course of your traffic;
• The zone can last up to the edge of the settlement;
• The action boundary can also continue to the place where the sign "End of the zone of all restrictions" is set.

As soon as you cross the named sections of the motorway, the parking of vehicles is again allowed (at once it should be noted that only if there are no other prohibitory mechanisms prescribed in section 12 of the SDA). However, the action of the sign in question is not interrupted in places where there are departures from areas adjacent to the road (for example, courtyards or residential arrays), as well as at intersections with uncoated roads if no priority sign is set before them . By the way, please note that these rules apply equally to the sign described, and to the sign "Stop and parking prohibited", which was mentioned above.

What information are the additional plates on the signs "Parking prohibited"

The coverage area can be and more specifically indicated with the help of additional information on the plates or signs attached to them.

For example, a sign with an arrow pointing upwards and indicating the distance (822), combined with our sign, will indicate the distance covered by the prohibition. Once you pass it, the ban stops and you can stop.

The sign in the form of an arrow pointing down (823) regulates the prohibition in the following way: the prohibition zone ends and the action of the sign extends to a part of the road that is located in front of the place where the road sign "Parking is prohibited" and this plate.

A plate in the form of a double-headed arrow (up and down), once again makes it clear to the driver that he continues to be in the area of the ban (824). That is, the mode that was set by the previous sign of the same kind has not yet been canceled.

Tablets in the form of arrows pointing left and right (825 or 826) are used to limit the parking along the facade of any structures. Parking under the sign "Parking prohibited" is not permitted from the place where the sign is placed, and in the direction of the arrows (or one of them). But the prohibition applies only to the distance indicated on the plate.

What do one or two strips mean?

In some cases, the sign "Parking prohibited" may also represent one or two vertical strips. They denote that parking in the prohibition zone is not allowed only on odd (one strip) or on even (two stripes) days of each month.

It is also possible that alternation is different from everyday. In such cases, the strips on the sign are replaced by dates that indicate the period of alternation. For example, from 1 to 15 and from 16 to 31, alternating between 1 and 16, every month.

In which cases in the restricted area parking is possible

By the way, the action of the sign "Parking is prohibited" is reduced and with the help of the sign "Parking" (64). But it should be noted that this sign should in such a case be combined with a sign indicating the distance covered by the scope of this prohibition (821).

Together with the sign "Parking prohibited" in some cases, you can see the markings on the asphalt, in the form of a yellow intermittent line, which is applied over the curb, along the edge of the sidewalk or the roadway. It's easier to say that if the markup ends, then the restriction stops, and the parking is again allowed.

By the way, it must be remembered that the sign described in our article prohibits parking only on the side of the road where it is located.

Who is allowed to stop under the prohibitory sign

Traffic users should remember that legally, the sign described can be ignored by drivers who are invalids of Groups I and II or vehicles that transport such people of any age (including children), provided that the means of transport is indicated by the sign "Disabled". Stop under the sign "Parking is prohibited" Is permitted for taxi cars, if they include a taximeter, as well as cars that are the property of the federal postal service of the Russian Federation. This behavior is permitted for vehicles that service organizations, retail outlets, etc., if there are no workarounds in the area of the ban.

Conflict situations

Now, after reading the material provided to your attention, it may be easier for you to understand how the sign "Parking is prohibited" and its more "strict brother" - "Stop is prohibited" - acts.

Unfortunately, quite often there are situations when the driver is punished for parking where it is prohibited, but at the same time, the stop is allowed. In these cases, the inspector who makes up the protocol must provide evidence that the traffic ceased for more than 5 minutes and was not connected with loading / unloading at the same time. Remember this! But do not violate the established rules, because only this behavior will help to establish order on the roads, which means that the way to work or home will not be associated with a lot of unpleasant situations for you.