Which signs permit the movement of trucks with a permissible maximum weight of up to 3.5 tons?
| 1. | Only A. |
| 2. | Only B. |
| 3. | Only A and B. |
| 4. | All. |
| The “No entry” sign (sign B) prohibits the entry of all vehicles. |
| The Road for Motor Vehicles sign (Sign A) designates roads intended for motor vehicle traffic only, including all trucks, buses and motorcycles. |
| The “Trucks are prohibited” sign (sign B) on the vehicle body does not indicate the weight. In this case, the movement of only trucks and combinations of vehicles with a permissible maximum weight of more than 3.5 tons is prohibited. |
The correct answer is only A and B.
Grounds for imposing a fine
The decision to draw up an administrative protocol on the fact of a violation is made by a traffic police officer if there is no reason to believe that the driver’s actions fall under the exceptions provided for by the traffic rules.
Fines for signs of freight traffic prohibited in 2021 are fixed by the provisions of Article 12.16. Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation with the following points:
- the sixth, who determined administrative responsibility on the territory of the country - 500 rubles;
- seventh, in relation to violations of the restriction requirements, the capital and St. Petersburg - 5 thousand rubles.
The driver’s explanation that he is going to unload goods or is organizing the relocation of citizens does not lift the ban. The employee’s decision will remain the same, and the amount of the penalty will not be reduced.
Traffic rules of the Russian Federation. 3. Prohibition signs
Prohibition signs introduce or remove certain traffic restrictions.
3.1 “Entry prohibited.” Entry of all vehicles in this direction is prohibited.
3.2 “Movement prohibited.” All vehicles are prohibited.
3.3 “The movement of motor vehicles is prohibited.”
3.4 “Truck traffic is prohibited.” The movement of trucks and vehicle combinations with a permissible maximum weight of more than 3.5 tons (if the weight is not indicated on the sign) or with a permissible maximum weight more than indicated on the sign, as well as tractors and self-propelled vehicles is prohibited.
Sign 3.4 does not prohibit the movement of trucks intended for the transport of people, vehicles of federal postal organizations having 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 not more than 26 tons that serve enterprises located in the designated area. In these cases, vehicles must enter and exit the designated area at the intersection closest to their destination.
3.5 “Motorcycles are prohibited.”
3.6 “Movement of tractors is prohibited.” The movement of tractors and self-propelled vehicles is prohibited.
. ” It is prohibited to drive trucks and tractors with trailers of any type, as well as tow motor vehicles.
3.8 “The movement of horse-drawn carts is prohibited.” The movement of horse-drawn carts (sleighs), riding and pack animals, as well as the passage of livestock is prohibited.
3.9 “Bicycles are prohibited.” Bicycles and mopeds are prohibited.
3.10 “Pedestrian traffic is prohibited.”
3.11 “Weight limitation”. The movement of vehicles, including combinations of vehicles, the total actual weight of which is greater than that indicated on the sign, is prohibited.
3.12 “Limitation of mass per vehicle axle.” It is prohibited to drive vehicles whose actual weight on any axle exceeds that indicated on the sign.
3.13 “Height limitation”. The movement of vehicles whose overall height (with or without cargo) is greater than that indicated on the sign is prohibited.
3.14 “Width limitation”. It is prohibited to drive vehicles whose overall width (laden or unladen) is greater than that indicated on the sign.
3.15 “Length limitation”. The movement of vehicles (vehicle trains) whose overall length (with or without cargo) is greater than that indicated on the sign is prohibited.
3.16 “Minimum distance limitation.” It is prohibited to drive vehicles with a distance between them less than that indicated on the sign.
3.17.1 “Customs”. It is prohibited to travel without stopping at a customs office (checkpoint).
3.17.2 “Danger”. The further movement of all vehicles without exception is prohibited due to a traffic accident, accident, fire or other danger.
3.17.3 “Control ” Driving through checkpoints without stopping is prohibited.
3.18.1 “Right turns are prohibited.”
3.18.2 “Left turns are prohibited.”
3.19 “Turning is prohibited.”
3.20 “Overtaking is prohibited.” It is prohibited to overtake all vehicles except slow-moving vehicles, horse-drawn vehicles, bicycles, mopeds and two-wheeled motorcycles without a side trailer.
3.21 “End of the no-overtaking zone.”
3.22 “Overtaking by trucks is prohibited.” It is prohibited for trucks with a permissible maximum weight of more than 3.5 tons to overtake all vehicles.
3.23 “End of the no-overtaking zone for trucks”.
3.24 “Maximum speed limit.” It is prohibited to drive at a speed (km/h) exceeding that indicated on the sign.
3.25 “End of maximum speed limit zone.”
3.26 “Sound signal is prohibited.” It is prohibited to use sound signals, except in cases where the signal is given to prevent a traffic accident.
3.27 “Stopping is prohibited.” Stopping and parking of vehicles is prohibited.
3.28 “Parking is prohibited.” Parking of vehicles is prohibited.
3.29 “Parking is prohibited on odd days of the month.”
3.30 “Parking is prohibited on even days of the month.”
When signs 3.29 and 3.30 are used simultaneously on opposite sides of the roadway, parking is permitted on both sides of the roadway from 19:00 to 21:00 (rearrangement time).
3.31 “End of the zone of all restrictions.” Designation of the end of the coverage area simultaneously for several signs from the following: 3.16,3.20,3.22,3.24,3.26 – 3.30.
3.32 “The movement of vehicles with dangerous goods is prohibited.” The movement of vehicles equipped with identification signs (information plates) “Dangerous cargo” is prohibited.
3.33 “The movement of vehicles with explosive and flammable cargo is prohibited.” The movement of vehicles transporting explosives and products, as well as other dangerous goods subject to marking as flammable, is prohibited, except in cases of transportation of these dangerous substances and products in limited quantities, determined in the manner established by special transportation rules.
Signs 3.2 – 3.9, 3.32 and 3.33 prohibit the movement of the corresponding types of vehicles in both directions.
The signs do not apply to:
3.1 – 3.3, 3.18.1, 3.18.2, 3.19 – for route vehicles;
3.2, 3.3, 3.5 – 3.8 – on vehicles of federal postal service organizations that have a white diagonal stripe on a blue background on the side surface, and vehicles that serve enterprises located in the designated area, and also serve citizens or belong to citizens living or working in the designated area. In these cases, vehicles must enter and exit the designated area at the intersection closest to their destination;
3.28 – 3.30 – for vehicles driven by disabled people, transporting disabled people, including disabled children, if the identification mark “Disabled” is installed on these vehicles, as well as for vehicles of federal postal service organizations that have a white diagonal stripe on the side surface on a blue background, and in a taxi with the taximeter on;
3.2, 3.3 – for vehicles driven by disabled people of groups I and II, transporting such disabled people or disabled children, if the identification sign “Disabled” is installed on these vehicles;
3.27 – for route vehicles and vehicles used as passenger taxis, in places where route vehicles stop or where vehicles used as passenger taxis are parked, marked with markings 1.17 and (or) signs 5.16 – 5.18, respectively.
The effect of signs 3.18.1, 3.18.2 extends to the intersection of roadways in front of which the sign is installed.
The coverage area of signs 3.16, 3.20, 3.22, 3.24, 3.26 – 3.30 extends from the place where the sign is installed to the nearest intersection behind it, and in populated areas, in the absence of an intersection, to the end of the populated area. The effect of the signs is not interrupted at exit points from areas adjacent to the road and at intersections (junctions) with field, forest and other secondary roads, in front of which the corresponding signs are not installed.
The effect of sign 3.24, installed in front of a populated area indicated by sign 5.23.1 or 5.23.2, extends to this sign.
The coverage area of signs may be reduced:
for signs 3.16 and 3.26 using plate 8.2.1;
for signs 3.20, 3.22, 3.24 by installing signs 3.21, 3.23, 3.25 at the end of their coverage area, respectively, or using plate 8.2.1. The coverage area of sign 3.24 can be reduced by installing sign 3.24 with a different maximum speed value;
for signs 3.27 - 3.30 by installing repeated signs 3.27 - 3.30 with plate 8.2.3 at the end of their coverage area or using plate 8.2.2. Sign 3.27 can be used in conjunction with markings 1.4, and sign 3.28 - with markings 1.10, while the coverage area signs is determined by the length of the marking line.
Signs 3.10, 3.27 – 3.30 are valid only on the side of the road on which they are installed.
What does a prohibition sign look like 3.4
Traffic regulations provide for several image options. So, the sign may simply depict a truck. This means that all trucks whose maximum weight exceeds 3.5 tons cannot be driven on highways.
In addition, the car depicted on the sign may have a specific number. This is the permissible weight that a vehicle may have when driving on a given section of the road.
All possible variations that road sign 3.4 may have, the movement of trucks is prohibited, are shown in the figures below.
It should be added that, as in the case of other prohibitory signs, a sign prohibiting the movement of trucks may be equipped with one of three signs indicating the direction in which movement is prohibited.
In addition, you can also find indications of the time of day or days of the week during which trucks are not allowed to move along this section of the roadway.
What is the difference between sign 3.2 “No movement” and sign 3.1 “No entry”
If there is a “No Entry” sign along your route or along the route, this means that entry is prohibited only from this side from which you arrived. In other words, you can enter the area behind sign 3.1 from another place where there is an entrance: either from the opposite side or from a side drive.
But if on your route you come across sign 3.2 “Traffic prohibited,” then access to the area behind the sign will be closed on all sides. At each entrance to this section of the road or territory, other signs will be installed 3.2.
Before side exits onto the road, signs are used with one of the plates 8.3.1 - 8.3.3 “Directions of action”.
