When is the fine for driving on the side of the road issued in 2021?

Normative base

The definition of a shoulder is contained in clause 1.2 of the Russian Traffic Regulations. It says here that this name is given to the extreme part of the road, which differs from the roadway in its surface. Additionally, the side of the road may be separated by markings.

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On the side of the road, impatient drivers try to avoid traffic jams. This creates a danger for persons who have the right to use this part of the road. This opportunity is available for pedestrians and cyclists. The ban on driving on the side of the road is imposed by clause 9.9 of the Russian Traffic Regulations.

Paragraph 11.2 of the Russian Traffic Regulations states that overtaking is not permissible if the action will lead to the creation of danger and interference for other road users. The person must return to the previously occupied lane. Driving to the side of the road is permitted only for stopping and parking. This norm is reflected in clause 12.1 of the Russian Traffic Regulations.

There are penalties for driving on the side of the road in 2021. It is reflected in the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. In particular, it is recommended to pay attention to Article 12.15. This lists the fines for driving on the side of the road, as well as the conditions under which a person may have their driver's license revoked. Additionally, measures applied to persons who commit repeated violations are recorded.

Road accident

Maneuvers on the side of the road are dangerous as dust rises and visibility is limited. Also, poor grip on the ground and uneven surfaces can lead to vehicle collisions.

In the incident, the culprit will definitely be the one driving on the side of the road. Since his movement is already illegal, in violation of the rules. Accordingly, all the blame falls on him.

It makes no sense to say that the other driver did not give way and intentionally caused a collision. Similar cases have already been considered by the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, not in favor of those traveling around the region.

Particularly impatient drivers who do not want to stand in traffic jams often try to avoid the traffic jam on the side of the road. However, such actions are prohibited by traffic rules (traffic rules), so violators are subject to a fine for driving on the side of the road.

Traffic regulations define the shoulder as the section of the roadway immediately adjacent to it. The roadside surface may differ from the road surface and is separated from it by special markings (options 1.2.1, 1.2.2).

Example of shoulder 1 (1.2.1, solid):

Example of shoulder 2 (1.2.2, intermittent):

Clause 9.9 of the traffic rules prohibits the movement of cars on the sides of the road, since they serve for traffic:

• pedestrians;
• cyclists;
• special equipment;
• vehicles delivering cargo if there are no other options for travel.

However, driving to the side of the road is not prohibited as such - the driver can pull over to stop. It is not prohibited to leave the roadside to continue driving after stopping - only driving along the roadside itself is prohibited, which is punishable by a fine. In this case, you can only pull off to the side of the road in the same direction if it is a road with more than one lane. In populated areas on one-way roads and two-lane roads, if there are no tram tracks on them, it is allowed to stop on both sides.

When is a fine imposed for driving on the side of the road?

Usually the side of the road is used for stopping. The driver has no right to drive along the edges of the roadway or overtake other vehicles on the side of the road. The ban is imposed by part 1 of article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. If a person was moving along the wrong side of the road, in 2021 he will be charged a fine of 1,500 rubles.

The liability may be more severe. It is fixed in part 4 of the above article. It is permissible to increase the fine for driving on the side of the road or deprivation of rights for up to 6 months. Punishment is applied if the actions reflected in paragraph 8 of the Resolution of the Plenum of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation No. 18 of October 24, 2006 are committed.

Driving on the side of the opposite side of the road is equivalent to driving in the oncoming lane. Rights will be deprived if a continuous marking is crossed. Moreover, it can separate both the oncoming lane and the side of the road itself. The violation is classified according to clause 4 of Art. 12.15 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

Repeated driving onto the oncoming side of the road will entail an increase in the severity of the punishment. The period of deprivation of rights will be extended to 1 year (Part 5 of Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation). If the driver’s actions are recorded by cameras, the license will not be taken away, but the fine will increase to 5,000 rubles.

Overtaking on the side of the road is also prohibited in 2021. If the maneuver is performed on the right, Part 1 of Art. 12.15 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. The violator will be fined in the amount of 1,500 rubles. If overtaking is carried out on the left side of the road and a solid marking is crossed, the actions are classified according to Part 4 of Art. 12.15 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. The citizen will be deprived of his rights for a period of 4-6 months or will be required to pay a fine of 5,000 rubles.

Amount of fine

The amount of the fine for driving on the side of the road is established by the Code of Administrative Responsibility of the Russian Federation. So, according to Article 12.15 of Part 1, if in 2021 a driver is caught driving on the side of the road, he will have to pay a fine of one and a half thousand rubles.

Attempts to increase the fine do not stop to this day and are constantly under active discussion, since the current amount of the fine does not have the desired effect and does not stop drivers from committing such traffic violations.

In order to more often catch drivers who drive on the side of the road, traffic inspectors began installing secret cameras in places where you least expect them.

Penalties for driving on the side of the road in 2021

The fine for driving on the side of the road is regulated by Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. The regulatory act establishes two types of punishment – ​​a fine and deprivation of a driver’s license. The specifics of their use depend on the nuances of the current situation. If you drive on the right side of the road, the penalty under Part 1 of Art. 12.15 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. A fine of 1,500 rubles is imposed on the violator. Driving on the left shoulder is equivalent to driving in the oncoming lane. The violation is classified under Part 4 of Art. 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, if a continuous marking has been crossed. As a result, the person will be fined 5,000 rubles or deprived of his license for up to 6 months.

If a person, violating the marking requirements, drove onto the oncoming side of the road for the second time within 1 year from the date of completion of the execution of the decision, the violation will be considered repeated (Article 4.6 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation). As a result, Part 5 of Art. 12.15 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. The driver will be deprived of his license for 1 year. If a violation is detected automatically, a fine of 5,000 rubles is applied.

Penalty for driving on the side of the road

Driving on the right side of the highway is interpreted as a violation of the rules of maneuvering. The punishment is imposed in accordance with the norms of paragraph 1 of Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. The person is obliged to pay a fine of 1,500 rubles.

Driving on the left shoulder of the highway in violation of the markings in 2021 is punishable more seriously. In addition to violations of the rules of maneuvering, driving in the oncoming lane is charged. The rules regarding driving into oncoming traffic through a solid lane are regulated by paragraph 4 of Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. For violation, a fine of 5,000 rubles is imposed or a driver’s license is deprived for up to 4-6 months.

If the violation is repeated, paragraph 5 of Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation comes into effect. In this case, the citizen will be deprived of his driver’s license for up to 1 year. However, if the incident on the highway was recorded automatically, the certificate will not be taken away. A fine of 5,000 rubles will be imposed on the violator.

Clause 3 of Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation reduces the monetary penalty for driving on the left side of the highway to 1000-1500 rubles if the obstacle is avoided. However, in 2021, such a rule does not apply to persons who decide in this way to avoid waiting in traffic jams. In accordance with paragraphs 1.2 of the Russian Federation Traffic Regulations, traffic congestion is not recognized as an obstacle.

Important points

In large cities, traffic jams are a common occurrence. Some drivers, not wanting to stand in one place for several hours, are looking for other ways, but do not know whether overtaking on the side of the road is allowed and what punishment under the Code of Administrative Offenses can be received for this maneuver.

Driving off the edge of the road - to the side of the road - is a dangerous maneuver for several reasons. First of all, this is due to the fact that returning to your lane is quite difficult during rush hour on the road. Such an action is considered a traffic violation.

Problems when driving along the edge of the road are as follows:

For failure to comply with the norms of the Code of Administrative Offenses and Traffic Regulations, a citizen driving a car may receive a serious penalty.

Basic definitions

The shoulder is a section of the roadway that is adjacent to the roadway, but is not intended for driving.

Most often, the roadsides are covered with sand or gravel. According to the Road Traffic Rules, the roadside is marked with marking number 1.2.1.

Photo: road markings 1.2.1-1.2.2

An offense is a citizen’s failure to comply with established legal norms. For each violation there is a punishment.

Drivers who do not comply with traffic rules receive an administrative penalty and may have their license revoked. The road has dividing strips that mark the roadways, zebra crossings and shoulders.

The driver, in order to avoid a crime, must remain only on his side of the road.

What does the traffic regulations say?

According to the traffic rules, cyclists and slow-moving vehicles are allowed to pass.

However, driving on the side of the road is strictly prohibited in accordance with paragraph 9.9 of the Traffic Rules. You can drive along the side of the road only if the traffic is on:

1. A slow-moving vehicle moving at a speed of no more than 30 km. at one o'clock.
2. Bicycle.
3. Road transport, utility equipment.
4. Horse-drawn car.

Some car owners believe that the shoulder is an additional lane for traffic, but this is a false opinion.

Overtaking cars on the right is a serious traffic violation. The traffic police inspector issues a report for 1,500 rubles.

A traffic jam is not an obstacle, so driving around it on the side of the road is strictly prohibited. Only utility vehicles and cyclists are allowed on the side of the road.

Drivers who violate traffic rules may be fined 1,500 rubles.

What regulations governs

Legislative acts of the Russian Federation regulating the process of passing vehicles, including on the side of the road:

1. Government Decree No. 1090 - Traffic rules that must be taken into account by every driver.
2. Federal Law No. 195 – Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.
3. Federal Law No. 196 – On road safety.
4. Federal Law No. 170 – Rules for technical inspection of vehicles.
5. Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 711 – Ensuring road safety.

In order to issue a fine, the traffic police inspector must prove the driver’s guilt. A citizen can try to defend his point of view, but if the offense of driving to the side of the road actually happened, he will not be able to appeal the inspector’s decision.

Who is allowed to drive on the side of the road?

In accordance with clause 12.1 of the Russian Traffic Regulations, parking is permitted on the side of the road on the right side of the road. Driving in this area is prohibited. However, there are a number of exceptions for 2021. The following have the right to drive on the side of the road:

• cyclists aged 14 years and above, if there is no special path, or it is not possible to ride along it or along the right edge of the road (24.2 and 24.6 of the Russian Traffic Regulations);
• mopeds (clause 24.7 of the Russian Federation Traffic Regulations);
• pack and riding animals, as well as horse-drawn carts, but only in one row (clause 25.2 of the Russian Federation Traffic Regulations).

Representatives of road maintenance and utility services, as well as vehicles involved in the delivery of goods to objects located directly on the roadside, have a similar right. The rules apply only if there is no other way to approach.

Other fines

Completely different penalties await drivers who not only drive onto the side of the road in the opposite direction, but overtake along it or even drive onto the side of the road in the opposite direction. So:

• For driving onto the side of the road in the opposite direction, the driver faces a fine of five thousand rubles
  (according to Part 4 of Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offences) or deprivation of the right to drive a vehicle for a period of up to six months;

Read about the punishment for driving into oncoming traffic.

• For overtaking on the side of the road in the same direction, the driver faces a fine of one and a half thousand rubles
  (according to Part 1 of Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses);

Driving on the side of the road is prohibited. This is what paragraph 9.9 of the Traffic Rules talks about. True, as is usually the case, every rule has exceptions. They exist in this case too.

A number of circumstances under which a driver can boldly turn to the side of the road are described in the same paragraph of the traffic rules indicated above. Vehicles of road maintenance and utility services, as well as vehicles delivering cargo to trade and other enterprises and facilities located directly at the roadside in the absence of other access options, can drive along the side of the road. Of course, when driving to the side of the road, the driver must ensure traffic safety.

Who can drive on the side of the road?

Cyclists over 14 years of age may ride on the side of the road. But only if there are no bicycle and bicycle pedestrian paths, a lane for cyclists, or the ability to move along them or along the right edge of the roadway (clause 24.2 of the Russian Traffic Regulations). In paragraph 24.7 of the traffic rules, the moped driver also received the right to move on the side of the road, but only if he does not interfere with pedestrians.

There is clause 25.2 in the traffic rules, which allows horse-drawn carts (sleighs), riding and pack animals to move along the side of the road, but only in one row and possibly to the right. In addition, these categories of transport should not interfere with pedestrians.

The word “roadside” is also found in paragraph 8.8 of the traffic rules. It states that the driver of a car can pull onto the side of the road to make a U-turn outside the intersection if the roadway is not wide enough to perform the maneuver. In this case, the driver must give way to passing and oncoming vehicles.

What are the dangers of driving on the side of the road?

In all other cases, driving on the side of the road falls under Part 1 of Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, which prescribes that a driver for violating the rules for placing a vehicle on the roadway should be punished with a fine of one thousand five hundred rubles.

An interesting detail: accidentally crossing a solid line separating the roadway and the side of the road by a car also entails punishment, but under a different article - 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offences, part 1. Failure to comply with the requirements prescribed by road signs or markings of the roadway entails a warning or the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five hundred rubles

In other words, if you are driving along the side of the road, get ready for your wallet to be emptied by 1.5 thousand rubles, and if you briefly crossed a solid marking line - by 500 rubles.

Avoiding obstacles

What to do if the roadway consists of one lane and a shoulder and an obstacle has formed on it?

First, let's define what an obstacle is. An obstacle is (clause 1.2 of the traffic rules) a stationary object in the traffic lane (faulty or damaged vehicle, defect in the roadway, foreign objects, etc.) that does not allow further movement along this lane. A traffic jam or a vehicle stopped in this lane in accordance with the requirements of the Rules is not an obstacle.

In this case, the driver must move in the detour direction indicated by the mandatory signs. If they are not there, you should go around the obstacle along the side of the road. If this is not possible, then drive in the oncoming lane.

Can a traffic police inspector who suddenly appears on the scene fine you under an article prohibiting driving on the side of the road? Maybe. In this case, you should state that the exit to the side of the road was forced due to an obstacle and the absence of another detour option. If he continues to insist, state that he himself, a bad person, did not take all the necessary measures to organize a route to bypass the obstacle that arose - this is required by the Administrative Regulations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the field of road safety control. Promise that you will inform your superiors that he stood by and did nothing instead of “pushing the needle”... And also say that if a fine is imposed, you will definitely appeal against its action in court. And right now you intend to call your own security service and report how he is “out of control”...

Write down his name, record his data, demand that a protocol be drawn up and a detailed diagram of the location of the violation be drawn up. Finally, take a photo of the area where there is an insurmountable obstacle on the road.

There is no spoon

And one last thing. There is no paved roadside unless it is marked in any way. The inspector claims that it is there - only the paint has worn off. Don't fall for this scam. In this case, the shoulder is just a widened road along which any vehicles can move (in the absence of appropriate prohibitory signs).

Driving on the side of the road is now punishable by a fine. At the same time, its size is rather large. However, many impatient drivers ignore the rules and still try to overtake standing cars during traffic jams by moving along the side of the road.

Is it possible to go around a traffic jam on the side of the road?

In 2021, driving around traffic jams on the side of the road is strictly prohibited. It is punishable under Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. For driving on the right side of the road, a citizen may be fined up to 1,500 rubles. If driving was carried out on the left side of the road, the action is equated to moving in the oncoming lane. If there is a crossing of a solid road, the citizen may be deprived of his driver's license for up to 6 months or given a fine of up to 5,000 rubles if the incident was recorded by cameras. A repeated violation will result in the removal of the certificate for one year.

A traffic jam is not considered an obstacle. Therefore, driving around it on the side of the road is unacceptable. By leaving the road, a citizen obstructs the movement of vehicles that have the right to move in this zone, and also creates a danger for pedestrians.

Features of this advance

The movement of any vehicles, except bicycles and small mopeds behind road markings - on the side of the road - is strictly prohibited.

An exception is also made for low-speed vehicles - tractors and asphalt pavers, moving at a speed of no more than 30 km per hour.

In accidents caused by driving ahead, most often both drivers are to blame, but the one who drove to the side of the road, out of his lane, receives punishment.

When advancing, the driver must make sure that there are no other cars making a turn or other maneuvers.

After a motorist makes a maneuver prohibited by law, he must return to the correct lane.

A fine will be imposed, but in this case you can avoid the evacuation of the vehicle and the confiscation of your driver’s license.

Who can move around

Driving to the side of the road is permitted only for the purpose of parking a vehicle. According to the law, the following vehicles are allowed to drive on the side of the road:

• vehicles belonging to road, operational and municipal services;
• trucks that deliver goods to shopping centers;
• bicycles;
• mopeds, without trailer and sidecar;
• horse-drawn carts.

According to current legislation, only low-speed, small-sized vehicles can drive on the side of the road.

For rules on overtaking slow-moving vehicles, see the article: overtaking a slow-moving vehicle. Read what the traffic rules say about preventing overtaking here.

In some cases, vehicles are allowed to drive along the side of the road if the traffic jam is really bad and violating the markings is not possible.

The driver can stop on the side of the road only if the road has only one lane or there are no trams running in the middle of the highway.

Punishment for overtaking on the side of the road

A fine or other penalties in accordance with the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation can be imposed on a driver only if he was caught driving on the side of the road.

If possible, the traffic police inspector should provide photographs or videos for the investigation. A driver who is caught on the spot receives a fine of about 1,500 rubles.

Nuances of road legislation that need to be taken into account by all drivers driving on highways with access to the side of the road:

Despite the fact that the amount of the punishment is small - 1,500 rubles, most often they try to reduce it. Thus, you can halve the fine if you pay it in full no later than 20 days after the appointment.

If payment is not received at all, even after the established deadlines, the case is transferred to the bailiffs. They deal with issues of obtaining funds to close the debt.

According to the norms of current Russian legislation, driving on the wrong side of the road or driving onto the side of the road is a serious offense.

The fine is paid quite large if an accident occurs with the driver at the time of the maneuver.

Violation involves four types of illegal acts:

• overtaking a car in violation of the rules;
• violation of traffic rules;
• leaving the car and driving in the oncoming lane;
• crossing all lanes of a highway without following the rules.

Penalties are applied to persons who commit a violation. They can receive a fine of up to 1,500 rubles. It is also possible to deprive a citizen of the Russian Federation of a driver’s license for up to 6 months.

Video: driving on the side of the road

Is it possible to carry out this maneuver on the right if there is a collision on the road?

In almost all cases, overtaking, as well as pulling onto the side of the road and stopping a car, are considered an illegal act. Penalties are imposed for performing these maneuvers.

However, there are several reasons why you can drive to a closed area - first of all, there is a major accident on the road that interferes with travel. In order to begin the maneuver, the driver must turn on the turn signal.

If a maneuver is made on the right, then the driver enters that part of the road that is intended for pedestrians.

This can have unpleasant consequences, therefore, such overtaking is strictly prohibited by Russian law, and a large fine is imposed for its implementation.

Such overtaking is contrary to current traffic regulations. If you drive onto the right side, the driver does not get into the oncoming lane, therefore, from the point of view of the law, this situation is not overtaking, but still, the driver can receive a large fine.

You can drive along the side of the road only in exceptional cases, for example, if a major accident occurs on the road and it is not possible to go around the area in the permitted way.

Fine from camera for driving on the side of the road

In 2021, most highways are equipped with automatic recording cameras. They record violations, transmitting the data to the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate of the Russian Federation. This makes it easier to monitor compliance with the rules.

Driving on the side of the road can also be detected automatically. Violation is punishable by a fine. Its size depends on the side of the road on which you were driving. Driving on the right side of the road entails a fine of 1,500 rubles, and driving on the left while crossing a solid road - 5,000 rubles. The punishment is applied in accordance with Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

What should I do if the fine received from the camera was erroneous for driving on the side of the road?

If a person is forced to drive on the side of the road to avoid an obstacle, the punishment will be less severe. Paragraph 3 of Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation states that in such a situation the amount of the monetary penalty will be 1000-1500 rubles. If there is a special sign instructing you to go around an obstacle on the right or left, the action will not be considered a violation at all.

If the violation is detected automatically, a fine will still be imposed. In this situation, the citizen has the right to challenge the collection. You must proceed according to the following scheme:

1. Make sure deadlines are not missed. You have 10 days to appeal the decision from the date of receipt of the relevant document. The period is calculated from the moment the recipient puts the appropriate signature.
2. Contact the photo and video recording center. To do this, in 2021 a complaint is filed on the official website of the traffic police. The portal has a section “receiving requests”. Here you need to fill out an online form, attaching supporting documentation. An alternative is to enter data into a classic form. In this case, the complaint is submitted during a personal visit to the authorized body.
3. Wait for the application to be reviewed. The procedure is carried out within 30 days in accordance with the norms of Federal Law No. 59 of May 2, 2006 “On the procedure for considering appeals from citizens of the Russian Federation.” If the situation related to driving on the side of the road is controversial and requires additional consideration, the period can be extended for another 30 days.
4. Get the answer and read it. If the decision made is not satisfactory, you must go to court. Documentation must be submitted to the district office where the offense was committed. If a citizen considers the court’s verdict to be untrue, he can file an appeal to higher authorities.

Fine for driving on the side of the road in Moscow and the Moscow region

Moscow has its own administrative code that applies within the capital. It reflects controversial issues that are not fully defined by Federal legislation. A similar rule applies if the regulation of the problem has been transferred to the jurisdiction of local authorities.

However, the punishment for driving on the side of the road is clearly stated in Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. Sanctions will change in accordance with it. Moscow drivers will be punished according to the same standards that apply to car owners from other regions.

The question arises when driving on the side of the road on the Moscow Ring Road. Present here. The shoulder of such a roadway is separated by a solid line. The markings prohibit stopping or driving in the area. A similar rule applies when we are talking about a highway. There are over 100 photo and video recording devices installed on the Moscow Ring Road. As a result, punishment is imposed automatically. The fine for driving on the right side of the road will be about 1,500 rubles. If you drive onto the oncoming side of the road and cross a solid line, the penalty may increase to 5,000 rubles.

A little about the rules

It is not entirely clear whether such a maneuver as advance is allowed or prohibited. Based on the clause of the rules in the traffic rules, we can talk about 2 options for advancing, which do not contradict the law.

• The car moves without changing lane. To get ahead of another vehicle, the car simply increases its speed;
• The car drives into the adjacent lane indicated by the markings. Such advance is allowed to be carried out on the left and right. But this does not provide for driving into oncoming traffic.

Current traffic rules confirm that overtaking and ahead are not identical concepts. If overtaking can only be done on the left side, then overtaking is possible both on the left and on the right.

Overtaking is not a maneuver that involves getting ahead of a vehicle without crossing existing road markings. Also, a situation where a car is ahead on the right side, but the overtaking person does not go into oncoming traffic, cannot be considered overtaking. This is relevant if the maneuver is performed on a two-lane road, where one lane is directed in each direction. It is difficult to get ahead in one lane; overtaking is mainly carried out here. If there are more lanes, then it is better to get ahead of the car, that is, not to end up in the oncoming lane.

Often, novice motorists are interested in whether it is possible to overtake on the right side or not. What will happen if you overtake on the side of the road or at an intersection, when turning left, etc. There are a lot of questions, so I will try to answer the main ones.

Prohibited and allowed

I propose to consider situations when overtaking is allowed and when it is not allowed. Regardless of whether it is executed on the right or on the left.

Traffic regulations provide for a ban on overtaking if:

• the vehicle in front that needs to be overtaken has turned on its turn signal and is about to turn left;
• the car in front itself overtakes another vehicle or avoids obstacles;
• a car behind you is overtaking;
• there are prohibiting signs;
• there is poor visibility on the road;
• four-lane road;
• the maneuver is performed at a pedestrian crossing;
• the movement is carried out on a difficult section of the road.

In this case, overtaking is possible if there is a two-lane road in front of the vehicle and there are intermittent markings. Or it is a road with 3 lanes and the same markings. Here you can move along the acceleration lane. There is no need to enter the oncoming lane.

Overtaking should be done as quickly as possible, since any driving into oncoming traffic is associated with certain risks.

Fine for driving on the side of the road in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region

Punishment for driving on the side of the road in St. Petersburg and the region in 2021 is also regulated by federal legislation. The violator may be fined 1,500-5,000 rubles depending on the side of the road on which the movement was carried out and the fact of crossing the solid line. Sometimes deprivation of a driver's license is applied. They can be confiscated for up to six months. If a St. Petersburg resident drives onto the side of the road in violation of the markings again, the duration of the punishment will be 1 year. Rights are not deprived if a violation is detected automatically. In this case, the citizen will be fined in the amount of 1500-5000 rubles.

How do they catch violators now?

Of course, if a violator is moving along the side of the road and sees a traffic police inspector, he will immediately change lanes. In this case, the peace officer may not notice the violation. But now a new technique is being introduced to identify violators.

For example, cameras that automatically record violations have been operating in large cities for a relatively long time. It should be noted that many drivers are skeptical about this, but those violators who have already received fines for driving on the side of the road in the amount of 1,500 rubles think completely differently.

Indeed, unconditional punishment with a ruble is much more effective than talking with traffic police inspectors. The violator received a fine and will be required to pay it off so as not to get into trouble with the law. The interesting thing is that this has long been confirmed in real examples, when, having paid one fine, the driver will no longer go to the side of the road to overtake.

The shoulder is not part of the road on which you can fully drive. Some drivers resourcefully use the edge of the road to overcome traffic jams. But the price for taking such an easy path can be hefty fines. What is the fine for driving on the side of the road in 2021, let's take a closer look.

Nuances

We allow you to drive to the edge of the roadway if you need to stop. In this case, no monetary penalty is imposed. We're not talking about a highway. Here the curbs are separated from the main roadway by a solid line. As a result, roadside travel is not permitted regardless of the circumstances.

Reversing onto the side of the road is prohibited. The maneuver creates a danger for other road users. The punishment is applied in accordance with Article 12.14 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. The amount of the penalty will be 500 rubles.

If a person drove onto the side of the road and continued driving along it, the offender may be subject to other penalties. Thus, measures can be applied in accordance with Article 12.18 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation if the driver did not provide an advantage to the pedestrian. The amount of the penalty will be up to 2,500 rubles. If, as a result of the driver’s actions, harm is caused to human health, Article 12.24 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation comes into force. The fine varies from 2,000 to 25,000 rubles. It all depends on the extent of the injuries caused.

If the driver does not comply with the markings or does not take into account the signs, Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation applies. It involves a fine of 500 rubles. If a person does not turn on the turn signal, Part 1 of Article 12.14 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation comes into force. The amount of the penalty is exactly the same as for the previous offense.

When driving on the side of the road in 2021, the degree of danger for the driver and other road users increases. Dust rises and visibility deteriorates. There is not enough good adhesion to the ground. There are often bumps on the side of the road. All this increases the risk of car collisions. If an accident occurs, the person who was driving along the side of the road will definitely be recognized as the culprit of the incident.

What is a "curb"?

According to the current traffic rules (Chapter 1, paragraph 1.2), the shoulder is an area adjacent to the roadway, but separated from it by a different type of surface or road markings.

Its purpose is the movement of pedestrians, cyclists (in the absence of sidewalks and specially designated places for their movement), as well as parking or stopping a vehicle.

The traffic rules, chapter 9, paragraph 9, clearly state that the movement of motor vehicles on the side of the road is prohibited . It is also prohibited to make any maneuvers on the roadway, for the completion of which the driver will necessarily need to drive to the side of the road (with the exception of parking, stopping and limiting the width of the roadway, due to which it is impossible to make a U-turn). But what does this have to do with?