Fine for driving under the sign “Trucks are prohibited”

Where trucks are completely closed

Entry restrictions can be temporary or permanent.

Time restrictions are associated with seasonal climate changes. For example, roads are closed to trucks to prevent them from pushing through the soil under the asphalt. Truck traffic is also closed during the heat - the truck will leave ruts on the soft asphalt.

In 2021, Rosavtodor banned the movement of heavy trucks from 10:00 to 22:00 and when the temperature rose above 32 ℃. If such a restriction is introduced again, we will update the article.

Permanent restrictions include regional bans on entry into the city. For example, in Moscow the movement of trucks larger than 1 ton is prohibited from 06:00 to 22:00 within the Third Transport and Garden Rings. Trucks with a maximum weight of more than 7 tons are not allowed to enter the Moscow Ring Road, trucks heavier than 12 tons are not allowed to enter the Moscow Ring Road.

Garden Ring and Third Transport Ring of Moscow. How to enter another city, check with the traffic management center in your region. Source: mos.ru

Why is there a ban on freight transport?

The reasons for establishing a road sign prohibiting or restricting the movement of large vehicles are obvious and are determined by the purpose of freight transport. The main goals of limiting or completely banning the participation of this type of vehicle in traffic are as follows:

• prevent the creation of blocking situations on the road, traffic jams caused by large vehicles;
• limit the release of harmful substances into the environment;
• minimize the noise level on a certain section of the road;
• increase the shelf life of asphalt pavement;
• prevent the occurrence of emergency situations.

It is worth noting that the ban applies to certain models of transport.

What signs block trucks from entering?

When the passage is completely closed, a sign will be placed:

“Truck traffic is prohibited.” If the road services indicated the weight on the sign - for example, 5, 6 or 8 tons, trucks heavier than this are not allowed to move. If nothing is written, the default is 3.5 tons.

The “No Freight Traffic” sign sometimes works temporarily. Then there will be a sign under the sign indicating the time of entry into the city.

"Time of action". This sign indicates that the sign under which it is located is only open on weekends from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

"Type of vehicle." This is a signal to the driver that the signs are higher for him

"Maximum mass resolution limitation." If the loaded vehicle is heavier than the specified weight, passage is prohibited

This combination means that trucks with a load capacity of 2.5 tons cannot turn right

Fine

What will be the fine if freight traffic is prohibited? Maneuvering against this prohibitory sign entails a financial penalty in the form of a fine for driving under the sign, the movement of freight transport is prohibited - 500 rubles ( Administrative Offenses Code, paragraph 6, article 12.16 ). In case of repeated violation, the amount of the penalty does not increase .

ATTENTION Exceptions include capital cities - Moscow and St. Petersburg . For violating the rule, the driver on their territory will have to pay a bribe 10 times more - 5,000 rubles ( Administrative Offenses Code, Part 7, Article 12.16 ).

This also applies to roundabouts and bypass roads. There are also other obstacles in Moscow that should be explored if necessary.

In addition, trucks are not allowed to move beyond the second lane ( Administrative Code, paragraph 2, article 12.11 ). The maneuver is punishable by a fine of 1,000 rubles .

Here you will find information about other fines for traffic violations.

How to avoid getting a fine

In short, get a pass to enter a prohibited area. They are in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Below are detailed instructions.

Select a pass. There are two varieties:

• • one-time – valid for up to 5 days;
• • long-term – valid for up to a year.

The pass will have an area within which the truck can move. If “point B” on the route sheet is constantly changing, it is better to order several one-time passes. Applicants can be individuals, individual entrepreneurs and legal entities.

To come to Moscow, you don’t have to collect any papers - make a pass remotely on the mos.ru website. The camera compares the license plate number of the car with the register of issued passes. If there is a gap in the system, no fine will be issued.

This is a sample pass for entry into Moscow. Source: mos.ru

A pass to enter St. Petersburg can be obtained on the city administration website. Based on the validity period, St. Petersburg passes are divided into types:

• • daytime - from 7 to 23 hours;
• • night from 23 to 7;
• • 24/7.
• Collect documents. The truck driver provides:

• • rights,
• • PTS,
• • vehicle registration certificate,
• • diagnostic card,
• • power of attorney for the car, if the owner is different.

Get a pass. A one-time pass will be issued after 3 hours, a long-term pass will be issued after 14 working days. Passes are free.

You can check whether you have received a pass on the transport portal or on the website of the Traffic Management Center (traffic management center).

What types of transport does the sign apply to?

The ban applies to all types of transport falling under the category of “freight vehicles”. Moreover, if the sign has a number, then only cars exceeding this mass are subject to the ban. In the absence of one, the ban applies to all trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons. In addition to the general rule, there are a number of restrictive signs addressed to truck drivers - 3.3, 3.4, 3.7. The coverage area of ​​sign 3.3 limits the movement of all trucks in its areas. Signpost 3.4 does not allow certain specific trucks on the road. The coverage area of ​​sign 3.7 prohibits the flow of trucks with trailers.

There are exceptions to this rule for some types of transport. Thus, the effect of the mark does not apply to:

• transport of the state postal service;
• large vehicles of public utilities serving populated areas;
• trucks owned by enterprises located in the area covered by the sign;
• Vehicles intended for transporting people;
• vehicles that transport disabled people of disability groups I and II.

We’ll look at how to get around the ban later in the article.

How to challenge a fine that was issued by mistake

You have 10 days to do this. Write a complaint to the head of the inspector who issued the fine. The resolution contains the telephone number of the department where the inspector works. Call and ask for the manager's name. Please attach the following documents to your complaint:

• • agreement with the driver, if you are a manager;
• • OSAGO;
• • waybill;
• • explanatory note from the driver.

To make it easier to draw up a document, . Send your complaint and copies of documents by registered mail. The appeal is considered by law within 10 days.

Scope of action of signs prohibiting the movement of trucks

The sign looks like a black truck in a red circle. In addition, car signs in a black rectangular frame and a round one with a red frame can be combined.

Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation includes several measures affecting drivers of both cars and trucks. The norm concerns violation of the requirements provided for by established signs or markings. Parts 1-4, 6 apply throughout the country, parts 5,7 - only for St. Petersburg and Moscow. With regard to the prohibition of driving under these signs, parts 6-7 apply.

This sign is not always available 24 hours a day. To indicate periods when it is not working, an additional sign is usually hung with the permitted hours.

If a truck driver needs to deliver the cargo being transported as quickly as possible and drives under a sign during a prohibited time, he will need a special permit. It is purchased based on the weight of the filled truck, not the empty vehicle. If an overload is detected during the inspection, an administrative fine will be imposed.

What to do with a fine if the truck is registered to a legal entity

Sometimes a breakdown occurs on the road, due to which the driver has to break the rules. For example, if the refrigerator's electrical system fails and frozen food may spoil, the driver finds a place to ship it, but drives through a prohibitory sign. Decide who is responsible for the violation and choose how to proceed.

Here are three options to take when a company truck driver receives a ticket.

Appeal the fine. You have ten days to do this. Here's a sample. Write down the reason why the driver of your organization drove through the prohibitory sign. If technology or force majeure is to blame, the fine will most likely be cancelled.

Withhold the fine from the driver's salary. Within a month of paying the fine, issue a collection order. According to the law, more than 20% of the amount cannot be deducted from one salary. If the fine was not collected in the first month, ask the employee for written consent to compensate for the damage. If he refuses, compensation can only be obtained through the court.

Pay the fine from the legal entity's account. Sometimes the driver is not to blame for receiving a fine. For example, a refrigerator broke down on the road and the entire cargo could have spoiled - this would result in thousands of losses. The driver took action and saved the cargo. In this case, the employer is to blame - he did not service the car on time. Then the employer must pay the fine.

What is permissible weight?

To understand the intricacies of driving under the “No trucks allowed” sign, you need to find out what the permissible maximum weight is? In traffic regulations, this term refers to the mass of the vehicle when fully loaded, that is, the sum of the weight of the vehicle and the carrying capacity. Both values ​​are indicated in the technical passport for the car.

Thus, when the weight of the vehicle during a trip is less than 3500 kg, but according to the passport the curb weight is higher than the permissible norm, you also cannot drive the car in the area covered by the sign - remember this!

The driver also needs to take into account the fact that the actual weight of the vehicle should not be more than the permissible maximum weight. If, according to your passport, the maximum weight of a loaded car is 3 tons, but in reality it was loaded up to 4 tons, you cannot drive your car under the sign. In addition, the driver will be additionally fined for overloading.

Remember

1. Trucks are completely prohibited from entering the city or only during daylight hours.
2. In Moscow, time restrictions are from 06:00 to 22:00, in St. Petersburg from 7:00 to 23:00. In other cities, only entry into the city center is limited.
3. To travel during permitted hours, you need a pass.
4. The driver receives a pass online on the website of the Moscow City Hall or the St. Petersburg Administration. In other cities, the pass can be obtained at the data center.
5. If you receive a fine, you can challenge it - write a complaint addressed to the head of the inspector who issued the resolution.
6. If the car is registered to a legal entity, the owner of the company pays the fine.
7. If the fine is the driver’s fault, the employer withholds money from the salary.

All articles by the author: Evgeniy Lesnov

Is it possible to enter the city if there is a ban on freight traffic?

The ban on freight transport can be circumvented in some situations. The law provides for a system of special passes that allow a truck driver, if he has urgent cargo, to enter the city and move in a restricted zone for a certain period of time.

There are short-term passes, for no more than 5 days, and long-term passes, valid for 1 year. In addition, a prohibitory sign may be in effect at certain times, beyond which the passage of freight vehicles is permitted.