Is there a fine for not turning on the turn signal and driving in the wrong direction? How much is it?

What's the threat?

Driving without traffic signs is dangerous. That is why the following measures are proposed for offenses related to turn signals:

• the driver ignored his obligation to indicate the direction of his movement - 500 rubles;
• the vehicle is equipped with a faulty turn signal - 500 rubles;
• The car owner installed a red sign on the front of the car - 500 rubles.

It is important to note that the installation of red lamps on the rear elements of a car is not punishable by law. No financial penalty is expected for such modernization.

Fine

Back in 2021, motorists could be subject to a small penalty for being forgetful on the road. As of 2021, car owners will receive a fine in the amount of 500 rubles for not turning on the turn signal. This measure is recorded in part one of Article 12.14 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation.

There is a discount of half the amount for this type of penalty if the owner of the vehicle pays the penalty within 20 days from the date the resolution is issued by a representative of the State Traffic Inspectorate. Therefore, you will only need to pay 250 rubles.

If the motorist decides to delay repayment of the collection debt, his fine will increase to 1,500 rubles, that is, three times. To avoid a surcharge of a thousand rubles, you must pay the fine within 70 days.

Fine for not turning on the turn signal

In 2021, many points regarding traffic rules have undergone changes in the State Duma. Today, tougher penalties are timely and relevant, as the situation on the road is changing and becoming more and more dangerous. This is due to the huge number of cars, and, of course, the human factor.

Failure to comply with traffic rules can be observed all the time; for some reason, some unfortunate drivers do not consider it necessary to adhere to strict rules and behave at random. The disrespect of drivers, sometimes turning into rudeness, becomes blatant and widespread.

Among the many violations by motorists, the most common is failure to turn on the turn signals when performing a maneuver. What dangerous situations can occur on the roadway due to the lack of a timely signal, how can such cases end and what punishment awaits violators? All these questions will be answered in this article, after studying which you may change your attitude towards this problem.

Failure to comply with traffic rules can be observed all the time; for some reason, some unfortunate drivers do not consider it necessary to adhere to strict rules and behave at random. The disrespect of drivers, sometimes turning into rudeness, becomes blatant and widespread.

Warning

Still, not turning on the turn signal is not such a terrible violation of the traffic rules. The inspector may well limit himself to a warning.

A light measure of influence on the driver will be applied in the following situations:

• the violation did not result in an increase in the level of public danger;
• the car owner has a positive driving history and does not violate the rules (the employee establishes such information in the database);
• an incident on the road does not cause any conflicts;
• the offense was not clearly recorded.

Drivers often have the question “is the situation when the driver mixed up the turn signals sanctioned?” So, there are situations when a motorist gives a left turn signal, but turns in the opposite direction.

Whatever the justification for such an act, the violation is considered full-fledged. The explanation is simple: the driver misled other motorists or even pedestrians. The offense is equivalent to not using the light signal at all. The driver bears the corresponding responsibility.

What will the fine be for?

A fine for not turning on a turn signal in Russia is, in fact, a collective name for a penalty for the following offenses (and others of the same type):

1. The driver did not use the turn signal while changing lanes.

It is necessary to signal about maneuvers to the left, to the right, to make clear the intention to cross one lane or several lanes in a row.

1. The driver did not turn on the turn signal when turning or turning.

Likewise, regardless of the direction of the turn (turn is always left), other drivers must be notified of the driver's intention by the turn signal.

1. The driver did not activate the turn signal when starting to drive on the road.

Regardless of which lane the driver plans to enter - the far right one or one of the lanes behind it, he is obliged to inform other drivers of his intentions with a turn signal.

Traffic rules requirements

The rules clearly regulate the norms for signaling to other users of public roads. The requirements for the motorist are recorded quite clearly. Although it must be admitted that in practice, traffic rules advice is not always applied. There are many reasons: from forgetfulness of vehicle owners to intentional violation.

When to signal

It is mandatory to use a turn signal in the following cases:

• The driver changes lanes. Passing or oncoming traffic on it: it doesn’t matter. In any situation, maintaining safety and providing information about the maneuver to other motorists is required - turning on the turn signal. It is also necessary to remember the obligation to allow other cars to pass.
• The car owner makes a U-turn or turns in any direction. There is only one exception: the whole road turns, for example, to the right. That is, there are no other options for maneuver. In all other cases, it is necessary to give a signal (regardless of whether the road section is regulated or not).
• The vehicle starts moving.
• A motorist enters the roundabout. You must enter with the right signal. If the vehicle is equipped with automatic turn-off, the driver must turn on the turn signal again. You can switch the pointer to the other side only when changing the trajectory of movement.

In road realities, of course, there are many more cases that may require turning on the turn. For example, when driving around in the yard, participants can show each other the directions of their movement. Even pedestrians will be grateful if the driver shows the chosen trajectory in advance. A fine will be issued only if the turn signal is used for other purposes (for example, when the driver forgot to turn off the device and is driving along the highway).

If the pointer unexpectedly fails, all safety measures must be taken. The rules advise trying to fix the problem yourself. Although on some cars it is impossible to do this without experience and tools. In this case, it is necessary to notify drivers using hand signals.

Failure to indicate turns using your hands may result in a penalty. But in reality, everything is not so scary - detection of a violation of this kind does not happen so often. Drivers waving their arms are extremely rare. Moreover, a broken turn signal is not a reason to remove a motorist from operating a vehicle.

When the turn signal is broken

The rules state that if the indicator is out of order, then it is replaced by the driver’s hand from the driver’s side door (clause 8.2. Traffic rules):

• an outstretched left hand replaces the left turn signal;
• the left hand bent upward at a right angle is the right light pointer.

When, in response to threats of a fine for changing lanes without a turn signal or in similar situations, the driver tells the traffic police officer that the light device is not working, it will be even worse. You can ask for two violations at once: failure to use a turn signal and operating a faulty vehicle (Part 1 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).

Therefore, it is better to reduce the debriefing to the issue of not turning on the indicator. Otherwise, the amount of the fine will already double, since the fine for a non-working turn signal is the same as for failure to turn it on. As a result, the total monetary penalty will be 1000 rubles .

Turning on the turn signal: nuances

The signal should be visible even if there are no other machines on the inverter. You should always use it. Other motorists may simply not be visible. One can imagine what would happen if the KAMAZ driver was guided by the opinion “no one can be seen - there is no need to turn on the turn signal,” because he has many blind spots.

It must be turned on approximately 6 to 9 seconds before the driver begins the maneuver. The period is determined by road conditions. Depending on the situation, you can give the sign earlier or later than the specified time.

Moreover, the signal must be turned on in the direction of the turn, otherwise the violation will be recognized as full-fledged. Using the wrong signal can be considered an even more dangerous offense. This type of violation misleads other participants, which is fraught with unpredictable consequences.

The requirement to turn on the direction indicators (turn signals) when maneuvering

So, first about the law, then about the fine for violating it. Here it is necessary to quote a few phrases from section of traffic rules 8 “Maneuvering”.

These are, in our opinion, the most important phrases and thoughts regarding the performance of maneuvers and the use of direction indicators to perform them. First, it is mandatory to use turn signals when maneuvering. Second, the driver must turn on the signal in advance. This is an appeal to those who turn on the turn signal already at an intersection, especially at the moment when someone has already stood behind it. Third, a maneuver with such signals does not provide any advantage if the driver does not have it and must be performed safely.

Are red turn signals allowed or prohibited?

According to the Rules, scarlet turn signals can only be installed on the front of the vehicle: the rear elements must remain the standard color. An appeal to the technical regulations reveals different standards - according to its requirements, red lamps are prohibited altogether.

If a driver decorates the rear of his car in this way, he will be fined 500 rubles. This measure is specified in part one of Article 12.5 of the Administrative Code. Elements installed at the front threaten more serious consequences - deprivation of a driver's license.

The right to confiscate a military device is established in Article 12.5 of the Administrative Code. The regulation regulates such punishment for any violation of the color and operating mode of the lamps. The period of imprisonment ranges from 6 months to a year. Moreover, devices that violate the rules will be confiscated.

How is a violation recorded?

At the moment, it is possible to record a violation in the notification of other car owners only when stopped by an inspector. The employee must complete all relevant paperwork and issue a fine. Recording an unactivated turn sign using cameras is not yet available to representatives of the law.

The driver should be aware of his right to demand from the inspector an explanation of exactly how the violation was recorded. Moreover, the presence of only verbal evidence leaves the motorist the opportunity to challenge the inspector’s point of view. In such a situation, the car owner can challenge the inspector’s decision in court and win the case.

It is impossible to refute the legality of a fine if there is video footage of the violation. Eyewitness testimony is also considered as evidence that the employee is right.

Appeal

The punishment for the fact that the driver of the vehicle did not turn on the turn signal is a fine; 70 days are given for payment, of which 10 are given to write about the review of the case. To prove innocence, it is necessary to provide photo and video materials from the scene of the violation. The form for reviewing the punishment is indicated on the official website of the traffic police. You can also file an application in court.

You can avoid a fine for driving without turn signals if you have a clean driving record and drive a serviceable vehicle. You have 70 days to pay or appeal. If payment is refused, the court will impose stricter preventive measures.

*Price valid as of July 2021.

How to avoid a fine?

The best option when stopped by an inspector is to receive a warning. To achieve such a punishment, mitigating circumstances must be brought forward.

They may be:

• admission of wrongdoing;
• good driving history - no fines.

If the employee intends to be held financially liable, you can take advantage of the right to a discount. You can only pay half of the fine if the payment is made within 20 days. This right is regulated by Article 32.2 of the main administrative document of the country.

If the turn signal does not work at all, you can also avoid a fine. To do this, you need to extend your hand out of the cabin. The traffic rules contain designations: an outstretched arm means a turn in the direction where the fingertips point, and a bent arm means a turn in the opposite direction.

It is important to know: an outstretched hand indicates a cessation of traffic. This gesture should not be confused with a turn. In addition, some users of public roads may misunderstand the motorist's intentions. Especially often with

Pedestrians get knocked down.