Knowledge of the Road Traffic Rules (TRAF) is a prerequisite not only for obtaining a driver’s license, but also for safe movement around the city, both by car, on foot or by public transport. There are several types of signs designed to regulate various aspects of traffic. The category of signs whose action is aimed at ensuring the safety of children and pedestrians deserves special mention. Let's consider the purpose, appearance, coverage area and penalties for ignoring the “Caution, children!” sign.
- 2 Why and where to install
- 3 Coverage
- 4 traffic rules
- 5 Fines for violations
What does the rules say about signs near child care facilities?
The “Caution Children” sign indicates a warning to drivers; further along the route there are children’s organizations: a school, a kindergarten, a camp and recreation center, and a sanatorium. A “Beware of Children” road sign is always installed near them. Drivers should exercise extreme caution when they see such a sign. Protection from collisions on the highway depends not only on the people driving the car, but also on the pedestrians themselves.
This sign does not indicate any restrictions for the driver. This is a warning to increase vigilance and reduce speed to such an extent that will allow the driver to stop in time if a child suddenly appears on the road.
At what age to start training
Work on teaching the “road alphabet” can begin from the first years of a child’s life. For example, the little ones study shapes (circle, triangle, square) and colors - and this is already the basis for the perception of signs in the near future. Later, the kids are shown the most useful ones. Many kindergarten students at the age of four can easily recognize a pedestrian crossing, a public transport stop, etc.
It is good to explain the meanings of many road signs already in the older group (5–6 years old). Children look at numerous “pictures” with interest and are ready to put meaning into them. From this age, children are brought to understand that it is necessary to follow the rules. Targeted walks where you can look at real objects are already effective.
From the many you need to choose those that are useful for the child.
The knowledge of the “preparators” should gradually fit into the whole picture. It is already possible to explain to them that traffic signs are divided into groups, why such a division is necessary, it is necessary to increase the volume of information and its quality, to achieve understanding and independent conclusions from the child.
Where should the “Caution for Children” sign be located?
A similar warning sign should be installed in areas where there is a huge risk of children or teenagers on the road. That is, these signs are located near kindergartens and schools, sanatoriums, camps for children, recreation centers and entertainment centers for children. Even in areas where there are no such establishments, but for some reason teenagers often use this route and there is no pedestrian crossing in this place, there should also be a warning sign - “beware, children.”
Speaking about those vehicles that transport children, a sign notifying other people on the roadway that there are children inside must be located both behind and in front of this vehicle.
The rules for placing this sign state that it must be placed alongside a table that determines the length of the section where the driver should drive much more carefully and vigilantly.
Outside the city, for example, a sign of this type should be installed no less than fifty meters from an area where there is a possible likelihood of construction, some kind of work, or where children also cross the road. Basically, this section of the path ranges from 150 to 300 meters. In megacities, this section of the path is generally from 50 to 100 meters.
This sign in no way introduces any prohibitions for drivers, however, it carries a warning so that he, in turn, pays attention, is more vigilant and slightly reduces his speed for the reason that in the event of a child unexpectedly appearing on the roadway parts to avoid collision.
Where is the “Caution for Children” sign installed?
So, we found out that the “Caution for Children” sign is required to be installed on those sections of highways (in NP and outside cities) where the likelihood of their appearance on the roadway is much higher than on other sections, and on vehicles transporting teenagers. In the first case, the DS informs drivers, regardless of the presence/absence of a pedestrian crossing, that there is a risk of teenagers running out onto the road, so you need to drive here with extreme caution, carefully assessing the road situation.
In the second case, drivers are warned that the vehicle in front or behind is transporting minors, which imposes certain restrictions on maneuvering in relation to this vehicle.
Thus, the following installation locations for this remote sensing can be distinguished:
- on the territory directly adjacent to sports complexes, educational/preschool institutions, the Republic of Kazakhstan, medical institutions, children's camps;
- in areas where mass concentrations of children of the younger age group and schoolchildren are systematically observed;
- in places where children usually cross the road;
- on vehicles, including buses, specializing on an ongoing basis in transporting groups of children of two or more people, as well as performing one-time transportation.
If a “Caution for Children” warning sign is installed on a vehicle, the driver must drive while the hazard warning lights are activated.
The presence of such a sign is regulated by clause 22.06 of the Traffic Regulations, which states that personal transport may also fall under this rule - the only sufficient condition is the presence of more than two children in the car. So for large families, having an OD sign in the car is mandatory.
Other requirements for vehicles transporting minors are also described here. In particular, minor children are required to travel only in a seated position, wearing passive safety equipment, and accompanied by an adult.
The Rules do not explain why a larger “Caution for Children” sign is installed on the rear of a car than on the front, but it is understandable: drivers driving behind must see it from afar in order to plan ahead for safe maneuvers.
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The new road sign is offered in two versions - with and without a warning label. The new road sign is offered in two versions - with and without a warning label.
The new road sign is offered in two versions - with and without a warning inscription
The proposed sign is a contrasting red and black color (the color of mourning in many countries around the world). Today it is the only one in the world that warns that there is a section of the road ahead where you can die in an accident. The brain is triggered instantly, because a person’s fear of death is stronger than all other feelings and motivations: already from the age of 5, it acts directly on the subcortex of the brain on a subconscious level (“impossible, deadly!”). It's like the pictures of human lungs affected by cancer on cigarette packs.
As an experiment, we shot another video (see the second part of the one presented above) showing how drivers react to an unfamiliar sign. It is clear that the surprise factor plays a certain role here. And yet it is obvious that the design itself and color rendition here are much more convincing than those of the usual, ignored signs. Important: the new sign must have a speed limit underneath it!
"Caution for children" sign for the vehicle
§22.6 of the Traffic Regulations establishes requirements for organizing group transportation of children by road. The vehicle must be equipped with seating for each child and have signs on the front and rear indicating that it carries children. In addition, children must be accompanied on the road by an adult responsible for their safe transportation. During transportation, all children must sit in their seats; transportation of children standing is prohibited.
The plate is a yellow square with the silhouette of two running children, edged with a red border. The front plate placed on the windshield measures 25x25cm, and the rear plate must be larger - 40x40cm. The placement of these signs and the transportation of children obliges the driver to comply with a number of restrictions while driving, stopping, organizing boarding and disembarking.
On April 4, 2021, new amendments to the Traffic Rules came into force. According to the amendments, those transporting children must have a “Transportation of Children” sign on the car window. If it is absent, the driver faces a warning or a fine of 500 rubles.
Requirements for the driver and vehicle
Children are not always very organized. Violation of the rules for crossing the road by a child is possible anywhere, but there are areas where the concentration of minors is high. Accordingly, this is where the risks of emergency situations are highest. The “Caution, children” sign, according to the current version of the traffic rules, in such cases obliges the driver to show maximum care, reducing the speed of the vehicle to a value at which it is possible to brake in time, avoiding hitting a child who suddenly runs out onto the roadway. In other words, if an accident occurs with an injured child in the coverage area of this emergency protection, regardless of the circumstances, it is the driver who is guilty.
As for vehicles transporting groups of children, in addition to installing sign 1.023 “Caution, children”, the DD Rules require the driver to adhere to the following restrictions and requirements:
- the route of the vehicle must be agreed upon (subject to transportation of groups of teenagers from 6 people);
- move at a speed limited to 60 km/h;
- The vehicle must be equipped with a working hazard warning system;
- the driver must remain in the car until the last child leaves it during unloading;
- No unauthorized persons or objects are allowed in the cabin: only children, personal belongings and officially appointed accompanying persons;
- If a convoy carrying children is moving along the road, overtaking it by any other vehicle is strictly prohibited.
Basic requirements for organizing group transportation of children
According to the Rules and accepted standards in Russia, when transporting minor children, the following conditions and restrictions must be observed:
Installation Rules
The sign is placed in the following places:
- Near children's organizations (schools, kindergartens, clubs, camps, sections);
- In other areas where children may appear on the roadway (for example, near a pond where they often go for a swim).
Install a sign at the beginning of a potentially dangerous area.
Under the symbol there must be a sign established by clause 8.2.1 of the traffic rules, which indicates the length of the designated section of the road. Within settlements it ranges from fifty to one hundred meters, and outside them - from one hundred and fifty to three hundred.
The symbol is most often installed on the side of the road. However, it can also be applied to asphalt.
Important
So, every driver should know what this sign looks like, since he will be held responsible for an accident on the road with his vehicle and a minor pedestrian.
Especially during the holidays, the number of children on the roads increases noticeably. Therefore, while driving a car, you need to be especially attentive to dangerous sections of the road and pay attention to “Beware of children.” Only the driver’s compliance with the rules and driving at the permitted speed can become the driver’s guarantor and proof of his innocence under any circumstances.
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Every driver is obliged to know and follow the Traffic Rules. The health and life of all traffic participants depends on this condition: the driver himself, his passengers and pedestrians. The last category includes children who often neglect traffic rules. Therefore, the responsibility for safety falls on drivers. Road signs help them in this, one of which directly indicates small road users. Its title is “Caution, Children!”
Punishment for violation
Since sign 1.23 installed on a dangerous section of the road belongs to the first category (warning), there are no penalties for failure to comply with the requirements for driving through such sections. However, in the event of an accident, the blame will be placed entirely on the driver who, contrary to the regulations, moved at a speed that did not allow him to prevent the collision. So, first of all, the driver is interested in following the recommendations of the traffic rules, although the requirements of 22.06 must be followed by all participants in the traffic rules, including children.
You need to understand that if there is no punishment for driving through a section of road with a 1.23 sign at high speed, then in the event of a catastrophic event the consequences will be incomparable to any fine.
As for vehicles transporting children, the absence of an adapted sign 1.23 is already a violation that costs 500 rubles. A warning is also provided if the driver has not committed any other offenses over the past six months. The inspector has the right to choose the degree of punishment, guided by other criteria - the danger of the offense, the degree of adequacy of the driver’s behavior, and the general road situation.
Please note that since many children's institutions operate according to a specific schedule, sign 1.23 may be supplemented with signs specifying the operating time of the main sign, but their installation is not regulated by the rules.
Safety rules when transporting children
A driver who has taken responsibility and put a group of children in his vehicle, the first thing he must remember is their safety.
Therefore, he must move on the road in accordance with several rules:
- The maximum driving speed in absolutely any area should not exceed 60 kilometers per hour. All other road users are required to follow him and overtake only when he stops. It is worth showing respect for children so as not to create a dangerous situation for them;
- Transport must contain a minimum number of things. Only hand luggage is allowed. All oversized luggage will have to be transported separately;
- The entire route must be pre-planned, including its total distance and number of stops;
- It is strictly forbidden to leave the vehicle interior and leave children unattended in it;
- Also, drivers carrying minor passengers are prohibited from reversing.
We should also talk about such an important point as the emergency sign. The light alarm must be turned on while the driver is boarding and disembarking children. It is allowed to turn it off only after the interior doors are closed.
The government takes full responsibility for the safety of children. Therefore, for any violation of the rules, an appropriate punishment is provided in the form of a fine, the amount of which ranges from 1,500 to 17,000 rubles.
Warning Features
The attention to children sign is installed in places where there is an increased likelihood of their appearance in the roadway area, regardless of the presence of a pedestrian path.
The Caution Children traffic sign is always placed near the following places:
- On highways along which children's organizations are located (schools, boarding schools, kindergartens, etc.).
- Close to camps, sanatoriums, boarding houses, etc.
- Near recreation areas (park areas, sports grounds, embankments).
- Near pedestrian crossings.
The traffic rules require the installation of plate 8.2.1 along with the warning sign. Indicates the extent of the dangerous area .
In the picture, the children sign looks like a white triangle with a red line along the contour. Inside there are two running pedestrians of different sizes. Photo of sign 1.23 on a yellow background means the warning is temporary.
