The penalty for crossing railway tracks when the barrier is closed or closing, or at a red light is a fine of 1000 rubles or deprivation of rights. For stopping or parking at a crossing - the same.
As for the highway, for stopping outside special places, for trucks moving beyond the second lane - a fine of 1000 rubles. For turning on a highway, driving into technological gaps in the dividing strip, or driving in reverse - a fine of 2,500 rubles.
Text of Article 12.10, 12.11, 12.33 of the Administrative Code.
Article 12.10 Violation of traffic rules across railway tracks.
1. Crossing a railway track outside a railway crossing, entering a railway crossing when the barrier is closed or closing, or when there is a prohibitory signal from the traffic light or the crossing officer, as well as stopping or parking at railway crossing.
A fine of 1,000 rubles or deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of three to six months.
2. Violation of the rules for passing through railway crossings, except for the cases provided for in Part 1 of this article.
A fine of 1000 rubles.
3. Repeated commission of an administrative offense provided for in Part 1 of this article.
Deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of one year.
Article 12.11 Violation of traffic rules on the highway.
1. Driving on a highway in a vehicle whose speed is technical specifications or according to its condition, less than 40 kilometers per hour, as well as stopping a vehicle on a highway outside of special parking areas.
A fine of 1000 rubles.
2. Movement on truck with a permissible maximum weight of more than 3.5 tons on a motorway beyond the second lane, as well as training driving on a motorway.
A fine of 1000 rubles.
3. Turning or driving a vehicle into technological gaps in the dividing strip on a highway or driving in reverse on a highway.
A fine of 2500 rubles.
Article 12.33 Damage to roads, railroad crossings or other road structures.
Damage to roads, railway crossings or other road structures or technical means of organizing road traffic, which creates a threat to road safety, as well as deliberate creation of interference in road traffic, including by polluting the road surface.
Fine for citizens in the amount of 5,000 to 10,000 rubles; for officials - 25,000 rubles; on legal entities- 300,000 rubles.
A railway crossing is one of the most dangerous sections of the road. Violating the rules for crossing it is dangerous for life, because after a collision with rolling stock, the chances of survival of the driver and passengers are not great, and serious injuries are simply guaranteed, and this is not counting the violation of the railway transport schedule. Therefore, penalties for such violations can be quite serious.
Let's try to figure out what violations can occur when crossing a railway crossing, what is the responsibility for them and how to avoid it.
Clause 15.4 of the Traffic Regulations determined the procedure for crossing a railway crossing. Depending on how equipped it is, the driver is required to stop the car:
The rules are quite clear, but they are the ones that lead among this group of violations - driving through a prohibiting traffic light or trying to “slip” under a barrier that has not yet closed.
Ideally, railway crossings should be equipped with barriers - automatic machines, then reckless drivers will not have the opportunity to jump onto the crossing and create an emergency situation. But there are still crossings that are regulated exclusively by a traffic light or an attendant, and therefore there are no fewer people wanting to “slip through.” Relatively small fine 1000 rub. for such a violation would hardly change the situation significantly, and only the prospect deprivation of rights for a period of 3 to 6 months stops the offender no worse than the barrier in Part 1 of Art. 12.10 Code of Administrative Offences:
The third part of the same article threatens year of deprivation of rights for repeated passage ignoring prohibiting signals.
The evidence can be a video recording or personal testimony of the inspector, so it is advisable to save the recording from your car recorder.
Railway crossings, as areas of increased danger, cannot be overtaking areas. This is clearly indicated by clause 11.4 of the traffic rules. We draw your attention to the fact that with changes in traffic rules, overtaking requires mandatory departure from the occupied lane into the oncoming lane.
This means that if the width of the road does not allow driving in two lanes, then the maneuver will not be considered overtaking. But if cars have accumulated before moving, you cannot go around them. Otherwise waiting for you 1000 -1500 rub. fine under Part 3 of Art. 12.15 Code of Administrative Offences:
Overtaking will cost more, part 4 of the same article sets the minimum fine of 5000 rubles, or even not at all deprivation of rights for a period of 4 to 6 months.
Punishment for a repeated violation may include being banned as a pedestrian for a year. If you are lucky and the camera records the overtaking, you will be able to limit 5000 rub. fine
Among other places prohibited for stopping and parking, clause 12.4 of the traffic rules also indicates a railway crossing; it is also subject to a ban on leaving in the event of a congestion behind it. That is, unless you finish crossing the crossing outside of it. You shouldn't start it. Parking is prohibited not only at the crossing itself. But also closer than 50 meters from it. The Code of Administrative Offenses does not contain a separate article specifically about stopping at a crossing, and therefore Article 12.19 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, common to all violations of this kind, applies:
Certainly. Hardly anyone will dare to stand on the tracks voluntarily. But violation of the fifty-meter zone is not uncommon. Despite the small fine. Do not forget about possible evacuation if the car interferes with the passage of other vehicles, then the costs will no longer seem insignificant.
Some situations become a real stumbling block and cause heated disputes between traffic police inspectors and drivers. Often the barrier rises before the prohibitory traffic light goes out. Most drivers are in a hurry to continue driving and after a few meters they find themselves stopped by inspectors who accuse them of driving through a red light. In this case, it is worth referring to the Instructions for the Operation of Railway Crossings, according to the rules of which when the barrier is raised the red light should not be on.
Problems with a car that cause it to stop at a crossing are perhaps the most dangerous. Clause 15.5 of the Traffic Regulations describes in detail the behavior of the driver and passengers of a car stuck on the rails:
These rules are dictated by safety regulations and protection of the lives of the driver and passengers. A collision with a train at speed will turn the car into a pile of iron, what will happen to the people inside is clear without explanation. Due to the enormous mass, the rolling stock has a very long braking distance and stopping must begin as early as possible. The more the “messengers” travel, the greater the chance for a successful outcome.
At the same time, problems threaten not only the driver who is standing at the crossing, but also the one who was driving behind him and was already behind the traffic light. In this situation, pay attention to the type of move. If its width is less than 7 meters, then you can safely stand and wait until the problem that has arisen ahead is resolved, fortunately they try to remove such cars as quickly as possible. But if there is a wide multi-rail crossing in front of you, then such a forced stop will already be a violation. Usually inspectors limit themselves 1000 rub. fine under Part 2 of Art. 12.10 Code of Administrative Offenses, but especially zealous ones try to deprive people of their rights. All that remains is to write about your disagreement due to the incorrect qualification and appeal the decision in court.
If you are detained by an inspector, then in any case you need to behave calmly and confidently. When drawing up a protocol on driving through a prohibitory signal, say that you could not stop, since the signal changed when you were in the immediate vicinity, the barrier was open, there was no prohibitory signal, and you could not stop, since you would have remained at the crossing, given that reversing on it is prohibited. This is based on clause 6.14 of the traffic rules:
If the crossing is regulated by an attendant and is not equipped with other means, say that you did not understand his signal or that he gave them too late, when you had already left. Many crossings are already equipped with automatic barriers; if you crossed it, tell the inspector that they automatically rise when passage is prohibited and since you crossed them, then the signal at the traffic light was permissive. It is quite possible that this will be the end of the proceedings.
If a violation is recorded, and the punishment under Art. 12.10, part 4 art. 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offences, it is only fair to mitigate it by paying the fine as quickly as possible, with a 50% discount under Art. 32.2 Code of Administrative Offences.
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In the third article of the series “Rules for passing a railway crossing” we will talk about performing maneuvers detour and, as well as nearby. In addition, fines provided for violating the rules of overtaking and passing at railway crossings will be considered.
Let me remind you that in the first article of the series we divided the railway crossing and the adjacent road into several zones, each of which has its own traffic rules. This also applies to overtaking and driving around. Therefore, if for some reason you missed this article, I recommend that you read it: “Railway crossing and its borders.”
So that you better understand what we are talking about, first I propose to consider the differences between the concepts of overtaking, advancing and detour.
Detour is a maneuver in which your car avoids a stationary vehicle or other obstacle on the roadway. A detour can be performed either with or without entering the lane of oncoming traffic.
Advance- movement of a vehicle at a speed greater than the speed of a passing vehicle. Advancement can be performed either with or without entering the lane of oncoming traffic. In this case, advancing into the oncoming lane is called overtaking.
Traffic regulations restrict detours near railway crossings. This is evidenced by paragraph 15.3:
15.3.
It is prohibited to travel:
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In addition, it is prohibited:
Let's look at the features of this item:
1. It is prohibited to make a detour solely by entering the lane of oncoming traffic. If the width of the roadway allows you to make a detour without entering the oncoming lane, then such a maneuver will not constitute a violation of traffic rules.
2. It is prohibited to pass only vehicles.
For example, driving around a pile of construction waste can be done even if it requires driving into oncoming traffic. Naturally, if intermittent road markings allow such a maneuver.
3. It is prohibited to drive around vehicles standing in front of a railway crossing. Let me remind you that the boundaries of a railway crossing are indicated by a barrier or one of the signs 1.3.1 and 1.3.2.
Those. If there is a queue of 10 cars before a crossing, then you cannot go around them.
In addition, traffic rules do not prohibit detours after a railway crossing.
I would like to note that drivers often have questions about which vehicles are considered to be in transit. Additional information on this topic you can find in this article:
Restrictions related to overtaking at a railway crossing are given in paragraph 11.4 of the traffic rules:
11.4.
Overtaking is prohibited:
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Firstly, overtaking is prohibited directly at railway crossings. In this case, the boundaries of the railway crossing are indicated by a barrier or one of the signs 1.3.1 and 1.3.2.
Secondly, overtaking is prohibited 100 meters before a railway crossing. In order to determine without a tape measure, where the 100 meters before the crossing begin, you need to do the following:
1. You must clearly understand whether you are traveling in a populated area or outside it:
2. If you are in a populated area, then 100 meters begin immediately after the first sign 1.1 or 1.2:
3. Outside settlements The 100 meters starts after signs 1.4.2 and 1.4.5 (signs with two red stripes):
Please note that if you notice one of the signs listed above after you have started overtaking, it is better not to complete the maneuver. In this case, in order not to break the rules, you need to brake, let the vehicle being overtaken pass and change lanes after it.
Since both overtaking and detour, which are prohibited near railway crossings, must be accompanied by entering the lane of oncoming traffic, fines for their implementation are provided for in Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offences:
Article 12.15. Violation of the rules for positioning a vehicle on the roadway, passing oncoming traffic or overtaking
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3. Driving, in violation of the Traffic Rules, into a lane intended for oncoming traffic when going around an obstacle, or onto tram tracks in the opposite direction when going around an obstacle -
shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of one thousand to one thousand five hundred rubles.
4. Driving, in violation of the Traffic Rules, onto a lane intended for oncoming traffic, or onto tram tracks in the opposite direction, except for the cases provided for in Part 3 of this article -
shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five thousand rubles or deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of four to six months.
5. Repeated commission of an administrative offense provided for in part 4 of this article -
entails deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of one year, and in the event of an administrative offense being recorded by special devices operating automatically technical means having the functions of photography, filming, video recording, or means of photography, filming, video recording - imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five thousand rubles.
Thus, avoiding an obstacle near a crossing is punishable by a fine of 1,000 - 1,500 rubles, and overtaking and detour are not obstacles - a fine of 5,000 rubles or deprivation of rights for a period of four months to one year. As you can see, the penalties are very serious, so you should drive carefully and carefully near railway crossings.
In conclusion, I would like to remind you that ahead and detour without entering the oncoming lane are not a violation of traffic rules, and there are no fines for them.
Crossing a railroad crossing incorrectly may result in your license being revoked. This situation threatens the lives of the driver and passengers, so the punishment will be appropriate. The fine for railroad crossings may vary. Its value depends on the classification of the traffic violation.
Most often, when crossing a railway crossing, you are fined for driving through a prohibitory traffic light. The car owner may face this offence. deprivation of rights for a period of three to six months. In case of repeated violation, the driver's license may be revoked for 1 year.
Paragraph 15.4 of the traffic rules states that, subject to the presence of a barrier, the driver is obliged to stop the vehicle five meters before the railway tracks. The absence of a barrier obliges the driver to stop ten meters from the nearest rail.
However, there are situations in which the car owner was unable to stop the car at a certain mark, and he does not have the right to reverse (this is evidenced by paragraph 8.12 of the traffic rules, which states that reversing at a crossing is prohibited). The driver is fined. To somewhat mitigate the punishment, it can be noted in the protocol that the barrier was open and there was no prohibiting signal. This will help you avoid a fine for driving through a railroad crossing on a red light.
Traffic rules prohibit making a detour at a crossing into the oncoming lane. This prohibition applies to sections of the road of small width. If you can make a maneuver without driving into oncoming traffic, then the action will not be interpreted as an offense. These restrictions apply exclusively within the boundaries of a railroad crossing marked by a barrier or stop sign.
Important! It should be noted that it is only prohibited to pass other vehicles. Driving around static objects in this context cannot be considered a violation of traffic rules.
As for the penalty, avoiding an obstacle at a railway crossing and then driving into the oncoming lane is punishable by a fine of up to 1,500 rubles. This point is noted in Article 12.15 of the Administrative Code.
Paragraph 11.4 of the traffic rules states that you cannot overtake near a railway crossing less than 100 meters before the start of the tracks. To correctly determine the distance, you need to pay attention to road signs.
The fine for overtaking at a railway crossing involves payment of an amount that varies from 1000 to 1500 rubles. This punishment is relevant if the driver drove around an obstacle and drove into the oncoming lane. Overtaking a vehicle may result in confiscation of your license.
Paragraph 12.4 of the traffic rules states that stopping at a railway crossing is prohibited. However, sometimes force majeure situations occur in which a stop is forced. Such cases are most often caused by a technical malfunction of the vehicle. Considering the great risk to life, it is necessary to carry out all actions very clearly.
Initially, all passengers should be disembarked and all attempts should be made to remove the vehicle from the tracks. Two passengers must go in opposite directions along the rails and, if a train is detected, inform the driver about the presence of a vehicle at the crossing. The driver must sound a special signal at this time.
The fine for stopping at a crossing is not too high. It's about O in the amount of 500 rubles. This is stated in Article 12.19 of the traffic rules on violation of stopping rules. The not too high penalty is one of the main reasons that such an offense occurs most often in practice. I would like to believe that the current trend will change in 2018.
The size of the fine depends on the interpretation of the offense committed. There are situations when, while crossing a railway crossing, the car driving ahead stalls. In this case, the driver must not enter the rails until the other vehicle has left this section. This rule is relevant only for crossings whose length is no more than 7 meters. If the crossing is very long and has several rows of rails, then a forced stop can be interpreted as a traffic violation.
In this case, it is necessary to indicate all the details of the incident. If this is not done, then the driver may face deprivation of his license. In addition, various mitigating circumstances may influence the final punishment. These include:
Such circumstances may help if the case goes to court. It should be noted that each case is considered separately.
Overcoming a railway crossing requires the driver to concentrate. Compliance with the rules when performing this maneuver should not be determined by the desire to avoid fines, but to preserve one’s own life and ensure maximum safety for passengers.
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A railway crossing in accordance with the Traffic Rules established by Government Decree No. 1090 is the intersection of a roadway ( highway) with railway tracks.
In what situations is it permissible to overtake at an intersection with railway tracks, and what punishment is provided for failure to comply with the rules for crossing crossings? Read on.
In accordance with traffic regulations, railway crossings are of two types:
Unregulated crossings are more dangerous, since the possibility of crossing railway tracks is determined by each driver independently, taking into account all the rules and established road signs.
At all types of crossings, certain rules for the movement of vehicles apply, which are established by paragraph 15 of the traffic rules. Namely:
The following actions are prohibited at crossings:
For failure to comply with the rules of movement across railway tracks, the driver is brought to administrative responsibility in accordance with the Code of Administrative Offenses (Administrative Code).
Regulated crossings are indicated by the following sign:
The sign “Moving with a barrier” is installed immediately before the crossing. To attract the driver’s attention when approaching a crossing (at a distance of 150 m, 100 m and 50 m), additional signs are installed:
Overtaking motor vehicles at a controlled railway crossing in accordance with paragraph 11.4 of the Traffic Rules is prohibited.
However, it should be taken into account that overtaking is considered to be ahead of a vehicle and entering the lane of oncoming traffic.
If the roadway, when approaching a railway crossing, consists of several lanes and the driver changes lanes without entering the oncoming lane, then such a maneuver is not overtaking and is called ahead.
Advancing at a controlled railway crossing is not prohibited by the current rules and can be carried out if:
Unregulated railway crossings without barriers and traffic lights are indicated by the following sign:
Additionally, before the crossing, warning signs (picture above) and a sign prohibiting further movement of motor vehicles without stopping are installed.
At unregulated crossings, it is also prohibited to park (stop), reverse, turn or turn, and overtake.
As for ahead of cars at an uncontrolled railway crossing, the maneuver is not prohibited and is carried out in accordance with the rules specified earlier.
Read about the punishment for overtaking on a bridge here.
Overtaking vehicles is also prohibited 100 m before a railway crossing.
When determining the distance, one should take into account such a factor as the boundaries of the crossing, which are determined depending on its type:
You can also determine the length of the roadway where overtaking is prohibited using a warning road sign, which is installed in accordance with the rules at a distance of exactly 100 m from the railway crossing.
At a certain railway crossing, there may be corresponding road signs or markings, and other traffic rules may be established.
For example, overtaking will be prohibited if:
Overtaking before crossing the roadway with railway tracks is also prohibited if:
Overtaking after a railway crossing is not expressly prohibited by the rules. This means that you can start performing the maneuver if there are no factors that impede the maneuver (no additional signs are installed, no broken marking line, no “double” overtaking, you can return to “your” lane after completing the maneuver, and so on).
The ban on overtaking (detour) within the boundaries of a railway crossing, as well as at a distance of 100 m before the crossing, is established by clause 11.4 of the traffic rules.
The same paragraph establishes other zones in which it is not permitted to perform the maneuver in question.
These include:
The basic rules for crossing railway tracks are covered by Article 15 of the Traffic Regulations. The prohibition on stopping and parking is regulated by Article 12, paragraph 4.
The responsibility for monitoring the rules for crossing railway crossings rests with the traffic police.
Identification of offenses can be carried out:
The detected offense is documented in a protocol, which indicates:
It should be noted that administrative fines can be issued by traffic police officers, and punishment in the form of deprivation of rights is established exclusively by the judicial authorities.
In the event of a collision with a train, it is almost impossible to survive. Moreover, fatal consequences threaten both ordinary citizens who do not take precautions when crossing railway tracks, and motorists who decide to overtake at a crossing. Without having all the information about what a railway crossing is and what the rules are for crossing the railway, the driver risks not only his own, but also the lives of his passengers. In addition, any violation of traffic rules committed at a crossing entails serious administrative penalties.
A railway crossing is the intersection of a highway and railway tracks. TO existing species crossings must also include the intersection of a railway with a bicycle or pedestrian path. In accordance with, upon seeing a “Stop” sign in front of a railway crossing, as well as other signs and restrictions related to overtaking at and near railway crossings, the driver is obliged to reduce speed and stop at least 5 meters before the barrier. If it is absent, then the stop must be made 10 meters from the rails.
Stopping before crossing railway tracks is not the only prohibition that a driver must observe. The regulations strictly prohibit overtaking any other vehicle in this zone. According to clause 8.11 of the traffic rules, it is also prohibited to make a U-turn in front of a railway crossing.
Despite the raised barrier, cars are strictly prohibited from stopping while crossing the railway tracks. If the driver neglects this prohibition, he will not face, but will have his driver’s license confiscated for a long period of time. The only exception is a forced stop due to a sudden breakdown of the car.
Traffic rules prohibit any overtaking before a railway crossing if the barrier is less than 100 meters away. Administrative punishment for overtaking at a railway crossing in 2019 includes a fine of up to 1,500 rubles. according to the Russian Federation. Such a penalty is imposed when the car entered the opposite lane to avoid an obstacle.
If a moving vehicle was overtaken within the 100-meter prohibited zone in front of the barrier, then the legal norms will be more stringent. is appointed not based on the norms of paragraph 3 of Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, but in accordance with the more severe paragraph 4 of the same article. It involves a fine of 5,000 rubles or confiscation of the driver’s license for up to 6 months.
Safety requirements for driving through railway intersections strictly prohibit motorists from stopping while crossing the rails, even with the barrier raised. The fine for stopping and parking at a railway crossing is imposed in accordance with clause 1 of Article 12.10 of the Code of Administrative Offences, which involves a penalty of 1000 rubles. An alternative punishment, according to the same paragraph of the article, is deprivation of rights for up to 6 months.
In an unforeseen situation, when a car stalls right at a crossing, the driver is obliged to make every effort to remove threats to the lives of citizens, and then take measures to clear the railway track from the car as soon as possible.
In particular, clause 15.5 of the Russian Traffic Regulations states that in the event of a forced stop at a railway crossing, the driver must follow the following sequence of actions:
The listed actions must be performed if the car stalls while driving through an uncontrolled railway crossing. If the barrier is controlled with the participation of a Russian Railways employee on duty, it is necessary to immediately notify him so that the driver receives information about the presence of an obstacle on the way. This will allow you to perform emergency braking and prevent a collision between the train and the car.
Currently, the vast majority of crossings are equipped with automatic barriers and alarm systems. Many crossings also have stationary CCTV cameras. However, this does not stop some drivers who stubbornly want to “slip through”, despite violating the rules for passing the railway crossing.
The closing of the barrier indicates an approaching train. But this does not mean that the train will pass immediately after the barrier is lowered. Usually the train passes 5-10 minutes after the traffic stops.
In addition to the lowering barrier, the upcoming approach of a train is warned by flashing traffic lights at the railway crossing, accompanied by an alarm bell. light alarm is assigned in accordance with clause 1 of Article 12.10 of the Code of Administrative Offenses (1000 rubles). An additional penalty is deprivation of rights for up to 6 months.
As in similar cases related to traffic violations, regardless of the justification for imposing a fine, the law provides citizens with the opportunity to protect their interests in court. Considering that the amount of the fine under Article 12.10 is not that large, and moreover, when paying within the first 20 days after the fine is imposed, a 50% discount on the amount of the imposed penalty is allowed, drivers usually challenge only the deprivation of rights. This can be done in the court of first instance or during an appeal.
If, during the consideration of the circumstances of the case in the district court, a decision was made to temporarily confiscate the driver’s license from the offender, if you intend to appeal this verdict, you must comply with the deadline for filing an appeal. It is 10 days from the date of announcement of the lower court's decision.
Does a driver have a chance to mitigate the punishment for driving on railway tracks when the traffic light is prohibiting, if the fact of the violation is obvious? Experience shows that this is quite possible even if there is video footage from a surveillance camera confirming that the car is performing a prohibited maneuver. The following factors may influence the judge's decision:
If a case of a sudden stop at a railway crossing is being considered in court, then the results of an independent technical examination, which confirm a malfunction of the car’s engine, may testify in favor of the driver.
For violating traffic rules at railway crossings, quite serious punishments and considerable fines are provided. There are often cases in which there is simply no one to fine, since the situation ends in the death of the driver and passengers. Let's talk about at a railway crossing (railway crossing), on it, driving through railway tracks.
Drivers should take the rules of movement within the railway tracks with particular seriousness and attention, so as not to expose themselves and their passengers to danger. The main danger is that the driver has no right to move backwards, and even this is sometimes impossible.
For this reason, when approaching a crossing, it is recommended that you also cross the paths slowly and carefully. You should pay attention to semaphore and traffic lights in advance. Within 150-200 meters before the crossing, no attempts should be made to overtake. These are the minimum rules, compliance with which can prevent an incident.
We will tell you below about the penalties for violating the passage of a railway crossing with or without a stop, on a red light, etc.
This video will tell you about the railway crossing and the traffic rules associated with it:
Typical or normal situations that may arise during a move are provided for by the rules, however, many controversial issues remain.
Thus, most often inspectors record the following violations:
There are several ways, as well as . The main thing is not to forget that a penalty will be charged.
This video will tell you about the possibility of increasing the fine for railway crossings:
It is very rare, but as practice shows, it happens that when you are trying to pass a crossing, the car in front of you stops abruptly, forcing you to stop too. And stopping at a crossing, as you probably remember, threatens with the deprivation of your driver's license.
Of course, if it’s single track, you can simply wait for the car in front to cross the tracks and only then drive onto them. But what if the crossing is multi-track? And the called inspector is already writing a protocol. There is only one thing left to do: disagree with the inspector’s conclusion and simply sign the protocol.
It is necessary to point out that the inspector incorrectly interprets the violation, since the stop should be considered forced (Part 2 of Article 12.10 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation), due to the fact that there was an obstacle ahead. Also indicate that you have taken all the precautions specified in clause 15.5 of the Traffic Regulations. And if the court takes your side, then you will only get away with a fine of 1,000 rubles. Agree - a fine on the one hand and deprivation of rights on the other are different concepts.
The legislation also provides for mitigating circumstances when committing an offense. Here they are:
Of course, it would be nice to resolve everything without going to trial. But if, then you need to file a petition. This is necessary so that when making a decision, the court takes into account all mitigating circumstances of the driver - Art. 4.2 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.
This video will tell you more about the new fines and the possibilities of making changes to the traffic rules:
When driving through a railway crossing, the driver is required to be as vigilant and attentive as possible. This is explained by the fact that the intersection of a road with railway tracks is a place of increased danger. Statistics for 2015 show that over the course of nine months, 168 road accidents occurred at railway crossings on the Russian railway network, in which 160 people were injured and 37 died. The vast majority of accidents occurred due to the fault of drivers crossing railway tracks in gross violation of the Road Traffic Rules (hereinafter referred to as traffic rules).
Traffic regulations of the Russian Federation establish certain rules for crossing railway tracks. Administrative penalties are provided for failure to comply with these rules. One such punishment is a fine for overtaking at a railway crossing. Accordingly, since there is a fine, there must also be an order for violation of which it is imposed.
According to Article 11.4 of the Russian Federation Traffic Regulations, overtaking is prohibited “at railway crossings and closer than 100 meters in front of it.” Therefore, the driver needs to be extremely vigilant to avoid missing warning signs. It is worth noting that in the traffic rules, along with the term “overtaking”, there is the concept of “advancing”. These two actions are fundamentally similar to each other, with the exception of one nuance.
“Overtaking” is an advance of one or more vehicles associated with entering a lane (side of the roadway) intended for oncoming traffic, and subsequent return to the previously occupied lane (side of the roadway). It is worth noting required condition- entering the lane of oncoming traffic and returning to the lane from which overtaking began.
In the same section of the traffic rules, it is established that in addition to overtaking, there is also advance, which is the movement of a vehicle at a speed greater than the speed of a passing vehicle. Thus, overtaking becomes overtaking after entering the lane of oncoming traffic and returning to the lane of passing traffic. If there was no exit into the oncoming traffic, then this is simply an advance.
Therefore, if a driver passed vehicles at a crossing or 100 meters before it without entering the oncoming lane, he did not violate the rules!
Probably, in order to exclude the possibility of overtaking at a crossing not only moving passing vehicles, but also those standing in front of it, the traffic rules provide for Article 15.3, which prohibits:
“to drive around vehicles standing in front of the crossing into oncoming traffic.”
If a violation did occur and overtaking was committed, then the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation in Article 12.15 Part 3 “Violation of the rules for positioning a vehicle on the roadway, oncoming traffic or overtaking” prescribes that:
"driving, in violation of the Traffic Rules, into a lane intended for oncoming traffic, when going around an obstacle, or onto tram tracks in the opposite direction when going around an obstacle (as amended by Federal laws dated July 23, 2010 N 175-FZ, dated December 25, 2012 N 252-FZ) entails the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of one thousand to one thousand five hundred rubles."
Important! Any situation considered by the traffic rules is universal. However, practice shows that each offense has a number of its own distinctive features, capable by law of both improving and aggravating the situation of the offender! Therefore, in controversial situations the best option will seek qualified help from a professional specializing in this industry! This will help you find a way out of a difficult situation with least losses!
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Crossing railway tracks is a dangerous maneuver that requires maximum attention and concentration from the driver: a driver’s mistake can lead to the loss of life for both the driver and the passenger. That is why the legislation of the Russian Federation strictly punishes violating drivers.
The fine for crossing a red light on railway tracks will be 1,000 rubles or deprivation of rights for a period of three to six months.
The punishment for repeated violation of the rules for crossing railway tracks will be especially severe.
The penalty for repeatedly crossing railway tracks at a red light or under a closed barrier is deprivation of the right to drive a car for one year. ( Art. 12.10 Part 3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation)
Clause 11.4. Traffic regulations regulate the rules for overtaking vehicles. According to traffic regulations, overtaking is prohibited:
For violations of the rules of overtaking or bypassing, motorists are punished under article 12.15 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, part 4.
Let us remind you that overtaking is a maneuver in which the driver, while ahead of the car, moves into the oncoming lane, and after completing the maneuver, returns to the original lane.
Penalty for overtaking at a crossing and for overtaking less than one hundred meters before the crossing:
The most common punishment is deprivation of rights for six months.
Repeated overtaking at a railway crossing is punishable by deprivation of license for one year. (Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, part 5)
However, the law is more lenient if the driver enters the oncoming lane in order to avoid an obstacle. This maneuver is less dangerous, which means the driver can be punished less severely. And so, the fine for avoiding an obstacle by entering the oncoming lane at a railway crossing and less than 100 meters before it:
Overtaking other road users near railway tracks is extremely dangerous. High-speed maneuvers may cause participants to be thrown into railway. A collision with a train carries high probability death or serious injury to the health of participants in an accident.
The rules for stopping at a railway crossing when traffic is prohibited are described in clause 15.4 of the traffic rules. According to it, the driver must stop at a stop sign or stop line. If there is no sign or stop line, the driver must stop no closer than five meters from the barrier. There is no barrier - stop no closer than 10 meters from the nearest railway track.
Crossing stop lines on railway tracks is interpreted as a violation of the rules for passing through railway crossings.
Stopping in front of the railway tracks when traffic is prohibited is regulated by paragraph 4 of Chapter 15 of the Traffic Rules. Therefore, for violating the rules, the driver is punished under Part 2 of Article 12.10 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.
The fine for crossing stop lines on railway tracks is 1000 rubles. (Article 12.10 Part 2)
2. Violation of the rules for passing through railway crossings, with the exception of cases provided for in Part 1 of this article, -
shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of one thousand rubles.
Clause 12.4 of the traffic rules prohibits stopping at railway crossings, and clause 12.5 of the traffic rules prohibits parking a vehicle closer than 50 meters to a railway crossing.
For violating these rules, the driver will be punished under Article 12.10 Part 1. The violator faces:
Important: For driving onto the railway tracks, behind which there is a traffic jam that prevents the crossing, the driver will also be punished under Article 12.10 Part 2.
Example: The driver of a Lada-Kalina car waited for the traffic light sign and the barrier to rise, and only after that began to cross the railway tracks. However, the driver did not pay attention to the fact that there was a traffic jam behind the crossing, due to which the driver had to stop at the crossing. By stopping, the driver violated paragraph 15.3 of the traffic rules. The driver faces a fine of 1,000 rubles.
It is important to know!
When forced to stop on railway tracks, the driver must:
Crossing a continuous line is prohibited 100 meters before the railway tracks. The penalty will depend on the purpose of crossing the solid line. If the driver drove around an obstacle, the driver will be fined 1000 - 1500 rubles (Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, Part 3). if the driver overtook another vehicle, the punishment will be more severe:
