As part of the operation "Attention, there is a cyclist on the road!" The traffic police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Ipatovsky district brings to the attention of a resident of the Ipatovsky district that from April 8, 2014, new changes in traffic rules regarding cyclists came into force in Russia.

Road signs for cyclists

4.4 "Bike Lane". Only bicycles and mopeds are allowed. Pedestrians can also move along the cycle path (in the absence of a sidewalk or footpath).

4.4.1 "Bicycle path or lane for cyclists."

4.4.2 "The end of a cycle path or lane for cyclists."

Pedestrian and bike path signs

4.5 "Footpath". Only pedestrians are allowed.

4.5.1 "Footpath". Pedestrians and cyclists are allowed to move in the cases specified in paragraphs 24.2 - 24.4 of these Rules.

4.5.2 "Pedestrian and bicycle path with combined traffic (pedestrian path with combined traffic).

4.5.3 "End of combined pedestrian and bicycle path (end of combined bicycle path)".

4.5.4, 4.5.5 "Pedestrian and bicycle path with traffic separation". Bicycle path with division into bicycle and pedestrian sides of the path, allocated structurally and (or) marked with horizontal markings 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.23.2 and 1.23.3 or otherwise.

4.5.6, 4.5.7 "End of traffic-separated pedestrian and bicycle path (end of traffic-separated bicycle path)".

Road sign with lane for cyclists

5.11.2 "Road with a lane for cyclists." A road along which the movement of cyclists and moped drivers is carried out along a specially allocated lane towards the general flow Vehicle.

5.12.2 "End of the road with a lane for cyclists." The road sign is a road sign 5.11.2, the image of which is crossed out by a diagonal red stripe from the lower left corner to the upper right corner of the sign.

The use of environmentally friendly and less aggressive vehicles for transportation leads to a widespread increase in the number of cyclists on the streets of cities and towns. However, cycling continues to be traumatic, especially in the conditions of heavy traffic in the metropolis. To designate a special section of the carriageway intended for this transport, a special sign "Bicycle path" is used.

Bike lane definition and views

Bicycle lanes can be one-way or two-way

It is an independent element of the road infrastructure and is intended exclusively for the movement of two-wheeled vehicles (bicycles, scooters). Organization practice traffic provides three main ways of arrangement:

• Distancing from the roadway with a lawn, a fence, a metal fence. As a rule, a part of the sidewalk is allocated for such a path, separating it from the pedestrian zone with a solid line and highlighting it with conventional signs.
• The right edge of the carriageway is separated from the rest of the roadway by a continuous marking line, destining it for cycling.
• Part of the street or square is closed to vehicles, allowing walking or cycling.

The intensity of the two-wheeled traffic led to the selection of two more types of tracks:

• one-way traffic - bicycles and scooters travel in one direction, usually in the same direction as cars on the road;
• with two-way traffic - the track is wider, divided into two lanes by markings, the direction of movement along them is indicated by directional arrows.

What does the sign look like and what does it mean?

Sign 4.4.1 visually looks like a white silhouette of a bicycle on a blue round background. His presence is a signal to drivers and pedestrians:

• drivers of vehicles do not have the right to place a car on these sections of the road, using them as a parking lane, traffic is prohibited;
• Pedestrians may only move on cycle paths if there is no pavement, and they must not create obstacles in the path of cyclists.

The sign indicates the intersection with the bike path

The sign "Bicycle path" is often confused with a sign warning about crossing with such a section of the road - 1.24. Each of them has its own functionality and its own rules for prioritizing:

• If the driver, when turning to the right, must cross the cycling zone indicated by the sign 4.4.1, then he must give way to vehicles moving in this lane.
• If, while driving along the street, the driver approaches the intersection marked with the sign 1.24, then the advantage is with the car.

Although in practice, usually in any case, a motorist lets cyclists pass, who do not always know the rules and do not consider themselves obliged to know them.

Where can you find him

A special sign is placed in the following places:

• To the right of the path, if it is separated from the carriageway by a curb, lawn or fence.
• Directly above the track, if it is a dedicated strip of the right edge of the carriageway. Additionally, table 8.14 "Lane" is placed under it.
• At a standard distance from the beginning of a section of a street or square that is closed to traffic.

Sign 8.14. serves to determine the direction of movement

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Unfortunately, only a small part of cyclists know traffic rules.

Riding a bike involves following the rules of the road. This helps to reduce injuries and avoid emergencies to save life and health. Everyone is obliged to know and comply with these requirements, including young cyclists who are allowed to ride independently on the streets of the city only within specially designated areas.

Sign coverage area

The end of the cycle path can be marked with a special sign 4.4.2 or the nearest intersection

The presence of sign 4.4.1 instructs all road users to use the appropriate section of the road for its intended purpose: pedestrians do not walk, cars do not drive. The zone of its action is limited to the nearest intersections, i.e. if there is no this sign behind the intersection, then this indicates that a separate zone for cyclists has ended.

To limit the effect of this sign, a special sign 4.4.2, indicating the end of the cycle path, can also be used. It looks the same with a red slash across the diagonal. The black silhouette of a bicycle on a white background, edged with a red stripe, categorically prohibits riding a two-wheeled friend. In the zone of action of this sign, you must dismount and roll the vehicle behind the wheel.

If the cycle path is a dedicated section of the carriageway marked in the form of a bicycle, but the sign 4.4.1 is not installed, then both owners of two-wheeled vehicles and ordinary cars can move along this lane.

Speed ​​and order of movement

In Russia, special traffic lights for cyclists are rare.

In large cities with heavy traffic for cyclists, special traffic lights are provided, indicated either by a special table - a black silhouette on a white background, or by a separate traffic light window in which the silhouette of a bicycle of a certain color lights up.

Like any driver, the cyclist is obliged to warn in advance about the beginning of the maneuver:

• a turn to the side is warned by a raised corresponding arm bent at the elbow;
• braking is signaled by any hand raised up.

When driving on a dedicated section of the carriageway, you should pay attention to the signs near the intersection of streets:

• if 4.4.1 hangs, then it is possible to continue driving straight, making sure that cars turning right let the bike pass;
• if 1.24 is set, then the cyclist must slow down and let the car pass.

The speed limit is the same for all types of transport: within the city no faster than 60 km/h, in courtyards - 20 km/h.

In the absence of a dedicated lane for traffic, a cyclist can move:

• along the roadside - as part of a convoy or when transporting bulky cargo on the trunk;
• By footpath- with a child under 7 years old.

Children under 14 years of age are not allowed to ride a bicycle on their own outside special sections of the road.

Penalties for breaking the rules

Entering the bike path by car, using it as a parking lot or a pick-up / drop-off zone is punishable in the same way - a fine:

• two thousand rubles - movement along the path;
• 2.5 thousand rubles (for Moscow and St. Petersburg) - using it as a parking space.

If a pedestrian, in the presence of a sidewalk, walks through a special area for bicycles and scooters, then the fine is slightly less - from 500 to 1000 rubles, taking into account the severity of the interference created. If the driver did not let the priority cyclist pass, then he will be fined in the amount of one and a half thousand rubles.

Since a cyclist or scooter is an equal participant in the movement, he can also be fined for non-compliance with the rules:

• violation of traffic rules - 800 rubles;
• riding able alcohol intoxication- from one to one and a half thousand rubles.

The spread of two-wheeled vehicles was the reason for the allocation of separate sections on the road. Their goal is to prevent the occurrence of emergencies, especially in conditions of heavy traffic. Bicycle paths marked with a special sign can only be used by bicycle or scooter. For other modes of transport and pedestrians, their own zones are provided.

Nowadays, the bicycle is becoming more and more popular view transport both for movement and for maintaining a healthy shape. Accordingly, cyclists interact more and more with other road users.

Despite the fact that cycling is an intuitive and not complicated process, one should also remember such an important point as observing traffic rules for a cyclist.

Traffic rules are the rules of the road that apply to everyone who uses the roadway for movement.

To begin with, it is worth mentioning that a bicycle is a vehicle due to the muscular strength of a person, and the cyclist himself, according to the rules, is considered the driver of a two-wheeled vehicle.

A dismounted cyclist driving a bicycle to his side is considered a pedestrian with a load, and can use not only the sidewalk, but also part of the carriageway for transportation. In the latter case, it is necessary to move along the opposite edge of the roadway, towards the flow of cars.

Cycling is allowed from the age of fourteen - on bike paths, a bike zone along the road and pedestrian sidewalks.

The movement of cyclists aged 7 to 14 years should be carried out only on sidewalks, pedestrian, bicycle and bicycle paths, as well as within pedestrian zones.

Movement in a column of cyclists also has its own restrictions and rules.

For example, riding on the roadway in only one row, a column of cyclists is allowed to move in two rows, if the overall width does not exceed 0.75 m, the column should be divided into groups of no more than 10 people, and the distance between them should be 80-100 meters, to facilitate overtaking vehicles.

• A straight arm raised up with an open palm means "attention" and is used in cases where you need to give a sign to a column of cyclists riding behind.
• A straight hand raised up, clenched into a fist means “stop movement”.
• The left hand raised to the side and bent at the elbow means a turn to the right, and a turn to the right can also be shown with the right hand extended to the side.
• The right hand, raised to the side and bent at the elbow, means turning to the left, and turning to the left can also be shown with the left hand extended to the side.

There are also a number of other signs that are appropriate to warn cyclists riding behind about the danger (pit, pothole, obstacle, etc.).

This sign usually looks like an outstretched hand, pointing to the right or left of the cyclist, showing which side is better to go around the obstacle.

What traffic rules are most often violated

This paragraph is too broad to attempt to cover all cyclist infractions.

The most common violations are considered to be the wrong crossing of a pedestrian crossing, driving on sidewalks, between people, the wrong crossing of intersections, as well as unexpected turns on the roads in the wrong places.

And, of course, the scourge of cycling is alcohol, but this applies more to irresponsible cyclists.

Actions of a cyclist after an accident

Unfortunately, road travel has Negative consequences, in the form of a possible accident involving cyclists and motorists.

Many people have the erroneous opinion that it is the cyclist who is most often to blame, since it is commonly believed that this particular category of people does not have information about the rules of the road.

IN case of an accident you need to call an ambulance and report the accident to the police station. At the same time, you must not leave the scene of the accident and move objects of collision (car, bicycle). It is advisable to photograph the scene of the incident and take the contact details of eyewitnesses of the incident.

It is necessary to wait for a police officer who, having studied the current situation, will be able to make the right decision according to the disputed parties of the participants in the accident.

Well, in conclusion, I would like to add that traffic signs for cyclists were installed for a reason, and if you take some time to study them, you can avoid a lot.

Video about traffic rules for cyclists:

Bicycles are allowed in specially designated areas. As a rule, this is a dedicated lane for traffic.

Not all cities have lanes for cyclists. There are not always enough places to organize traffic public transport. Which sign prohibits cycling?

There is an unequivocal indication that cyclists under the age of 14 may ride on sidewalks. Accordingly, those who are older must drive on roads, carriageways and roadsides (clauses 24.1 - 24.6 of the traffic rules of the Russian Federation). But even in these places there may be restrictions by road signs.

In this article:

Road sign requirements 3.9

Road sign 3.9 has a direct indication of the ban on the movement of bicycles in certain places.

Such places include the following:

• bridges;
• tunnels;
• flyovers;
• high-speed sections of roads;
• highways;
• overpasses;
• industrial zones;
• specially protected natural areas.

Thus, any entry under the sign will be a violation of traffic rules. Then what about in this situation for cyclists who use this species transport to travel to work, school or other places?

According to the traffic rules, a cyclist can walk this section of the road, moving the bike in front of him.

Accordingly, a person becomes a pedestrian. However, it should be remembered that even a pedestrian cannot move along the carriageway or roadsides, as there are separate administrative sanctions for this.

Unfortunately, the contingent of fans to ride a bicycle are minor children who, having violated the instructions of the signs, will not be held liable, except for their legal representatives (parents, guardians, etc.).

Rules for installing a sign 3.9

The installation of the sign "Traffic on bicycles is prohibited" is carried out at the entrance of a certain section of the road, for example, as indicated above in the tunnel, on the bridge.

However, there are bridges and tunnels where pedestrian traffic is organized, so if there are no prohibition signs, cycling is allowed.

The action of the sign will have its extension to the nearest intersection or the end of the zone.

In addition, sign 3.9 can be duplicated by signs informing about the beginning of the zone at a certain distance, as well as indicating the direction for a detour in the form of signs 8.3.1-8.3.3.

For cyclists, neither document requirements nor age restrictions are provided for in the rules, so compliance with the signs is everyone's business.

By observing the restrictions, you will not only protect yourself from dangerous situations, but also the pedestrians and drivers of vehicles near you. Otherwise, administrative sanctions may apply.

Liability for violation of the sign 3.9

Responsibility for violating the sign on bicycles is prohibited is directly enshrined in administrative law.

So, according to part 1 of Art. 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, which establishes a fine of 500 rubles or a public censure for non-compliance with the instructions of road signs.

According to part 2 of Art. 12.29 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, a cyclist may be fined 800 rubles for violating traffic rules as a road user.

And if the cyclist is in alcoholic or other intoxication, then part 3 of article 12.29 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation provides for a fine of 1,000 to 1,500 rubles.

In addition, if, while riding a bicycle, a person interferes with the movement of vehicles, then a fine of 1,000 rubles may be issued to the cyclist under part 1 of Article 12.30.

Under the same article, namely in part two, if there was a slight or moderate harm to health, the fine will be 1000-1500 rubles.