What is a safety island? In the SDA, this element of the road infrastructure is given a separate place, since it is quite important for both pedestrians and drivers.

As the number of vehicles increases, traffic conditions for pedestrians become more dangerous. This is the largest category of traffic participants, whose safety is a priority for the state. To solve this issue, a road infrastructure is needed that meets the new traffic conditions for pedestrians, able to protect them from vehicle collisions, namely, a sufficient number of sidewalks raised above the level of the carriageway, controlled pedestrian crossings, fences, safety islands.

concept

Road safety islands (ROIs) are an element of road construction that separates traffic lanes (including lanes for participants on bicycles), as well as tram tracks and traffic lanes. Its main purpose is to ensure the safety of pedestrians when crossing the roadway.

OB can be allocated using:

• curb stone (elevation above the roadway);
• technical means of organizing traffic on the roads (marking, etc.)

The part of the median that is crossed by the pedestrian crossing may also be referred to as a safety island.

Standard requirements

The policy of formation of the road network is enshrined in the national standard of the Russian Federation GOST R 52765-2007. The elements of the arrangement of roads include a complex of structures, buildings for traffic maintenance, technical devices and means designed to create a safe road "environment". The markings, which include lines, inscriptions, signs and other designations, inform about the conditions and modes of movement on a section of the road.

With high-intensity vehicle traffic (not less than 400 units / hour), islands of safety are organized on one lane of the road at ground pedestrian crossings. They are placed on the dividing strip or carriageway. The distance between the edge of the latter and the border of the island must be at least 7.5 meters. The length of the OB must be more than 1.5 meters, the width - not less than the width of the pedestrian crossing.

Device according to GOST

According to the requirements of the standard, markings or a curb can act as the border of a safety island on the road.

The basic rules for the OB device are as follows:

• raised islands with curbs on the roadway are installed in the presence of constant electric lighting;
• when separating oncoming traffic flows by installing fences along the carriageway, such raised islands with curbs are not used;
• the height of the border is 10 ± 1 centimeters;
• the center of the OB on the road must be in alignment with the marking line that separates the opposite directions;
• in front of the island on both sides, a continuous inclined marking 1.1 according to GOST R 51256 is applied, which diverts traffic flows from it, at an inclination to the road axis 1:20 / 1:50 (1:20 - for a speed of 60 km / h, 1:50 - more than 60 km/h);
• ABOUT, which are located on the dividing strip, must be hard-surfaced;
• on the territory of the islet itself, markings 1.16.1 are applied (inclined parallel white stripes);
• if there is a curb, road signs 4.2.1 (go around the obstacle on the right) with markings 2.7 (horizontal and vertical stripes of black, white color in alternating order).

At the confluence and branching of traffic flows, they form the so-called guide lines, which can be used as safety islands on the road.

The principle of operation of the island of safety

When any elements of the road construction are introduced by the Ministry of Transport, the formation of a future algorithm for their work is envisaged.

According to the traffic rules, safety islands should operate as follows:

1. Approaching the OB should force the driver to adhere to the established speed limit, since the roadway visually narrows at the pedestrian crossing, which increases the concentration of drivers.
2. Departure of the car to the "oncoming lane" for overtaking (advance) becomes impossible.
3. Parking (stop) at the crossing, as well as near it, is excluded.
4. This is a kind of protection for pedestrians - a place of "rest" and waiting for cars to pass, because crossing a pedestrian crossing is often associated with fears and concerns.
5. Barrier islands should teach drivers to slow down near pedestrian crossings. The practice of installing just such OBs is common in European countries. In Russia, unfortunately, there are not many of them yet.

Is it possible to park, run over, stop a vehicle?

According to the traffic rules, a safety island is not provided for stopping (parking) vehicles.

In big cities, in conditions of rather limited space for parking and stopping vehicles, it is common for drivers to leave their cars on islands. Clause 12.4 of the SDA does not explicitly prohibit such actions, however, clauses 12.1 and 12.2 clearly define the methods of parking and stopping the vehicle. The traffic rules with comments say that if there are no special parking spaces on the road, the vehicle can only be parked on the right (on the left side - with one-way traffic and on a road with at least 2 lanes) and parallel to the edge of the carriageway.

Islands are usually placed in the center of the road between traffic flows, and their boundaries are marked with a solid line, which is strictly forbidden to cross. It follows from this that parking and stopping in this way is not allowed. In view of the continuous marking line, it is also prohibited to run into a safety island. Special cameras have been installed in Moscow that record these violations and send out “letters of happiness”.

The exception is emergency situations.

Driver liability

For a stop on the safety island, as well as parking, administrative responsibility is provided.

By virtue of Art. 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, deviation from the marking requirements entails a fine of 500 rubles.

Art. 12.19 of the same Code prescribes that non-compliance with the rules of parking (stopping) entails a fine of 500 rubles.

On the island, which belongs to the pedestrian "zebra", stopping (parking) is strictly prohibited. As part of the location of the pedestrian crossing, an area of ​​ten meters on both sides is also not provided for these purposes. For violation in this area, an increased fine is provided - 1000 rubles plus the detention and evacuation of the vehicle.

Can police cars park on the islands?

Probably, every driver has seen that traffic police officers often stand on these safety islands, controlling traffic. Many jealously wonder why they can, but ordinary motorists can not. Let's figure it out.

In their activities, traffic police officers are guided by the Administrative Regulations approved by the Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation of 2017 No. 664. Clause 87 of this document states that the stop of a service vehicle should be carried out taking into account traffic rules and taking measures to ensure the safety of traffic participants. At the same time, paragraph 88 of the regulations says that exceptions can be established if there is a need to carry out regulatory, administrative actions, suppress offenses, prevent the threat of harm to health, life and (or) property of traffic participants.

General rules for pedestrians

The rules of the road for pedestrians establish a special procedure for their movement. These norms for the movement of pedestrians are legally enshrined in paragraph 4 of the SDA 1993 No. 1090. In real traffic conditions, pedestrians are required to walk on sidewalks. It is possible to move on special lanes and paths for cyclists. A person can walk along the side of the road when there is no specially allocated space. If there is no side part, then you can walk along the road on the right. In addition, the rules of the road for pedestrians who follow in groups provide for the order of moving in 1 row one after another. In order to constantly monitor the movement of vehicles, pedestrians need to move towards the flow of cars. In the evening and at night, as well as in conditions of poor visibility (snowfall, rain, fog, etc.), it is recommended that traffic rules pedestrians wear clothing with reflective elements. This ensures their visibility to the driver.

Before entering the road, pedestrians are required to assess the situation and make sure that their movement is safe.

It is forbidden to interfere with the movement of cars, stand for a long time and linger on the road if these actions are not aimed at traffic safety. In cases of delay when crossing to the other side of the road, a passer-by must stop on a line that separates traffic flows, or on an island. This rule is well known to every pedestrian, because everyone understands how great the possibility of creating an emergency on the road is, and no one wants to find out for themselves what it is. In this case, the SDA safety island serves as a kind of guide, to some extent warning the pedestrian from danger.

It is possible to wait for a taxi and a bus that moves along the established route only on landing sites that rise above the carriageway, and in cases where there are none, on the sidewalk or roadside. It is allowed to go to stops not equipped with such elements for boarding the vehicle only after it has completely stopped. When disembarking, you need to leave the road without delay.

It is necessary to immediately leave the roadway or refrain and stay in a safe place when a vehicle with a working blue flashing beacon (may be blue and red) and a special sound signal is approaching the crossing point.

Foot columns

The movement of pedestrian organized columns in the SDA with comments is described as follows: people can only walk along the road in the direction of movement of vehicles, i.e. on the right and up to 4 people in one row. One escort with a red flag is placed in front and behind the column. These people should be on the left side of the line. At night and in case of insufficient visibility, the movement is carried out using the included white lamp in front, red - in the rear. You can drive groups of children along sidewalks and paths for pedestrians, and in their absence - along the roadsides, while there must be an accompanying adult.

Where to cross the road?

In order to implement the intention to cross the carriageway, the pedestrian is obliged to use pedestrian crossings.

On the road, they are distinguished by corresponding signs in the form of a square, inside of which there is a white triangle on a blue background, in which the silhouette of a pedestrian walking along a pedestrian crossing is depicted in black. To indicate the places reserved for crossing, a special marking is applied on top of the road surface in the form of continuous stripes of white and (or) white with yellow filling, located along the axis of the road. This marking is called "zebra". In exceptional cases, it is allowed to cross the road in places where it is clearly visible in both directions. It is possible to cross only at an angle of 90 degrees to the edge of the road in the absence of a dividing strip and fences that delimit the flows of traffic in opposite directions. On dangerous sections of roads, depending on the traffic intensity, pedestrian crossings (underground and elevated) are installed. Their locations are marked by road signs. Pedestrian traffic lights may be installed at crossings. In cases where there is no crossing through a pedestrian crossing, it is possible to cross the road within the intersection, where a person, as a participant in the movement, has an advantage. However, in places where traffic is regulated by a traffic controller and (or) a traffic light, people should be guided by the signals that allow them to move. Diagonally - between opposite corners of the intersection - it is allowed to cross the road if there are markings indicating such a transition, and only at an regulated intersection.

Responsibility of pedestrians

For violation of traffic rules for pedestrians, liability is provided for:

• administrative,
• criminal,
• civil.

The first type of liability is established by articles of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation 12.29 and 12.30 (violation caused interference in traffic, harm to human health of mild and moderate severity). In cases where, as a result of a violation of traffic rules by a pedestrian, circumstances arose that caused serious harm to health (part 1 of article 268 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) or this caused his death (part 2 of this article), or caused the death of 2 or more persons (Part 3), criminal liability arises. Due to non-compliance with traffic rules in situations where the harm caused as a result of the violation affects the civil rights of citizens, pedestrians bear the obligations provided for by the Civil Code of the Russian Federation (Articles 8, 15, 1064, 1085 - 1094, paragraph 4 of Chapter 59).

It follows that the priority in the field of traffic has always been, is and will be safety: both pedestrians and other participants. It is for this purpose that islands of safety on the road were introduced at the legislative level. They are also designed for those on foot and for those on wheels. Of course, in many respects the very arrangement of these important elements does not reach the European level, but our state, we hope, is striving for this. The importance of this design is that it helps to save many lives of both drivers and pedestrians.

Stop (parking) on ​​safety islands, guide islands

12.4. Stopping is prohibited: on tram tracks, as well as in their immediate vicinity, if this interferes with the movement of trams; at railway crossings, in tunnels, as well as on overpasses, bridges, overpasses (if there are less than three lanes for traffic in this direction) and under them; in places where the distance between a solid marking line (except for the one marking the edge of the carriageway), a dividing strip or the opposite edge of the carriageway and a stopped vehicle is less than 3 m; at pedestrian crossings and closer than 5 m in front of them; on the carriageway near dangerous turns and convex fractures of the longitudinal profile of the road when the visibility of the road is less than 100 m in at least one direction; at the intersection of carriageways and closer than 5 m from the edge of the crossed carriageway, with the exception of the side opposite the side passage of three-way intersections (crossroads) having a continuous marking line or a dividing strip; closer than 15 meters from the stops of route vehicles or parking of passenger taxis, marked with marking 1.17, and in its absence - from the indicator of the stop point of route vehicles or parking of passenger taxis (except for a stop for boarding and disembarking passengers, if this does not interfere with the movement of route vehicles vehicles or vehicles used as passenger taxis); in places where the vehicle will block other drivers from traffic lights, road signs or make it impossible for other vehicles to move (entry or exit), or interfere with the movement of pedestrians; in the cyclist lane. We see that in paragraph 12.4 of the Rules, there is no mention that stopping (parking) is prohibited on safety islands or guide islands.

Islet not for parking

But such islands exist only at regulated pedestrian crossings, they are designed for pedestrians who do not have time to leave the roadway at the green traffic light. Stopping at pedestrian crossings is prohibited. If we are talking about the guide islands of the fork or confluence of traffic flows, then the place where the roads fork at the same level is a crossroads.

Stopping here is also prohibited.

In Vladivostok, safety islands are fenced with curbs (PHOTO)

Currently, work on the installation of curbs on safety islands is being carried out at two addresses - in the area of ​​​​the reversal ring on the First River and at the intersection of Vsevolod Sibirtsev and Lomonosov streets. In the future, it is planned to equip other islands of the city with curbs. © LLC "VL Novosti" In any use of materials, a link to NewsVL.ru is obligatory. Citation on the Internet is possible only if there is a hyperlink to the publication, the materials from which are used.

Traffic island traffic ticket 2018

According to the rules of the road, "safety islands", indicated by horizontal markings, are most often framed on all sides by solid lines, the main purpose of which is to separate traffic flows in opposite directions and to mark the boundaries of traffic lanes in dangerous places on the roads, as well as to indicate borders of the carriageway, on which ENTRANCE IS PROHIBITED. Consequently, ARRIVAL to the “safety island” in case of any maneuvering will be recognized as an administrative offense and equated to ENTRY INTO THE ONCOMING LANE.

Oncoming traffic ticket 2018

The road should not be wide. because in the absence of markings, the number of lanes for traffic is determined by drivers independently. It is also very important in this situation that half the width of the carriageway, located on the left, is considered the side intended for oncoming traffic.

Both of these requirements are reflected in paragraph 9.1 of the rules of the road. 9.1. The number of lanes for trackless vehicles is determined by the markings and (or) signs 5.15.1, 5.15.2, 5.15.7, 5.15.8, and if there are none, then by the drivers themselves, taking into account the width of the carriageway, the dimensions of the vehicles and the necessary intervals between them.

Horizontal marking

I am charged with violations of clauses 8.6 and 1.3 of the traffic rules of the Russian Federation and the measure of cutting under Art. 12.15 p.4 KoaPU. deprivation of rights for a period of 4 to 6 months. I do not agree with the decision of the inspector, since the State Standards of marking on this section of the road are violated.

As far as I understand, instead of the horizontal marking 1.7, there the marking 1.1 is extended into a tight one, to the main road. Copyright © 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018 — AutoDefender | Art.

Penalty for entering and stopping at the safety island in 2018

In almost all cities there is a rush hour, during which the roads are crowded with cars, and it is impossible to find a place to park. Some car owners in such situations stop almost anywhere they want, and one of these places is safety islands. Let's see what the fine is for entering the safety island in 2018, and is it possible to stay in this zone?

What is a safety island?

In the rules of the road there is a clear description of the island of safety, which implies a section of an adjustable pedestrian crossing, designed for those cases when the pedestrian did not have time to cross the road lane before the traffic light was switched. This space is marked with markings 1.1 (or 1.2.1), the crossing of which is strictly prohibited, not to mention the prohibition of entry into the pedestrian zone.

Also, guide islands are often confused with safety islands, which separate traffic flows and are essentially part of the intersection. This section is also separated by markings 1.1 or 1.2.1 (solid line), and crossing the solid line is prohibited.

Penalty for entering the safety island

Unfortunately, there is no clear paragraph in the SDA and the Code of Administrative Offenses that would describe penalties for entering or stopping on a safety island. Despite this, a representative of the traffic inspectorate may issue a fine, depending on the specific stopping place:

Regardless of the traffic situation, since the islets are marked with a solid line, their intersection falls under st. 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation “On non-compliance with the requirements prescribed by road signs or roadway markings”, paragraph 4, namely:

If the car owner made a stop in the pedestrian zone or at the intersection of traffic flows of the same level. These actions fall under Art. 12.4 of the traffic rules of the Russian Federation “Stopping is prohibited”, where one of the paragraphs reads:

In the first situation, the driver can get off with a verbal warning or a fine of up to 500 rubles, in the second - up to 2000 rubles.

Since neither the SDA nor the Code of Administrative Offenses have a clear concept and restrictions regarding safety islands, traffic police representatives are guided by related clauses and rules, and this implies some freedom of action within the framework of current legislation. Exceptionally, all situations are controversial, and the final amount of the fine will depend, first of all, on your actions and the conscientiousness of the traffic inspector, so if you do not want to get a fine for stopping on a traffic island, spend a few extra minutes and stop the car in the right place.

Crossing the guide island

Everyone is probably familiar with the story of drying a cat in the microwave.

A resident of the United States tried to dry her cat in the microwave, as a result of which she died naturally. She then sued the manufacturer of the stove, because the operating rules do not specify a ban on drying cats. In order to avoid lawsuits, microwave oven manufacturers began to indicate that animals should not be dried in microwave ovens.

The veracity of this story is not important, but its absurdity is important. But for some reason, many drivers have the same attitude towards the Rules of the Road as this American resident. If a direct ban is not indicated in the traffic rules, then it is absent.

Rule - Decree, prescription, establishing the order of something. Inner order rules. Traffic rules.

1.1. These Rules of the road establish a unified traffic procedure throughout the Russian Federation.

Rules come first, then movement. The movement follows the rules, and not the rules are substituted for the movement. If it's forbidden, then it's forbidden. If it is allowed, then it is allowed, only as described, and nothing else. Otherwise, it is a violation of the requirements. If the carriageway is intended for traffic, then traffic outside it is strictly regulated.

Let's move on to examples.

Traffic on tram tracks

One of the most common traffic violations is avoiding traffic jams on tram tracks. As we know, tram tracks are not carriageways. Nevertheless, drivers receive a fine under Article 12.15, Part 1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation for violating the rules of location on the roadway.

12.15.1. Violation of the rules for the location of the vehicle on the carriageway of the road, oncoming traffic, as well as driving along the roadsides or crossing an organized transport or pedestrian convoy or taking a place in it

How is it that the movement is off the roadway, and the fine for the location on the roadway? It's simple, the movement on the tram tracks is regulated by the rules of location on the roadway. Location outside the carriageway that does not comply with the rules is a violation.

9.6. It is allowed to drive on tram tracks of a passing direction, located on the left at the same level with the carriageway, when all lanes of a given direction are occupied, as well as when passing around, turning left and making a U-turn, taking into account paragraph 8.5 of the Rules.

This is the only condition for traffic on tram tracks in accordance with the requirements of the Rules.

Crossing the guide island and traffic island with markings 1.16.1 -1.16.3

Drivers began to receive fines from automatic fixation cameras for crossing road markings 1.16.1-1.16.3 under Article 12.16.1

12.16.1 Failure to comply with the requirements prescribed by road signs or roadway markings ...

Let's see if this penalty is fair? Everything that is available in the traffic rules about this markup.

1.16.1-1.16.3 - designates guide islands in places of separation or confluence of traffic flows;

The Rules do not contain any requirements for crossing it, that is, there are no direct instructions. We see only guide islands. Recall that the Rules do not contain any images of road signs or markings. They indicate only the numbering with reference to GOST. We look at GOST for use.

6.2.19 Markings 1.16.1-1.16.3 are used to indicate guide islands:

1.16.1 - in places of separation of flows of vehicles of opposite directions;

1.16.2 - in places of separation of flows of vehicles of one direction;

1.16.3 - at the confluence of vehicle flows (Figure B.12).

On islands with a large area, markings 1.16.1-1.16.3 are allowed to be carried out at the end sections of the island and at a distance of 1.0 m from its border (Figure B.12). With a small area of ​​the island, painting of its entire surface is allowed.

Marking 1.16.1 may be used to designate safety islands at pedestrian crossings. The width of the safety island must be at least 1.5 m, and its length must be equal to the width of the passage. The distance between the edge of the carriageway and the border of the island must be at least 7.0 m.

Figure B.12. Marking example 1.16.*

Following this excerpt and illustration from GOST, the image of markup 1.1 is visible, but the question remains where is the border of the 1.1 and 1.16.1 markings and is the 1.1 marking part of the 1.16.1 marking? We have no choice but to turn to the rules for applying markup 1.1.

6.2.3. Markup 1.1 is used in the following cases:

3) To mark the boundaries of sections of the carriageway to which entry is prohibited ( safety islands, guide islands etc.)(Figure B.12).

The markings 1.16.1-1.16.3 indicate the direct guiding islands - their area, the markings 1.1 indicate their border

What a solid marking line 1.1. It is forbidden to cross, everyone knows, respectively, the exit to the markings 1.16.1-1.16.3 is prohibited and the violation of the Rules of the Road is beyond doubt.

Once again I want to answer the comments: “GOST is not for drivers, the driver should not know GOST - this is for builders” - I must with regards to its part. The rules directly refer to GOSTs. Without GOST, drivers would not know what signs and markings look like, what is the permissible light transmission of tinting, and so on.

Let us return to the clarification that the concept of “What is not prohibited is permitted” cannot be applied to the Rules of the Road. This is reflected in the stopping and parking requirements.

12.1. Stopping and parking of vehicles are allowed on the right side of the road on the side of the road, and in its absence - on the carriageway at its edge and in cases established by paragraph 12.2 of the Rules - on the sidewalk.

On the left side of the road, stopping and parking are allowed in built-up areas on roads with one lane for each direction without tram tracks in the middle and on one-way roads stop for loading or unloading).

12.2. It is allowed to park the vehicle in one row parallel to the edge of the carriageway. Two-wheeled vehicles without a side trailer may be parked in two rows.

Please note, no direct bans.

Marking movement

9.7. If the carriageway is divided into lanes by marking lines, the movement of vehicles must be carried out strictly along the marked lanes. It is allowed to run into broken marking lines only when changing lanes.

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Can I avoid a fine if I drive or park my car in the traffic island marking area?

Time does not stand still. The improvement of all systems of human life activity leads to the transformation of traffic rules. In addition to repairing roads, creating curbs and arranging stops, new traffic control devices have appeared on the roads, which are equipped with tiles, curbs or road markings.

The safety island is a rather new element of the road arrangement, which separates the traffic lanes of opposite directions and serves as an element of pedestrian protection when crossing the carriageway.

Is such a markup violation acceptable?

According to the SDA, road markings 1.16.1, 1.16.2 and 1.16.3 are applied on the carriageway at the place where traffic flows separate or merge.

The photo shows the markings:

Islands separating traffic in opposite directions 1.16.1

Islands separating traffic in the same direction 1.16.2

Islands at the confluence of traffic flows 1.16.3

Part 1 of Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses clarifies that crossing this marking is prohibited and entails administrative responsibility.

So is it possible to visit the islands?

Bringing the driver to responsibility for such a collision has no legal basis.

Penalty for driving on this section of the carriageway

According to Art. 12.19 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, departure, arrival, parking on the safety island is prohibited, since this marking is not intended for the movement and stop of vehicles. On the safety island, which belongs to the "zebra" element, stopping and parking is strictly prohibited. As part of the pedestrian crossing, the zone of 10 meters on both sides is also not intended for this purpose.

If the vehicle hits the area of ​​​​the traffic island - a place that guarantees the safety of a pedestrian, the driver who drives it is assigned a fine of 500 rubles.

If, while driving on the carriageway, the driver enters this section of the road, then he is threatened with an administrative penalty in the form of a fine of 1000 rubles. In the event of an emergency, entry to this area of ​​the roadway is allowed.

A common non-scientific argument against safety islands is that drivers can run over them, and thus the island itself allegedly causes accidents, reducing the level of safety in a particular area. Indeed, an improperly designed and equipped island can cause accidents.

To minimize such cases, at all stages of the existence of an island of safety (design, implementation and maintenance) it is important to ensure:

proper design and execution - for example, the island should have rounded edges, the signs on it should not block the visibility for pedestrians and drivers;

proper lighting - the island at the crossing should be visible to drivers, as well as pedestrians at the crossing;

be properly marked - a traffic island crossing must be marked in accordance with state standards and traffic rules;

Keeping the signs in a clean state, while maintaining their visibility and reflective properties.

The purpose of the solid line is that it separates traffic flows moving in different directions and marks the boundaries of traffic lanes in places of increased danger. This means that according to the traffic rules, any maneuvers on this island are strictly prohibited and are equated with driving into the oncoming lane.

The concept of a safety island is not argued in the rules of the road. The moral and ethical side of this issue, of course, suggests that this marking prohibits the entry and placement of a vehicle on it. But, in fact, the rules do not prohibit this, which means that the fine is not justified and it is not necessary to pay it.

Within the framework of this island, traffic is allowed only for pedestrians, and nothing is said about the fact that this is strictly prohibited for drivers. Therefore, this islet cannot be considered a roadway. The rules spelled out the requirement that the movement of vehicles is possible only along the lanes designated for this and there is no prohibition for driving on this island.

If the driver moves in the zone of the island of safety from the side of the solid line, then it is forbidden to cross this zone. This applies to markings 1.16.1 - 1.16.3 in white, which:

• separate traffic flows of the opposite direction;
• separate traffic flows of one direction;
• indicate the confluence of traffic flows.

What is this zone for?

The safety island is highlighted by road markings in the zone free from vehicle traffic and is intended for pedestrians to give them the opportunity to stop when crossing the carriageway and not run across the road in front of oncoming vehicles.

On the road lane, the island of safety is placed in the form:

1. a zone laid out with a curb stone above the carriageway;
2. zone marked out by road markings;
3. zone, which is part of a pedestrian crossing;
4. section of the dividing strip between traffic flows.

In Western Europe, buffer zones between traffic directions are mandatory on all streets with more than two lanes. With appropriate justification, with a carriageway width of 15 m or less, a safety island with a width of at least 2 m can be arranged by narrowing the traffic lane to 3.25 m.

Islands can be equipped:

5. at an unregulated crossing;
6. at the controlled crossing;
7. at an intersection where a roundabout is organized;
8. at the entrance to the settlements.

How the safety island works:

9. Forces drivers to comply with the established speed limit due to the fact that visually narrows the roadway at the pedestrian crossing and increases the concentration of drivers.
10. Makes it impossible for the car to move into the oncoming lane for overtaking or ahead.
11. Excludes parking and stopping at the crossing and in its immediate vicinity.
12. Creates physical protection for pedestrians, a place where they can safely wait out the passage of vehicles, and people can rest.
13. They allow driving at a speed of 40-60 km / h, and therefore can be safely used on streets and roads with heavy traffic. This is an advantage over elevated road elements (hill, raised crossing, etc.).

There are many uncontrolled pedestrian crossings where traffic moves at "high speed" and crossing the roadway can be dangerous. On many of them, the width of the carriageway is wider than necessary for normal traffic. This “redundancy” needs to be translated into inexpensive and effective safety features that reduce the number of serious and fatal crashes and create safer travel conditions.

1. Can a car stop at a safety island? Not! Stopping at this place is prohibited, since this marking is designed for pedestrians who did not have time to leave the road part at the traffic light signal, which gave the car the right of way. As you know, vehicles are prohibited from stopping on a zebra.
2. Is it possible to run over and stop at the confluence of the traffic flow? Not! If the island is located at the confluence or branching of traffic flows, which can be considered an intersection. Accordingly, stopping at the intersection is prohibited by traffic rules.
3. Is it possible to stop on an island if it is located at the intersection of traffic flows that are outside the intersections? Yes! Traffic rules do not prohibit stopping on the guide island. Consequently, the inspector has no right to punish the driver for violating the rules of stopping or parking. But, for violation of the intersection of road markings, maybe! After all, entry to inclined and solid lines 1.1 is prohibited.
4. Is it possible to park a car on this stretch of road? As for parking, you need to look at what kind of island it is. Appropriate markings can be applied to the asphalt in the middle of the street, at a pedestrian crossing, at an intersection, as well as at the confluence or separation of traffic flows on a multilayer road. If the driver decides to park his car on this island, which is intended specifically for pedestrians, he will, in fact, be in the center of the pedestrian crossing.
5. Responsibility for collision with the wheel of a car when overtaking. When overtaking another vehicle, it is allowed to hit 1 wheel on the coverage area of ​​the traffic island.

The photo shows solid markings 1.1:

How can you prove the guilt of the driver of the car?

In the event of a collision, parking or parking in the area of ​​​​the island of safety, the traffic police may present a violation for crossing the markings. Often, it is they who violate traffic rules when they place their vehicles to control traffic precisely on the islands. Therefore, referring to the traffic rules, you should defend your rights. According to Art. 25.1 part 1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, the driver has the right to legal advice and protection.

Pedestrian safety requires the use of means of forced reduction of the speed of vehicles at the points where pedestrians cross the carriageway. Safety islands are an excellent refuge for a pedestrian who misses the oncoming traffic. Therefore, they are an indispensable element on the streets of civilized countries.

When crossing a double solid lane is punishable by a fine

Compliance with road markings is a necessary measure to ensure traffic safety. This applies to both city streets and country roads. What happens if you cross a double solid line? The answer here is unequivocal: the driver will face a serious administrative punishment. The fine for crossing a double solid line in 2018 ranges from 1,000 to 5,000 rubles, depending on the circumstances and motives for crossing the markings. In addition, the violator may lose his driver's license for a long time.

Solid Line Crossing Order

What does the double solid line mean? If the driver sees a continuous line in the middle of the road, this means that the car is strictly prohibited from crossing such markings in any direction. Two solid lines are drawn on a road with more than two lanes in each direction. Most often they are busy highways. One continuous one is applied to the carriageway of a street or road, which has one lane each.

When can a double solid line be crossed? Traffic rules allow crossing continuous markings only if it is necessary to bypass an obstacle. However, there are two conditions that you need to pay attention to:

6. the obstacle cannot be bypassed on the right in another lane of passing traffic;
7. the obstacle is insurmountable (for example, a fallen tree, the scene of an accident, a pit, roadworks).

If temporary road signs are installed on the road or on the side of it, allowing a detour in the oncoming lane, then they take precedence over road markings. But even in the absence of a temporary sign, the driver has every right to enter the opposite lane to avoid an insurmountable obstacle. It should not be forgotten that before the maneuver the driver must make sure that the traffic situation does not threaten a sudden collision. If there are moving cars in the oncoming lane, it is better to avoid an insurmountable obstacle along the side of the road.

It should be noted that a traffic jam or a detour of slow-moving vehicles cannot be attributed to an insurmountable obstacle. If the driver nevertheless decides to go around the traffic jam formed on the road along the “oncoming lane” or along the tram tracks, then he will be fined for this in accordance with paragraph 3 of article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

A head-on collision of two vehicles, even at the permitted speed, threatens with serious consequences for the drivers and passengers of both vehicles. That is why overtaking through a double solid line provides for a very severe punishment.

How many months do you get disqualified for crossing a double solid line? According to paragraph 4 of Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, the punishment for crossing a solid marking line provides for temporary deprivation of rights for a period of 4 to 6 months. An alternative to the withdrawal of rights will be a fine of 5,000 rubles. What kind of measure will be applied to the violator, the court will determine.

Contrary to popular belief, turning left across a double solid line does not result in automatic disqualification or a fine of 5,000 rubles. The same applies to such a variety of violations as a reversal through a double solid line. This is explained by the fact that another article of the Code of Administrative Offenses is already in force here - 12.16, paragraph 2 of which provides only a fine in the amount of 1000 to 1500 rubles.

With a minor hit

Can driving with one wheel onto a double solid line be considered a violation? The experience of many drivers proves that in this situation, the motorist can only rely on the fact that the traffic police inspector will not notice such a violation. Driving in the oncoming lane threatens with a head-on collision, so formally the driver should be deprived of their rights under clause 4 of article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses or fined 5,000 rubles.

At the same time, the motorist may try to convince the inspector or the judge that he was only trying to turn around in the oncoming lane. This maneuver is also prohibited, but the fine here is only 1,500 rubles. The fact that the collision occurred with only one wheel can play in favor of the driver. This proves that the motorist intended to turn left or make a U-turn.

When multiple violations are committed at once

Any exit through a double continuous lane into the oncoming lane is regarded as a violation. But what if the driver, during a maneuver or over a limited period, committed several violations at once, each of which entails administrative liability under a separate paragraph or article of the Code of Administrative Offenses?

The answer to this question can be found in the provisions of clause 1, article 4.4 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, which states that when a citizen commits two or more offenses, punishment is imposed not in aggregate, but separately, for each violation. Considering that the fine for driving into the oncoming lane in 2018 remained at the same level - 5,000 rubles, adding several thousand more to it in the form of penalties for concomitant traffic violations can lead to quite serious material damage to the driver.

Features of fixing violations

Long gone are the days when only traffic inspectors were involved in fixing traffic violations. Now their function has largely been taken over by photo and video surveillance systems capable of not only registering violations, but also recognizing license plates.

What happens if the camera detects the intersection of a double solid line? As a rule, this becomes the reason that a few days later the driver will receive a copy of the protocol on traffic violations with the amount of the fine imposed by mail. The document will indicate the time and place of the violation. Deprivation of rights on the basis of fixing a collision with a continuous road marking is not provided.

The fine must be paid no later than 60 days later. Otherwise, the case may be referred to bailiffs, and other administrative penalties will be applied to the violator, including a ban on traveling abroad.

Can I dispute the fine?

Hitting a double solid line is rightly considered a serious violation. But even here the law provides the driver with the opportunity to cancel the fine imposed. This can be done through the appeals process.

There are two generally accepted ways to challenge a traffic police fine. The first involves the preparation and filing of a complaint addressed to the head of the city (district) department of the traffic police. The second involves going to court. Filing a lawsuit is possible only within 10 days after receiving a copy of the protocol.

Drivers need to remember that they have a legal option to halve the penalty for crossing a continuous lane. To do this, you only need to make a payment no later than 20 days after receiving a copy of the protocol. The amount must correspond to 50% of the fine.

Traffic island crossing fine 2018

Can I stop at safety islands?

In other words, we do not meet a direct ban on stopping on the "safety island". And if you can stop, then the question arises, how long is it allowed to stand there.

The rules state that parking is considered as such if the car is without movement for more than 5 minutes.

But many manage to leave cars for a much longer period, turning part of the road into a parking lot.

Islands are most often drawn near roundabouts or other complex lane crossings. And cars abandoned by drivers in such places often block the view for other road users.

Such a punishment is usually issued to drivers who dared to cross the neutral zones of the roads.

Another thing is that the rules do not yet regulate the evacuation of cars abandoned on the islands.

But this is not for long.

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Fines for crossing the “guide islands” began to come from video cameras

Drivers began to receive orders about an unusual violation of traffic rules, namely paragraph 1.16.2 of Appendix 2 to the Rules, Rossiyskaya Gazeta reports.

Such violations are recorded by Strelka-ST devices, which are common in Moscow, the Moscow Region, Tatarstan and the Krasnodar Territory.

It is curious that the decision says: the driver violates ... clause 1.16.2 of Appendix 2 to the SDA. But this clause cannot be violated, because it says:

"1.16.1-1.16.3 - designates guide islands in places where traffic flows bifurcate or merge"

That is, it's just a description of the markup, not a prescriptive statement.

Thus, there is nothing to issue a fine in this case.

The State traffic inspectorate agreed with this, the publication reports, there is no ban on movement along such markings.

Maybe it would be useful, but you can’t fine for something for which punishment has not yet been invented.

8. Recently, a heated public discussion was caused by the government's initiative to introduce an additional stop line for motorcyclists. Our expert was skeptical about this idea.
9. A little earlier, a proposal was considered to bring the rules for passing roundabouts in line with international standards. That is, they want to give priority by default to someone who has already entered the circle. So far, this proposal is being worked out in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Transport.

Rules of the road - what is not prohibited is allowed? Crossing the guide island

12.16.1 Failure to comply with the requirements prescribed by road signs or roadway markings. Let's see if this penalty is fair?

Everything that is available in the traffic rules about this markup. 1.16.1-1.16.3 - designates guide islands in places of separation or confluence of traffic flows; 6.2.19 Markings 1.16.1-1.16.3 are used to indicate guide islands:

What is a safety island

We recommend that you scrupulously recall the requirements of the traffic rules regarding which lines cars are allowed to cross. Resuming these lines in your memory, it will become clear to you that if your car drove into the island, the traffic police officer will have every right to write you a fine due to an administrative offense you committed.

In the interpretation of such a fine, it will be indicated not that you drove onto the island, but that you crossed the solid line, violating the requirements of the road markings.

The amount of fines for crossing a solid marking line in 2018

The issue of a fine for crossing a solid marking line has always been relevant among motorists, and 2018 was no exception here. How much will the driver have to pay for crossing the solid line this year?

After all, the intersection of the intersection is different: sometimes different situations arise on the road, and this violation is not always punishable by a fine. However, do not forget that in some cases, a driver for crossing a solid line can be punished not only with a fine, but also with deprivation of rights, so the best option here would be to avoid such a violation at all.

The most common traffic violation on Russian highways is crossing a solid line while overtaking

A popular violation of traffic rules on the roads of the Russian Federation is overtaking, made with the intersection of a solid marking line. Drivers who lose their temper in a situation where they have to reach for a large vehicle trudging at the speed of a turtle for a long time are understandable, but rules are rules, and they must be followed.

Overtaking with the crossing of a solid line is accompanied by a departure into the oncoming traffic lane, along which the car also often moves. And in this regard, the traffic police have tightened the fine for this kind of violation: in 2018, violators will have to pay up to 5,000 rubles, and in some cases, the driver may also be deprived of a driver's license for six months.

In particular, a driver who decides to turn around through a continuous one will have to pay a fine from 1 to 1.5 thousand rubles: in this case, he will get off with only a fine, since the legislation does not provide for a sanction in the form of deprivation of rights for this type of traffic violations. The punishment will be similar when carrying out such a maneuver as turning left through a “solid” one: this violation is not very dangerous for other road users, and therefore the punishment for it is appropriate.

Moreover, you may not be punished at all for crossing a solid line when driving around the bottom of an obstacle on the road, but there is one important point here: in order to avoid punishment, you need to prove the impossibility of bypassing the obstacle on the right - otherwise you will have to pay 1-1.5 thousand rubles.

A fine is also provided for when crossing a solid line when leaving a lane or from a yard onto a two-way road, since such a maneuver is a direct violation of the requirements of road markings. But given that this violation is not accompanied by movement in the oncoming lane, you will have to pay 500 rubles for such a maneuver.

For crossing a solid line, the driver can be deprived of the rights

At the same time, there are several traffic violations, for which the driver in 2018 will be punished not only with a fine, but also with deprivation of rights. The main of these violations is overtaking, made on the "oncoming". Even when overtaking a vehicle that is a priori unable to move quickly, you are threatened with deprivation of rights. Therefore, we can draw a simple conclusion: in the presence of a solid line, such maneuvers should not be performed.

It will be possible to avoid punishment only in one case: when the maximum speed of the vehicle that you overtook is less than 30 kilometers per hour. In this case, we are talking about the technical characteristics of the vehicle, and not about its actual speed at the time of overtaking. Such vehicles are marked with a special sign, however, even without seeing such a sign, it is better not to risk it.

With such overtaking, you violate the requirement of the Code of Administrative Offenses, in particular the 4th part of Article 20.15, and the court in most cases decides to deprive the violator of rights for 6 months. If you violate your driver's license again, you can lose your driver's license for a year. The fine in 2018 here is up to 5,000 rubles, depending on the situation, and in case of fixing a violation by a video surveillance camera, the maximum amount of the fine is immediately set. You can also lose your license for 6 months by making a left turn without reaching the intermittent marking line, since such a maneuver poses a safety threat to other road users.

Crossing a solid line when absolutely necessary

You should pay attention to one point - it's not a secret for anyone that in conditions of dense traffic in megacities, emergency situations often occur, because of which drivers are simply forced to violate traffic rules. In particular, in a number of cases there is simply no other way out to avoid a collision with another car or a pedestrian, except for crossing a solid one, and drivers naturally choose the lesser of the two troubles.

In fact, such a maneuver allows not only to avoid a collision, but also to save human life, for example, both a pedestrian on the roadway and the driver himself. The Code of Administrative Offenses sets out the circumstances under which crossing a solid line is considered to be an action taken when an emergency arises. According to Article 2.7, such actions of the driver can be recognized as lawful if they are committed in order to prevent a dangerous situation, both for the individual and for public and state interests, provided that this danger cannot be eliminated by any other method.

In his favor, a driver stopped by a traffic police officer for crossing a solid line is able to make the following arguments:

10. a solid line applied to the asphalt is difficult to distinguish, or even not visible at all - for example, in the dark time of the day or under difficult weather conditions;
11. the absence in some places of a significant part of the road markings.

However, for this you need to prove it to the inspector on the spot or fix the condition of the road markings in a photo or video in order to provide this evidence in court in order to challenge the fine issued by the traffic police officer. Evidence can also serve as a recording made by the DVR installed in your car. You should also carefully read the protocol drawn up by the traffic police officer, and if you disagree with this or that point, you must indicate this in the document.

Be that as it may, it should be remembered that in most cases crossing a solid line is a rather dangerous maneuver, both for the driver making it and for other road users, so it would be best not to commit this kind of traffic violations.

The state traffic inspectorate explained why to punish drivers who crossed the "separating island". In the Rules of the Road, such an island is called marking 1.16.1, 1.16.2, 1.16.3.

This marking separates the streams that move in the same direction, but someone needs to move off the main road. That is, there is no exit to the oncoming lane here.

Streams are usually separated by a solid marking line, which in the rules is called the 1.1 line. It is forbidden to cross it. But with regard to markings 1.16.1, 1.16.2, 1.16.3, no restrictions have been established in the Rules of the Road. The crossing of such a markup, as well as parking of cars within its boundaries, is not limited in any way. But inspectors, having received data from automatic cameras for photo and video recording of violations, issue fines to car owners.

After the publication in "RG" on this issue, State Duma deputy Yaroslav Nilov sent a request to the State traffic inspectorate with a request to clarify the situation. The letter from the Russian Interior Ministry’s Main Traffic Safety Inspectorate states that the inspectors incorrectly explained the violation. They should have indicated that the driver had crossed line 1.1. The fact is that one of the GOSTs says that the markup 1.16 consists of lines 1.1.

But here's the problem. According to all GOSTs, the markup 1.16.1, 1.16.2, 1.16.3 is a separate markup. It has nothing to do with markup 1.1. As it is drawn, the driver does not touch at all. The driver must know and follow the rules of the road. And in the rules there are no requirements and restrictions for marking 1.16.1, 1.16.2, 1.16.3. Accordingly, this is purely informational markup: at this point, the streams are separated.

It is impossible to fine drivers who crossed the dividing islands, but they are fined

In order to be punished for crossing this marking, it is necessary to make a corresponding prohibition in the traffic rules.

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Sergey Smirnov, lawyer:

Liability for drivers who cross safety islands while driving has no legal basis.

The rules define cases when it is forbidden to cross one or another marking line. According to annex 2 to the rules, drivers are prohibited from crossing certain marking lines. But as for the guide islands, which are indicated by lines 1.16.1 - 1.16.3, there is no direct prohibition on crossing them in the rules.

The boundaries of the islands of safety are indicated by the same marking line 1.1, as indicated in GOST R 52289-2004 "Rules for the use of road signs, markings, traffic lights, road barriers and guides." However, the driver is primarily obliged to be guided by the requirements prescribed not in technical standards, but in the Rules of the Road. Even the Code of Administrative Offenses states (part 1 article 12.16) that the punishment follows for failure to comply with the markup requirements. And these requirements are established by the Rules of the road.

There are two typical situations when a driver is fined for finding his car on a safety island: for parking on it and for driving on it. As for, in each case you need to look at what kind of "island" it is. The corresponding one can be applied to the asphalt in the middle of the street, at a pedestrian crossing (so that they can wait until the “green” lights up again), at the intersection, so that the cars drive along the correct trajectories, as well as at the confluence / separation of car flows on a multi-lane road. If a citizen decides to park his car on a “safety island” intended for pedestrians, then he will most likely end up right in the “zebra” zone.

In this case, the Code of Administrative Offenses has a special article - 12.19 (violation of the rules of parking and stopping). For the "transition" she promises a fine of 1000 rubles. And indeed, they can. In the case when the “safety island” chosen by the citizen for parking is located at the “crossing of the carriageways” - within the intersection, that is, the law does not allow to evacuate his car. Here he faces only a fine (all according to the same 12.19) - but only 500 rubles. The most ambiguous parking option is within, which is located in the place of traffic flows, but not at the intersection. There are plenty of such striped patches of asphalt at exits and entrances not only to highways, but in general to more or less large streets and road junctions.

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Note that in these places drivers are actively fined not only for parking, but simply for driving through the "island" - in the capital, for example, there are several cameras for automatically fixing violations aimed solely at "haircutting" fines for driving on this kind of white stripes on the asphalt. They are fined for both of these violations of the same article of the Code of Administrative Offenses - 12.16, for non-compliance with the requirements prescribed by road signs or. Fine - 500 rubles. Penal orders of this kind usually write that the driver violated the requirements of paragraph 1.16.2 of Appendix 2 to the SDA.

But if you read this very paragraph 1.16.2, it turns out that such a marking does not, in fact, require or prescribe anything to the driver, but only, a quote, "denotes islands that separate traffic flows in one direction." That is, in fact, driving along such a road is not a violation in principle from the point of view of traffic rules. For parking in such a place, if it is necessary to fine, then it’s not at all under the article on violation of marking requirements, which, in fact, does not exist. Here, for example, you can find the composition of the offense for paragraph 3.2 of Article 12.19 of the Code of Administrative Offenses - “stopping or parking vehicles further than the first row from the edge of the carriageway”, which implies 1,500 rubles and allows the evacuation of the car to

Traffic islands help pedestrians cross the motorway safely. Their installation is especially relevant on roads with four or more lanes.

The problem of frequent collisions with pedestrians, which for the most part end in sad consequences, has been solved in European countries with the help of safety islands. In Russia, they are still rushing from one extreme to another, either leaving a wide multi-lane highway without protection for pedestrians, or installing underground passages where they are inappropriate. So what is an island of safety and what benefits does it bring to others?

Interpretation of traffic rules

Marking number 1.16.1 is a small island with lines drawn on it. It is found on various sections of roads, for example, on the highway when the highway narrows. Speaking specifically about the safety island, they are found only at pedestrian crossings. More precisely, in the middle of the pedestrian crossing. The interpretation is indicated in paragraph 2.42 of the definitions of traffic rules.

These islands perform an important task - they help pedestrians safely cross the highway. Their installation is especially relevant on roads with four or more lanes. But in developed countries, for example, in France, this marking can also be found on a standard two-lane highway.

What is this markup for? It defines the area where pedestrians can wait out the influx of cars or wait for the traffic light to pass. Since wide roads are quite difficult to cross, and drivers are in no hurry to let pedestrians through, such islands save many lives.

Are they so safe?

In Europe, safety islands are installed everywhere. They are designed not only for areas with active traffic of vehicles, but also created for people. So, if a person becomes ill, then on this island he will be able to stop, sit down and wait for help, without fear of being under the wheels of a car. And it really works.

Real safety islands have barriers on both sides of the traffic. If the driver loses control or decides to hit a pedestrian, the barriers will stop the car. Installed islands with barriers teach drivers to respect the speed limit and slow down near a pedestrian crossing.

There are islands in Russia, but there are no barriers. And this is one of the reasons for the numerous fines for traffic violations associated with hitting road markings.

Is it possible to run into the markings and park

Stopping, parking, parking and even passing through the safety island is prohibited. Violation of this rule threatens the driver with punishment:

• Under article 12.19 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, a fine of 1,000 rubles is provided for improper parking and stopping at a pedestrian crossing.
• Under the same article, a car can be evacuated to a car impound if it is parked and the driver is absent.
• Under article 12.19 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, parking on an island located at a road intersection will be fined 500 rubles without evacuation.
• Under Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, a fine of 500 rubles will have to be paid for crossing the safety island.

The last type of punishment is the most common. Cameras have been installed in several districts of Moscow to record such violations. And there are really a lot of them - it is enough to drive one wheel onto a striped island to receive a "letter of happiness" from the traffic police.

Any of the listed fines can be paid within 20 days from the date of the decision. But the written protocol does not mean that traffic police officers will not be fined again for one type of violation (this is for those who are poorly versed in traffic rules). In fact, it is impossible to issue two fines for one offense if they happened in a minute. The traffic police inspector has the right to draw up a protocol again if the date, time or place of non-compliance with traffic rules is different.

It turns out that safety islands are only useful for pedestrians? No, these road markings help to save many lives of both pedestrians and drivers. And if in our country everyone follows the traffic rules, then there will be much less accidents at the crossings.