We will be interested now in the sign prohibiting parking. There are quite a few interpretations of it. And for each case there is a separate image. Of course, there are some penalties for parking violations. But which ones exactly? What does a sign prohibiting parking look like in one case or another? All this is necessary to know. After all, this is the only way to avoid punishment and the dire consequences of committed violations. Let's try to make sense of all this. There is no need to be scared - everything is extremely simple to understand. The main thing is to know your rights and traffic rules.

Definitions

Let's start with definitions. The thing is that in the traffic rules there are signs prohibiting parking, and those that do not allow stopping. These are all different concepts, but the penalties for these violations are approximately the same.

Before examining a no-parking sign, it’s worth understanding the definitions. What is what? According to the law, a stop is a temporary and intentional interruption of the movement of a car (or vehicle) for up to 5 minutes. This definition is used in cases where the action is necessary for boarding and disembarking passengers, as well as unloading and loading.

But parking is a broader concept. It characterizes a long stop (more than 5 minutes) not associated with passengers or loading. At the same time, the driver does everything consciously and deliberately. As you can see, there is nothing difficult to understand here. The sign prohibiting parking has several interpretations. Which ones?

Stop

The first option is "No stopping". Everything here is extremely easy and simple. This sign looks like a circle with a red edge. And it is crossed out diagonally twice. In fact, a cross.

If you have seen this kind of image, you can be sure that you cannot stop here. And you can't park in this place either. Quite often, a yellow solid line is depicted nearby on the roadway. This is another signal for a stop ban.

Parking

There is another popular type of prohibition sign. This is "No Parking". It is somewhat reminiscent of the previous version, but has a difference. Which one exactly?

“Parking is prohibited” is a circle with a red “edge” crossed out only once diagonally in the direction from left to right. At the same time, this sign does not prohibit stopping. Near it you can “pause” for 5 minutes to unload and load something, as well as disembark and pick up passengers. Everything is easy and simple, isn't it?

Addition

Please note that very often there are some additional signs on poles with installed signs. They play an important role in traffic rules. Their task is to clarify certain points.

For example, a sign prohibiting truck parking is "No Stopping" with an additional small picture of a truck underneath it. Please pay attention to this feature. After all, very often prohibition signs have certain clarifications. And, of course, the coverage area. Which one? We will talk about this now.

Coverage area

Let's consider the most common and simplest scenario. If there are no clarifications, then any road sign has its own coverage area. What restrictions might there be?

A sign prohibiting parking (the coverage area of ​​which is not specified) is valid only for the lane of the roadway on which it is installed. More precisely, on the side where it stands. And parking in this case extends to the nearest intersection (in a populated area). If there are none, then until the very end. Nothing difficult, right?

It turns out that if you “run into” “Stopping is prohibited”, then you cannot park at least to the nearest intersection. Please take this into account. Although there are some limitations and features that we have not talked about yet. But now we have to fix this.

Arrow to down

Clarifying signs very often indicate the coverage area of ​​the main sign. And in our case, you can easily get confused. Please note that a no-parking sign with an arrow pointing down is quite common on roads. But what does he “represent”?

As practice shows (and the law states), this kind of image indicates the end of the sign’s validity. That is, you can already park behind it. And nothing will happen to you with such actions. But it’s better not to stop in front of the sign. After all, the coverage area has not ended yet. In principle, there is nothing difficult to understand. Did you see a down arrow under “Stopping prohibited” (in a separate sign)? Then know that you can park behind this sign. The restricted area is ending.

Double arrow

But that is not all. Many drivers, especially beginners, can become confused by traffic signs. And in clarifying interpretations too. For example, what does a no-parking sign depict with an arrow down and an up arrow?

We have already dealt with one “arrow”. This is an action limitation. What about the double then? In this case, there is no need to panic. The only thing worth considering is that this kind of sign shows us that it is within the coverage area of ​​the main sign. That is, it prohibits parking in a certain area before and after the pole. Nothing difficult. Usually on the same side you will see "No Stopping" with a down arrow. These are very common cases. Therefore, there is no need to be afraid or afraid of the double arrow. It is needed to prevent stops in a certain area. Quite often there is a specific small clarifying symbol in the form of meters. It indicates the parking restriction area after and before the sign.

Time

And that's not all. Sometimes you can find quite non-standard parking restrictions on the streets. For example, a sign prohibiting parking, indicating the time. To be honest, everything is quite simple here. The driver does not have the right to stop near the sign and after it within a certain period of time.

Which one? This will be indicated by a clarifying sign below under the main image. Most often, such restrictions are imposed in busy areas of cities. And you must anticipate this. At times not indicated on the table, you can park in certain places. Although some drivers still do not risk doing this. Only in rare cases, when it is really necessary. It’s better to play it safe once again than to run into this or that punishment.

Even days

Another rather interesting case is the sign prohibiting parking on even days. It does not occur very often in small cities, but in large cities all the time. Moreover, it does not apply to taxis, fixed-route transport, or cars driven by disabled people. In all other cases you will have to follow the rules.

What does this sign look like? This is “No Parking”, but inside the circle there will be two white “bricks” located vertically. And they will be crossed out. As you can see, nothing supernatural either. If you see this sign, you can be sure that you cannot stop here on even days in the month. The rest of the time this rule does not apply. And every driver can “pause” in the area near the sign. This is worth taking into account.

Odd days

There is also a sign prohibiting parking on odd days. And it doesn't look particularly original. It is somewhat reminiscent of a sign prohibiting parking on even days of the month.

What exactly does the next type of ban look like? This is nothing more than "No Parking", but there is one "brick" in the center. In a vertical position and under the diagonal line of the circle. That is, it is crossed out. That's all.

The restrictions in this case are exactly the same as in the previous case - parking is prohibited to all citizens with the exception of the post office, minibuses (transport), as well as people with disabilities. You can park on even days. If there are any clarifications under the index, pay attention to them. It happens that on both even and odd days, parking is prohibited only at certain times. This is a fairly common phenomenon that drivers rarely pay attention to.

Punishments

So you and I have studied the sign prohibiting parking. In general, there are many more additional clarifying symbols that specify the action of it. But the most popular of them are now no secret to us.

Violating parking and stopping rules can result in punishment. It will not always be serious, but this feature will have to be taken into account. And, as practice shows, special attention is paid to places specially equipped for parking.

The nature of punishments varies. Firstly, it all depends on the region where you live. If you live in a federal area, it will be stricter. And in ordinary cities it’s softer. Secondly, your history of “relations with the law” will also play a certain role in case of a particular violation. And this is a pretty important factor. Thirdly, a lot depends on the situation as a whole.

Practice shows that the most harmless punishment is a reprimand in the form of a warning. In second place are fines. If you decide to deal with the problem immediately, you can hope to deposit only 500 rubles. Otherwise, depending on the severity of the violation and the specific situation, you will have to pay from 1,000 to 5,000 rubles. The most unpleasant moment is the deprivation of a driver's license and confiscation of the car. In such circumstances, you will need to additionally buy your vehicle from the impound lot.

When it comes to violations of parking rules in specially designated areas, government officials talk to drivers in a more harsh manner. If you take the place of a disabled person, be sure that you will either be deprived of your rights (a very common punishment), or your car will be confiscated (also not that uncommon), or you will have to pay a hefty fine of approximately 5,000 rubles. It is unlikely that you will be able to get away with a simple warning. Always pay attention to traffic signs and obey parking rules. Remember about the restricted areas, and then you will not have any problems with the law. A sign prohibiting parking (photos of different interpretations can be seen above) will tell the driver how to act in a certain situation.

Let's figure out what it is"No parking" signover what distance it operates and what subtleties this prohibiting element has in 2018. In addition, we will find out what awaits the driver who violates the prohibition established by the limiter and to whom its effect does not apply.

First, let's figure out what this very sign looks like. Many people confuse it both in appearance and in the mechanism of traffic regulation with a similar prohibitory one.

No Parking SignIt is a blue circle in a red frame, crossed out by one red stripe from left to right. And if you have entered the coverage area of ​​this limiter, then you will no longer be able to stop and leave the car.

Prohibition sign 3.28 restricts the parking of all vehicles, but allows stopping to unload or load, as well as to disembark or pick up passengers. A stop is acceptable even if it lasts more than 5 minutes. The sign is not valid on both sides of the roadway, but only on the one where it is directly installed. Thus, the driver can safely park the car on the other side of the street if there are no restrictions on this.

Varieties of this sign include restrictions prohibiting parking on even and odd days. In this case, the main sign is supplemented by one white vertical stripe inside a blue background for odd days and two for even days.

Restriction area and additional signs

According to traffic rules, parking is prohibited immediately behind a warning sign. That is, the driver in front of him can easily stop the car and go about his business. Behind the limiter, this will already be counted as a traffic violation.

Let's figure out how long the limiter applies.

• If the sign is located within the city, then the nearest intersection terminates its validity. In this case, intersecting roads of different levels are not considered an intersection.
• If the sign is installed on a country road, then the beginning of the populated area means the end of the restriction.
• The same applies to the sign at the end of a populated area; if there was a restriction in place before, then having left the city, village or village, the driver can safely stop the car for a long period of time.
• Sign 3.31 also terminates all possible restrictions, including parking.
• In addition, the “Parking prohibited” sign may be adjacent to a supplementary plate 8.2.2, establishing the distance during which the limiter is in effect.

You should also take into account the information on joint signs. For example, an arrow in both directions together with a round sign means that the driver is still within the latter's range. If the car owner sees a “No Parking” sign supplemented by a downward arrow, it means that after it you can stop, this is the end of the coverage area.

Also, together with the main plate, you can see supplementary 8.4.1 - 8.4.8, they indicate the type of transport that is subject to the restrictive sign. If your car is not one of them, you can safely leave it in the area of ​​the sign.

Exceptions to the rule

If "No parking" signis not supplemented with a sign explaining what type of transport the restriction applies to, which means that all road users must take it into account. However, there are a number of exceptions.

• Parking within the restricted area is available for passenger taxis. An important condition for this is that the taximeter is turned on. That is, the driver can wait for passengers while doing his immediate job.
• Vehicles for disabled people of groups 1 and 2, as well as cars transporting disabled people or personal transport used for transporting children of disabled people. Cars must be equipped with special stickers. Also, if necessary, the traffic police officer may request supporting documents.
• Russian Post vehicles can also park in the area covered by the prohibition sign.

There are few exceptions, but nevertheless they exist. As mentioned above, vehicles loading or unloading can stand in the restricted zone, and it does not matter how long the process takes.

Penalties

As a rule, a “No Parking” sign is installed in places where a parked car will interfere with the movement of pedestrians and the passage of other cars. You can also find a sign in places where parking a vehicle reduces overall road safety. Or a parked car forces other drivers to violate traffic rules. Whatever the reason, this sign, unlike the “No Stopping” signal, allows you to stop under normal conditions for a period of no more than 5 minutes. This is enough to board or disembark passengers.

Let's figure out what a driver should expect if a traffic police inspector notices a violation. Sanctions for this are designated as a fine for illegal parking. The list of violations includes many situations, including parking a car within the restrictive zone."No stopping" sign.

In 2018, for a similar violation in Moscow and St. Petersburg, a fine of 3,000 rubles and the detention of the vehicle are provided; drivers in the regions will pay less for a similar offense - 1,500 rubles.

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The constant increase in the number of cars per capita in Russia leads to an excessive oversaturation of large cities with them. As a result, traffic jams in the country's megacities are increasing from year to year, and parking in the city center is becoming more and more problematic. Finding a free parking space takes a lot of time, which not everyone has the patience for. It happens that car owners in a hurry leave their cars in the wrong places or with gross violations of parking rules.

For incorrect parking, a fine and towing of the car. Tow truck services are paid separately

Such actions not only interfere with the movement of vehicles and pedestrians, increasing traffic jams and congestion on the roads, but also bring significant fines to car owners. City authorities, in turn, are fighting traffic congestion on the streets, increasing penalties for violating parking rules and introducing forced evacuation of violators’ cars from the streets to impound parking, which is also paid for by the violator. As a result, ignoring stop and parking signs is prohibited and can lead to unpleasant material and moral costs.

If you often receive penalty notices from the traffic police, then there is a reason to once again carefully study the requirements of traffic rules and the layout of parking lots and areas where vehicles are allowed to stop. See where the “No Parking” signs are and where the “No Stopping” signs are in those areas of the city where you visit most often and where you need to stop for business or personal reasons. This will allow you to act more confidently in the future when searching for a free parking space and will significantly reduce the time it takes.

In no case should you hope for “maybe you’ll be lucky and they won’t notice us” or act on the principle “everyone is standing, and I will stand up.” It must be remembered that collecting fines is one of the legal ways for the authorities to replenish the budget, receive bonuses, and increase their own salaries. This is a profitable item and many people “feed” from it. Therefore, it is foolish to count on leniency from official bodies. One of the simplest and most effective ways to pay for parking is to comply with the requirements of traffic rules, the Code of Administrative Offenses and be able to defend your case in case of illegal actions on the part of parking attendants.

What are the differences between a “No Stopping” sign and a “No Parking” sign?

Can accurately explain the difference between the terms “stop” and “parking” as interpreted in the traffic rules. The external design of the “No Stopping” sign also differs slightly from the “No Parking” sign by the presence of an additional intersecting diagonal line. However, the meanings and requirements of these signs differ significantly from each other. The Rules contain interpretations of the terms “stop” and “parking” (see clause 1.2), according to which we can conclude that if you stop for up to 5 minutes, then it will be a stop, and for a longer period - parking. In reality this is not always the case.

For example, a truck unloading goods to a vegetable depot or hypermarket may stand on the road for several tens of minutes or even hours until unloading is completed. This situation is interpreted by the Rules as a stop if the unloading process continues continuously. At the same time, if you stopped near a store to buy cigarettes, but were delayed for 10 minutes because of the line at the checkout, then this situation will be assessed by the inspector as parking. Thus, a stop may last longer than 5 minutes when it is due to waiting and serving passengers or loading and unloading cargo.

A stop is considered to be any stop lasting longer than 5 minutes, when it is not due to passenger service or cargo reloading. In the Rules, parking and stopping are interpreted as actions of the driver performed at his own request or at the request of the passenger. A forced stop in the movement of a car due to its malfunction, at the request of a traffic light or an inspector, due to a traffic jam or an accident, is not a parking or stop, since it is carried out by the driver unintentionally, not of his own free will. Such a stop cannot be prohibited.

It is carried out in the place where the driver finds a given force majeure or emergency situation. In the event of a forced emergency stop, traffic regulations require the driver to perform certain actions to ensure traffic safety for other participants. So the driver is obliged to turn on the flashing emergency warning light and move the car to the side of the road. If the stop is long, then install an emergency sign (see clause 12.6 of the traffic rules).

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The term “parking” in the Rules means a place or territory allocated for parking a car. These places are indicated by a special information sign with the letter “P” (parking). In everyday life and in official terminology, this word is also understood as an action aimed at carrying out a long stay. The rules for parking cars determine the procedure and requirements for installing them in a parking lot, as well as requirements for the location of parking areas on the territory.

How to distinguish and understand stop and no parking signs?

For illegal parking, you need to carefully study those requirements and areas where stopping and parking are prohibited by the Rules. Further, based on the principle “it’s not prohibited, it’s possible,” you have a complete advantage over others to occupy a free parking area where they were afraid to do so. Thus, traffic rules help the driver in the difficult search for a parking space in a crowded metropolis.

The rules require that a parked car:

1. did not interfere with the movement of pedestrians and other vehicles;
2. did not create obstacles that would force other road users to violate traffic rules;
3. did not lead to the emergence of another threat to the safety of public order and traffic.

Where stopped vehicles may threaten traffic safety, the traffic police installs stop signs and parking is prohibited. These are the favorite signs of driving school instructors and traffic police inspectors who take practical driving exams for motorists. They like to distract attention and force the driver to park behind such a sign in order to give a failure with a clear conscience. Despite such cruel “flights”, many, even after successfully passing the exams, cannot correctly read the signs and use them.

So, what do you need to know to use these signs correctly?

• Firstly, both signs have the same appearance - a round blue disc with a red border and stripes. The “Parking is prohibited” sign has one inclined stripe (sign 3.28 of traffic regulations), and the “Stopping is prohibited” sign has two intersecting stripes (sign 3.27).
• Secondly, it is clear that the second character is obtained by crossing out (prohibiting) the first character. That is, the “No Stopping” sign has a higher status than the “No Parking” sign. You can neither stop nor park behind it. This is quite logical, you cannot get into a parking lot without stopping, and where there is a ban on stopping, it will be impossible to park. Conclusion: where there is a blue sign with two intersecting red stripes, don’t even think about stopping. Only route public transport can stop there and strictly in designated places.
• Thirdly, based on the opposite, when there is only one red stripe on the sign (parking is prohibited), therefore, there is no prohibition on stopping. This means that you are allowed to stop behind this sign at your whim for no longer than 5 minutes or more, if this is related to loading and unloading luggage and passengers.

The parking ban does not apply to:

1. postal vehicles;
2. on-call taxis waiting for clients with taximeters running;
3. transport for disabled people of groups 1-2.

Areas covered by stop and no parking signs

You must clearly notice both the beginning of the sign’s action, immediately after the place of its installation, and the area of ​​its action, and its end. It may happen that the sign you previously noticed is no longer valid in the area where you are looking for a parking space. To do this, you need to know that the coverage areas of stop and parking signs are limited to the following:

• Signs are valid on one side of the road on which they are posted. That is, if the stop sign is prohibited on the left side of the street, then you can safely stop on the right side.
• In the absence of additional signs, the effect of the sign is canceled by the first intersection. If there is no sign after the intersection, you can park. To extend the prohibition zone after an intersection, the sign must be posted again.
• The sign is valid until the end of the settlement, when there are no intersections on the road. Exits from courtyards and country roads do not apply to intersections.
• The ban is valid until the “End of restrictions” sign. This situation often occurs on country roads or on roads where repair and construction work is carried out.

Yellow markings under the prohibition sign determine the area of ​​the sign's coverage.

• When using a prohibition sign and yellow markings along the edge of the road together, the coverage areas of the stop and no parking signs are determined by the length of the road markings. In this case, a solid line prohibits stopping, and a broken line prohibits parking. Such markings can last for several kilometers, indicating the effect of the ban.

• Stop and no parking signs are also supplemented with signs explaining the beginning, continuation and end of their action. Thus, arrows pointing up indicate the beginning of the prohibited zone, double-sided arrows remind that the prohibited zone continues to operate and parking is prohibited, and a sign with a sign with arrows pointing down indicates that the prohibited zone has ended and you can park.

"Restricted parking zone" sign and "End of restricted parking zone" sign

The rules also provide for a rectangular sign “Zone with limited parking” (sign 5.27) with the image of a “No parking” sign. Its peculiarity is that parking is prohibited along the entire width of the road on both sides and is valid until the cancellation sign, regardless of the presence or absence of intersections or populated areas in this area. In addition, this is a sign of transport, be it a taxi, postal car or wheelchair transport. That is, if you saw this sign, you will not be able to park until you pass the “End of restricted parking zone” sign.

In order to ensure order on the road, there are some prohibitions and restrictions. One of the prohibitory signs that are often found on the path of motorists is the “No Parking” sign. It is most often installed on sections of the roadway where car parking reduces road capacity, making it difficult for other vehicles to move. What does it mean, and on what section of the road does it continue to operate?

Main characteristics

In order to park correctly and avoid paying fines, you should clearly know where traffic regulations do not allow parking. According to the Rules, parking a vehicle must not:

• threaten traffic safety;
• block the movement of vehicles or pedestrians;
• force other drivers to violate the Rules.

In places where there is a possibility of such situations, road sign 3.28 “Parking prohibited” is installed.

It applies to prohibit parking of all types of transport, acting only on the side of the road where it is installed. Therefore, if necessary, the car can be parked on the other side of the road.

Also on the roads of our country you can find 2 more varieties of this sign:

• 3.29 “Parking is prohibited on odd days of the month” (one vertical stripe);
• 3.30 “Parking is prohibited on even days of the month” (two vertical stripes).

They limit parking of vehicles on certain dates of the month (odd or even) and are also valid only on the side of the road where they are installed.

Important! There is one peculiarity: sometimes both signs are installed simultaneously on opposite sides of the road, usually this happens during relocation (19.00-21.00). In this case, you can park the vehicle on both sides, but only for the specified time.

It is worth noting that the ban applies only to parking and does not apply to stopping vehicles. Therefore, it is important to know how long you can stand under a sign that prohibits parking. If the car stops for up to 5 minutes, and the stop for more than 5 minutes is due to the fact that passengers are getting on or off, or the vehicle is loading or unloading, then this is not a violation. Because such a stop is not regulated by this road sign.

How to determine coverage area

Novice motorists sometimes wonder: “Is parking prohibited before the sign or after?” Therefore, it is important for every driver to understand where the prohibition zone begins and ends. The sign is valid from the place where it is installed to the following sections of the road:

• the nearest intersection (the car can be parked behind the intersection);
• leaving a populated area (if there are no intersections along the road, then you can park the car only after leaving the city);
• sign 3.31 “End of all restrictions zone.”

After the driver has passed the above sections of the road, he can safely park the car (if there are no other prohibiting signs).

Attention! The sign continues to be valid at exit points from areas adjacent to the roadway (gas station, courtyard, parking lot, enterprise), as well as at intersections with field, forest or other secondary roads, if there are no corresponding signs in front of them.

Additional signs and symbols

The coverage area of ​​a sign is sometimes determined by other symbols or signs that are placed below and contain additional information.

Penalties and exceptions to the rules

For failure to comply with the requirements of a sign prohibiting parking, the driver will receive a warning or fine from 1500 to 3000 rubles. The size of the fine depends on the conditions of the violation, as well as the scale of the locality. In large cities the fines are higher, in small towns they are lower. For example, for a violation within St. Petersburg or Moscow, the fine is 3,000 rubles.

Since most rules have their exceptions, they are also present in this case. The sign does not affect the following types of transport:

• postal service transport (it is marked with a white stripe diagonally dividing the blue background);
• metered taxi;
• vehicles that belong to or transport disabled people (they must be marked with a special designation “Disabled”).

Warning! Drivers of shuttle buses, as well as car owners living or working in the prohibited area, are not allowed to park in this area.

Avoiding trouble with traffic police officers or paying a fine is not so difficult. First, before you park your car, you need to make sure there is no sign nearby that prohibits parking. Secondly, when leaving the car, even for a short time, you should pay attention to whether it is clearly visible from afar and whether it interferes with the movement of other vehicles.

Everyone knows the unspoken truth that movement is life. And this rule can fully be applied to a moving car. However, the movement is never constant, and at certain moments you have to stop. Traffic rules define such a process as parking or stopping. In modern conditions, when even in sparsely populated cities the number of cars is increasing every year, drivers have even more problems with stopping than with the movement itself. And this is not surprising.

Due to the high concentration of vehicles on the roads, drivers often have to stop in places where this is not permitted by law. And therefore, it should not be surprising that the driver has to pay fines for parking under a “no parking” sign. But this is not so scary; the outcome is sadder if the car was towed to an impound lot.

In order to avoid violating the current legislation and a fine, every driver should have an idea of ​​what a “no parking” sign looks like. This is a round shaped pointer, having a cross section of about 0.25 m. in places where there are no populated areas, it must have a cross-section of 0.6 m. It must have a blue background, complemented by a red border and inclined stripes.

Consequences of parking near a no parking sign

Keep in mind that if you park in the wrong place, this will lead to certain consequences. And in order to somehow bring some sense into frivolous drivers, the authorities annually increase the amount of fines for non-compliance with these orders. If we look at the Code of Administrative Offenses of 2014, drivers who violate the “parking prohibited” requirement are required to pay a fine of 1,500 rubles. in any locality. In Moscow and St. Petersburg, such an offense involves a fine, the amount of which can reach 3 thousand rubles. However, it all depends on the situation, so in some cases the punishment may simply be the detention of the car.

But you can easily avoid such an unpleasant situation if you know which signs you shouldn’t stop at and what they mean. To do this, you need to carefully study the traffic rules.

What is the difference between stopping and parking?

Not every road user can say what the concept of stopping and parking means and in what cases the driver is issued a fine. In fact, these are different terms, and you need to clearly understand their meaning so as not to be subject to penalties or to avoid being the culprit of an accident.

To put it in more understandable terms, the difference between these terms is lies in the duration of the process.

• when stopping, transport stops moving for a short time;
• When parked, the vehicle remains stationary for a longer period of time.

If we turn to the rules, then a stop is considered a planned braking for up to 5 minutes, and a parking is the vehicle being stationary for a long time, not caused by the embarkation or disembarkation of passengers, or the unloading or loading of luggage.

What does the no stopping sign say?

If we look at the meaning of the sign prohibiting stopping, then everyone will understand that it prohibits parking under it. Therefore, it is correct to call its sign “stopping and parking is prohibited”.

You can come across a no-stop sign on different sections of roads, and in the absence of other signs that complete the action described, you must observe the ban on stopping until the first intersection. Keep in mind that exits from yards or other areas cannot be considered intersections, otherwise you will be fined. If there are no intersections in a populated area where there is a stop prohibited sign, the effect of this ban extends to the border of that populated area.

In most cases, a no-stop sign can be found on bridges, the boundaries of which are very difficult for drivers to determine while driving.

This sign remains in effect in accordance with the same rules as in the case of the no parking sign. It will be discussed below.

Where is the parking and stopping sign valid?

In order not to violate this sign and avoid a fine, you need to know what its meaning is. The main thing that every owner should remember is that when he sees this sign, he shouldn't stop, drop off or pick up passengers from any type of transport with the exception of public transport and taxis.

To install this sign, select the right side of the road or a place above it. However, its effect extends only to the side of its installation. Keep in mind that the presence of this sign means that you are not allowed to stop in areas intended for public transport, as well as in so-called pockets. The same applies to roadsides and sidewalks that belong to the highway. Otherwise, you will have to pay a fine for stopping under a no-stop sign.

Is it permissible to stop under a “no parking” sign?

Now is the time to consider a more democratic “no parking” sign, if you break it you will still have to pay a fine. Not all drivers, especially those with little experience, know that this sign prohibits only parking, and there are no restrictions on stopping in the area where it operates. Therefore, if you decide to stop your car under a sign for no more than 5 minutes, as well as in cases when you want to drop off or pick up a passenger, you can be sure that you have not violated any rules and you will not face a fine. Such a situation can be interpreted as a stop, which is not a prohibitory action established for the sign.

Limit of the ban

In order not to violate the rules of behavior on the road and to avoid a fine, you must also know the boundaries that are covered by the “no parking” sign. It covers space from the sign installation site to road sections, a list of which is presented below:

• The first intersection that is closest to you;
• Border of a populated area;
• The area where the sign “end of the zone of all restrictions” is installed.

After crossing any of the above sections of the highway, know that you can safely stop the car at any time. However, be careful in those places where there is an exit from areas adjacent to the road, as well as in places where the main route intersects with unpaved roads, provided that there is no priority sign in front of them. Keep in mind that these rules also apply to the sign described, as well as the “stopping and parking prohibited” sign.

How to interpret a sign with one or two stripes?

While driving, you can see a “no parking” sign containing one or two vertical stripes. Such a sign can be interpreted as follows: parking in the area covered by the sign is prohibited on odd or even days of each month, depending on the number of stripes. You need to remember this if you don't want to get a fine.

Also, some signs may provide for a different order of alternation than the daily one. Then, instead of stripes, the signs will have dates indicating the period of alternation. Let's say from the 1st to the 15th or from the 16th to the 31st, alternating from the 1st to the 16th monthly.

When is it permissible to park in a prohibited zone?

The effect of a sign prohibiting parking can be limited by another sign - parking. But keep in mind that this sign there must be a sign, which shows the distance covered by this ban.

Also, along with a sign prohibiting parking, there may be a marking on the asphalt made as a yellow broken line covering the top of the curbs, sidewalk or roadway. You are required to follow these markings: its completion means that the prohibitory sign is no longer in force in this area, and you can safely stop the vehicle without worrying about being ticketed.

But keep in mind that this prohibitory sign is only valid on the side of the road where it is installed.

Who has the right to stop under a “no stopping” sign?

As you move, you must remember that prohibitory signs do not apply to:

In case of violation of the stop sign, a fine is only one of the penalties that such an action can lead to. Therefore, in any case, you must be careful when parking.

Conflict situations

The above material should certainly clarify many complex issues associated with the operation of the “no parking” and “no stopping” signs, which every driver may encounter.

True, it may happen that the driver will be fined for parking in a prohibited place where there is no ban on stopping. In such cases, when drawing up a protocol, the inspector must confirm the fact that the vehicle has not moved for more than 5 minutes and the fact of loading and unloading. You must not forget about this. However, we still recommend that you follow the current rules of behavior on the road, since only in this case can you maintain order on the highway, thanks to which other car owners will be able to quickly get to their destination.

Conclusion

When getting behind the wheel of a car, each owner must be well versed in the signs that permit and prohibit certain actions while driving. The “no parking or stopping” sign is one of these, and not all owners know exactly when they are violating the prohibitions and when they are not. These signs have their own nuances, and the inspector is not always right.

But, taking advantage of ignorance of the rules, he can report a violation of traffic rules on the road, issuing a fine. But you can avoid such injustice if you clearly know what each of the signs discussed above means and when its effect ends.