You are going to become a happy owner of a vehicle and begin, of course, to carefully study the rules of the road. Well, how without them? A logical question arises: “When driving on a one-way road (in accordance with the rules), it is strictly forbidden to make a U-turn. Consequently, reverse movement is also not welcome? ”Let's try to figure out how reverse movement on a one-way road is dangerous, and in what cases these actions entail a fine.
Any motorist should be able to move backward. Is it possible to carry out this maneuver (in principle) if you are on the road with only one way traffic?
Reversing according to traffic rules
Is it possible to reverse in one-way traffic? Yes, it is possible if there is no evidence that the driver creates certain inconvenience to other participants of a specific traffic by his maneuver. The most interesting thing is that the violation is recorded only if you cross the intersection in reverse. But if before him - there are no complaints: go yourself at least a kilometer, at least two. The main thing is to make sure that all actions are carried out before crossing the roads.
In addition, it is strictly forbidden to move backward:
- at pedestrian crossings;
- in places intended to stop flight routes;
- before or on railroad crossings;
- in tunnels;
- on the road in case of poor visibility (no more than 100 m) in one direction (for example, in the case of very heavy rainfall or dense fog);
- under overpasses, bridges and overpasses, as well as on them.
Important! The Rules of the SDA do not mention this, but the second Resolution of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation (2012) contains significant additions to this issue. If the driver reverses on one-way traffic without any objective reason (for example, wanting to park or go around the obstacle he has encountered), then his actions are interpreted as a violation. Avoid punishment will not work. No persuasion on the traffic police inspector will not work.
Amount of penalty for reversing on one-way traffic
When engaging reverse gear, you must be aware that a vehicle moving in this way is a potential participant in a dangerous situation on the road. And do not flatter yourself that you are a super-driver, and do not neglect traffic rules. If you are driving in reverse on one-way traffic, the penalty is definitely ensured for you if you perform this maneuver at an intersection or other prohibited places. What is its size? It depends on where you perform your actions:
- on the highway - the fine is 2500 rubles;
- where route transport is moving - from 1,500 to 3,000 rubles;
- on the side of the road - 500 rubles.
Driver actions when reversing
Of course, using a reverse gear, you are unlikely to be reminiscent of Schumacher (who does not know - this is a racer) and can not develop high speed. Nevertheless, when reversing, you need to follow certain recommendations that may help you avoid big trouble:
- make sure the maneuver is safe not only for your own person, but also for the people around you, as well as vehicles;
- skip pedestrians and all cars (and those that remain behind you should be at a considerable distance from you so that they do not need to change direction or slow down);
- closely monitor the situation on the road through the rearview mirrors;
- if necessary (for example, in case of poor visibility or leaving the parking lot) do not be too lazy and get out of the car to make sure that there are no obstacles on your way (not bad if someone helps you by adjusting the movement of the car and giving the appropriate signs );
- maneuver at minimum speed so that when any interference occurs, react quickly;
- use a sound signal that will attract the attention of other motorists in order to avoid an emergency;
- Be extremely attentive and focused; Do not be distracted by foreign objects and actions (for example, talking on the phone or with someone who is sitting on the right).
Important! In the event of an emergency (when reversing in one-way traffic), non-compliance with the above requirements will be construed by the court as an aggravating circumstance. Therefore, do not neglect them. In some cases, strict adherence them save your life not only to you, but also to someone else.
How to qualify reverse movement under the sign "brick"
Again the “hitch”: what to do with the sign “No entry” (in the common people “brick”)? Everything is very simple: I drove under this sign (it doesn’t matter, forward or backward) - you will have to part with a certain amount of money from the wallet.
This violation is qualified under Part 3 (Article 12.16). Penalties (5,000 rubles) or the possibility of walking (after all, you can’t drive without a license) are allowed for 4-6 months.
Well, if someone else backs up (on one-way traffic) at the intersection, then the traffic police inspector will record a violation of Part 2 (Article 12.14), and again you will part with the “nth” amount of money. And what - "do you like to ride - love and carry the sleigh." Something like that.
Emergency situations and difficulties when maneuvering in reverse
Very often, maneuvering using reverse gear, one has to not only reverse in a one-way street, but also leave the parking lot near a building. It is precisely at such moments that those minor accidents occur, which, in principle, could have been easily avoided, show attention and concentration.
On a note! You should not park in the already densely packed parking lot. It is worth finding another. And there is still a good option: just park the car in any permitted and not “dangerous” place and go to your destination on foot. Cheap, cheerful and healthy. Why not?
Other difficulties:
- You hit someone else's parked car. Try immediately on the spot to resolve the issue of compensation for property damage.
- From your inept actions pedestrian suffered. Help him and try to resolve the issue peacefully.
Important! In no case do not leave the scene. This will only aggravate your situation.
The car in front begins to reverse
What are your actions if the car in front starts reversing? Yes, unexpectedly, but in no case do not begin to move backward yourself. The fact is that in the event of an emergency (according to the SDA), the court finds the culprit exactly the one who made the movement against the general traffic flow (naturally, if other participants in the incident have no other aggravating reasons).
Important! We recommend that you use an exclusively audible signal, which may cause the driver in front of the vehicle in front to stop dangerous maneuvering.
The main mistakes when moving backward
The number of accidents that occurred when reversing on one-way traffic (2016 and 2017 are no exception) is large. The reason that hundreds of cars fell into disrepair, and thousands of pedestrians were injured, were the elementary mistakes made by drivers:
- Some motorists get along badly with the car.Sometimes they can’t start straight ahead: the vehicle goes either left or right. They twist the steering wheel, but do not return it to the zero position. In fact, everything is extremely simple: consider how many turns you have already made. Or grab the steering wheel at the top with one hand and don't let go. Then you have every chance of fixing the zero position.
- Keep the wheels straight (i.e. rotate the steering wheel a little to avoid zigzag motion) to determine the direction of movement and the angle of rotation of the wheels.
- How to better navigate: through the mirrors or looking at the rear window? The question, of course, is interesting. The best option is to use both methods, sometimes even combining them. It all depends on the specific situation. If the possibility of the appearance of pedestrians, cars or something else is too great, then it is advisable to just look back. In the case of parking between two cars or in the garage, it is better to do this in the rearview mirrors.
On a note! To be completely sure when reversing a maneuver, do not consider it shameful to turn your head. Moreover, do not forget that the viewing angle of the mirror is quite small (that is, there is a dead zone). Yes, and keeping your attention on one reflector, you lose control of the other.
We train to reverse without using mirrors
In order to competently reverse in one-way traffic, you must first master this maneuver without using rear-view mirrors. It is not difficult to do this - you just need constant training. Start moving by turning your head back, exercising over your right shoulder control of everything that happens directly on the road. The position of the steering wheel is very important: each, even its slightest movement leads to a shift of the car in one direction or another. Do not allow this. Therefore, it is better to move at low speeds.
We train to reverse using mirrors
Having fully mastered the ride by turning only his head, you can proceed to the next stage - using mirrors. So that the reflectors do not let you down at the most crucial moment, they should be adjusted correctly.