What is the fine for driving in a bus lane and stopping in it?

What is a dedicated lane for public transport?

According to traffic regulations, a bus lane is a part of the road only for passenger transport. It is specially allocated so that city residents without cars can get to work and back home faster during rush hour.

In what cases is it permissible to enter the bus lane? This lane can be used by:

• trolleybuses and buses, including Gazelle buses, traveling along a specific route;
• school buses;
• passenger taxis;
• cyclists if the lane is on the right.

How is a bus lane designated? Such a stripe on the road can be seen from signs or markings. The signs show the bus and the direction of travel. Often the signs are duplicated by the capital letter “A” on the asphalt.

Usually these signs are duplicated by markings - the capital letter “A”. The letter means that the lane is for public transport only

In what cases can other traffic use this lane? This is only allowed in three cases:

• to change lanes to turn if the lane is separated from the rest of the road by a broken line;
• for boarding and disembarking passengers at the right side of the road;
• when entering a main road from an adjacent or secondary one.

You can enter the lane for turning, boarding and disembarking passengers, when entering the main road

How cameras monitor entry into public transport lanes. Traffic police cameras are often watching the strip. There are stationary ones - they are mounted on poles. There are those that are installed in the cabins of passenger vehicles. We wrote more about such cameras in the article about fines for video recording.

If the camera sees that the car is driving in the bus lane, it will remove the violation and send it to the traffic police. There the inspector will look at the photo and, most likely, issue a fine.

Why is there a “brick” sign above the bus lane? As a rule, the “brick” is supplemented with a sign indicating the lane - this means that the lane is only for passenger transport.

What do "hammers" mean? This additional sign indicates the duration of the sign. For example, a lane may be dedicated to buses only on weekdays.

Both combinations of signs and placards may be displayed above the passenger vehicle lane. The left one prohibits general traffic, the right one specifies when the lane is closed to everyone

How is movement in the bus lane regulated?

A special lane for passenger vehicles on public roads is separated from other traffic directions by a continuous or broken line. A solid line indicates that crossing it is prohibited. In addition to markings, this area is marked with special road signs. Let's look at what they look like and what they inform drivers about.

• Sign No. 5.11.1 - warns that there is a separate road ahead. In the case under consideration, public transport moves towards the general flow of cars:
• No. 5.12.1 - notifies that the route with a separate zone ends:
• No. 15.13.1 and 15.13.2 indicate that you are about to enter a road with a special lane. Moreover, in the first option, a regular car cannot turn left, in the second - right:
• No. 15.14 - notifies that a special zone for public transport begins:
• No. 15.14.1 - notifies that the separate zone ends:

What is the fine for driving in a bus lane?

In Moscow and St. Petersburg, the fine for traveling in a bus lane is 3,000 rubles.

In other regions - 1500 rubles.

Who can issue a fine? The violation can be recorded by a camera or an inspector. In large cities, cameras are placed in the cab of public transport - the bus drives and records everything that happens in front of it and behind it.

Is it possible to drive on a dedicated lane on weekends? Yes, if the “Public Transport Lane” sign is supplemented with a sign indicating weekdays.
In Moscow, since September 2021, 73 lanes have been completely closed to all transport except public transport. Since November, 14 more have been closed.

Fines provided for in 2021 for driving into a dedicated lane in Moscow

In accordance with Article 18.2 of the Traffic Regulations of the Russian Federation, a fine is imposed for violating the provisions on entering the lane for public transport. It is almost impossible to avoid punishment, because most streets have cameras recording violations.

In case of driving or even entering the lane reserved for buses, if it is also oncoming, the driver will be issued a fine in the amount of 1,000 to 1,500 rubles. in the event that the offender was forced to go around the obstacle.

Fine in the amount of 5,000 rubles. or deprivation of rights for a period of 4 to 6 months threatens the driver who drove into the oncoming lane for buses, which was not associated with avoiding an obstacle.

If the driver leaves or moves along the bus lane in the same direction, he may also be fined:

• for 1,500 rub. — for residents of regions (Article 12.17, paragraph 1.1 of the Administrative Code);
• for 3,000 rub. - for Muscovites and residents of St. Petersburg (Article 12.17, paragraph 1. 2).

If a driver does not give way to public transport moving along a dedicated lane, he may be fined 500 rubles.

On April 13, 2012, in accordance with the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation, changes to. We published an overview of the changes in the article ““. In this article we will take a closer look at one of the most significant changes - the permission for taxis to use the lane for fixed-route vehicles.

It would seem that they added a few lines to the Traffic Rules and all the privileges of route vehicles will also apply to passenger taxis. But this is not so, and this article is devoted to the main situations related to taxi traffic.

Is there a fine for stopping at a bus stop?

Yes, the fine for this is 1000 rubles.

Exceptions are if the stop is needed to board or disembark passengers or the maneuver was forced. A stop is considered forced if:

• the driver became ill;
• the car broke down;
• there is an obstacle on the road.

In this case, the driver will not violate the stopping rules. Read our other article about fines for stopping in the wrong place.

When can you drive in a bus lane?

List of conditions for the possibility of moving a vehicle (in addition to public transport) along a dedicated lane:

• dotted markings;
• the need for redeployment to implement a turn.

The above requirements must be met in their entirety. It is not allowed to change to a special lane. a row for making a turn with continuous markings applied to the asphalt.

Drivers who want to drop off passengers or, on the contrary, put them in their car will not be fined for driving in a dedicated lane. This is feasible if there are dotted road markings in a specific place and provided that the car does not interfere with the movement of public transport.

Note

: If there are no markings, then you cannot go into this area to disembark people.

Any type of vehicle is allowed to travel along the “dedicated lane” on non-working days, if the effect of sign 15.14 is limited only to working days.

For reference

: in this case, the following combination of road symbols will be placed above or near the road:

How to appeal a fine for a dedicated lane

Why are erroneous fines issued? At the time of the violation, the driver could be on vacation in another country, and the car could be in the garage. The camera or inspector sometimes makes mistakes. This happens in three cases:

• the camera incorrectly recognized the license plate, and the inspector did not check the license plate with the make and model of the car;
• due to bad weather the sign or markings were not visible,
• the driver had to avoid obstacles, such as a fallen tree, in a prohibited lane.

Due to a technical or human error, the driver will receive an unfair fine.

Appeal procedure. You can appeal a fine within 10 days from the day the inspector issued the order. The date can be viewed on a paper document or when checking on the Traffic Police Fines website.

How much is the traffic police fine for stopping and parking there?

The Code of Administrative Offenses of 2021 also has Article 12.19, which specifically provides for liability for violations of stopping and parking rules. However, we will not find any punishment for the bus lane in it. Because it is provided for by the already mentioned Article 12.17.

And here everything is exactly the same:

• for stopping or parking on a bus lane in Moscow or St. Petersburg, a traffic police fine of 3,000 rubles is provided,
• if the violation was committed in other cities and regions, then the amount of the sanction will be 2 times less - 1,500 rubles.

There is also a 50% discount here and there is no risk of evacuation to the impound lot.

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The date in the red frame is the day the inspector issued the fine

The complaint must be filed with the head of the department whose employee issued the fine. You can find out by phone - it is indicated on the decree.

The complaint must be answered within 10 days

What documents will be needed? If you were not at the scene of the violation you are charged with, collect evidence. This could be plane tickets or statements from people who were with you. If you were on a business trip, attach to your complaint your travel document, transport tickets, checks from the hotel and a certificate from the accounting department.

Don’t forget to attach copies of documents for the car to your evidence: license, policy, registration certificate.

Exceptions when driving in the bus lane is permitted

Expert opinion

Stepanov Vladislav Vasilievich

Practitioner lawyer with 10 years of experience. Specializes in the field of civil law. Member of the Bar Association.

As in any other situation, there are a number of exceptions in which the use of a lane for public transport is permitted:

1. If the lane is separated from the main part of the road by a broken marking line. As a rule, this happens before intersections and is necessary for the driver of the vehicle to change lanes for buses in order to make a right turn. If the driver does not change lanes and starts turning from the middle lane, then his vehicle can create a danger for vehicles moving in the right lane.
2. If you need to ensure that passengers board or disembark from a car, you can use a bus lane.
3. When leaving the adjacent territory on the road, the driver must use the far right lane to start driving.
4. In some cases, under the sign indicating a lane for passenger transport, a sign may be installed that regulates the permission to travel along it at certain times or days.
5. If the driver tried to avoid an emergency situation or a collision with a pedestrian, then he can also enter this lane.
6. If there is no corresponding marking on the lane or it is not readable, and the corresponding sign is not installed.

In any situation, when driving in a bus lane, the driver must make sure that his vehicle does not interfere with the movement of public transport.

If a driver needs to appeal a fine, there are several ways to do this:

• By contacting the Violations Department;
• Submit a corresponding application to the traffic police;
• File a claim in court.

If the fine is proven to be unfounded, it will be cancelled.

Special road lanes are installed in medium and large settlements to optimize traffic flow. The presence of a special lane simplifies the maneuvering of large route buses and trolleybuses.

Thanks to special traffic areas, the number of accidents involving urban passenger transport is reduced. Another advantage of dedicated buses: it has become easier for city shuttle bus drivers to keep to the schedule.

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Remember

1. The fine for a bus lane in 2021 in Moscow is 3,000 rubles. It’s the same in St. Petersburg. In other cities - 1500 rubles.
2. Driving in the dedicated lane is allowed for buses, trolleybuses, school buses, passenger taxis and cyclists.
3. Other vehicles can also enter the lane and stop to drop off passengers. But if you stand up for a long time, you will be fined 1,000 rubles.
4. If the driver does not agree with the fine, he can appeal it. He has 10 days to do this from the date of the decision.

Other articles by the author: Evgeniy Lesnov

When can you use a bus lane?

Clause 18.2 states that driving in the area allocated for the movement of minibuses, etc., is permitted for the following types of transport:

• school buses;
• a passenger taxi with appropriate identification marks;
• vehicles used to transport 8 or more passengers - the list of such is approved by the local authorities of Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sevastopol;
• bicycles if the area is located on the right.

In some regions, driving in a dedicated lane is allowed on weekends. In this case, a “Working days” sign is installed on the site. Consequently, the driver will not be held accountable for driving in this zone on Saturday and Sunday, provided that the exit is made through a broken line.

Driving on this section of the road is also permitted in the following cases:

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• An urgent need. According to Article 2.7 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, a maneuver performed against traffic rules, but to eliminate a danger, is not considered a violation. So, if a driver drove into a dedicated lane to avoid a collision with another car, then he cannot be held accountable.
• There are intermittent markings on the road. It is usually used at road exit areas, at intersections, etc.
• Absence of a sign or marking indicating that this area is intended for the movement of minibuses, buses, etc.
• If you need to board or disembark passengers. You can enter the lane without interfering with public transport and in a place permitted for maneuver.
• Poorly executed markings.
• Access to the site from the yard.

Driving in the lane for route vehicles on weekends

Hello, dear readers! Today, in our short review, we will consider the rules (possibility in certain cases) of driving on a dedicated lane for public transport on weekends. Questions asked by readers confirm that there is an opinion among drivers that on weekends it is not prohibited to drive in the lane for fixed-route vehicles marked with sign 5.14 “Lane for fixed-route vehicles”:

5.14 "Lane for route vehicles." A specially designated lane in which route vehicles, cyclists, as well as school buses and vehicles used as passenger taxis move alongside the general flow of vehicles.

First let's look at the Rules.

18.2. On roads with a lane for route vehicles, marked with signs 5.11.1, 5.13.1, 5.13.2, 5.14, the movement and stopping of other vehicles in this lane is prohibited.

If this lane is separated from the rest of the roadway by a broken marking line, then when turning, vehicles must change lanes to it. It is also permitted in such places to enter this lane when entering the road and for boarding and disembarking passengers at the right edge of the roadway, provided that this does not interfere with route vehicles.

In paragraph 18.2 of the Rules it is noted that the movement of vehicles (except for school buses and vehicles used as passenger taxis, as well as cyclists) along the lane marked with sign 5.14 “Lane for route vehicles” is prohibited, except when making turns, provided that the lane is separated from the rest of the roadway by a broken marking line.

The movement of vehicles in the lane for fixed-route vehicles or stopping in the specified lane in violation of traffic regulations is punishable by a fine in the amount of one thousand five hundred rubles, and for Moscow and St. Petersburg in the amount of three thousand rubles.

Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation Article 12.17. Failure to give priority in movement to a route vehicle or a vehicle with special light and sound signals turned on.

1.1. Movement of vehicles along the lane for route vehicles or stopping on the specified lane in violation of the Traffic Rules, except for the cases provided for in parts 3 - 5 of Article 12.15 of this Code, and the case provided for in Part 1.2 of this article.

Punishment: entails the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of one thousand five hundred rubles.

1.2. The violation provided for in Part 1.1 of this article, committed in the federal city of Moscow or St. Petersburg.

Punishment: entails the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of three thousand rubles.

There is an exception to the Rules when, for example, a sign is used with sign 5.14 “Lane for route vehicles” (as well as 8.5.5 - 8.5.7 “Validity hours”), which indicates that sign 5.14 is valid only on weekdays, therefore on weekends, driving in the lane marked with such a sign is not prohibited.

But only if the lane is not separated from the rest of the roadway by marking 1.1 which, in accordance with the Rules, is prohibited from crossing.

Horizontal markings:

1.1 — separates traffic flows in opposite directions and marks the boundaries of traffic lanes in dangerous places on the roads; indicates the boundaries of the roadway to which entry is prohibited; marks the boundaries of vehicle parking spaces;

Lines 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 are prohibited from crossing.

According to Part 1, Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, for crossing continuous markings, punishment is provided in the form of a warning or a fine in the amount of five hundred rubles

Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation Article 12.16. Failure to comply with the requirements prescribed by road signs or road markings

1. Failure to comply with the requirements prescribed by road signs or markings of the roadway, except for the cases provided for in parts 2 - 7 of this article and other articles of this chapter.

Punishment: entails a warning or the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five hundred rubles

If we turn to Appendix 2 (Road markings and their characteristics according to GOST R 51256-2011 and GOST R 52289-2004), then it does not contain any mention of the duration of horizontal markings (in this case, marking 1.1), therefore, if the lane for public transport, it is separated from the rest of the roadway by continuous markings; entry to it is prohibited, regardless of the use of information signs (indicating the duration of the signs) together with sign 5.14 “Lane for route vehicles.”

Summarize. If on weekends (or at other specified times) in accordance with the installed signs, movement in the lane for public transport is allowed, but there are continuous markings, then in this case, the lane for route vehicles is allowed to enter (exit) only in places where marked with appropriate markings that do not prohibit crossing such markings.

Everyone, have a safe trip!

Use of the bus lane by other categories of vehicles

Ordinary vehicles may use the dedicated lane for public transport only in accordance with rule 18.2. He says that a driver can change lanes for route vehicles only if it is separated by a broken line.

Also, a special area can be used to enter the road. From the “dedicated area” you can pick up/drop off passengers on the right edge of the road, provided there is no interference with urban passenger transport.

It is prohibited to disembark passengers if the bus lane is separated from the rest of the roadway by a white “solid” lane.

An interesting point relates to driving along the bus lane on weekends. Residents of the capital should pay attention to this. Some designated traffic areas do not operate on weekends and holidays in Moscow.

It is easy to identify such a lane: when restrictions are lifted, a sign with the image of crossed hammers is installed on the road. However, if a “brick” is placed over the lane, the passage is still considered closed. A day off also does not cancel the effect of a continuous marking line.

Will video cameras record driving into the bus lane in 2021?

Yes, such a function exists in video recording cameras today. This is especially true for large cities, for example, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan.

A violation is detected as follows: you are driving a passenger car in a bus lane, or have stopped in it. If a video camera captures an image of your car, it automatically records the driver’s violation. Then the information goes to the traffic police, and soon you will receive a fine. The proof on paper will be a photo of your car with a state license plate in a prohibited lane.