Sign 3. 27 “Stopping is prohibited”: liability for failure to comply

Traffic rules establish special zones within which you cannot park and stop your car even for a short period of time, that is, make a stop. Such a restriction is introduced, as a rule, in busy areas, on narrow roads and in other places where additional traffic flow is required.

Violation of the ban on stopping and parking vehicles entails the imposition of administrative penalties in the form of a traffic police fine. In 2021, such areas are designated with “No Stopping” signs, which require special attention.

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Meaning and coverage area of the “No Stopping” sign

A sign prohibiting stopping of vehicles is presented in the traffic regulations under number 3.27 “Stopping is prohibited.” It looks like a blue circle with red edges, crossed out by a red cross.

In the area covered by the “No Stopping” sign, even temporary leaving of vehicles is prohibited, regardless of its category. Passengers and cargo cannot be boarded or disembarked. Only movement is possible. The essence of the restriction is simple - if the vehicle remains in place for even a short period of time, difficulties will arise for other vehicles. If these rules are ignored, the driver will be fined for stopping under a “No Stopping” sign.

The designation is valid until it is directly canceled or until the next intersection, as well as until the beginning or end of a populated area or sign 3.31 “End of all restrictions.”

The restriction can be set in conjunction with various signs that make it more focused.

Thus, plates 8.4.1-8.4.8 determine the type of transport that is not allowed to stop in the area of the sign. For example, 8.4.2. indicates that you cannot slow down when there is a trailer. This is most likely caused by a significant restriction of traffic flow in a particular lane or other circumstances that may interfere with other traffic.

The restriction is not always set due to problems with other vehicles. Sometimes stopping can be dangerous for the driver. If, for example, there is a sign 8.4.7, then, most likely, the danger is created for the cyclist, and not for those passing by.

Table 8.18 determines that a fine for stopping under a “No Stopping” sign will be assigned to everyone except drivers who are disabled. Additional guarantees for drivers with disabilities are established due to the availability of special social support from the state. It is more difficult for a disabled person to stop the car somewhere further and walk the extra distance; he may not have such an opportunity at all.

Table 8.2.4 defines the limitation area, as does 8.2.3. However, 8.2.3 states that the effect applies only to the part of the roadway in front of the sign, while 8.2.4 states that it applies both before and after.

When is a fine not imposed for stopping under a “No Stopping” sign?

A car is a technical device that can break down at any time. No matter how good the condition of the car, a malfunction can occur at any time, regardless of the driver. Accordingly, in 2021, vehicles can be left under the “No Stopping” sign without a fine in the event of the following malfunctions:

Braking system. Using a car with such a breakdown can create danger not only for the driver himself, but also for others, as well as for property. Accordingly, operation seems impossible.
Control, that is, the steering system. Similar to braking, driving a vehicle that has problems in this system seems very dangerous.
Headlights and tail lights. This especially applies to situations where visibility is difficult, for example, at night, during fog, rain, and so on.
Window cleaning system if there is precipitation or visibility is difficult without cleaning.

These violations allow you to stop where the law may prohibit. Continuing to drive with such malfunctions entails the creation of emergency situations, which is why the legislator allows forced abandonment until the problems are fixed or the vehicle is evacuated.

The concept of a forced stop is given in paragraph 1.2 of the traffic rules. The standards also provide for a certain procedure that the driver must perform in this case in order not to receive a fine for stopping under a “Stopping is prohibited” sign:

Turning on the alarm (clause 7.1 of the traffic rules). The action is performed by pressing a special button. Most often it looks like a circle on which a triangle is located and is done in red or orange.
Displaying an emergency stop sign (clause 7.2 of the traffic regulations). It must be available to drivers at all times. Its absence may result in the application of additional penalties. It looks like a triangle with red fields.
Taking all possible measures to eliminate the malfunction and clear the roadway (clause 12.6 of the traffic rules). The driver must remove the car from the road as quickly as possible. At the same time, you need to understand exactly how transport can be removed. In some cases, you can turn on the hazard lights and drive away slowly, hugging the right side, while in others you will have to call a tow truck.

Leaving the car is also forced if the car stops functioning, regardless of the reason. The driver has no opportunity to continue driving. In this case, he must take the same measures as in case of specific breakdowns.

Amounts of fines for stopping and parking under a “No Stopping” sign in 2021

Violation of the rules provides for bringing the perpetrator to administrative liability on the basis of Article 12.19 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. The amount of the fine for stopping under a “No Stopping” sign in 2021 depends on the specific situation:

Violation of the rules, including leaving the car under sign 3.27 “Stopping is prohibited” - a fine of 500 rubles or a warning (part 1). It is considered a less severe offense, and therefore the amount of the fine seems less significant.
The same violation, if it entailed the creation of obstacles to other transport - a fine of 2,000 rubles (part 4). The violation is more serious because there is an additional person who is inconvenienced. Accordingly, the amount of recovery increases.

For Moscow and St. Petersburg, the amount of the fine for stopping under a “No Stopping” sign will be increased. Thus, under part 1 a person can receive a fine of 2,500 rubles, and under part 4 - 3,000 rubles.

Theoretically, a person who was obstructed by an illegal stop can file a claim for damages if any were caused. For example, as a result of unlawful actions, the driver of another vehicle was late for work and was fired. If travel was impossible at all, then compensation is possible. However, there is practically no practice on such issues; it is very difficult to prove your position in such a situation.

Additional expenses for the guilty party may be caused by the need to evacuate and place the car in an impound lot. The cost will be different in each region.

What is the fine for violating a no parking sign in 2021?

First, let's consider the amount of punishment for braking in the wrong place. Today the law provides for the following amounts of recovery for an unauthorized stop, namely:

On tram rails or in close proximity to them - 1,500 rubles.
Not in the first row - 1500 rubles.
Within a radius of 5 m from the crossing point for pedestrians or on the sidewalk - 1000 rubles.
Railway tracks – 1000 rubles. For a similar violation, deprivation of rights for up to 6 months.
Bridges and under them, tunnels – 2,000 rubles.
In places for disabled people - up to 5,000 rubles.
Braking less than 15 m from a bus, trolleybus or taxi stop - 1,000 rubles.
On the bike path - 1000 rubles.
In the opposite lane - up to 5,000 rubles. and deprivation of rights for 1 year.

Car evacuation

A car left on the roadway under sign 3.27 “No Stopping” can create significant obstacles to traffic, provoke a high accident rate or even block the passage.

Violations for which a car can be towed are presented in Article 27.13 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. In Part 1, among the violations, Article 12.19 is listed, that is, violation of the rules of stopping and parking. However, we are not talking about point 1. The car can be towed only if it interferes with the passage.

Evacuation is carried out only if the owner or driver does not appear before the start of the procedure. However, a fine for stopping under a “No Stopping” sign may still be issued. The decision is made by the traffic police inspector or the Administrative Road Inspectorate. A report on the arrest is drawn up, after which the car is sent to the impound lot.

Punishment for violation

What is meant by the term “stop”? This is the deliberate stopping of movement for more than a few minutes. The “No Stopping” road sign allows you to regulate road safety. But not all drivers pay attention to it. Judging by the statistics, one of the most common violations is stopping in an unauthorized place. Meanwhile, failure to follow the rules can be costly for drivers. The fine varies from 500 rubles to 5000. For the first time, a violator can get by with a small amount or a warning. Much depends on the previous history of violations, as well as the surrounding circumstances.

The average price of a fine is 500 rubles. However, quite often the offender’s car is towed, which means you also have to pay for the services of a tow truck. The average cost of special transport services is 3-5 thousand rubles. The punishment becomes more severe if the parked car creates an emergency situation. In this case, the owner may be fined 2,500 rubles. and oblige the victim to reimburse expenses. The largest fine is imposed if the driver parks in the area of sign 3.27, which has an exception for the disabled at the bottom. The violator will have to pay 5,000 rubles to the city treasury.

Is it possible to stop under sign 3.27 “No Stopping” to disembark passengers in 2021?

Sign 3.27 suggests that not only parking is prohibited, but also stopping vehicles.

Paragraph 1.2 of the traffic rules establishes that a stop is a cessation of movement for up to five minutes or more, if this is required for unloading, loading or boarding passengers.

Parking differs in that it requires a longer period, from five minutes, and is not associated with loading cargo or boarding/disembarking passengers.

Sign 3.27 “Stopping prohibited” does not allow you to stop, even for a short period of time. Accordingly, passengers cannot be dropped off in its coverage area, otherwise a sanction may be applied to the driver for violating stopping rules.

Boarding and disembarking of passengers will be possible if the transport indicated on the sign is used (under numbers 8.4.9 - 8.4.15). This is how exceptions are set. For example, some places allow people to be dropped off by taxi, but it is important that it is properly marked.

Stopping is prohibited

It is important to know exactly the area where the “No Stopping” road sign is in effect. You can’t stop even for 5 minutes in every case. This sign is used quite often by the road service. You cannot park your car in the area where it spreads. In some cases, it is supplemented with special information plates that detail the effect of the designation:

in time (for example, at night);
depending on the type of vehicle (only official vehicles are allowed to stop);
distribution zone (before, before or after the pointer).

In addition to the fact that the sign prohibits stopping in a certain area, traffic rules also contain other types of prohibitions:

when the distance between the stopped car and the solid line (or the opposite edge of the road) is less than 3 meters;
at public transport and taxi stops. They are usually equipped with a special sign or marking. In this case, you cannot stop closer than 15 meters from such objects;
on the bike path;
on road structures: bridges, overpasses, overpasses, tunnels;
in that part of the road (except for the side of the road) where there is poor visibility of the path (no further than 100 m);
on tram tracks or near them when creating interference during traffic;
closer than 5 meters from intersections, except intersections with a solid line in the shape of the letter “T”. In this case, it is allowed to stop opposite the side crossing;
at a railway crossing, in an exclusion zone marked by traffic lights and barriers;
on the territory of pedestrian crossings and closer than 5 meters before them;
when obstructing the movement of vehicles;
when blocking the view of other drivers.

Is it possible for disabled people to stop under a “No Stopping” sign?

The legislator provides for a number of concessions for people with disabilities regarding compliance with traffic rules. Some of them also concern leaving the car without moving.

Appendix 1, Section 3 of the Traffic Regulations contains exceptions. Thus, the effect of sign 3.28 does not apply to cars equipped with a special “disabled person” designation, that is, they can park the car where others are prohibited from doing so.

In 2021, the law does not allow citizens with disabilities to park their cars under sign 3.27 “Stopping is prohibited” and prescribes the imposition of a fine. The reason is simple - such abandonment may result in the creation of obstacles on the roadway. Allowing such an action would significantly infringe on the rights of other road users who would be hindered in their movement.

Appealing a fine and evacuation

Persons brought to administrative responsibility have the full right to appeal decisions. This also applies to fines for leaving a car in the area covered by sign 3.27 “Stopping is prohibited.”

The procedure for appealing a fine for stopping under a “No Stopping” sign in 2021 is as follows:

Obtain a decision to prosecute. If it is issued in front of the driver, it will be handed to him against signature. It is not recommended to refuse to receive it, as this will not bring any positive effect. You can indicate your disagreement with the document.
Prepare a complaint against the decision. The text lists exactly what the driver disagrees with and on the basis of which standards he should not have been held accountable.
File a complaint with the court or a higher traffic police authority.

The legislator allows for the possibility of appealing a fine for stopping under a “No Stopping” sign both through the court and through a higher authority of the traffic police. In practice, a judicial appeal seems to be a more effective option.

The text of the complaint must include the following information:

Details of the authority to which the document is submitted. This is its name, as well as the address where it is located. You can find out accurate information through the official website; now all government agencies have their own portals that contain up-to-date information.
Applicant details. His full name and residential address are indicated.
Data of the authority and traffic police officer who issued the decision.
Title of the document.
Listing of the main facts related to prosecution: date, place, other information related to the event.
Reasons why a document should be cancelled. It is important to correctly substantiate your position from the point of view of the current law.

At the end, a list of applications is indicated, followed by a signature and date. The appendices must contain all the papers that in one way or another relate to the issue, including the resolution itself.

In accordance with Part 1 of Article 30.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, a complaint can be filed within a period not exceeding 10 days from the moment the decision was received. It is possible to restore the missed deadline if there is a good reason for missing it. For example, if a citizen was sick or was on a long business trip.

Applications for appealing a fine for stopping under a “No Stopping” sign can be found here.

Nuances

Sign 3.27 “Stopping is prohibited” prohibits leaving vehicles in the coverage area. Its use may seem like an obvious procedure, but there are some peculiarities that need to be taken into account:

You cannot stop to pick up/drop off passengers or load/unload goods. Accordingly, parking is prohibited as a longer option for maneuver.
Some signs may indicate vehicles covered by the sign, meaning they are the only ones not allowed to stop. Others make exceptions, that is, they indicate that the sign applies to everyone except a certain type of transport. For example, sometimes you can let people out of taxis or you can't just stop a motorcycle.
There is a separate sign 3.28, which prohibits parking, but allows a temporary suspension of no more than 5 minutes.
The punishment depends on whether the car creates an obstacle for other traffic or not.

It is worth remembering that you cannot stand at all within the coverage area of sign 3.27, but a forced pause in movement is not considered a violation, since it occurs for reasons beyond the driver’s control.

What does road sign 3.28 parking prohibited mean?

For many motorists, the difference between parking and stopping a vehicle still remains unclear.

According to current traffic rules, parking is considered to be stopping a car for 5 minutes or more. It is worth noting that in some situations, idle time for more than 5 minutes also cannot be considered as parking and does not entail penalties.

Stopping a vehicle may result in punishment if the driver slows down in a place prohibited for this maneuver.

Road sign 3.28 parking prohibited, has a round shape. It is blue with a red rim. The prohibiting parking element on the sign is an inclined scarlet stripe that crosses it.

The effect of a parking prohibited sign is determined by its appearance. If there is only one white stripe on the sign, which is crossed by a red prohibition, then you cannot stop under it on odd calendar dates.

If you see two white stripes under the red ban, it means you cannot stand under the sign on even calendar dates.

Thus, in order not to break the rules, before leaving, always check the calendar to see what date it is today. Most often, these two signs are located on opposite sides of the road.

No parking sign; the sign's coverage area begins in the area where the limiter is installed.

The pointer may end in the following places:

leaving the city;
with the beginning of a new settlement;
in the place of the pointer, canceling the effect of the previous sign;
at the first road intersection.

In addition to the places designated by the “no parking” sign, there are several points where vehicle braking is prohibited in principle, these are:

tram rails;
crosswalk;
tunnel and other places where parking is prohibited by law.

If you stay idle in these places, even without a sign prohibiting parking, penalties will invariably follow. The amount of the fine largely depends on the region; in large cities it is much higher than in small towns.

Attention! If the vehicle is stopped as a result of a malfunction or other reasons beyond the driver’s control, the car owner cannot be punished.