What is called when you hand over back by car. Reversing Rules

Good afternoon, dear reader.

8.12. The movement of the vehicle in reverse is permitted provided that this maneuver is safe and will not interfere with others participants in the movement. If necessary, the driver must enlist the assistance of other persons.

So, reversing is allowed only if it is will not interfere with others vehicles, motorcycles, pedestrians and other road users.

A very simple conclusion can be drawn from this point. If in the process of moving backwards the car turned out to be a participant in a traffic accident, then the driver who violated the requirements of paragraph 8.12 is the culprit of the accident.

Naturally, in the event of a collision, you should not immediately give up. Try to find violations in the actions of the other driver.

However, the violation of the second participant does not relieve the responsibility of the driver who was driving backwards.

In the event of a difficult traffic situation, paragraph 8.12 suggests using help of others, which can be both passengers of the car and those passing by. At the same time, no comments are given regarding the use of the help of other persons.

In practice, you can ask a pedestrian to make sure that when reversing, the car does not hit other cars or other obstacles. In addition, your assistant can give a gesture to approaching cars and they will not interfere with the completion of the maneuver.

However, keep in mind that seeking help from others does not release the driver from the obligation not to interfere with other vehicles.

Where is it forbidden to drive in reverse in 2019?

Paragraphs 8.12 and 16.1 of the SDA list situations in which it is prohibited to reverse:

• on ;
• on ;
• in tunnels;
• on bridges, viaducts, overpasses and under them;
• on ;
• in places where the visibility of the road in at least one direction is less than 100 m;
• at the stops of route vehicles;
• on motorways.

In all of these cases, moving in the opposite direction can create an emergency situation.

Please note that the maneuver is not prohibited on one-way roads, however, it is possible to perform it only until an intersection, tunnel, bridge or other structure from the above list appears in the car's path.

Reversing ticket

The amount of the fine depends on the place where the offense was committed. When driving in the opposite direction on the motorway, the amount of the fine will be 2 500 rubles(CoAP).

In all other cases, the fine will be 500 rubles(CoAP).

Accident while driving in reverse

Consider the popular traffic accidents when reversing:

A collision may occur if the driver of the parked vehicle is not using the rear-view mirrors (eg using only the right mirror instead of all three). Most often, an accident occurs between a car parallel parking (orange) and a car that "supported" it from behind (green). However, more exotic situations are also possible.

For example, the driver of a green car may become frightened of a parked car, reverse quickly, and crash into a red car that has driven up behind him. A few years ago I happened to see a similar accident in practice, so the situation is not fictional.

Please note that if the green and red cars collide, the parallel parking driver is not involved in the accident and there will be no damaged cars. The driver of the green car will pay for the repairs.

2. Reversing in the parking area of ​​a supermarket or car park.

Such accidents happen with enviable regularity near all major stores. The cause of the accident, as in the previous case, is the inattention of the driver of the orange car, which is reversing.

How to prevent an accident?

1. If a car is moving towards you in reverse, then in no case do not turn on the reverse gear. Use sound signal. Any adequate driver, having heard a sound signal, will stop moving.

Unfortunately, in practice, you can meet drivers who do not understand the meaning of the sound signal and do not react to it in any way. Just keep in mind that if the car continues to move, it's best to pull away from the deaf driver. In this case, you should only move forward. Engaging reverse gear can make you the culprit of an accident.

And in any case, do not forget about the sound signal. Even if the driver does not react to it, you will at least attract the attention of witnesses who will help prove your innocence in the future.

2. If you hear a beep when driving in the opposite direction, then as soon as possible stop the car. It is better to stay for a couple of minutes, get out of your car and look around, than crash into someone else's car and spend a lot of time on paperwork about an accident and resolving issues with an insurance company and a car service.

3. Use all rear view mirrors(right, left, salon), look at them in turn.

4. When driving between parking lanes, carefully watch the cars left and right. Please note that you should also keep an eye on neighboring cars if you are stopped in a parking lot. For example, if you give way to vehicles that have the right of way.

The fact is that another car can start moving without first looking in the rear-view mirrors. You can track the maneuvers of other cars only by turning your head. Naturally, you should not pay attention to cars that are not driven by anyone.

5. Use reverse gear only when you take your time. In relation to parking at a store, this means that the best solution is to calmly put the car back into the parking space before going to the store, and after visiting the store, drive out in front.

Accidents, as a rule, occur precisely when leaving the parking lot, when the driver is in a hurry to go home or on business. Therefore, such a situation should be excluded.

Let's summarize. Reversing is the most dangerous maneuver for the driver. The fine for reversing is not large, but the driver of a car driving in reverse will be held responsible for any accident.

And finally, I propose to watch the video of the accident, the cause of which was the carelessness of the driver:

Good luck on the roads!

Natalia-2

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I'm certainly not an expert, but driving in reverse and driving in the opposite direction are two different things. Reversing is driving backwards, and driving in the opposite direction is driving forward, but against traffic.

Of course, these are different things.

But here's what the Supreme Court wrote

Violation by the driver of the requirements of any road sign, which resulted in the movement of the vehicle he is driving in the opposite direction on a one-way road, forms the objective side of the administrative offense provided for by Part 3 of Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation (for example, violation of the requirements of road signs 3.1 "Entry is prohibited", 5.5 " One-way road", 5.7.1 and 5.7.2 "Entering a one-way road").

When applying this rule, it should be borne in mind that, based on the content of clause 8.12 of the SDA,. Violation by the driver of the above conditions forms the objective side of the composition of the administrative offense provided for by Part 3 of Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. According to the same norm, the actions of a driver who reversed onto a one-way road in violation of the requirements of road sign 3.1 "Entry is prohibited" should be qualified, and in the case when such a maneuver was performed at an intersection - also under part 2 of article 12.14 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. "

As you can see, the court does not find a difference whether you are moving forward or in reverse.

By the way, in Maxim's article it is written:

Please note that reverse gear is not prohibited on one-way roads, but it is possible to use it only until an intersection, tunnel, bridge or other structure from the list appears on the road.

VS says something different. Reversing is possible only when there is an OBJECTIVE NECESSITY for this??? In other words, if you back up on a one-way road and there is no "intersection, tunnel, bridge or other structure from the list", then you will still be deprived of your "rights" unless you prove in court that you had an objective need to go backwards.

Dmitry-5

Hello! Moved along the side of the main road in reverse, at a speed of 3 km. at one o'clock. I did everything in accordance with paragraph 8.12 of the SDA, I moved very slowly with the emergency gang on, I constantly monitored the situation behind the car in the mirrors. From the adjacent territory, a loaded Gazelle decided to leave the main road. Weather -35 visibility is good. In order to get onto the main road of the Gazelle, it is necessary to overcome a slight rise, respectively, the gazelle stepped on the gas, and when he saw me, he braked into the skid (as evidenced by the presence of a braking distance, about a meter and a half), but did not have time to stop and hit my tag in the rear right bumper burdock , just under the hatch from the banzo tank, leaving at the same time on the main road. I did not expect this, and drove another meter and stopped. The gazelist violated the traffic rules clause 8.3 (he had to let everyone through). In the traffic police, the inspector issued a determination who was driving back (that is, I) violated clause 8.12 of the traffic rules. And the driver of the Gazelle did not violate anything! The question is, is such a definition legal?

The traffic police made the correct determination, in accordance with paragraph 8.12 of the SDA:

8.12. The movement of the vehicle in reverse is permitted provided that this maneuver is safe and does not interfere with other road users. If necessary, the driver must enlist the assistance of other persons.

Comments here:

Eugene-29

Good afternoon!

passing through an intersection with a one-way (left) 4-lane road. The car ahead (2) turned left into the rightmost lane and stopped in front of a zebra. I went straight, but that car (2) turned on the back and drove into me.

A decision was made to dismiss the case.

Where the field was set: the driver of the car (2) did not make sure that it was safe when reversing. 812 traffic rules

Where "Defined": there is no administrative offense in the actions of the driver.

how can that be?

Eugene, hello.

Reversing at intersections is prohibited by traffic rules. If you do not agree with the documents drawn up by the inspector, write "disagree" in them and state your point of view. Only then sign.

Although in this case it is not clear what you want to achieve in the end. If you explain this, it will be possible to give more specific advice.

Good luck on the roads!

Paul, Hello.

Paul, Hello.

1. What are the road signs and markings on this section of the road?

2. Article 5.5. what legal document?

Hello!

There are no signs. One lane marking.

A document like a protocol.

Paul

Paul, explain what the violation of the rules consisted of. Just for reversing on the road, rights are not deprived.

Maxim, the traffic police officer explained to me that I was moving along a one-way lane.

Paul, Now it is clear.

Regarding your situation, there is an explanation of the Supreme Court.

driving in reverse on a one-way road is not prohibited, provided that this maneuver is safe for road users and, taking into account the current traffic situation, is caused by an objective necessity (for example, avoiding an obstacle, parking)

If you prove that your maneuver was caused by an objective necessity, then there will be no deprivation of rights.

Good luck on the roads!

Paul, explain what the violation of the rules consisted of. Just for reversing on the road, rights are not deprived.

Max, you are amazing! There are no rule violations. Everything is left to the discretion of the inspector. They are deprived not for traffic violations, but according to the clarification of the RF Armed Forces. Those. there is no traffic violation point, but they are deprived of it according to 12.15.4. And this lawlessness has been working for 2 years already!

wowick, Do you know cases when a driver was deprived of his rights simply for reversing?

For example, for the fact that he drove backwards from a parking space or did parallel parking.

For such maneuvers, no. But for the fact that the people of the traffic jam in the opposite lane go around in reverse, yes. Such cases were described in the Internet. Or passed the necessary exit on the highway ... There is no specifics, everything is left to the discretion of the inspector

That is, on an oncoming lane in reverse is a deprivation or a fine?

Did I understand correctly?

Tell me, please, what exactly to say to the judge so that they don’t deprive?

In court, you need to cite in your defense an excerpt from:

driving in reverse on a one-way road is not prohibited, provided that this maneuver is safe for road users and, taking into account the current traffic situation, is caused by an objective necessity (for example, avoiding an obstacle, parking)

You need to explain that this applies to your situation.

Good luck on the roads!

Hello! Tell me, please, is it right to deprive me of my rights or is it a divorce?

I maneuvered along the backup of Varshavskoye highway in the area of ​​​​d107 in reverse to the metro, and drove at a speed of 5 km / h for about 50 meters, parked, and an inspector approached me, who showed me article 5.5. What should I do in this situation? Thank you!

As I understand it, this is a violation of the requirements of sign 5.5 "One-way road". Driving back on such a road 50 m - you will have to prove that the parking place was so far behind your stop, and it was impossible to park in front due to objective circumstances.

Good afternoon.

Tell me please!

an accident occurred.

I drove onto the main road from a secondary one, due to the slight rise in the road there was insufficient visibility. As soon as I almost drove out to the main road, I saw that a car was speeding in reverse. The road was one-way, but not marked with this sign, because (as the traffic police explained) this is considered a highway junction.

we were assigned a parsing group, where the two sides were recognized, from which I was stunned, of course. they wrote me a fine saying I didn’t give in, they wanted to solder him for driving in reverse.

what can be done in such a situation? will the insurance company be able to pay at least some% of the repair or is it pointless to wait for a court decision in his case?

Everything is correct. You must give way, and it does not say in which direction the other car should go. And he, when reversing, must let all other road users pass.

I haven’t come across it, but they say that in this case, the UK pays half the damage to everyone ...

There is a lot of fuss... Senseless... Thank you, Mademoiselle Corruption... To hell with the lawyers: Can we agree?

If I have CASCO, then we will not agree.

Dmitry-132

Is there any point in filing a complaint? Essence:

Complaint against the decision in the case of an administrative offense No. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Good afternoon I earnestly ask you to cancel the said decision or mitigate liability (replacing the fine with a warning), due to the fact that the maneuver recorded by the ST-15018 surveillance camera (driving to another lane in the same direction with violation of the solid marking line) I MADE FORCED.

So, at about 16:51 on 06/12/16, I, moving along the extreme right lane in a XXXX car, along the street. Velozavodskoy from the center stopped at a crossroads at a red traffic light near 6A - this position was recorded by a video camera, I did not go beyond the stop line.

At this time, an additional section of the green traffic light lit up for the cars of the opposite direction, making it possible to turn around and turn left (to Avtozavodskaya Street). One of these cars, I believe by mistake, instead of turning left, made a U-turn, after which it stopped in the middle of the intersection, having caught up with the green lawn that divided the street. Avtozavodskaya on 2 carriageways, AND THEN I STARTED REVERSING THROUGH THE CROSSROADS along the lane I occupied, apparently intending to have time to stand in front of me (while the red light is on), and then turn now to the right onto Avtozavodskaya street under the "green arrow". However, by the time he began to reverse, the green light had already turned on and I had ALREADY STARTED moving forward (the “Move in lanes” sign installed above the far right lane allowed me to drive both to the right and in the forward direction), Thus, this car was actually moving at the intersection in one lane directly towards me (only in reverse) - ALL THIS IS CLEARLY VISIBLE ON THE PHOTO ATTACHED TO THE DECISION COMPETED.

At the same time, another car was moving behind me, sharp braking could have led to a collision from behind, so I had to break the continuous marking line to avoid an accident, driving into another lane of a passing direction.

Dmitriy I don't see much point in appealing against this penalty. You deliberately broke the rules.

1. The most logical option would be to wait until the car reversing through the intersection completes this strange maneuver.

2. Another possible option. Drive up to this car and stop. If necessary, sound the horn to avoid an accident.

Good luck on the roads!

Hello. Here you have written "the driver of a car moving in reverse will be held responsible for any accident." Just imagine, I also thought so, BUT today the interrogator surprised me. My story, please help.

Leaving the adjacent territory (yard), he stopped in front of Budenovsky avenue, letting cars moving along the main one, after which he felt a blow to the front right side of the car. - That's what I wrote in the explanation. The photo shows that my car is standing perpendicular to the roadway, on straight wheels, only having moved off the curb (specially lowered), i.e. the entire hood is obtained on the roadway, and the Gazelle with an open steel body rested with the right rear side in the middle of the hood (above the center of the right wing).

The inspector, the interrogator wrote me a fine of 500 rubles for violating rules 8.3. And he determined - There is no composition of the AP in the actions of the driver of the Gazelle. These circumstances exclude the proceedings in the case of the AP. The inspector pleaded guilty MUTUALLY! Although it turns out the Gazelle was moving in reverse along the public transport lane. Naturally, no one properly interrogated us, but they said something like - Write as it was, write in your own words. Here's what you can hear from them.

Please tell me, is it worth appealing against such a decision and will the court at least somehow listen to my arguments? I think the inspector is fundamentally wrong.

Now the approximate text of the statement to the higher standing official and the court at the same time!

_____________________________________________________________

Leaving the yard, I stopped in front of the roadway of Budenovsky Avenue, without leaving it. I looked around, on the right was a parked gazelle in the lane for general traffic. transport, which I saw in advance at a distance of 25m approaching the roadway. Turning my head to the left, making sure there was no interference, I started moving straight, because. a parked gazelle prevented me from immediately making a right turn maneuver. Starting straight ahead, I saw the Gazelle reversing, I sharply pressed the brake pedal and pressed the horn on the steering wheel, but the driver did not react and collided with my vehicle. Leaving the car, I saw that in front of the Gazelle there was an absolutely empty road in the direction of Komsomolskaya Square. He explained that he needed to drive into the yard, from which I left.

Every driver should know how to park well. Some people learn this important skill while still in driving school, but not everyone after getting a driver's license can say that they can properly park in reverse. One of the most intimidating maneuvers for beginners is parallel parking. About it, as well as other ways of parking, will be discussed in today's article.

The ability to confidently park a car in reverse is sure to come in handy. It is difficult to even imagine how to drive a car in a big city, and not only in a big one, without knowing how to perform this procedure. Of course, few people can immediately become a parking master, practice is very important in this matter. But first you need to clearly understand how to act in a given situation.

We will look at several ways to reverse park between two cars.

Method 1: Right Perpendicular Parking

In the parking lot, follow the same rules as on the road, keeping to the right side of the lane between the rows of parked cars.

Once you have selected a parking spot to the right of your car, turn on your right turn signal to let other drivers know you plan to park in that spot.

Drive slowly past a free parking space, making sure there is enough space for your car. Check the parking lot for obstructions and make sure there are actually parked cars on both sides.

When you pass by, reduce your speed to a minimum. Keep a distance of about 1 meter from parked cars.

When your rear bumper is flush with the left side of the car parked to the right of your chosen spot (the brown car in the picture), come to a complete stop.

Step 2. Prepare to move. Engage reverse gear. Make sure that the turn signal is on during the manoeuvre.

Look in your mirrors and make sure there are no other vehicles behind you or next to you.

Keep an eye on the right side of your vehicle using the right mirror. Keep the corner of the rear bumper in sight and keep a distance between it and the parked vehicle.

Step 3. Start parking in reverse. Turn the steering wheel as far to the right as possible, then turn it half a turn to the left.

Advice. When reversing, place your right hand on the back of the front passenger seat and look over your right shoulder. The steering wheel can only be rotated with the left hand.

Drive slowly in reverse gear. You will find yourself in a parking lot. Periodically look in the left mirror so as not to collide with the car on your left.

Step 4. Make adjustments if necessary. Make small adjustments with the steering wheel to center the car in the parking space.

Advice. It is important to understand the overall dimensions of your car. It is difficult to determine the length of the car while in the driver's seat. If necessary, while parking, get out of the car and check its position to make sure that you do not hit other vehicles.

If you get too close to the car on the other side of your car, stop. Shift into first gear and lean forward slightly to correct the position of the car in the parking space.

Step 5. Reverse to the end. Continue driving until the distance between the rear bumper and the edge of the parking space is 15-30 cm. Be aware of vehicles and obstacles such as curbs, lampposts and supermarket carts. Leave 15-30 cm between the bumper and various obstacles.

Estimate the distance between your car and other vehicles. Make sure you leave enough room for the doors to open.

If there is not enough room to get out of your vehicle or nearby vehicles, shift into first gear and drive forward slowly, correcting your vehicle's position. Try to center your car and come back.

Method 2: Perpendicular parking on the left

If you liked the parking space located on the left in the direction of travel, you can do the following:

• find a place to turn around, after which the “cell” for parking will be already on the right side (and then you already know what to do);
• wait for oncoming cars to pass, and park in the place you like in reverse.

Advice. If you decide to park on the left, you need to do it calmly, but quickly. A long parking process blocks traffic and annoys other drivers.

Step 1. Choose a parking space. Analyze oncoming traffic in the parking lot. Turn on your left turn signal to let other road users know that you are planning to park.

When there are no oncoming vehicles, drive to the left side of the lane and keep a distance of about 1 meter from cars parked on the left.

Step 2. Choose a suitable position. Stop your car the moment your rear bumper aligns with the corner of the parked car's bumper.

Step 3: Engage reverse gear and start parking between cars. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and then back to the right about half a turn.

Step 4. Continue to park slowly. Look in your left rearview mirror to keep a safe distance between the rear bumper and the vehicle next to you.

Constantly check the situation through the right mirror and the interior mirror to make sure that you do not hit other vehicles or obstacles.

Step 5. Complete the movement in reverse gear. When your vehicle is parallel with other vehicles, align the wheels by turning the steering wheel to its original position.

Continue slowly in reverse until there is 15-30 cm between the rear bumper and obstacles or markings.

Step 6 Apply the parking brake. Estimate the distance to vehicles on your sides and behind you. If you drive too close to one of the cars and this will make it difficult to get in / out, you need to correct the position of the car.

Method 3: Reverse Parallel Parking

Parallel parking can be intimidating even for experienced drivers, especially in high traffic areas. Remain calm during the procedure. Practicing in low traffic areas ahead of time will prepare you and help you avoid unnecessary stress in the future when you find yourself in heavy traffic.

Advice. If you plan to park on the left side of the street, for example if it's a one-way street, follow the tips below, but change from left to right and vice versa.

Step 1. Approach the parking space. As soon as you spot a suitable parallel parking space on the right side of the road, slowly approach it by turning on your right turn signal.

Step 2 Set the car to its original position. Drive past an open space and stop when the rear bumpers of your car and the car next to you are approximately at the same level. The distance between your cars should be approximately 30-50 cm.

Step 3. Prepare to park. Engage reverse gear, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right and hold it in that position.

Step 4. Begin to slowly back out. Your vehicle must enter the parking space at an angle first. Be careful when using the steering wheel with both hands.

Step 5 Align the wheels. When the driver's side mirror lines up with the car's rear bumper on the right side, stop for a second and align the wheels (they should be straight ahead).

Continue to drive back slowly until the right corner of the front bumper lines up with the rear bumper of the vehicle parked in front.

Step 6 Turn the steering wheel to the left. Stop for a second and turn the steering wheel all the way to the left.

Continue driving in reverse gear. The front of your car will turn, taking the correct position in the selected place.

Step 7 Back up until your vehicle is parallel to the curb. Try to keep the distance between your car and the curb about 15-45 cm.

Step 8. Adjust the position of the car if necessary. Align the steering wheel. Move back until you are 15-30 cm from the bumper of the car behind you. Turn the steering wheel in the direction that is necessary to align the position of the car.

Drive forward until your car is roughly centered between the cars in front and behind.

You can easily exit a parking space by backing up a little, then turning the front wheels to the left and slowly driving forward. Once your front bumper and the rear bumper of the vehicle in front of you have successfully missed each other, you can carefully blend into the traffic.

Parking in reverse can be both simple and quite complex. But constant practice, a clear step-by-step instruction (scheme) that needs to be kept in mind, and the ability to relax will help even novice drivers cope with this task.

SDA prohibits reversing in places with heavy traffic and in the areas of transition, disembarkation, landing of pedestrians. Penalties for traffic violations include fines, withdrawal of a driver's license, administrative and criminal liability.

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Reversing is a maneuver that is difficult for a novice motorist. It is not for nothing that the so-called “check-in to the garage” became one of the most difficult tests during the tests of the practical part of the driving test.

Its main features, the observance of which is required by both the traffic police inspector and the examiner:

1. not create obstacles, obstacles;
2. ensure the safety of other road users.

Definition

Riding in reverse is a skill that comes with long practice. To learn the practice, as well as to make an accurate turn using reverse gear, you need to follow the training instructions:

1. Stage 1. To begin with, the trainee masters the method of maneuvering in reverse in a straight line. When driving, do not look in the rear-view mirrors. The driver simply turns his head back and surveys the surroundings over his right shoulder.
2. Stage 2. A motorist adjusts the rear-view mirrors to fit his height. The center front mirror should reflect the entire rear window.
3. Stage 3. The so-called "dead zones" are detected in the car. This requires the help of a friend or relative (driving instructor). The latter bypasses the car at an angle of 180 degrees. The motorist remembers those zones that are out of sight.
4. Stage 4. At the last stage, the trained person learns to make a turn. The basic rule is: where the steering wheel turns, the car moves there.
5. Stage 5 An experienced driver should bring all the maneuvers to automatism. When driving, pay special attention to the displacement of the front fenders of the machines.

If the turn is difficult, then you should resort to the assistance of another person. This assistant observes the maneuver not from the inside of the car, but from the side of the road and gives clear clues to the driver with gestures and words.

Attention! The assistants are pedestrians passing by, other interested road users or car passengers.

Where is it forbidden to drive in reverse according to traffic rules

It seems that a motorist who decides to maneuver becomes an unequal road user. On occasion, it is convenient to “shift” the blame on him.

The method of transportation does not provide advantages, and failure (hitting a pedestrian, collision with a car) promises sad consequences, namely:

• an administrative offense or a fine;
• disassembly with another participant, including the use of profanity and assault;
• where the initiator of the maneuver becomes the guilty party;
• a criminal offense for causing harm to life and health of another road user.

In order to reduce the number of actions committed through the fault of drivers when reversing, it was decided to prohibit the maneuver in certain situations. After all, any "amateur" in places of heavy traffic creates an emergency situation.

Therefore, a U-turn is strictly prohibited:

1. With such weather anomalies as fog, hail, heavy rain, when the visibility of the road does not exceed 100 meters.
2. At the intersection of the traffic flow with the lines of the railway track.
3. At public transport stops intended for boarding and disembarking people.
4. On highways marked with signs 5.1 "Main highway" and 5.3 "Road for cars". The speed of movement here reaches 130 km or more.
5. At intersections of any configuration, including pedestrian crossings. Crossings do not include exits from adjacent territories: gas stations, courtyards, enterprises, parking lots.
6. On overpasses and where the overpass passes, as well as under these infrastructure facilities.
7. On dedicated lanes specially designated for public transport.
8. On the side of the road (meaning footpaths, sidewalks) and in the presence of dividing lanes, for example, for the movement of cyclists.
9. In tunnels and on bridges.

Attention! Movement in the opposite direction is prohibited in accordance with paragraphs 16.1 and 8.11, 8.12 of the SDA. A U-turn on a one-way road is not an illegal act, but if obstacles appear in the way of the car in the form of an intersection, a tunnel, a bridge, then reversing immediately stops.

Russian drivers often take the provisions literally. They use a rear maneuvering technique when avoiding traffic jams on a one-way road. But what will happen if a traffic police patrol car appears on the path of such an unfortunate driver?

It turns out that this method of maneuvering is disqualified by the inspectors for "Driving in the opposite direction when on a one-way road."

Such a trajectory of the path is made with a violation of the road sign in the form of a red brick "Entry is prohibited". The penalty for the offense is a heavy fine or loss of a driver's license.

Attention! The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation also agrees with the opinion of traffic police officers. Clarifications on the issue can be analyzed in the Resolution of 09.02.2012 No.

Where is allowed

Engaging reverse gear is permitted primarily when parking. This technique is often used:

• at the entrances and exits from the yards and from the neighborhoods adjacent to the yards, subject to the speed limit;
• on the territory of parking lots near the driver's house, so that it would be easier to leave the next day;
• in the parking lots of shops, supermarkets.

Rules for driving a car

Riding in reverse gear requires maximum concentration. First of all, the driver should let pass all motorists and pedestrians who are in the viewing area.

Behind there can not be extraneous persons and objects. Secondly, the maneuver is performed at low speed. Thirdly, there is no need to refuse the help of third-party observers.

On a one way road

Driving in reverse gear on a one-way road is not always considered illegal manipulation by law enforcement agencies.

According to paragraph 8.12, a maneuver is allowed to be initiated subject to several conditions:

• this is a forced detour, since in another way it is impossible to bypass the obstacle formed on the road;
• movement is considered safe for all road users;
• a U-turn (moving in a straight line in reverse) is performed when adjusting the movement by an assistant who is outside the car.

Attention! A one-way highway is not considered an accessible lane for maneuvering.

At the crossroads

The use of reverse speed at regulated and unregulated intersections is strictly prohibited. A driver wishing to maneuver must move at least 15 meters outside the “pedestrian congestion”.

In the courtyard

Any movement in the yard is associated with obstacles. Moving without interference is practically impossible here. At any second, a baby on a bicycle, a disabled person in a wheelchair, or another vehicle may appear on the road.

Safe parking in the yard is considered a method of maneuvering when the vehicle drives in aft and leaves in front. All machines are installed parallel to each other, keeping a distance and in accordance with the markings.

Parking Rules:

• actively use the sound signals of the parking sensors, signaling about foreign objects in the path of the car;
• look carefully in the rearview mirror;
• turn on turn signals;
• alternately look into the side mirrors.

When maneuvering, haste is not acceptable. Some motorists are advised to give a sound signal. Others recommend turning on the alarm.

The main condition for this is the every second control of all road users and objects on both sides.

Attention! If the maneuver is not safe from the point of view of the driver, then it should be abandoned.

On Pavement

The shoulder, or pavement, should not be used as a way to reverse traffic jams. When a video recording of an offense is made, a protocol on an administrative offense is drawn up.

in the parking lot

Reversing out of a parking lot is a difficult task. When the view is completely closed due to nearby vehicles, it is worth leaving the passenger compartment and looking around. This is to ensure that there are no obstructions.

Further actions of the motorist:

1. To begin with, the exit is carried out in a straight path until the back of the rear seat is level with the rear bumper on the right of the standing car.
2. After leveling the car, the steering wheel turns to the right.
3. At the same time, the driver monitors the left front fender.
4. Immediately monitored the situation in the parking lot in all mirrors.
5. The car owner carefully drives into the lane.

Attention! Owners who drive other vehicles often help out those in reverse gear.

They signal that they are ready to let the car pass, including an emergency. After making sure that this is happening, the initiator of the movement performs the maneuver.

By truck

Driving in reverse on a truck is characterized by poor visibility of the road sections behind.

Therefore, this maneuvering method is used only at short distances and in three cases:

• unloading, loading of transported property;
• maneuvering on road sections;
• when parking in a parking lot.

When driving in reverse, some features of the truck should be considered:

• during long maneuvering, engine overheating cannot be avoided;
• fuel consumption (solar oil) is maximum;
• moving in a straight line when reverse gear on a truck is difficult; with an inept turn, a large vehicle is prone to a sharp change in direction of movement.

Traffic rules for a heavy truck driver:

Inspection of the space around the car is carried out from several positions:

1. With the car door open.
2. Through the rear window, if the view is not obstructed by the load and the tailgate is open.
3. From the footboard.
4. Through the side windows.

The way to control the truck is selected depending on the environment, the arrangement of other vehicles. An audible signal sounds for safety reasons.

Liability for violation

The responsibility of the driver depends on the degree of inadequacy of the offense. So, a significant fine threatens a motorist when reversing on highways (road sections with increased speed).

In this case, you should not create an emergency situation. The owner of the car is advised to drive to the nearest interchange and there make a U-turn into another lane.

In case of violation of traffic rules, a fine is imposed in the amount of 2500 rubles. Naturally, the driver's license will remain with the owner, but the loss of money will be tangible for the family budget.

If the motorist enters the zone of action of the signs 3.1 "Entry is prohibited" and 3.2. "Movement prohibited", then you should not risk maneuvering in reverse gear.

On a one-way road, traffic police officers regard this offense as part three. The fine will be 5,000 rubles, and as an alternative, deprivation of rights for a period of 4-6 months is proposed.

Other types of driver liability for illegal reversing:

Type of offense	Decryption according to the prohibiting article of the Code of Administrative Offenses	Degree of punishment (fine amount)
Crossroad maneuvering	Part four of article 12.14	500 rubles
Along the roadside or crosswalk	Part two of article 12.14	1500 rubles
On sidewalks	Part two of article 12.14	2000 rubles
Traveling at a railroad crossing	Article 12.10	1000 rubles
Traffic on the motorway	Article 12.11	2500 rubles
At the crossroads	Article 12.13	500-1000 rubles
Trying to avoid a traffic jam on a one-way road	Article 12.14	500 rubles

There are maneuvers that can only be performed using reverse gear, so you still have to learn to drive in reverse sooner or later.

Driving in reverse and traffic rules

We will not duplicate the content of the paragraph of the traffic rules regarding reversing and list the places where this maneuver is prohibited, instead we want to focus your attention on points that are not directly indicated in the rules, but logically follow from them.

According to the traffic rules, reversing is allowed provided that this maneuver is safe and does not interfere with other road users.

What follows from this? In any traffic accident, the driver who performed the reverse maneuver will always be at fault.

Even if he performed all the stages of the maneuver competently and correctly, and the “auto-setup” professionals deliberately set up his car for him, the driver of the car moving backwards will be recognized as responsible for creating an emergency or an accident in 100 cases out of 100.

Therefore, when performing a maneuver, make sure that it will be safe for you and other road users. In the event that another car is confidently reversing into your car in the parking lot, the maximum that you can do is warn it.

If, out of excitement, you turn on reverse gear and, trying to avoid a collision, hook a nearby car or your car is hit by another car moving in direct gear, you will be recognized as the culprit of the traffic accident.

Where to learn the skill of driving in reverse

Unfortunately, in driving schools, they devote very little time to learning how to perform reverse maneuvers, therefore, if you are, you will have to master driving in reverse on your own or under the guidance of a more experienced friend.

Choose a perfectly visible area with a fairly flat surface, stock up, which will mark the boundaries of obstacles - and go! Or rather - back, in reverse gear.

Adjustment of side mirrors and a rear-view mirror

Before shifting into reverse gear, make sure the rear-view mirrors are set correctly. The angles of rotation and inclination of the side mirrors should be set in such a way that the body of your car occupies no more than 20% in the side mirror.

The rest of the mirror space should reflect the situation behind and to the side of the car, the horizon line should be in the middle of the mirror.

The rearview mirror should provide a view of the entire rear window of your car. All mirrors must be adjusted in such a way that to control the traffic situation from behind, it is enough to move your eyes from one mirror to another, without turning your head or tilting your body.

Where to look?

How to ensure maximum visibility during maneuvering, how to navigate: using mirrors or turning around and looking back?

When driving back in a straight line, driving or driving into a dead end, parking a car between two adjacent cars, it is more convenient to monitor the situation in the side mirrors, controlling the interval between your own and a neighboring car, a fence or a wall.

For more complex maneuvers, when in addition to the rear view, it is also necessary to see what is happening on the sides, it is better to unfasten the seat belt and, looking over the right shoulder, perform the maneuver.

In real driving situations, a combined view method is usually used, looking both back over the shoulder and into the mirrors.

Reversing

After making sure that there is no interference and engaging reverse gear, and avoiding excessive pressure on the accelerator, start moving in reverse.

Be aware that with the wheels aligned, the car will move in a straight line, with the wheels turned to the right, it will turn in an arc to the right, if the steering wheel is turned to the left, the car will start moving with an offset to the left.

When driving in reverse gear, the car becomes more agile than in forward gear. Due to this property, it is possible to perform or can be done in a limited and rather small area of ​​free space.

Such maneuverability when driving backwards can cause a lot of difficulties for an inexperienced driver. Have you ever seen a car backing up and constantly wagging the front wheels left and right due to the fact that the driver frantically throws the steering wheel right and left?

Watch the front wheels

A very common mistake that beginners often make is that by starting to move backwards and turning the steering wheel to the side, they focus all their attention on the space behind the car.

At this time, the front part of the car body begins to describe an arc of a large radius, shifting in the direction opposite to the steering wheel.

As a result, when leaving the parking lot, the car catches the front fender or bumper and a nearby car, and when leaving the offending party, the gate or the wall of the garage building will become the injured party.

When driving in reverse gear, do not forget to turn on the hazard warning lights - so your maneuvers will be more noticeable and understandable to other road users!

Good luck to you! Not a nail, not a wand!

The design features of almost any mechanical vehicle provide for the possibility of reversing. Such a maneuver, due to the limited visibility, is considered one of the most difficult, and requires maximum concentration from the driver.

There are no signs prohibiting reversing in the Rules of the Road, as well as special road markings, however, requirements have been established that regulate a dangerous maneuver.

When is reversing allowed?

According to paragraph 12 of Section 8 of the Rules, reverse traffic is allowed if the car that is reversing does not interfere with the movement of other vehicles, does not change the order of their maneuvering, and also gives way to pedestrians.

The same paragraph states that, if necessary, the driver of the car must seek help from third parties to adjust the maneuver. Both a passenger and a pedestrian passing by can help: make sure that the car does not hit other people's parked cars or ask the passing vehicles to slow down with a gesture and allow the maneuvering car to enter the road.

NOTE: The use of third party assistance does not relieve the driver of the responsibility for the safety of the manoeuvre. In the event of an accident, the reversing driver will be held responsible.

As for reversing on public roads, this type of vehicle movement is possible only outside intersections and where a U-turn is not prohibited. It should be noted that exits from courtyards and other adjacent territories do not belong to intersections, respectively, in these places you can move in reverse.

NOTE: The traffic rules do not regulate the process of reversing in terms of such parameters as distance and time interval - thus, you can drive for as long as you like and for any distance, provided there are no places on the way that are prohibited for reversing.

The list of places where there is a ban on turning the vehicle (and, therefore, on reversing) is contained in clause 8.11 of the SDA. But this paragraph does not indicate all the places where the U-turn falls into the category of illegal. However, other cases do not affect reversing, i.e. a U-turn is prohibited there, but reversing is not. You should focus only on clause 8.11 of the Rules.

NOTE: Sign 4.1.1 applies to exceptional cases. "Movement straight ahead" and sign 5.5 "One-way traffic". The established criteria for the movement of vehicles prohibit a U-turn on these sections of the road, but reversing is allowed.

Where is it forbidden to drive in reverse

Territory prohibited for making a dangerous maneuver - road intersections and places prohibited for turning, according to clause 8.11:

1. On a zebra crossing, within the width of a designated pedestrian overpass.
2. At places where public transport stops (for the entire length of the stopping pocket and no closer than 15 meters on each side).
3. At railroad crossings.
4. On sections of roads where visibility in the oncoming or passing direction is less than 100 meters.
5. On overpasses, bridges, in tunnels, on overpasses and under these engineering structures.

It is also forbidden to drive in reverse on motorways and on roads marked with sign 5.3 "Road for cars" (only for buses, cars and motorcycles).

The nuances of reversing on a one-way road

Many motorists have encountered a situation where the inclusion of reverse speed on a one-way road was interpreted by traffic police inspectors as movement in the opposite direction, with all the ensuing consequences.

On this occasion, there are 2 decisions of the Supreme Court, issued by a special Resolution for judges:

If we switch from legal language to universal language, then, according to the first decision, entering a one-way road from an intersection and under a “brick” in reverse or in the usual way is interpreted as movement in the opposite direction and is punished in accordance with the prescribed measure of responsibility.

According to the second decision: reversing is not prohibited if this is due to the need to maneuver. What is meant by “necessity” and who determines it is not specified.

Penalties

1. Driving in reverse, from an intersection, under the sign “Entry is prohibited” to a street where one-way traffic is established, is punishable either by deprivation of rights for a period of 4 months to six months, or a fine of 5,000 rubles.
2. Driving in reverse on a motorway marked with the corresponding sign - 2,500 rubles.
3. Reversing on a dedicated lane (sign 5.3) - 1,500 rubles. In cities of federal significance - Moscow, St. Petersburg - 3000 rubles.
4. Reversing under the “No Entry” sign installed in the adjacent territory and violations in the zone of action of the “Movement is prohibited” sign - a fine of 500 rubles.

In general, the procedure for maneuvering using reverse gear is quite simple, but controversial situations arise from time to time, especially regarding the movement "against the grain" on one-way streets. If such a problem arises, the issue can be resolved by filing a claim with the court.