Russian motorists They were required to carry reflective vests. Overalls must be worn when leaving the car on the side of the road outside cities, villages, villages and other settlements at night or in conditions of poor visibility during the day.
Such changes to the Rules traffic were introduced by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of December 12, 2017 N 1524, the innovations will enter into force on March 18, 2018 - 30 days after the official publication in Rossiyskaya Gazeta.
We will tell you in more detail what the 2017 law on reflective elements on clothing is, what requirements a reflective vest must meet, and whether violators face fines.
Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation N 1524
Reason for traffic rules changes On the one hand, the sad statistics of traffic accidents has become, on the other hand, the positive experience of many European countries, where reflective elements on the outerwear of drivers and passengers of the vehicle are the same mandatory requisite for a country trip as a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher.
On the official website of the Government of the Russian Federation (government.ru), along with the decision to amend the traffic rules, a traffic police certificate with accident statistics for the first six months of 2017 was also published.
According to traffic police, increased number of roadside collisions with drivers in dark time days - by almost 5% compared with the data for 2016 (a total of 66 such accidents). But the number of collisions with pedestrians, who were previously (since June 1, 2015) obliged to move along roadsides at night in clothes with reflective elements, decreased by 10.2%.
The traffic police considered that the reduction in accidents with pedestrians is directly related to the introduction of new requirements, and decided to extend the law on reflective vests to motorists. As a result, Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation N 1524 was issued, by which the rules of the DD were supplemented with a new clause - 2.3.4.
New requirements for reflective clothing
The new law on reflective vests for drivers, in terms of requirements directly to clothing, refers to GOST 12.4.281-2014 (clause 4.2), which establishes high visibility clothing standards. They are applied mainly to the clothes of road workers, now they have been extended to reflective vests for drivers. The law, by the way, allows the use of not only vests, but also jackets and cape vests.
These products must have 1 or 2 horizontal strips of reflective material spaced 5 cm apart. The stripes go around the torso and connect to the upper torso stripe at the front and back over the shoulders (this requirement has exceptions). The bottom edge of the horizontal strip must be at least 5 cm from the bottom of the jacket, vest or short jacket.
Reflective elements can have three fluorescent colors:
yellow;
red;
orange.
When buying a jacket, vest or cape for movement in conditions of poor visibility outside the city, the driver must be guided by GOST 12.4.281-2014. If the product meets the standards, then it will definitely have a corresponding mark. You can buy such a product for 300 rubles or a little more. You can make an analogue yourself, using GOST as an instruction.
Signal clothing for pedestrians
Pedestrians have been required to wear reflective clothing since July 1, 2015. Effective from this date new edition clause 4.1 of the SDA, according to which, outside populated areas and in conditions of poor visibility (fog, snow, rain), pedestrians are required to have reflective elements:
when they cross the road;
when moving along the side of the road or the edge of the roadway.
In the city, this requirement becomes a recommendation and is not mandatory.
Judging by the statistics of the traffic police, the introduction of the relevant requirement has saved hundreds of human lives. In the first 6 months of 2017, more than 7,500 pedestrian collisions (1,321 deaths) were recorded at night, which is 10.2% less compared to the same period in 2016. The traffic police are sure that it was possible to reduce the number of accidents with pedestrians due to new requirements for reflective clothing, which means that similar requirements for drivers will also give results.
How about in other countries?
The traffic police certificate, which was attached to the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation, also pointed to the positive European experience. " Russian newspaper» clarifies that in many countries motorists are required to wear reflective vests for drivers - the law on this is in:
Hungary;
Poland;
Portugal;
Spain;
Italy;
France;
Slovenia.
Moreover, the laws of some states oblige drivers to have several sets of capes - for themselves and for passengers. If you need to move along the side of the road or cross the road outside the city at night, necessary inventory It is the driver who must provide the passengers of the vehicle.
Will violators be fined?
Despite the fact that as of January 2018 there is no fine for lack of overalls for drivers in the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation (unlike the fine for pedestrians of 500 rubles - Article 12.29 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation), this rule should not be neglected.
Firstly, this is an extra way to protect the driver who is outside the vehicle, as well as other road users. It should be borne in mind that fluorescent workwear allows you to increase visibility on the road several times.
Secondly, after March 18, 2018, when the changes to the traffic rules come into force, traffic police officers will interpret the causal relationship between the actions of road users and the consequences, in particular, an accident, in a different way. And a driver who has not properly complied with the requirements of the new law on reflective vests may not only become a victim of a car accident, but may also be recognized as its culprit, because he did not put on a jacket or vest with reflective elements in time.
From March 18, 2018, a new rule for drivers comes into force, obliging them to wear special vests with reflective stripes. It is contained in paragraph 2.3.4 of the SDA and has some nuances, which we will discuss in this article.
Reflective vest in traffic rules
According to the innovation, drivers are required to wear a vest or jacket with reflective stripes. In case of a forced stop on the highway at night, the accessory is put on before leaving the car.
It turns out that wearing a vest is required subject to three main conditions:
- The stop took place outside the village.
- Night time.
- You must leave the vehicle.
It is profitable to buy a reflective vest you can on aliexpress. Prices are ridiculous: from 100 rubles.
Nuances
Many drivers took the new rule negatively, believing that law enforcement was given another way to manipulate motorists. But in fact, you need to delve into paragraph 2.3.4 of the SDA in more detail and understand that it does not apply to everyone.
So, the features of the new rule:
- If the driver does not plan to leave the city at night, then he does not need a vest. Within the city limits, the new rule does not apply.
- The rule applies to situations where the driver has made an emergency stop on the roadway or roadside. It does not work when parking in a parking lot.
- It is necessary to wear a reflective vest not only at night, but also in case of poor visibility on the road.
A reflective vest is required to warn other drivers that a person is on the road. It is worth thinking about your own safety - in 6 months of 2017, over a thousand people died on the road, more than seven thousand were injured. And often the cause is a combination of poor visibility and high speed car.
Penalties for violation
There are no penalties for violating rule 2.3.4 yet, but the driver may be fined under Article 12.29 of the Code of Administrative Offenses as a pedestrian. Since the driver who left the vehicle automatically becomes a pedestrian, he must also comply with the rule on wearing a special vest. In case of violation - a fine of 500 rubles.
From March 2018, drivers are required to wear vests with reflective stripes. But you will have to wear it only when stopping on the roadway outside the city at night or in poor visibility.
By Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1524 dated December 12, 2017 (LINK), a change was made to SDA by supplementing the text of the Rules with one more paragraph - 2.3.4.
Now, in addition to the requirements of section 2 that have already taken place, the drivers are required to use a jacket, vest or cape vest with stripes of retroreflective materials.
The text of the amendments to the traffic rules:
“… add paragraph 2.3.4 with the following content:
“2.3.4. In the event of a forced stop of the vehicle or a traffic accident outside populated areas at night or in conditions limited visibility while on the roadway or roadside, be dressed in a jacket, vest or cape vest with stripes of retroreflective material that meet the requirements of GOST 12.4.281-2014. ».
When is a driver required to wear a reflective vest?
1. In the event of a forced stop or an accident.
Recall that a forced stop is an unintentional (unplanned) cessation of the movement of the vehicle due to:
- breakdowns (technical malfunction);
- danger that is created by the transported cargo, an obstacle within the road or the health of the driver and passenger.
An accident is an event that took place during the movement of the vehicle on the road, with its participation. In an accident, people die and are injured, vehicles, cargo, structures are damaged, or other material damage is caused.
2. When you are on the carriageway or the roadside at the time of leaving the car.
The driver must be outside the vehicle - on the side of the road or on the roadway. on the sidewalk and tram rails(oddly enough!) this requirement does not apply.
3. At night or in conditions of limited visibility.
IN daylight hours days and this requirement does not apply. ( Last requirement concerning insufficient visibility by no means certain).
4. Outside built-up areas.
This rule is valid only outside the settlements. That father-in-law in the village, the driver can wear overalls only at will.
It is important to note that the section of the road marked with the sign “Beginning of the settlement” (white on blue; 5.25) also applies according to the rules to road sections outside the settlement.
This means only one thing: car owners have a three-month head start to buy either a jacket, or a special vest, or a special vest with reflective inserts before the new traffic rule requirement comes into effect.
It is important to note that the obligation to carry and wear flashing devices is imposed on the driver all of the above conditions at the same time.
In other words, if at least one of the conditions of the requirement is not met, the driver is not required to get and put on overalls.
Expert assessment of the requirements of the Decree
Innovations in the rules should only be welcomed. After all, this is the state's concern for our - driver's - safety.
Although, in fairness, we note that in Russia a boom will soon begin among manufacturers of capes and vests. These goods will substantially jump in price, but Chinese manufacturers will give a worthy response to the increase in demand and once again offer price dumping. Ali Express rocks!!! (do not count as advertising!).
Responsibility of the driver for violation of the requirements of clause 2.3.4 of the SDA
For non-compliance with the requirements of the new paragraph of the Rules, the driver will face an administrative a fine of 500 rubles.
But sanctions will become possible only after March 10, 2018. That is New Year we will meet, saving money on a festive table and fireworks.
There is, however, another method of driver action:
- not get into an accident;
- vigilantly monitor your own health and the "health" of your car, so as not to get into a situation of a forced stop.
But seriously, such a requirement in the Rules has been suggested for a long time. There is a pan-European practice of road traffic and its regulation. In old Europe, such a duty has existed for a long time, and the police strictly control the implementation of the law.
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Comments on the article:
Abram
I don’t see anything wrong with this - do we carry first-aid kits, fire extinguishers and, in general, motorist’s bags? Let's add a vest! Maybe it's for the best? It can be seen at night there will be a person who repairs the car
Paul
Until the price of vests rises, you need to buy! otherwise it will turn out like with the “Sh” sign - you will have to buy at exorbitant prices.
Irina
Excuse me, but in order to pee in the bushes, you also need to wear a vest, or is this moment an exception?
Michael
I consider this amendment only positive, because it is all in the name of security. It is only advisable to buy a vest of any color other than green, so as not to confuse everyone in a row with traffic police officers.
Alexander
And before the adoption of these amendments, I traveled and continue to travel in a jacket with reflective stripes. They have already been sewn onto the jacket and fit perfectly into the design. In addition, the stores are full of reflective tapes of different colors and sizes, you can choose the design of any clothing and sew in any hotel. Yes, at least wrap everything with these ribbons. After all, the law does not state that it must be a vest. It says that motorists must wear reflective clothing at night. And the clothes can be anything, as long as the tapes are located where necessary (according to GOST 12.4.281-2014).
So a vest is not required, ladies and gentlemen.
Eugene
And the comment about the bushes smiled at me! How to answer it, the question is all the same? And it's very simple: hide behind the letter of the law. "Vest-icteric" requirement concerns a forced stop. So right? It remains to answer the question: “And when you ran to pee, do you really make a forced stop?”. If you think that the desire to go "before the wind" is a danger to the driver (for example, the danger of rupture of the bladder), then, of course, this is a forced stop. And subject to the requirements of the new paragraph, before sitting - wear "jaundice". At the same time, everyone will see you in an open field ...
Svetlana
That's right, what they did. We were driving alone along the highway at night, the car was standing on the side of the road and a man with tools came out onto the road. How good is that oncoming lane no one was driving, I went into the oncoming lane. But on the other hand, the law was adopted, and the vests have already risen in price. It's not good to do that
Artem Popov
In my opinion, this is a purely positive innovation that can significantly improve road safety, especially at night, so I warmly welcome it.
Alexander
I've had it in my trunk for a long time. True, never used it. This point has been asking for a long time, sometimes, like the devil out of a snuffbox, a car appears on the road, and even with open door. Stopped - turn on the emergency gang, no, in general, all the lights are extinguished. You have to dress, I'm for it.
Sergey
Well, why not? Extra Security won't hurt anyone, especially at night. Are there few tragic cases due to poor visibility at night?
Sergey
Our officials have too late ignition. emergency situations it is necessary to prevent at the first opportunity, and not to think about Europe, what they introduced a long time ago. It seems that reflective material has appeared in Russia recently. Let them give them out for free at least upon receipt of the first driving license. And so general impression that it is necessary for additional profit. For security purposes, the introductions are correct.
Egor
Taking into account the fact that our roads outside the city are not illuminated (unlike Europe, for example), we have such a rule even more necessary. If someone does not give a damn about their safety, then you need to think about other participants in the movement - they are not to blame for anything! And the driver who did not notice him will have to be responsible for the downed “invisibility”. One of the few correct decisions of recent times.
Egor
I think that this is a very good amendment, it should have been introduced a long time ago. It is necessary to introduce this amendment for all passengers, so that it is safer on the road.
Nicholas
This decision has been around for a long time. often meet standing cars on the roadside without identification marks, and you notice people at the last moment. Some not only do not turn on the emergency gang, they extinguish everything in general. My vest has been in the car for a long time and without this decision, you need to feel sorry for yourself and not expose yourself to passing traffic. Already a habit has developed, stopped, put it on and get out of the car. If I go on a long trip, I hang it on the back of the seat. Pedestrians, in my opinion, were also obliged to wear reflective elements even earlier, and rightly so. This is especially true in the villages through which busy trails. In unlit areas, there is a risk of not noticing a walker.
Natalia
ABOUT! And I didn't know! I need to tell my husband, let him buy for himself and me. In general, the amendment is reasonable. Additional security for drivers.
Paul
Nothing was said about the color of such a jacket, vest, so you can buy orange or red, it's all about the reflective stripes, did I understand correctly? In general, the idea is sound, if only pedestrians would be required to wear something similar in the dark.
Lyokha
I don’t know about the amendments to the traffic rules, but I bought a vest without it. My close friend, a trucker, died precisely when he got into the described situation. Yes, and himself, when at night the oncoming people are blinded, you pray that there are no pedestrians on the side of the road. This amendment, guys, is written in blood...
Stepan
It seems to me that there is no need to invent anything, and there is no need even to discuss all this in the Duma, and so on. There are countries with a minimum level of accidents and a minimum number of deaths, which means we need to take an example from them. For example, vests, in most European countries, are mandatory - that means it’s right, we need to introduce the same rule. And at the same time see what else there is useful, which would be useful to us.
Paul
Different sources contain different information about fines, so will they be fined for not wearing a vest or not? And one author remarked perfectly - from now on at night in the headlights there will be a huge number of "traffic cops" on the side of the road in green vests !!!
Laura
Luckily, I have never experienced accidents due to poor visibility of pedestrians and drivers of parked vehicles on the side of the road, but I have heard a lot about it. Logic dictates that this is the right decision. I don’t know about fines, but people on the roadsides themselves risk other drivers, sorry for the cynicism, they set them up. By the way, I bought the vests (we have 250 rubles apiece) in the amount of two copies. Well, you never know, after all, a woman sometimes has to ask men for help and it’s not a fact that they have it. In general, this decision is absolutely correct, I unequivocally support and wish everyone the same. Good luck on the road))
Vitaly
Quite a sensible decision, how many people are shot down at night! Unless these vests cost 1000 rubles each. It would not be bad if new cars were equipped with vests directly from the factory.
Oleg
Well, I think Vitaly's proposal to complete from the factory is very controversial. Just tell our automakers, they will immediately screw in a plus to the cost of 5 thousand, or even more. And by the way, this year, when I was in Montenegro, I read about vests on the Internet, and I saw them in a store. I bought it, I didn’t believe myself at first, the price was 1.5 euros (it was 100 rubles in our winter). Now I was specifically interested in Tula - the price is 1120 and in some places 1500. Well, if, apart from jokes, they are needed, I often meet cyclists in vests on the highway at night, they can be seen from a kilometer away.
Pavel Andreevich
There was no excitement, as with the signs "Ships", the merchants fussed in time and bought a bunch of vests!
Dmitriy
The corrections are belated but correct. As someone here wrote that our officials have a belated ignition. How many accidents did it take to think of changes in the law. For my driving experience, I met so many times at night with transport not marked on the highway. and even more so with pedestrians and drivers digging around their car. A reflective vest is a saved life and the unspoiled fate of a driver, most often not guilty of a collision.
Anton
It was high time to introduce for the safety of the driver and others, especially in winter time when it's dark and snowing. Such a measure is necessary for anyone, only not everyone will dress, even simply because of forgetfulness. Still would be issued free of charge on account of insurance.
Maksim
As a person who has been working in the field of road safety for many years, I will say that the item is really necessary.
Paul
Vests with reflective stripes are needed, this is not discussed. In Belarus, as early as a few years ago, ordinary pedestrians were obliged to wear the same strip on their sleeves if they walk along the side of the road at night and even fine citizens. But the sign Ш was canceled, and at one time what a stir there was, the prices are exorbitant, everyone rushed to buy, and now it turned out that they were not needed!
SuperMakarij
Undoubtedly, this change in the rules of the road is dictated by life and safety on the roads. There are no big questions about its execution, you just need to buy it, carry it with you all the time and, if necessary, wear a vest with reflective elements. You must agree with the application of these amendments and comply, even if you do not like it.
Artem Popov
The rules of the road must be strictly observed, first of all, because people's lives depend on it.
Kirill
For a year now, a reflective jacket has been lying in the glove compartment, not printed! Of course, it can come in handy someday, and so another burden and nothing more. I wonder if there are statistics or not - are they fined for this violation?
Going out on a busy highway without bright clothes is life-threatening. If the driver decides to change the wheel on the highway, then a passing car can knock him down. And there are many such accidents. The reason that leads to the death of drivers who got out of the car onto the road, and pedestrians walking along the side of the road, is one: they are not visible. In Europe, they don’t think about whether a vest is needed in a car. It is as essential as a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher.
Benefits of using a signal vest
It seems like this rag can save a life? On a flat, straight road, a man in a signal vest can be seen from afar. Such colorful flowers do not exist in nature. Therefore, against the general background, the owner of the vest will look noticeable. The driver sees a man in a vest for 600 meters. This distance is enough to reduce speed and, if necessary, stop. Without a pedestrian vest, the driver will notice for 200 meters. At a car speed of 90 km/h, the car travels this distance in 8 seconds. Here, of course, the difference is palpable. The vest is bright, and therefore one might think that it is not very practical. But that's not the case at all. The material it's made from is synthetic so it's easy to wash plus keeps your clothes from getting dirty.
In the manufacture of the signal vest, the following materials are used: fluorescent, background, reflective. Fluorescent- a material that glows infinitely in ultraviolet light. It attracts attention 2 times more than a regular color. background– bright material that provides high visibility during the day. May be yellow, orange or red. reflective- material, which includes optical elements. They are needed to reflect the light falling on them.
If we consider the use of a signal vest in the dark, the difference is even more noticeable. Reflective stripes on the vest effective remedy to highlight an inconspicuous object. It is very dangerous to be without a signal vest at the scene of a car accident. Drivers who drive by, as a rule, consider what happened on the road, but they don’t look where they are going.
In the car, you need to find a place where the vest will be stored. In no case should this place be in the trunk, otherwise chasing it along the edge of the track can be the last trip of your life. It is better if the vest can be reached by hand. It doesn't take up much space. You can identify it in the glove compartment or in the door pocket, or perhaps under the seat.
Attention! Do not wear a vest on the backs of the seats. The airbags sewn into them in the event of an accident may not work correctly.
Signal vests for drivers are available in universal sizes, and you can buy them at a workwear store at an inexpensive price. It can be seen that as soon as a person in a vest enters the road, the speed of cars instantly decreases. Drivers confuse a bright vest with the uniform of a traffic police inspector, forcing themselves to slow down just in case, and this also increases your chances of surviving on the road.
Is it mandatory to use a vest in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus
In Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, they want to pass a law that is in force in most European countries, on the need for a signal vest for the driver in every vehicle along with first aid kit, sign emergency stop and a fire extinguisher. This law should oblige drivers to wear it when leaving the car. It is clear that such an initiative is the right one to reduce the number of pedestrian fatalities on the road. But for now, the question remains open.
What is the attitude towards the absence of a signal vest in other countries
In a number of European countries (except Greece, Denmark, Poland, Holland, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Sweden), the law on the need for a signal vest in a vehicle is successfully working. Penalties for not using a signal vest V European countries start from 25 euros in Bulgaria, 600 euros in Portugal, up to 1375 euros in Belgium. Compared to fines, the price of a vest is minuscule - from 2 euros. In Russia, you can risk your life on the roads with impunity and absolutely free.
On March 18, 2018, changes to the rules of the road come into force. The amendments establish the obligation for drivers to wear reflective vests when they are forced to stop outside settlements.
Changes in traffic rules
Should I always carry a vest in the car?
No, the driver has no such obligation. If the vehicle is only used for settlements The vest is not required.
However, unlike the “Spike” badge, such a vest directly affects your personal safety.
The forced stop is already not a pleasant event, but this does not mean that the troubles are all over. And a little trouble can turn into a tragedy.
According to the legislator, for the first half of 2017, the number of collisions with drivers in traffic accidents at night increased by 4.8%.
How does a vest affect a person's visibility? Requirements for vests
The requirements of the Rules refer to GOST 12.4.281-2014 Occupational Safety Standards System (SSBT). Clothing special high visibility. Technical requirements.
For drivers from this standard, it is important to know the requirements for marking such clothing:
9.1 General requirements
Overalls must be marked. The marking must meet the following requirements:
- be located on the clothing itself or on a tag (product label) attached to it;
- be visible and readable;
- maintain the appropriate number of care cycles.
The font size of the markings should be easy to understand and should not interfere with the use of protective clothing.
The marking must contain the following information:
