The driver of a car with flashing lights on. Application of special signals

16.07.2019

Seems like a hackneyed topic. But ordinary drivers (especially inexperienced ones) very often fall into a stupor when they observe the movement of vehicles with “flashing lights” and “sirens” (or “quacks”) turned on.

Wherein traffic situation changes instantly, and it requires clear decision-making, and not digging into the knowledge gained during training in a driving school and hidden in secluded corners of memory. IN major cities this state of affairs is the scourge of the driver, instantly leading to a traffic jam or congestion.

We offer a detailed understanding of the situation with the use of special signals - both in the theory of traffic rules and in real practice traffic. Let us immediately note the fact that the theory and practice of traffic management differ somewhat in approaches to solving the problem of "flashing lights".

Types of flashers

The rules know only three types of flashing beacons ("flashing lights").

1. Flashing beacon blue (or blue and red)

Meet this is the most privileged beacon. Drivers of vehicles equipped with such "flashing lights" are the kings of the road. They are allowed to ignore the lion's share of traffic rules.

Blue flashing beacons are installed on special cars of the “magnificent four” - services 01, 02, 03, 04. Special color schemes are pasted on the surfaces of such cars (for example, “03”, “ Ambulance»; "02", "Police", etc.).

Similar lucky ones are vehicles carrying government officials and parliamentarians at the federal level, as well as senior officials subject level Russian Federation. True, they do not rely on color schemes.

As an additional to blue, the red color of the flasher went to the traffic police, VAI, FSO, FSB vehicles, which are intended (mainly) to perform escort functions or participate in organized transport convoys.

It is also not difficult to recognize such vehicles: special color schemes are applied to their surfaces (for example, traffic police, VAI, etc.).

2. Amber or orange flashing beacon

Such a flasher should be mounted on three types special vehicles designed for:

maintenance, repair or construction of roads;

evacuation or movement of vehicles;

transportation of bulky, dangerous or heavy cargo (or escorts of such vehicles).

This flashing beacon also gives the driver some rights to ignore certain sections of the traffic rules precisely because of their slowness or the danger of the cargo being transported.

3. Lunar white flashing beacon

Cars of the FPS (Federal Postal Service), as well as vehicles intended for the transport of valuables (for example, cash collection) can be equipped with a “flasher” of the color of a tea rose (or fermented baked milk).

This is the most powerless flashing beacon.

Royal rights of "blue pails"

In other words, the driver of a special vehicle with a blue (or blue and red) flasher on has the legal right to ignore:

all marking lines;
any traffic signals;
maneuvering rules;
principles of the location of the vehicle on the roadway;
any speed limits;
requirements relating to overtaking, advancing, oncoming passing, stopping and parking;
rules for passing intersections (except for those on which the signals of the traffic controller are in effect);
rules for driving on special sections of the road ( pedestrian crossings, railway crossings, residential areas, etc.).

In other words, the vast majority of the requirements that apply to an ordinary driver can be easily ignored by the owners of the included “blue bucket”.

Such privileges are granted to the driver for one reason: he is endowed with special state powers in the performance of a special operational task. For the most effective solution of the tasks set, the state issues a similar carte blanche, which allows such a frivolous attitude to the requirements of traffic rules.

"Blue buckets" - almost Gods

The right of blue bucket drivers to ignore good part of traffic rules– this is only one side of the issue. The second part of the problem is the advantage over other road users that is given to such drivers.

However, in the process of real traffic, operational intelligence services with blue (or blue and red) flashing lights on come into inevitable conflict with other road users, who at that very moment can take advantage. Such participants include:

drivers driving at a green traffic light or on a main road;
pedestrians moving along a pedestrian crossing;
car drivers (tram drivers), who in the vast majority of cases have an advantage over trackless vehicles, etc.

In addition, it is very easy not to notice the light signal - "flashing light". Therefore, in order to take advantage of their advantage, drivers of special vehicles must turn on (in parallel with the light) a special sound signal- "siren" or "quack". Only in this case - with a combination of both signals - ordinary mortal drivers and pedestrians are ordered to give way to the "blue buckets".

Some drivers believe that when a "siren" and "flashing lights" appear, they should immediately stop on the side of the road or on the edge of the roadway. However, this is not the case.

According to the traffic rules, the driver is required to give way to such special vehicles and provide them with the opportunity for unhindered passage. And on multi-lane road, for example, a sufficient action would be to change lanes to the next lane and continue along the intended route.

However, if there is a two-lane road, you will just have to stop, since only in this case the driver will be able to provide an advantage to the “blue bucket”.

And do not forget that not only such a special vehicle, but also all vehicles accompanied by it (for example, as part of an organized transport column). You can recognize such vehicles by the dipped beam headlights on them.

Not all "blue buckets" are forbidden to overtake

The notorious driver's stereotype - you can not overtake the blue flasher. And some motorists, in general, reach the point of absurdity when they refuse to overtake a traffic police car, on which the flashing beacon is not even turned on. Let's bring clarity.

The rules introduce an unambiguous ban on overtaking only the following vehicles:

special vehicles with color schemes, on which a blue (or blue and red) flashing beacon is turned on, as well as a special sound signal;
vehicles accompanied by the above-mentioned special vehicle.

Therefore, if the surfaces of a car with a "flashing light" and "siren" are not equipped with some color schemes that give out its belonging to the special services, then it is allowed to overtake such vehicles (for example, a deputy's car).

True, do it without breaking speed limit most likely won't work.

And another moment. It is forbidden to overtake, and not ahead of special vehicles equipped with light and sound signals. Therefore, driving in the adjacent (not oncoming!) lane in order to get ahead of such a car will not be considered a violation of traffic rules.

Blue Bucket: Slow down

The included "flashing light" speaks of some non-standard situation on the road. And if a special car is in a hurry somewhere, it must give way. This is fine. But then he got to his goal and settled down within the road with a flashing beacon turned on. What do the Rules say about this?

An ordinary driver, approaching such a vehicle, is obliged to reduce speed to such an extent as to be able to stop immediately if necessary. These may be requests for assistance, participation in the preparation of the protocol, and much more.

Yellow (or orange) flashing beacon

We note right away: such a “flashing light” does not provide any advantage in movement to its owner. The question arises about the meaning of using a flashing beacon. And he is.

1. A yellow (or orange) flashing beacon warns other road users about the danger of the goods being transported (due to its chemical properties, size or weight) or hazard in carrying out work carried out within the road.

2. The included "flashing light" of yellow or orange color on transport carrying out work on the maintenance, repair or construction of roads, as well as the evacuation or movement of vehicles, allows the driver to ignore a number of traffic rules (subject to safety measures):

a) instructions road markings;

b) prescriptions of road signs (with the exception of signs 2.2 "End main road»; 2.4 "Give way"; 2.5 "Movement without stopping is prohibited"; 2.6 "Advantage of oncoming traffic"; 3.11 "Weight limitation"; 3.12 "Restriction of the mass attributable to the axle of the vehicle"; 3.13 "Height limitation"; 3.14 "Width limitation"; 3.17.2 "Danger"; 3.20 "Overtaking prohibited");

c) traffic regulations in terms of paragraphs 9.4 - 9.8 (rules of "lane" traffic), 16.1 (restriction of traffic on the motorway).

When transporting oversized cargo and accompanying such transportation, the driver is allowed to deviate only from the requirements of road markings.

Thus, a yellow or orange flasher allows, firstly, to warn of the danger of the vehicle; secondly, it grants some privileges to its owner, which are so necessary in the performance of professional duties.

The white-moon "flashing light" is practically useless

The white-lunar flashing beacon is the most disenfranchised. It does not give any advantage to the driver when driving. Yes, and you can turn it on (along with a special sound signal) solely to attract attention when an attack is made on a special vehicle carrying valuable cargo.

This is probably why some drivers of such vehicles simply dismantle the relatively useless flasher and refuse to use it.

"Flashers" in the practice of real traffic

Very often, the theoretical calculations of traffic rules do not fit into the practice of traffic. And in order to achieve maximum safety, it is important to make a clear and quick decision in the face of the appearance of various “flashing lights” on the road.

1. Blue (or blue and red) flashing beacon

When a blue (or blue and red) flashing light appears, you need to be prepared for the fact that the driver of a special vehicle will deliberately and knowingly ignore traffic rules and every conceivable principle of traffic safety. Therefore, even in the absence of a special sound signal on such transport, it is desirable to give it an advantage. And don't overtake. And don't get ahead. So calmer.

(as amended by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of 21.04.2000 N 370)

3.1. Drivers of vehicles with flashing lights on of blue color, performing an urgent official task, may deviate from the requirements of sections (except for the signals of the traffic controller) and - these Rules, annexes and these Rules of the road, provided that traffic safety is ensured.

To gain an advantage over other road users, drivers of such vehicles must turn on a blue flashing beacon and a special sound signal. They can take advantage of priority only by making sure that they give way.

The same right shall be exercised by drivers of vehicles accompanied by vehicles that have special color schemes applied to the outer surfaces, with flashing beacons of blue and red colors and a special sound signal, in the cases established by this paragraph. On escorted vehicles, dipped headlights must be switched on.

On vehicles of the State Inspectorate for Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation and the Military Automobile Inspectorate, in addition to the blue flashing beacon, a red flashing beacon may be included.

3.2. When approaching a vehicle with a blue flashing beacon and a special sound signal on, drivers must give way to ensure the unhindered passage of the specified vehicle.

When approaching a vehicle that has special color schemes applied to the outer surfaces, with flashing beacons of blue and red colors and a special sound signal, drivers are obliged to give way to ensure the unimpeded passage of the specified vehicle, as well as the vehicle (escorted vehicles) accompanied by it.

It is forbidden to overtake a vehicle that has special color schemes applied to the outer surfaces with a blue flashing beacon and a special sound signal turned on.

It is forbidden to overtake a vehicle with special color schemes applied to the outer surfaces, with blue and red flashing beacons and a special sound signal turned on, as well as the vehicle (s) escorted by it.

3.3. When approaching a stationary vehicle with a blue flashing light on, the driver must slow down to be able to stop immediately if necessary.

3.4. A yellow or orange flashing beacon must be turned on on vehicles in the following cases:

performance of works on construction, repair or maintenance of roads, loading of damaged, defective and transportable vehicles;
transportation of oversized cargo, explosive, flammable, radioactive substances and toxic substances high degree danger;
escort of vehicles carrying large, heavy and dangerous goods;
escort organized groups cyclists during training events on highways common use.

A yellow or orange flashing beacon that is turned on does not give you an advantage in traffic and serves to warn other road users of the danger.

3.5. Drivers of vehicles with a yellow or orange flashing beacon turned on when performing road construction, repair or maintenance work, loading damaged, malfunctioning and moving vehicles may deviate from the requirements of road signs (except for signs 2.2, 2.4-2.6, 3.11-3.14, 3.17 .2, 3.20) and road markings, as well as paragraphs 9.4-9.8 and 16.1 of these Rules, subject to ensuring road safety.

Drivers of vehicles when transporting bulky goods, as well as when escorting vehicles carrying bulky and (or) heavy loads, with a yellow or orange flashing beacon turned on, may deviate from the requirements of road markings, provided that road safety is ensured.

A moon-white flashing beacon provides no advantage in traffic and serves to attract the attention of police officers and other persons.

3.1. Drivers of vehicles with a blue flashing beacon turned on, performing an urgent official task, may deviate from the requirements of sections 6 (except for the signals of the traffic controller) and 8-18 of these Rules, appendices 1 and 2 to these Rules, provided that traffic safety is ensured.

On vehicles of the State Inspectorate for Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation, the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation and the Military Automobile Inspectorate, in addition to the blue flashing beacon, a red flashing beacon may be included.

Drivers of emergency vehicles performing an urgent service task with a blue flashing beacon turned on can move in any direction, regardless of traffic lights, road signs and markings. For them, only the signals of the traffic controller are required.

The operational services, on the vehicles of which a blue flashing beacon and a special sound signal can be installed, include the ambulance service, fire fighting service, police, military traffic police, services special transport Bank of Russia and the Gokhran of Russia, the special communications service of the Ministry of Communications of Russia, the prosecutor's office, the Main Directorate for the Execution of Punishments of the Ministry of Justice of Russia and emergency services.

3.2. When approaching a vehicle with a blue flashing beacon and a special sound signal on, drivers must give way to ensure the unhindered passage of the specified vehicle.

It is forbidden to overtake a vehicle that has special color schemes applied to the outer surfaces with a blue flashing beacon and a special sound signal turned on.

The blue beacon, together with a special sound signal, gives an advantage in movement, but you can use it only after making sure that they are seen and give way to them. Along with the blue beacon, but not instead of it, a red beacon may also be turned on.

In addition to the cars themselves with the included beacons and siren, the vehicles accompanied by them have an advantage.

It is forbidden to overtake vehicles with a special color if the blue beacon and a special sound signal, as well as the transport accompanied by them. See the term "".

3.3. When approaching a stationary vehicle with a blue flashing light on, the driver must slow down to be able to stop immediately if necessary.

EIf the car with the blue beacon is standing still (in addition, the red beacon will be turned on), then we reduce the speed in order to stop if necessary. This is usually used to warn drivers of the danger ahead.

3.4. A yellow or orange flashing beacon must be turned on on vehicles in the following cases:

performance of works on construction, repair or maintenance of roads, loading of damaged, defective and transportable vehicles;
transportation of bulky cargo, explosive, flammable, radioactive substances and poisonous substances of a high degree of danger;
escort of vehicles carrying bulky, heavy and dangerous goods;
accompanying organized groups of cyclists during training events on public roads;
organized transportation of a group of children.

A yellow or orange flashing beacon that is turned on does not give you an advantage in traffic and serves to warn other road users of the danger.

Yellow or orange beacons are equipped with harvesters, fuel trucks, collection vehicles, tow trucks, etc. Such beacons do not provide an advantage in traffic, since their purpose is to attract attention. This is an opportunity to detect at a sufficient distance vehicle dangerous to others and take appropriate measures.

3.5. Drivers of vehicles with a yellow or orange flashing beacon turned on when performing road construction, repair or maintenance work, loading damaged, malfunctioning and moving vehicles may deviate from the requirements of road signs (except for signs 2.2, 2.4 - 2.6, 3.11 - 3.14, 3.17 .2, 3.20) and road markings, as well as paragraphs 9.4 - 9.8 and 16.1 of these Rules, subject to ensuring road safety.

3.6. Drivers of vehicles of federal postal organizations and vehicles carrying cash proceeds and (or) valuable goods can turn on a white-moon flashing beacon and a special sound signal only when these vehicles are attacked. A moon-white flashing beacon provides no advantage in traffic and serves to attract the attention of police officers and other persons.

Ticket 22 - Question 1

How many intersections are shown in the picture?

3. Four.

Regardless of how many carriageways intersecting roads have, they form one intersection (clause 1.2).

Correct answer:
One.

Ticket 22 - Question 2

Which of the warning and prohibition signs are temporary?

1. Mounted on a portable stand.

2. Having a yellow background and installed in the places of production road works.

3. All of the above.

Yellow background on warning signs (Signs 1.8 , 1.15 , 1.16 , 1.18 - 1.21 , 1.33 ) and prohibition signs (signs 3.11 - 3.16 , 3.18.1 - 3.25 ), as well as on the priority sign (sign 2.6 ) installed in the places of road works, means that these signs are temporary (Appendix 1).

Question:
Signs on portable stands are not temporary?
Answer:
IN new traffic rules there is no clause about signs on portable stands. Only a yellow background on a number of signs indicates that they are temporary.

Correct answer:
Having a yellow background and installed in the places of road works.

Ticket 22 - Question 3

In which of the cases listed during transportation bulky cargo Are you prohibited from continuing in the forward direction?

1. If the load height is 4 m.

2. If overall height vehicle with a load of 4 m.

3. In both cases.

Correct answer:
Can move in any direction.

Ticket 22 - Question 7

Are you obligated to turn on the left turn indicators in this situation?

1. Required.

2. You are required if you perform a U-turn.

3. Not required.

Correct answer:
Required.

Ticket 22 - Question 8

On what trajectory can you make a left turn?

1. Only according to A.

2. Only according to B.

3. For any of the specified.

When turning left, you must move in such a way that when leaving the intersection of the carriageways, the car does not end up on the side of oncoming traffic (clause 8.6), i.e. You can only move along path B.

Correct answer:
Only for B.

Ticket 22 - Question 9

Is the driver allowed to drive in reverse on the overpass for boarding a passenger?

1. Allowed.

2. Permitted, if this does not interfere with other road users.

It is impossible to reverse on the overpass for passenger boarding, since it is prohibited to reverse there (clause 8.12).

Correct answer:
Forbidden.

Ticket 22 - Question 10

Is it allowed to use tram tracks in the opposite direction for traffic?

1. Permitted.

2. It is allowed if it does not interfere with oncoming vehicles.

3. Permitted only when passing the tram passing direction.

Correct answer:
Forbidden.

Ticket 22 - Question 11

What are the restrictions related to overtaking? railway crossings and near them?

1. Overtaking is prohibited only at the level crossing.

2. Overtaking is prohibited at the crossing and closer than 100 m in front of it.

3. Overtaking is prohibited at the crossing and at a distance of 100 m before and after it.

Correct answer:
Overtaking is prohibited at the crossing and closer than 100 m in front of it.

Ticket 22 - Question 12

Is the driver allowed truck stay at this place?

1. Allowed.

Correct answer:
Allowed.

Ticket 22 - Question 13

You intend to turn left. Your actions?

1. Perform a maneuver without stopping at an intersection.

2. Turn left and stop at the gap in the median. Wait for the traffic light at the exit of the intersection and complete the maneuver.

The green traffic light gives you the right to move to the left (clause 6.2). In this case, you should leave in the intended direction, regardless of the traffic light signal at the exit from the intersection (clause 13.7).

Correct answer:
Perform the maneuver without stopping at the intersection.

Ticket 22 - Question 14

When should you give way to a tram?

1. When turning left.

2. When driving straight ahead.

3. In both listed cases.

Despite the fact that you are on a road with a median strip, in the absence of priority signs, it is equal in value to the crossed one. Guided by the rules for crossing equivalent roads, you must give way to a tram, which has an advantage over trackless vehicles (clause 13.11).

Correct answer:
In both cases listed.

Ticket 22 - Question 15

You intend to turn right. Can you start turning?

1. You can.

2. You can, when you are sure that it will not interfere with the truck.

3. You can't.

Sign 2.4 "Give way" obliges you to give way to a truck at this intersection of unequal roads, without requiring you to stop before the intersection. Since the truck is moving on the left lane of the road, which is more distant from you, you can start turning right when you make sure that during this maneuver the truck will not interfere with the movement (p.

The Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs No. 524 came into force, according to which traffic police officers must drive with blue beacons turned on not only on highways, but also in the city. How should drivers behave when approaching such a car?

We have already written about the behavior of drivers when a traffic police patrol car with flashing lights on appears on the road (Avtocentre No. 25’2012). However, as it turned out, our readers still have a lot of questions on this topic. Therefore, today we will analyze in more detail the situations associated with the use of special signals on the roads.

Attention to color!

The most "strict" color on police flashers is red. The Rules of the Road (clause 3.2) state: if only red or blue and red flashing beacons are turned on on a patrol car of the State traffic inspectorate, drivers of all cars are required to stop near the side of the road or the right edge of the road, regardless of their direction of movement, traffic signals and road signs, giving them the right of way. If this happened on a road where oncoming traffic is separated only by a broken marking line, drivers of both passing and oncoming vehicles should stop near the right edge of the carriageway. If oncoming flows are separated by a continuous marking, a bump stop, tram tracks or boulevard in the middle, cars of the same direction, as well as other vehicles, should stop near the right edge of the carriageway, as well as other vehicles if the direction of its movement merges or intersects with the one in which the patrol car is traveling.

Flashing beacons green or green and blue flowers turn on on the patrol car of the State traffic inspectorate, closing the column of escorted vehicles, which must move with the low beam headlights on. After passing such patrol car All traffic restrictions are lifted. It is also important to know that you should lead a car convoy patrol car with included beacons of red and blue colors or only red.

What should the driver do

Most liberal

"Loyal" than all others flashing signals- blue. It is with such beacons that patrol cars of the traffic police should move in the stream of traffic or stand “on duty” both on highways and on city roads (Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs No. 524).

In the event of a patrol approaching with a blue flashing beacon and (or) a special sound signal turned on, the drivers of the car, who can create an obstacle for it, are obliged to give way and ensure the passage of this vehicle and the vehicles accompanied by it.

If there is a traffic police patrol car on the road with blue flashing lights on, then the drivers of approaching vehicles must slow down to 40 km/h, and if the traffic cop gives the appropriate signal with a baton, stop (Scheme 1). You can continue to move only with the permission of the law enforcement officer (clause 3.5 of the SDA).

According to clause 3.4 SDA for drivers it is forbidden to overtake or outstrip vehicles with flashing beacons of blue and red, or only red, green, or green and blue, as well as the columns of cars accompanied by them, move next to them in adjacent lanes or take a place in the column. Overtaking or overtaking vehicles with working beacons is allowed only in one case - when they are blue, and the speed of the patrol car is lower than allowed on this section of the road. In the event of a vehicle approaching from behind with a blue beacon turned on, you should give way to it if there is an obstacle to its passage. When it is not possible to take to the right in order to let a vehicle with a blue beacon pass, and it, in turn, can change lanes to the left, the driver has the right not to change the direction of his movement.

Prepared by Yuliy Maksimchuk

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