Useful information about traffic regulations for pedestrians in Germany: we are all pedestrians to one degree or another. Responsibilities of the pedestrian. Traffic regulations People using wheelchairs are
1.2. The following basic concepts and terms are used in the Rules:
"Driver" - a person who drives any vehicle, a driver leading pack animals, mounts or a herd along the road. Driving instruction is equated to the driver.
"Bicycle" - a vehicle, other than wheelchairs, which has two or more wheels and is propelled by the muscular power of the people on it.
"Power-driven vehicle" - a vehicle, other than a moped, driven by an engine. The term also applies to any tractors and self-propelled machines.
"Moped" - a two- or three-wheeled vehicle driven by an engine with a working volume of not more than 50 cu. cm and having a maximum design speed of no more than 50 km / h... Bicycles with an outboard engine, mokiki and other vehicles with similar characteristics are equated to mopeds.
"Motorcycle" - a two-wheeled power-driven vehicle with or without a side trailer. Three- and four-wheeled motor vehicles with a curb weight of no more than 400 kg are equated to motorcycles.
"A pedestrian" - a person who is outside the vehicle on the road and does not work on it. Persons moving in wheelchairs without an engine, driving a bicycle, moped, motorcycle, carrying a sled, trolley, baby or wheelchair are equated with pedestrians4.1. Pedestrians must move on sidewalks or footpaths, and if they are absent, on the side of the road. ...
When driving along the edge of the carriageway, pedestrians must walk towards the traffic of vehicles. Persons moving in wheelchairs without an engine, driving a motorcycle, moped, bicycle, in these cases must follow the direction of the vehicles.24.2. Bicycles, mopeds, horse-drawn carts (sledges), riding and pack animals should move only in the rightmost lane in one row, possibly to the right. Driving on the side of the road is allowed if it does not interfere with pedestrians.
Now, attention is a question. As a bicycle or moped driver (scooters less than 50 cubic meters are the same mopeds) turn left at a large intersection (assuming that turning left is enabled as an option when driving straight, i.e. some cars go straight, and some turn left or turn around, traffic on the road in at least two lanes), not breaking traffic rules? The obvious answer is to dismount, become a pedestrian, and cross a normal pedestrian crossing, no matter if it is a zebra or under / above the ground crossing (yeah, I imagined a man with a scooter somewhere in the underpass on Pushkin Square :) parts will tear)
What do you say, comrades?
UPD, UPD2:
there is another point
8.5. Before turning right, left or making a U-turn, the driver must take the appropriate end position on the carriageway intended for movement in this direction in advance, except for cases when a turn is made at the entrance to an intersection where a roundabout is organized ...
Those. you can interpret the movement of the moped allowed on the rightmost lane, along which traffic in the indicated direction is allowed, however, it is still not clear from the rules how, without breaking them, on Leninsky Prospekt, leave through the two middle lanes to turn left onto Stroiteley Street.
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Life safety basics
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Lesson 13
Safe behavior of passengers and pedestrians
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The Traffic Regulations say that a pedestrian is a person who is on the road outside the vehicle and does not work on it. Pedestrians also include people who move in a wheelchair without an engine, drive a bicycle, moped, motorcycle, carry a sled, a cart, a baby or a wheelchair.
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users. Therefore, they must know and follow the rules of the road, be able to analyze and predict situations on the road, and anticipate possible dangers.
First of all, they need to know that there are roads on which pedestrian traffic is prohibited. It:
Moving on other roads pedestrians must follow safety rulesindicated in the diagram.
Special attention pedestrians must pay attention to strict adherence to the rules of crossing the road. The main rules for the safe crossing of the carriageway by pedestrians are presented in the diagram.
If at a pedestrian crossing or intersection the movement of cars and pedestrians is regulated by traffic lights or a traffic controller, then you need to obey their signals.
When crossing the carriageway outside a pedestrian crossing or intersection, pedestrians must estimate the distance to approaching vehicles and their speed. You can cross the road if it is safe.
On the carriageway, pedestrians should not linger and stop(if it is not related to security). If they did not have time to complete the crossing, then they must stop at the line dividing traffic flows in opposite directions. They can complete the crossing of the carriageway only after making sure of the safety of further traffic or at the signal of a traffic light (regulator).
Also, remember that you must not go out on the road if a car is approaching with included blue (blue and red) flashing beacon and a special sound signal. Pedestrians on the road must give way to these vehicles and immediately clear the carriageway.
Humanwho travels in a vehicle and is not its driver is called a passenger. A passenger is also considered to be the one who enters the vehicle (sits on it) or exits the vehicle (gets off it).
Bus (trolleybus, tram) passenger code of conduct
It is allowed to enter and leave the vehicle only after it has come to a complete stop. In the cabin, if there are free seats, you must sit down and hold on to the handrails. If this is not possible, you need to go to an empty seat and stand so as not to interfere with the passage of other passengers, and also hold on to the handrails. Do not distract the driver from driving while driving. It is necessary to prepare for the exit in advance by asking the passengers in front whether they will leave. We must not forget to give way to the elderly, the disabled and passengers with small children.
Rules of Conduct for Passenger Cars
You can get in and out of the car only when it is stationary.This should be done from the side of the sidewalk or shoulder. If this is not possible, then boarding and disembarking is allowed from the side of the carriageway. In this case, it is necessary to go out onto the roadway only after making sure that there is no danger.
Passengers of a car must wear seat belts before driving. Children who have not yet reached the age of 12 can ride in the front seat of a passenger car only in special restraints (child seats) that are attached to the passenger seat. Children under 12 years of age and in the back seat must travel using a child restraint or other means of being able to fasten their seat belts. Child restraints must be appropriate for the height and weight of the children.
When driving, it is not allowed to distract the driver from driving, open car doors while driving, lean out of windows, throw garbage on the road.
Motorcycle Passenger Code of Conduct
Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to ride a motorcycle without a sidecar. They can only ride in a motorcycle side trailer, as the sidecar is called in the Rules of the Road.
From 12 years old you can ride in the back seat of a motorcycle. In all cases, before getting on the motorcycle, the passenger must wear a protective motorcycle helmet and fasten it securely.
QUESTIONS AND TASKS
1. Who is a pedestrian?
2. On what roads is pedestrian traffic prohibited?
3. List the basic rules for the safe movement of pedestrians on roads.
4. Which pedestrian crossings, in your opinion, are the safest?
5. How to cross the carriageway correctly if there is no pedestrian crossing and intersection in the visibility zone?
6. What should a pedestrian on the carriageway do when a car approaches with a blue (blue and red) flashing light and a special sound signal on?
7. Which person should be considered a passenger?
8. Outline the basic rules of conduct for bus passengers (trolleybus, tram).
9. Tell us how to get into a car correctly.
10. At what age is it allowed to ride in the back seat of a motorcycle?
TASK 17. You need to cross to the other side of the street using a crosswalk equipped with pedestrian traffic lights. Stepping onto the roadway, you notice that the green traffic light flashed. What are you going to do?
1. Calmly continue to cross the roadway.
2. I will cross the carriageway by running.
3. I will return from the roadway to the sidewalk.
4. I will stop when there is a red signal at the traffic light.
5. I will continue driving and stop at the dividing strip.
A proposal was sent to Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to change the current traffic rules: the deputy head of the LDPR faction, Yaroslav Nilov, proposed equating those citizens who move in wheelchairs with engines to pedestrians. This was told in the press service of the deputy.
According to the initiator, this proposal was developed following a meeting with representatives of the community of people with disabilities. He noted that now a pedestrian is defined as "a person who is outside a vehicle on the road, or on a pedestrian or bicycle path and does not work for them."
According to the current version of the traffic rules, pedestrians are also equated to citizens moving in wheelchairs without engines, driving a bicycle, moped, motorcycle, carrying a sled, trolley, baby or wheelchair, as well as using roller skates, scooters and other similar means for movement.
Thus, people moving in wheelchairs with engines are not included in the number of pedestrians, that is, they are equated to drivers, which means they cannot move along pedestrian zones and cycle paths. “They are subject to administrative liability for violation of the RF traffic rules as drivers,” the parliamentarian explained. At the same time, he noted that the traffic police officers are condescending to these violations, however, changes are still needed.
At the end of last year, it became known that the President of the Russian Federation had signed. According to the new norm, 10% of places (at least one place) for people with disabilities must be allocated in parking lots.
Earlier, the Liberal Democratic Party also came up with an initiative on. Yaroslav Nilov then noted that a fine and moving a car with a special sign to a place where there would be no interference with other vehicles or pedestrians would be sufficient.
The collection of traffic rules contains instructions for the driver and the duties of a pedestrian. But without knowing the basic principles of behavior on the road, it is impossible to become a driver, and a pedestrian is as easy as shelling pears. If you think that to move on the road without the help of a vehicle it is enough to know that you can cross the road only at the green light of the traffic light and you should move along the pedestrian crossing - you are mistaken.
It takes a little more knowledge to be a completely law-abiding pedestrian. This is not about intricate rules that need to be learned by heart. Traffic rules for pedestrians are quite simple and straightforward - once you understand them, and they will stay with you for the rest of your life. But, sometimes without even realizing it, by observing them we can more than once save human life, our own and not only.
Who is called a pedestrian
A pedestrian is any person who moves along or across the carriageway without being in a vehicle. A person driving a bicycle or moped is considered a driver, and someone who rolls a vehicle next to him is a pedestrian. The principles of behavior on the road are different for both.
A wheelchair that is not equipped with a motor is not considered a vehicle. A person moving on it is a full pedestrian. Although, for example, he must carry out movement along the edge of the carriageway according to the rules for drivers - in one direction with the general flow of cars.
Purpose of the sidewalk
Sidewalks are intended for walking along the carriageway. They are usually adjacent to a vehicle lane or cycle path, or may be separated from them by a metal fence or lawn. The safest for a pedestrian is to move along the sidewalk, separated from the carriageway by a piece of land.
The sidewalk is intended for pedestrians, but in some situations, vehicles can also move along it. Access to the pedestrian area is permitted in exceptional circumstances for vehicles belonging to road and utility companies, as well as for the delivery of goods. Parking in the pedestrian zone is only possible in areas with a special sign.
The sidewalk is not intended for cycling, but in certain situations this is not prohibited by law. Such a situation is the simultaneous absence of a cycle path and the ability to move along the edge of the carriageway. Driving on the sidewalk should be on the right edge.
Rules for movement in the absence of sidewalk
Sometimes the absence of a sidewalk on a section of a suburban road may mean a ban on walking along it. Such a prohibition is determined by the installed road sign, which looks like a blue rectangle with a white car depicted on it. If this sign is not present, you can move along the cycle path or along the shoulder.
In the absence of such a pedestrian has the right to move along the edge of the carriageway. In this case, it is allowed to walk strictly in one row and only towards the traffic in motion. If a person rolls a bicycle or moped or moves in a wheelchair, the direction of his movement must coincide with the direction of movement of other vehicles.
Moving in the dark
At the end of the day, you should try to be as careful as possible. A pedestrian is responsible for taking care of his own safety. Clothes with reflective elements will serve him well in this situation. Another option for ensuring your own safety is to pick up an object with light-repellent areas. Such measures should become the rule for those who move outside the city. Within the limits of a settlement, they can be regarded as urgent advice, but not a law.
Crossing the carriageway
A pedestrian crossing, which can be above ground, underground, or on the ground, provides the safest method of crossing a motorway. You can find these specially provided areas by using the established road signs. The increased danger observed in the area of \u200b\u200bvehicle traffic is reduced to zero when an underpass or bridge is used to cross it.
An overground pedestrian crossing does not guarantee absolute safety. Violation of the related rules by both drivers and pedestrians often causes an accident. The collection of traffic rules describes the conditions that must be observed when moving along a pedestrian crossing.
Crossing the road on an unregulated "zebra"
On the "zebra" - a special marking on the roadway in the form of parallel white or yellow stripes - you can only move on foot. It is forbidden to cross the pedestrian crossing with a bicycle or moped. If movement on it is regulated by a traffic light, you should only focus on it, if it is absent, pedestrians and drivers are subject to other rules.
At an unregulated pedestrian crossing, priority is given to pedestrians. This means that a person can cross the zebra at any time, and the driver must stop immediately. In some places, speed bumps are located on both sides of the pedestrian crossing, which forces drivers to slow down and makes pedestrians feel safer.
Errors at an unregulated pedestrian crossing
A pedestrian is responsible for taking care of his own safety, and therefore, before getting on the "zebra", you should make sure that the vehicles in motion have time to slow down. An emergency situation can be created if a pedestrian suddenly appears on the road for drivers. Most often this happens in cases of haste, talking on the phone, or obstructing the view of parked cars.
The pedestrian must assess the situation on the road without stepping on the "zebra". After he takes the first step, he should make sure that nearby drivers notice him and begin to slow down. After that, he needs to confidently walk to the other side of the road, without twitching in doubts. The movement of pedestrians on the "zebra" should be smooth and fast.
Crosswalk on regulated pedestrian crossing
The duties of a pedestrian include crossing the carriageway at an intersection strictly in response to a green traffic light. All vehicles are required to allow a person crossing the green light.
If a pedestrian does not have time to cross the entire section of the "zebra" before the traffic light changes its glowing color, he should wait for the desired signal, stopping at the marking line dividing the traffic lanes. It is strictly prohibited to move along the "zebra" or the marking line during the red and yellow traffic lights.
Crossing the carriageway in the absence of a pedestrian crossing
If there is no pedestrian crossing in a person's field of vision, he can move to the opposite side of the road at the nearest intersection. At the same time, pedestrian rules oblige him to cross the carriageway strictly along the sidewalk or shoulder line, making sure in advance that the approaching drivers will have time to reduce the speed of their vehicles.
In the absence of both a pedestrian crossing and an intersection within sight, traffic rules for pedestrians are allowed to move to the opposite side in any safe place on the road strictly perpendicular to the edge of the road. It is forbidden to cross the road not on a pedestrian crossing if there are four or more lanes on it.
Moving by group
When moving a group of people along the carriageway, a pedestrian column should be organized. The beginning and end of such a column should be marked by two people holding red flags in their hands. In poor visibility, the one in front must hold a lit white lantern, and the one at the end of the column - a red one.
A pedestrian is obliged to move along the carriageway in the direction opposite to the movement of vehicles, however, the column does not obey this rule and moves in the opposite direction. A row of an organized column may consist of no more than four people, excluding the guides.
Groups of children are allowed to move only on sidewalks or roadsides, and cross the road exclusively on pedestrian crossings. Children can move in the traffic area only when accompanied by adults and only during the day.
Getting in and out of the vehicle
If the place of boarding public vehicles is not equipped with a special platform, it is allowed to go out onto the carriageway only after it has completely stopped. Running towards a stopped vehicle from the opposite side of the road is strictly prohibited.
After exiting the bus or trolleybus, a pedestrian must go around the vehicle from behind if necessary to cross to the opposite side of the road. However, it is better to cross the road after the vehicle has left, or even better, slowly cross the road at a pedestrian crossing or at an intersection. Moving across the carriageway in places where standing vehicles obstruct a good view is highly undesirable.
Penalties for pedestrian violations
For violation of traffic rules for pedestrians, a penalty in the form of a fine is provided. The more serious the violation and the subsequent consequences, the greater the amount of the fine. In cases where, as a result of unlawful actions of a pedestrian, someone has been harmed, the court can punish the guilty person with imprisonment up to two years, and if the victim died, the term can be doubled.
In practice, the guilt of a pedestrian in an accident can rarely be proved, since it is rather difficult to determine the speed with which he was moving and the trajectory of his movement. And the "visibility limit" of a pedestrian is a rather controversial concept. Moreover, most often it is he who receives the most serious damage as a result of his act.
However, the frequent impunity of pedestrians for violating traffic rules should not induce them to disregard the principles of behavior on the road. After all, it is they who have to suffer the most from the violation of these reasonable requirements. Inattentiveness and irresponsible behavior on the road sometimes cost a pedestrian not only health, but also life. But even if everything ends not so sadly, the stress experienced at a dangerous moment will not be forgotten for a long time by both the driver and the pedestrian himself.
One conclusion suggests itself - every sane person should be clearly aware of the rights and obligations of pedestrians. You can pay too high a price for ignorance or neglect. Crossing the road only in the right places, exclusively at the green light of the traffic light, showing special vigilance and accuracy on the roadway, the pedestrian thereby shows respect for his own life and for the life of the people around him.
4.1. Pedestrians must move along sidewalks, footpaths, cycle paths, and, if they are absent, along the side of the road. Pedestrians carrying or carrying bulky items, as well as persons moving in wheelchairs without an engine, may move along the edge of the carriageway if their movement on sidewalks or shoulders interferes with other pedestrians.
In the absence of sidewalks, pedestrian paths, cycle paths or shoulders, as well as in case of impossibility to move along them, pedestrians can move along the cycle path or walk in one row along the edge of the carriageway (on roads with a dividing strip - along the outer edge of the carriageway).
When driving along the edge of the carriageway, pedestrians must walk towards the traffic of vehicles. Persons moving in wheelchairs without an engine, driving a motorcycle, moped, bicycle, in these cases must follow the direction of the vehicles.
When crossing the road and driving along the shoulder or the edge of the carriageway at night or in conditions of insufficient visibility, it is recommended for pedestrians, and outside settlements, pedestrians are required to carry objects with reflective elements and ensure the visibility of these objects by vehicle drivers.
4.2. The movement of organized pedestrian columns on the carriageway is allowed only in the direction of movement of vehicles on the right side of no more than four people in a row. In front and behind the column, on the left side, there should be escorts with red flags, and in the dark and in conditions of insufficient visibility - with lights on: in front - white, behind - red.
Groups of children are allowed to drive only on sidewalks and footpaths, and in their absence - on the side of the road, but only during daylight hours and only accompanied by adults.
4.3. Pedestrians must cross the road at pedestrian crossings, including underground and overground crossings, and in their absence - at intersections along the sidewalk or shoulder line.
At a regulated intersection, it is allowed to cross the carriageway between opposite corners of the intersection (diagonally) only if there are markings 1.14.1 or 1.14.2 indicating such a pedestrian crossing.
If there is no crossing or intersection in the visibility zone, it is allowed to cross the road at right angles to the edge of the carriageway in areas without a dividing strip and fences where it is clearly visible in both directions.
This clause does not apply to cycling areas.
4.4. In places where traffic is regulated, pedestrians should be guided by the signals of the traffic controller or pedestrian traffic light, and in its absence - the traffic light.
4.5. On unregulated pedestrian crossings, pedestrians may enter the carriageway (tramway tracks) after assessing the distance to approaching vehicles, their speed, and making sure that the crossing will be safe for them. When crossing the road outside the pedestrian crossing, pedestrians, in addition, should not interfere with the movement of vehicles and leave from behind a standing vehicle or other obstacle limiting visibility, without making sure that there are no approaching vehicles.
4.6. Having entered the carriageway (tramways), pedestrians should not linger or stop, if this is not related to ensuring traffic safety. Pedestrians who do not have time to complete the crossing should stop at a safety island or on a line dividing traffic flows in opposite directions. You can continue the transition only after making sure of the safety of further movement and taking into account the traffic signal (traffic controller).
4.7. When approaching vehicles with a flashing blue (blue and red) beacon and a special sound signal, pedestrians must refrain from crossing the road, and pedestrians on the carriageway (tramway tracks) must immediately clear the carriageway (tramway tracks).
4.8. It is allowed to wait for a route vehicle and a taxi only on the landing sites raised above the carriageway, and in their absence - on the sidewalk or shoulder. In places of stops for route vehicles that are not equipped with raised landing platforms, it is allowed to go out onto the carriageway to board the vehicle only after it has stopped. After disembarking, it is necessary, without delay, to clear the carriageway.
When moving across the carriageway to the place where the route vehicle stops or from it, pedestrians must follow the requirements of paragraphs 4.4-4.7 of the Rules.
