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Table of fines for speeding

Search the table of fines of the Code of Administrative Offenses

Exceeding the speed limit is one of the most common violations on our roads.

The maximum speed limit is carried out using sign 3.24, the sign prohibits movement at a speed (km/h) exceeding that indicated on the sign. The end of the speed limit zone is indicated by signs 3.25 “End of the maximum speed limit zone”, 3.31 “End of the zone of all restrictions”, 8.2.1 “Availability zone” - installed together with sign 3.24

The minimum speed limit is indicated by signs 4.6 and 5.1, the end of the restrictions is indicated by signs 4.7 and 5.2.
Please remember that on the motorway the minimum speed limit is 40 km/h. The maximum permitted speed in the city is 60 km/h.

Penalties start for exceeding 20 km/h or more, often exceeding a smaller amount is called permitted or permissible speeding, but this does not mean that you can drive in the city at a speed of 79 m/h. Of course, you will not be fined, but in the event of an accident you will be found guilty, especially if the other participant in the accident did not violate the rules.

The following speed limits are established by law:

• from 20 to 40 km/h - fine 500 rubles
• from 40 to 60 km/h – fine 1000 to 1500 rubles
• from 60 to 80 km/h – a fine of 2000 to 2500 rubles or deprivation of rights from 4-6 months
• more than 80 km/h - fine 5000 rubles or deprivation of rights for 6 months

For what speeding will your license be revoked?

According to the Code of Administrative Offenses, you can be deprived of your license for exceeding the speed limit by more than 60 km/h for a period of 4 to 6 months, and for exceeding the speed limit again - for a period of 1 year.

In the case of recording an administrative offense using special technical means operating in automatic mode and having the functions of photo, film, and video recording - an administrative fine of 5,000 rubles

Ways to detect speeding

At the moment, stationary radars installed on special road structures are mainly used.

How to challenge a fine or imprisonment for speeding

If we are talking about a mobile or stationary radar (tripod), then the inspector must present evidence that your vehicle is exceeding the speed limit.

• The traffic police officer is obliged to show you the recorded radar readings (with which you do not agree, since your car is not alone on the road and there is a possibility that these readings belong to the car that was driving in front of you).
• If the radar coverage area includes lanes with different permissible speeds, the inspector must prove that the readings belong specifically to your car and that they were measured in an area with a lower permissible speed.
• Ask the inspector to present the certificate for this radar: it contains information about the verification and permissible error of the device. In some cases, taking into account the maximum permissible error of the radar can help you avoid maximum administrative liability.

Radar readings can be considered unreliable if:

• The traffic police inspector measured the speed of movement through the glass of a patrol car or from a stationary traffic police station. If you do not agree with the inspector’s radar readings, be sure to request that all information about traffic violations be included in the protocol.

If we are talking about a stationary video recording camera, then you should write a complaint to the traffic police department that issued this decision or immediately go to court. Each case is quite individual, so we recommend using the help of a car lawyer.

Speeding fine in 2019

In 2018, the State Traffic Inspectorate issued over 131 million “verdicts” for violating traffic rules. Of these, 87.3 million were for speeding. The record is absolute, the gap is colossal: second in the sad TOP are fines for non-compliance with the requirements of signs or markings, and this is a total of 8.6 million decisions. The difference is 10 times!

It would seem that everything is logical: monitor the speedometer, look at the signs. But even experienced drivers fail these commandments: in practice, not everyone with experience knows where and what speed is legal and how much to pay if you exceed it.

Some people don’t understand the rules, others are counting on “luck,” hence the disappointing statistics and impressive fines. There are so many cameras on the roads that you can’t escape the All-Seeing Eye, and we won’t help here. But it is quite possible to clarify where and at what speed to drive, what the fines are and how to save money.

Different conditions mean different speeds. Let's take a look at the situation

Chapter 10 of the traffic rules says: control your speed depending on the surrounding factors. Which ones?

• where is the road (in a metropolis or far outside populated areas) and its type (country route or highway, for example);
• type of transport (are you plying the night avenues on a motorcycle, or are you driving a powerful truck);
• actions performed (taking schoolchildren on an excursion or transporting dangerous oversized items).

On the motorway

The road surface on highways is always maintained in good condition

More speed is allowed here. The “fault” for this is good coverage.

• Cars, motorcycles and trucks of category B can safely travel 110 km/h
• a little less - 90 km/h - allowed for cars with trailers, buses and trucks of category C
• Trucks with passengers and buses with children won’t accelerate much, and it’s not worth it: 60 km/h is a safe norm
• If you are being towed by another vehicle, do not go beyond 50 km/h.

Outside the city

Country roads are not as good as motorways. There may be holes and bumps.

Upper limits for roads that are NOT highways and NOT located in a city:

• 90 km/h – motorcycles, cars, trucks (B), intercity buses
• 70 km/h – car trailer, trucks (C), large buses
• 60km/h – trucks with people and buses with young passengers
• 50 km/h – cars with tow

Here the road condition may be far from ideal. Unpleasant surprises and obstacles are possible, so pay attention and pay attention again.

In the city, visibility is poorer and there are more pedestrians. Attention while driving!

• no faster than 60 km/h. This is for any transport.
• 50 km/h – maximum when towing.
• 20 km/h if there are a lot of people around: you cannot speed in the yard or in the area for cyclists.

The restrictions are explained by heavy traffic – both cars and pedestrians. Plus – visibility is not 100%: around houses, business centers, kiosks and other structures. Speed ​​up to 60 km/h is optimal - it has been proven that within its limits the driver has time to control the situation. In other words, there is every chance of avoiding an accident.

Contrary to popular belief, it is 60 km/h, and not 80, that is the maximum permissible norm. And the fact that a fine is issued after 80 is not an argument. In the event of an accident, a car traveling at a speed of 61 km/h will be at fault. Or he is also guilty if the second participant also has a violation.

If you see these signs, it means that the above information is being corrected.

You cannot exceed the number in the circle.

Accelerate up to 90 km/h, even though you are in the city. Permitted, as the area is relatively safe.

Attention - fake! Fake: the maximum allowed is 130. There are no circumstances that would allow you to exceed this speed. Have you seen this sign? We don’t get distracted, we drive according to the rules: in the city – up to 60 km/h, on the highway – up to 110.

Fines 2019: how much “shines” for exceeding

The kilometers you exceed dictate the size of the penalties.

• There is no penalty for exceeding 20 km/h
• from 20 to 40 km/h – 500 rubles, did the incident happen again? 500 rubles again
• from 40 to 60 km/h – 1,000 – 1,500 rubles. When repeating, it’s already 2,000 – 2,500 rubles
• from 60 to 80 km/h – 2,000 – 2,500 rubles or deprivation of rights for 4 – 6 months. The desire to race again may result in a year of deprivation.
• from 80 km/h – 5,000 rubles or imprisonment for 6 months. The second time they will deal with it more harshly and deprive you of your license for 1 year.

What violation is considered repeated? The one that was admitted within a year from the previous one.

How can you “earn” punishment?

Violations are recorded by traffic police inspectors or video cameras.

Stop by guard service

Traffic police officers determine the excess using mobile and portable radars. The first ones are attached to a patrol car or mounted on a special tripod, the second ones are hand-held equipment.

Mobile radars are most often installed on the most dangerous sections of roads

Imagine: an inspector stops you and reports a violation. What you have the right to demand:

• readings recorded on the device;
• evidence that the readings apply to your car;
• certificate for the radar, which indicates the period of its scheduled metrological verification and the permissible error.

If the violation is within the maximum error range of the device, sanctions can be avoided, the issue will be resolved immediately and in favor of the driver.

If guilt is found, the police officer issues a fine on the spot, and a copy is given to the driver. Is the matter even more serious and threatens deprivation? Then the inspector creates an administrative protocol, which is sent to the traffic police or court. The same document is issued if the driver denies the violation and does not agree with the radar readings.

Even valiant inspectors are not immune from mistakes, so monitor the content of the letter yourself. Then you will have to prove your truth in court or the traffic police.

Video cameras

Along the roads with the most intense traffic, stationary radars are installed - they are also video recording cameras. Did the car drive in this area at a prohibited speed? A photo of her license plate number is automatically sent to the information center - here a resolution on an administrative violation is formed, it is printed and sent to the owner of the car by registered mail within 3 days. It is the owner, and it does not matter who was driving at that moment.

The difference between sanctions from the traffic police and from cameras

There are differences, and here are 3 features of video recording:

• it will not be possible to get away with a simple warning;
• deprivation of rights is impossible, but the fine will be maximum;
• if no deprivation is provided at all, the fine will be minimal.

An important point: in the case of cameras, you may not even be aware of the fines. So don’t be lazy to check them regularly, otherwise you won’t have time to pay with a 50% discount.

When is the 50% discount valid?

20 days from the date of violation you can reduce the fine by 2 times. If you didn’t see it, forgot, or didn’t have time, you’ll have to shell out the entire amount.

When discounts do not apply at all:

• when exceeding 40 km/h again;
• if the driver is drunk or under the influence of drugs;
• with a complex option with repeated ignoring of the red traffic light signal by driving into oncoming traffic;
• while simultaneously violating traffic rules in a one-way lane.

Can I count on a discount? Look at the resolution, it definitely says yes or no.

Where can I check if there are fines?

Checking fines online is relevant, fast and convenient

You won’t have to search long for a suitable online service – there are a lot of them on the Internet. Among them, in fact, is the official website of the State Traffic Inspectorate https://gibdd.rf.

• enter the car number and vehicle registration certificate number;
• We request verification.

You have all the unpaid fines before you. Information on when, for what and whether the discount opportunity has expired is attached. Payment is also accepted here, the receipt is sent to your email.

Many services offer to set up a notification - this way you will immediately know about sanctions or be in complete peace of mind that there are no fines.

Is it possible to challenge?

Are you 100% sure that there was no violation? Then fight for justice and try to challenge the ruling. In practice, even high-tech cameras make mistakes. To avoid paying for them with your own money, submit an application within 10 days:

• to the traffic police authority at the place of registration, when a fine is imposed for excess;
• to court if the article that threatens the driver requires a court decision.

The inspector will tell you about the appeal procedure; the same information is presented in the decision sent by mail.

It is difficult to refute the fine, but there are chances. The more detailed the complaint is described, the more facts are attached, even if not confirmed by experts, the more photographs - the more likely your success.

Fines for speeding in 2019

Among the penalties for violating road rules, a fine for speeding is perhaps the most common. The most surprising thing is that experienced drivers are subject to this punishment no less often than beginners. And the reason for the violation does not always lie in the desire to get to the goal faster, but also in basic ignorance of the relevant points of the traffic rules.

Article 12.9 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation (abbreviated as Administrative Offenses Code) provides for a number of fines for violating the speed limit when driving a vehicle.

As of 2019, fines for speeding can range from 500 to 5,000 rubles. There are no fines for speeding up to 20 km/h, but if you exceed the speed by 80 km/h or more, you can lose your driver's license for a period of 6 months to 1 year.

Within this article you will find answers to the following questions:

• What speeding violations are fined and what are their amounts?
• How to check for fines?
• How is speed violation detected and is it possible to use radar detectors?
• Is it possible to challenge the imposition of a fine, and how can I pay the fine at a discount?

Punishment for violating the speed limit and fines

It’s a truism: speeding is one of the most common causes of road accidents. That is why the speed limit is very carefully regulated in the Traffic Rules, and punishments for its violations are in the Code of Administrative Offences.

The amount of penalties is determined by Article 12.9 of the Administrative Code and depends on how much the maximum permissible speed on a particular section of the road is exceeded, and by what means this excess is recorded. For clarity, below is a table of fines for speeding.

There is an extremely widespread belief among motorists that there is a “permitted” speed limit of up to 20 km/h from the speed limit established on a specific section of the road. This opinion is based on the fact that for such a violation a penalty in the form of a fine is not imposed on the driver. At the same time, drivers forget about the most important thing.

In case of a traffic accident, the determination of the guilty party takes into account compliance with the speed limit. And if, with a speed limit of 50 km/h, one of the cars was recorded moving at a speed of, for example, 53 km/h, and the second car complied with the speed limit, then the driver of the first may be found guilty for this very violation.

How to check whether a fine has been imposed for speeding

If a driver doubts whether a fine has been imposed on him for speeding, detected automatically (using photo or video recording) or is not sure that all current fines have been paid, you can check this by using our online traffic police fine search service. The check is carried out according to the “State Information System on State and Municipal Payments” (GIS - GMP) and covers the entire territory of the Russian Federation.

To carry out the check, you will need data from a valid driver's license (if the fine was imposed according to a resolution issued by a traffic police inspector) or a vehicle registration certificate (if the violation was recorded by a camera).

The search for fines is performed after filling out one of the fields (you can enter data from both documents in the search fields) and clicking the “Search for fines” button. The search process may take several minutes and ends with full information about the penalty imposed or a message that no fines were found.

The service also provides the ability to check the presence of fines by the number of the Resolution in the case of an administrative offense. To do this, you need to go to the “BY RESOLUTION NUMBER” tab.

How and how is speeding exceeded?

The equipment used by State Traffic Inspectorate employees to determine the speed of vehicles has long been well known: mobile or stationary radars.

The operation of the devices is based on the Doppler effect - a change in the frequency of electromagnetic waves reflected from a moving object. The radar emits waves of a reference frequency, receives a signal reflected from a moving car, records the frequency of the received signal, compares it with the reference frequency and, after simple processing, the speed of the car is calculated.

With the development of computer technology, the technical capabilities of traffic control have expanded immeasurably. Modern means of photo and video recording (both connected to radar and autonomous) allow you to automatically (without human intervention) determine not only the speed of the car, but also many other parameters characterizing the road situation:

• the nature of traffic lights (prohibitory, warning, permissive);
• violation of marking rules (driving beyond the stop line, into the oncoming lane, the side of the road, entering bicycle paths, driving in a lane intended for public transport);
• driving under prohibited signs (including violating the rules for passing railway crossings);
• violation of the rules for passing pedestrian crossings (not giving priority to pedestrians);
• violation of stopping and parking rules (including control of paid parking);
• violation of safety rules in the car (not fastened seat belts, driver talking on a mobile phone without a speakerphone while driving)
• violation of the rules for using vehicle lighting equipment (low beam or daytime running lights);
• search activities (abandoned or stolen cars)

This became possible thanks to the development of not only tools, but also information processing methods based on the theory of pattern recognition.

For example, an algorithm for identifying the zone of the most probable location of the headlights on the object and subsequent analysis of this zone helps to determine whether the car’s low beam was turned on in a doubtful case (specific illumination of the object at the time of shooting, bad angle of the picture, etc.).

A similar principle applies when identifying a car’s license plate number. It is clear that in this case, the history of the car and the personal data of its owner instantly become available.

Thus, modern means of automatic traffic control are entire complexes equipped not only with cameras themselves (by the way, also specialized ones: with wide-angle optics and high resolution), but also with infrared spotlights, mobile communication devices for transmitting data to the main server, and geolocation. Power for the operation of such complexes becomes possible from solar panels.

The technical capabilities of photo and video recording tools have not yet been fully implemented legally, and the modern complexes themselves are still not enough. The information transmitted from them is cross-checked by employees of the Center for Automated Recording of Administrative Offenses and, if a violation is confirmed, it is transferred to inspectors to make a decision. However, the improvement of technical means and methods of information processing will inevitably “displace” the human factor in this process.

The most modern and advanced radars for measuring speed today are the OSKON radar (in various modifications), Strelka and PKS-4.

Radar detectors and the legality of their use

Many motorists consider devices commonly called radar detectors to be an effective means of “combat” detection of speed limit violations. In most cases, this mistakenly refers not to devices for active suppression of electromagnetic radiation, but to radar detectors - passive devices for indicating electromagnetic radiation in the frequency ranges used by traffic police.

Simply put, radar detectors only signal the presence of working police radars, but do not affect their operation in any way. The use of radar detectors is not only completely legal, but also welcomed by many police officers: a driver warned in advance about speed control usually prefers to comply with this regime.

A completely different matter is an active radar detector that generates radiation that suppresses the operation of police devices. Such devices are prohibited in our country.

The use of radar detectors that interfere with the operation of traffic police radars falls under Article 13.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation: unauthorized (without a permitting license) operation of radio-electronic equipment and (or) high-frequency devices. Violation under this article is punishable by a fine of 500 to 1000 rubles with confiscation of the devices themselves.

Modern systems can determine the speed of a car without using radar: by recording the time it takes to travel a distance of a certain length. An information sign with a camera image warns of speed control on this section of the road.

Is it possible and how to challenge a penalty for speeding?

Automation of the process of identifying speed limit violations raises natural fears on the part of motorists of the inability to reverse erroneously made decisions (“you can’t argue with a camera”).

And the reasons for errors can be very diverse: from recording the traffic situation in difficult weather conditions to duplicating payment receipts for the same violation. At the same time, in addition to errors in the equipment itself (incorrect license plate recognition or determination of a speed that a given car model cannot technically achieve), there may also be a human factor: an error by an employee checking technical materials.

The center for recording violations only prepares materials, but the decision on punishment is still issued by the traffic police inspector, and such a decision can be challenged.

A decision on a violation can be contested within 10 days from the date of receipt in person or by mail (if recorded on camera). If the driver, for valid reasons (business trip, illness, etc.) does not have time to file a complaint, an extension of this period is allowed, but then the relevant supporting documents will need to be submitted.

You can challenge the decision both in the traffic police and in court. It should be remembered that the presumption of innocence does not apply to the imposition of fines or deprivation of rights for speeding and the driver himself will have to provide evidence of his innocence.

If a technical error is obvious (for example, the license plate number of the car does not match the one recorded in the photo), it makes sense to contact the departments of the State Traffic Inspectorate. In the Moscow region, due to a large number of technical errors, it was even necessary to open a corresponding department for personal reception of motorists.

If the driver is confident in his innocence, but the evidence he presents requires serious expert verification, it is better to appeal the decision in court: the corresponding checks by the traffic police in the vast majority of cases end in a refusal to review the decision.

The period for consideration of a complaint by the traffic police is also 10 days, but even in the case of a positive decision, sometimes you have to wait more than a month for the official cancellation of the decision. Even longer periods for consideration of a claim in the courts.

In this regard, it is recommended to pay fines on time. The fact is that Article 32.2 Part 1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses allocates 60 days for this from the date the resolution enters into legal force (another 10 days are added for appeal). As a result, the driver has 70 days to pay the fine from the date the decision was issued. But if this deadline is violated, the additional punishment (and the fine will still have to be paid) will be double the amount of the fine or arrest for up to 15 days.

A good opportunity to save on paying a fine (or “freeze” less money if the driver proves he is right) is to make payment within 20 days from the date of the decision. Then, according to the law, you can only pay 50% of the fine. It should be borne in mind here that the discount does not apply to all types of violations (for example, it does not apply to a fine for driving through a red traffic light). The possibility of preferential payment is usually indicated on the violation notification form itself.

Video: how to avoid getting a speeding fine

All fines for speeding in 2019

The fine for speeding ranges from 500 to 5000 rubles.
For a significant excess, a driver's license may be deprived for a period of 4 months to 1 year. If you exceed the speed of up to 20 km/h, there is no fine. In the near future, it is possible to reduce this threshold to 10 km/h.

Exceeding the maximum permitted speed is the most common violation of traffic rules. There is a myth among drivers that it is allowed to exceed the speed limit by 20 km/h. This opinion is wrong. There is no fine for exceeding the speed limit by 20 km/h, but the rules prohibit exceeding the established speed limit.

After reading this article, you should not have any questions about the responsibility of drivers for exceeding the maximum speed. Detailed description, text of the law, tables, information about the 50% discount, features of automatic recording of violations and visual infographics.

Monetary fines for speeding violations

The size of the fine for speeding depends on the difference between the maximum permitted speed and the recorded speed. The extent to which this calculation method is correct can be discussed separately. For example, for exceeding the speed limit by 40 km/h in a residential area and on a highway, the fine is the same - 500 rubles. In a residential area alone, the excess is almost 3 times the legal limit and poses a significantly greater danger than a barely noticeable excess on the motorway. A little distracted, let's move directly to the size of traffic police fines. First, let's look at the usual monetary fines that are relevant for most drivers, which are issued by the traffic police officer directly at the scene of the violation.

Please note again that exceeding the maximum speed by 20 km/h is a violation of the Traffic Rules , for which there is no liability.

Revocation of license for speeding

Only a court can make a decision on deprivation of rights. Thus, if a driver faces the threat of being left without a driver’s license, he has the opportunity to resolve this issue with traffic police officers, either directly on the spot or later at the department. Traffic police officers are authorized to either issue a decree imposing a fine or refer the case to court.

The practice has developed that with conflict-free communication, drivers are issued an appropriate fine and do not go to trial.

Amount of fine for automatic speed control

Peculiarities of administrative liability when recording violations of traffic rules in automatic mode:

• Only a monetary fine can be imposed;
• The amount of the fine is the minimum possible.

These provisions are regulated by part 3.1 of article 4.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation

In the cases provided for in Part 3 of Article 28.6 of this Code, administrative punishment is imposed in the form of an administrative fine. In this case, the amount of the imposed administrative fine must be the smallest within the sanction of the applicable article or part of the article of the Special Part of this Code, and in cases where the sanction of the applied article or part of the article of the Special Part of this Code provides for administrative punishment in the form of deprivation of the right to drive vehicles or administrative arrest and there is no provision for administrative punishment in the form of an administrative fine, administrative punishment is imposed in the form of an administrative fine in the amount of five thousand rubles.

The table of fines for automatically recording violations looks more friendly to drivers.

If a violation is automatically recorded, a fine will be issued to the owner of the vehicle.

Law that regulates speeding fines

As with other traffic police fines, liability is established in Chapter 12 of the Code of Administrative Offences. Article 12.9 is devoted to speed limit violations

Article 12.9. Exceeding the set speed

1. Lost power.
2. Exceeding the established speed of a vehicle by more than 20, but not more than 40 kilometers per hour
   - entails the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five hundred rubles.
3. Exceeding the established speed of a vehicle by more than 40, but not more than 60 kilometers per hour
   - entails the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of one thousand to one thousand five hundred rubles.
4. Exceeding the established speed of a vehicle by more than 60, but not more than 80 kilometers per hour
   - entails the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of two thousand to two thousand five hundred rubles or deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of four to six months.
5. Exceeding the established speed of a vehicle by more than 80 kilometers per hour
   shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five thousand rubles or deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of six months.
6. Repeated commission of an administrative offense provided for in Part 3 of this article
   shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of two thousand to two thousand five hundred rubles.
7. Repeated commission of an administrative offense provided for in parts 4 and 5 of this article
   entails deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of one year, and in the case of recording an administrative offense using special technical means operating in automatic mode, having the functions of photography, filming, video recording - imposition an administrative fine in the amount of five thousand rubles.

Infographics

Download and print convenient reminders to quickly determine the amount of a fine for speeding in case you are suddenly stopped by traffic police officers.

How long does it take for a traffic violation to be considered a repeat violation?

The validity period of the first violation is 1 year from the date of entry into force of the resolution. This period is established by Article 4.6 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

A person who has been imposed an administrative penalty for committing an administrative offense is considered subject to this punishment from the date the decision on the imposition of an administrative penalty enters into legal force until the expiration of one year from the date of completion of the execution of this decision.

The resolution on an administrative offense comes into force:

• within 10 days from the date of delivery or receipt of a copy (Article 30.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation);
• after 10 days, if a complaint is filed with an official (part 1 of article 30.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation);
• after 2 months, if the complaint is considered in court (part 1.1 of article 30.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation);
• within 24 hours, in case of administrative arrest (part 3 of article 30.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).

The first settlement day starts from the next day.

50% discount on speeding fines

Since 2015, a law has been in force that allows you to pay traffic police fines with a 50% discount if payment is made within 20 days from the date of the decision. The law provides exceptions for some gross violations of the Traffic Rules, including some fines for speeding.

Speeding fine

On the road, any driver must obey the speed limit. Such a requirement can be considered a fundamental condition for general safety. At the same time, the most common traffic violation on highways is considered to be exceeding the permissible speed. It is recklessness that causes more accidents.

Drivers should not only know, but also comply with traffic regulations regarding speed limits when required. You need to know what exactly minimum fines are imposed for, and what violations will result in the imposition of maximum fines. And also, how should the fine be paid, is it possible to challenge the decision of the traffic police officers.

What is said in the traffic rules regarding compliance with the speed limit?

The speed is not limited by the personal desire of some individuals, this must be understood. The developers of traffic regulations, when the issue concerned the speed limit, took into account the following factors.

First, where the road goes:

• in the city;
• outside the populated area;
• near a residential area.

Secondly, what class of road surface:

• expressway;
• ordinary road;
• motorway.

Thirdly, what are the technical characteristics of the machine (its type).

Fourthly, what functions does the vehicle perform while driving on a specific road.

Acceptable indicators

The maximum permissible speed has been determined taking into account various types of traffic situations.

1. In populated areas (the type of car and the type of road do not matter) - 60 km/h.
2. In residential areas and in courtyards - 20 km/h.
3. On highway sections (applies to light trucks, passenger cars) - 110 km/h.
4. The speed limit for the same vehicles on any other roads is 90 km/h.
5. For buses and trucks moving on highways - no more than 90 km/h.
6. For buses and trucks traveling on regular roads - no more than 70 km/h.
7. For carriers of passengers in the back, children on a bus (any type of road) - no higher than 60 km/h.
8. When towing - max. 50 km/h.

Special restrictions

Certain sections of the highway cannot guarantee the safety of a car if it is traveling at the maximum speed. Therefore the speed is limited. Restrictions may be:

Appropriate signs are installed. Restrictions depend on all sorts of conditions that interfere with normal movement.

First condition. Relief of the road.

Second condition. Traffic intensity.

Third condition. The quality of the road surface in a certain area.

Fourth condition. Climate influence.

To what limit is it permissible to exceed the speed limit?

The error should be taken into account in all situations, including when speeding. At different periods the error ranged from 10 km/h to 20 km/h. Currently, the permissible excess is 20 km/h, but this condition causes continuous debate.

This traffic rule is due to the fact that a car speedometer is a pointer-type device. And while driving, the needle usually vibrates, and there is a dependence of the angle of view on the speedometer on the height of the driver. But traffic police officers are armed with radar, the indicators of which are much more accurate.

However, one should not be happy that legislators understand the problems of drivers, since when an accident occurs, the permissible speed limit is not taken into account. The protocol indicates the speed recorded by the inspector.

How is speed measured?

There are two ways to record the amount of speeding by radar.

Method one. Use of portable (mobile) radar. Traffic police officers use the device to control the speed of traffic in their assigned patrol area. Both manual modifications and large devices that are installed on special equipment are used. stands or directly on machines.

Method two. Application of stationary radar. These monitors track offenders automatically. Such radars are installed on road sections:

• with more intense traffic;
• with noted difficulties and limitations.

Such devices are equipped with video and photo cameras. They have the following functions:

• license plate recognition;
• continuous communication with traffic inspectors.

As a result, a car owner whose car exceeded the speed limit in the field of view of such a radar will inevitably receive a notice of a fine.

It needs to be taken into account. For an offense recorded by a stationary radar, the car owner will first of all be responsible. The device does not detect the person behind the wheel, so it is the owner of the vehicle who becomes guilty, not the driver. Further, if the driver uses the car under an official contract, the car owner can recover from him the amount of the fine paid by recourse. This is easier to do than proving innocence when guilt is obvious.

Punishment for violating the speed limit

A driver who exceeds the speed limit is punished quite severely. This takes into account:

• how the traffic violation was detected;
• how much the speed is exceeded.

Contacting the inspector

In a situation where an inspector accuses a driver of violating the speed limit, this official is obliged to act according to the instructions.

Step one. Portable radar is introduced. The speed must be recorded on it.

Step two. The fact that these readings were recorded while a particular car was moving must be confirmed by evidence.

Step three. The radar must be periodically checked for serviceability and accuracy of data recording. The inspector is obliged to show the driver a passport on the radar, where there is a mark on the last inspection.

Amounts of fines

1. If the excess is no more than 20 km/h, this error is acceptable, there is no reason for punishment.
2. If exceeding 40 km/h – 500 rubles. (fixed amount).
3. If exceeding 60 km/h – from 1 thousand rubles. up to 1.5 thousand rubles.
4. If exceeding 80 km/h – from 2 thousand rubles. up to 2.5 thousand rubles. The driver may also be deprived of his license for a period of 4-6 months.
5. If the speed limit is over 80 km/h – 5 thousand rubles. (fixed amount). Most likely, the driver will be deprived of his license for 6 months.

Punishment for relapses

Repeated violation of the speed limit is punishable by:

• if the speed is exceeded by 60 km/h - a fine of 1 thousand rubles. up to 1.5 thousand rubles;
• if the speed exceeds 60 km/h – suspension from driving for a period of 1 year;
• if a violation is detected by a stationary radar - a fine of 5 thousand rubles.

It is important to know. A repeated violation is considered to be similar to the previous one, which is recorded within a one-year period. Its countdown begins from the moment the first violation is recorded.

Fine for late payment of a traffic fine, read here.

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