Turning left from the second lane is fine

Penalty for turning from the wrong lane

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This article will look at the fines that can be imposed on a driver when turning out of their lane .

Such a violation can be found quite often at congested intersections.

Today we will talk about both the size of fines and the situations in which they can be imposed. The direction in which the car is turning (left or right) is essential in this case.

Penalty for turning left

Notice the orange car in the picture. He is trying to turn left from the straight ahead lane (sign 5.15.2).

In this case, the violator will be punished under Part 2 of Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses:

2. Turning left or making a U-turn in violation of the requirements prescribed by road signs or markings of the roadway -

shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of one thousand to one thousand five hundred rubles.

The fine for turning left from the wrong lane will be 1,000 - 1,500 rubles .

Punishment may be imposed in the following cases:

If there are no signs or markings at the intersection, then the driver can be punished under Article 12.14 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, but this will be discussed below.

Penalty for turning right

In the picture above, the orange car is turning right from the second lane, although road signs prohibit such a maneuver.

In this case, the violator will be punished under Part 1 of Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses:

1. Failure to comply with the requirements prescribed by road signs or markings of the roadway, with the exception of cases provided for in parts 2 - 7 of this article and other articles of this chapter, -

entails a warning or the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five hundred rubles.

The maximum penalty for turning right out of your lane is 500 rubles . An option in the form of a warning is also possible.

A penalty under Part 1 of Article 12.16 can be imposed only if signs or markings are installed before crossing roadways indicating the directions of traffic along the lanes.

Fine for absence of signs and markings

Consider the situation shown in the figure. There are no signs or markings in front of the intersection indicating the directions of traffic along the lanes. In this case, the driver of the orange car turns left “second row”. However, since there are no signs or markings, the driver cannot be held accountable under Article 12.16 (discussed above).

1 1 . Failure to comply with the requirement of the Traffic Rules, except for established cases, before turning right, left or making a U-turn, to take in advance the appropriate extreme position on the roadway intended for traffic in a given direction -

entails a warning or the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five hundred rubles.

That is, the driver may receive a warning or a fine of 500 rubles . It does not matter in which direction the turn is made (left or right).

It also does not matter at what distance from the edge of the roadway (when turning right) or the marking line (when turning left) the car is driving. The penalty will be the same both if the driver turns in the second row and if he turns a meter from the curb.

Let's summarize this article:

A fine of 1,000 - 1,500 rubles can be imposed only when turning left from outside your lane. At the same time, there must be road signs or markings on the road indicating the directions of movement along the lanes.
A fine of 500 rubles or a warning is imposed in all other cases.

I turned out of my lane - and what will happen to me for this?

8.5. Before turning right, left or making a U-turn, the driver is obliged to take in advance the appropriate extreme position on the roadway intended for traffic in this direction, except in cases where a turn is made when entering an intersection where a roundabout is organized. If there are tram tracks in the same direction on the left, located at the same level as the roadway, a left turn and a U-turn must be made from them, unless signs 5.15.1 or 5.15.2 or markings 1.18 prescribe a different movement order. In this case, there should be no interference with the tram.

These signs regulate the directions of movement along the lanes. It is important to remember the following:

Signs 5.15.1 and 5.15.2, which permit a left turn from the extreme left lane, also permit a U-turn from this lane.
Signs 5.15.1 and 5.15.2 do not apply to route vehicles.
The effect of signs 5.15.1 and 5.15.2 installed in front of the intersection applies to the entire intersection, unless other signs 5.15.1 and 5.15.2 installed on it give other instructions.

So if the dashing minibus in front of you suddenly stops in the middle of the intersection and its driver intends to turn left when only straight traffic is allowed at the intersection, you should not honk your horn. He doesn't break anything. But you shouldn’t be like either. If each of us starts driving again according to the “what suits me” principle (remember the 90s?), chaos will return to the roads.

What is the penalty for turning out of your lane?

If there are no markings 1.18 and/or signs 5.15.1/5.15.2 and the driver did not turn from the extreme position on the roadway, he is subject to a fine of 500 rubles. (12.14.1.1 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation);
If there is a marking 1.18 and/or signs 5.15.1/5.15.2 and the driver turns right in violation of the requirements of the signs or markings, a warning or a fine of 500 rubles is imposed. (12.16.1 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation);
If there is a marking 1.18 and/or signs 5.15.1/5.15.2 and the driver turns left in violation of the requirements of the signs or markings, a fine of 1000 to 1500 rubles is imposed. (12.16.2 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation);

Turning out of lane - penalty

Traffic rules are mandatory. To ensure the safety of road traffic participants, markings are applied, signs and traffic lights are installed. Failure to comply with the prescribed requirements creates an emergency situation. This is especially true for violations related to U-turns and turns to the right or left outside of one’s lane. Traffic police inspectors bring the culprit to administrative responsibility to prevent a recurrence of the situation. The specific grounds for imposing a fine, methods of paying it and the intricacies of the process are all covered in this article.

Grounds for imposing a fine

According to Article 8 of the Russian Government Decree “On the Rules of the Road”, before starting to change lanes, the driver must turn on the turn signal corresponding to the chosen direction. In this case, the motorist is obliged to make sure that the maneuver is safe and that there are no obstacles to traffic. If you intend to turn right, left or turn around, the driver must change lanes in advance and take a position on the outer lane intended for movement in a given direction. If the motorist did not do this, he violated paragraph 1. 1 of Art. 12. 14 Code of Administrative Violations of the Russian Federation. In such a situation, the traffic police inspector issues a fine for turning in the wrong place in the amount of 500 rubles*.

Turn right according to traffic rules

There are several grounds for imposing a fine:

Turn from the second row. According to clause 8.5 of the traffic rules, before performing a maneuver, the driver is obliged to take the extreme position in advance and turn from there. The fine for turning out of your lane, if the violation was recorded on camera, is 1,500 rubles*.
Left turn. If you violate the instructions of the markings or the “No left turn” sign, the fine ranges from 1000 to 1500 rubles*. Sanctions for driving into oncoming traffic are prescribed in Art. 12. 15 Code of Administrative Offenses and amount to 5,000 rubles*.
Wrong way through the intersection. When turning, pay special attention to markings, road signs and traffic light instructions. The fine for driving incorrectly through an intersection is 1,500 rubles*.
Incorrect execution of the turn. A U-turn, the implementation of which is contrary to the instructions of the markings and the “U-Turn Prohibited” road sign, is punishable by a fine of 1,000 to 1,500 rubles*.
Turning in the wrong place. If the “Driving in Lanes” sign is in the driver’s field of vision, the motorist must follow its instructions. Such signs may indicate the direction of turn from each lane, movement in lanes or one lane, lane boundaries and traffic modes in lanes. According to Art. 12. 16 of the Administrative Code, a turn out of line, the fine for which is 500 rubles*, is one of the most common violations when making a turn.

If you fail to comply with the requirements of the “One-way traffic” sign, the fine will be 5,000 rubles*. In some cases, the driver is deprived of his license for a period of 4 months to six months.

Note! Repeated commission of this offense entails deprivation of rights for a period of one year.

Each type of violation entails administrative punishment. The amounts of the listed fines are equal for all regions of Russia. The exceptions are the cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg - here the amounts of fines for the same violations are doubled. The amount of payment is determined equally for both freight and passenger vehicles.

Important! Only traffic police inspectors have the right to fine motorists. The employee must introduce himself and show his identification. If you doubt the inspector’s competence, you can call the traffic police department.

A traffic police officer checks the driver's documents

How are notifications of an administrative offense received?

For turning out of line, a fine can be sent to the driver by mail if the violation is video recorded. Such a letter must be sent to the address of the car owner within three days after the offense was committed. According to the law, a citizen must receive a decision on an administrative fine a week or less after the moment of recording. If you disagree with the fact of the violation, the motorist can challenge it within 10 days after receiving the letter.

If the violation occurred within the sight of a traffic police officer, he will be obliged to fine the driver on the spot. In this case, a receipt will be issued to the motorist immediately. In any case, you must pay the order within 60 days, otherwise the amount will double. For those who liquidate the debt to the traffic police within less than 20 days from the date of receipt of the notification, a benefit is provided in the form of a 50% discount.

Note! For violation of Art. 12. 16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, inspectors do not have the right to take a car to a impound lot.

Payment Methods

Fines for driving incorrectly through an intersection, changing lanes incorrectly, not following signs, and others can be paid in several ways:

via the Internet;
at a bank branch;
for residents of the Moscow and Tyumen regions: via SMS.

Note! Only a bank registered in the State Information System on State and Municipal Payments can guarantee the quality of payment. When using other methods there is a risk of losing money.

Paying a fine online

In 2018, a fine for turning from the second row can be paid through online resources. To do this you should:

Register on the government services portal, the Traffic Police Fines website, or create accounts in the payment systems WebMoney, [email protected], Yandex.Money, QIWI-wallet.
Fill out the forms and enter all the data indicated on the receipt.
Transfer the required amount to the traffic police account.

Conveniently pay fines from home

This method saves time, but before you start paying online, you need to familiarize yourself with the disadvantages of this process:

non-fixed commission amount, which may be higher than in a bank;
long registration procedure on the government services website;
there is no guarantee that funds will be transferred to the specified address.

You can find out reliable information about payment approval only at the traffic police department.

Paying a traffic fine at a bank branch

Payment at a bank involves a commission, but even taking this into account, the fine will be less than on third-party services. To pay off your debt to the traffic police you should:

Pay the receipt at the checkout. In this case, the employee will enter the necessary data into the database and issue a copy of the check.
Use the terminal: click on the “Pay traffic police fine” button, enter information about the fine, indicate the transfer amount. Some ATMs are equipped with a barcode reader. In this case, just hold the receipt to the laser, and the necessary fields will be filled in automatically.
Download the official bank application on your mobile phone. The payment principle here will be the same as in the terminal.

Bank employees will help you pay the fine

Important! To prevent misunderstandings, receipts of payment should be kept. In a controversial situation, they will be considered material evidence.

Payment of fines via SMS

In order to pay the fine in full, you can use a single mobile platform. To do this you need:

Register in the system by sending a message with the text “servicereg” or “servicereg” to number 7377.
Check for a fine using the vehicle registration certificate number or driver's license information.
Follow instructions.

Note! Whatever fine is issued for turning in the wrong lane, that is the amount that the mobile operator will write off. Before payment, you must top up your phone balance.

How and where to complain about a violator

The driver has the right to inform the traffic police about any violation of the Traffic Rules, whether it is an incorrect lane change or a U-turn in the wrong place. The fine (2018) must be paid by anyone whose guilt can be proven. Photographs and videos are considered evidence. When recording a violation, it is worth noting the following features:

The license plates of the vehicle must be visible on the materials, otherwise the traffic police will not be able to determine the identity of the violator.
Signs, markings, traffic lights and other evidence of a violation must be visible in the camera's field of view.

Important! The time and place of the offense must also be recorded.

You can submit a complaint to the traffic police in person, by email or in a printed letter. After considering the application, employees may call a witness for a personal conversation in order to clarify additional circumstances of the case. There is no specific answer to the question of how long it will take to consider an application - it depends on the workload of workers and the specific situation.

Traffic police officers register complaints

Changes in legislation for 2019

State Duma deputies agree that with the current system of fines, nothing prohibits drivers from turning illegally, since many drivers consider the amounts to be insignificant. Deputies are currently considering a bill to increase fines for turning left and turning in the wrong place, dangerous driving and regular violation of traffic rules. If the new law is adopted, by 2019 the amount of fines will increase 2-3 times.

A traffic police officer records the moment of violation

How to avoid a fine

In order not to burden yourself with resolving issues regarding the payment of a fine, you must comply with all regulations governing the field of road traffic. When changing lanes and turning, do not forget to signal to other road users, occupy the outer lane, and follow the instructions of the signs and traffic lights.

*Prices are current as of June 2018.

Penalties for turning or turning in the wrong lane

The fines collected from citizens may or may not be objective. If the fact of violation of traffic rules was, for example, turning out of one’s lane, then the person should immediately pay the imposed penalty. However, if the vehicle could not be used at the time the offense was committed, then the unreasonable fine can be challenged. You should know that the fine for turning out of your lane in 2019 is formed from several components. Let's look into it in detail.

Fine for violating turn rules

When traffic is disrupted on a multi-lane highway, it is necessary to understand that the driver creates certain threats through his actions. The most common of these is a collision with a vehicle that is turning out of its lane. Thus, the fine for making a wrong turn in 2019 depends on the components listed below.

Markup state.
Traffic signs.
Rules that apply at a particular intersection.

If we talk directly about the amount, the Code of Administrative Offenses sets a fine for this offense in the amount of 1,500 rubles. Moreover, making an incorrect turn is often accompanied by other offenses, so a larger amount may be collected from the driver.

According to traffic rules, before turning (left, right, and also before a U-turn), the driver must warn about this by taking the correct position in the lane corresponding to the turn, except in situations where he is going to drive into a roundabout intersection, and turning on the light signals .

In case of non-compliance with the rules, except for those provided for in parts 2, 3 of Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, the fine is usually minimal. This can be either a warning or a fine (up to 300 rubles). The fine for turning without an arrow will be 500 rubles, and for turning in the wrong place - 1000-1500 rubles.

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Turn from the second row

The amount of the penalty depends on the specific motives of the driver and the circumstances of each situation. In 2019, the fine for turning from the second row, if the violation is recorded by a video surveillance camera on the road, is 1,500 rubles. In case of disagreement, a citizen can challenge the administrative offense attributed to him within 10 days.

The fine must be paid within 60 days. Law enforcement agencies have the right to double the amount of payment in the event of late payment. Moreover, they can force you to perform public works or impose administrative arrest for up to 15 days.

A debt collection case may be referred to bailiffs, who may prohibit travel outside the country until the debtor pays the fine. This preventive measure is applied when the fine exceeds 30 thousand rubles.

The difficult financial situation of a citizen is a reason to petition the court for an installment plan for the fine. If a decision is made in his favor, the citizen will be given an additional period for payment. Often, 30 days (a month) are added as additional time to the main one (that is, to the 60 days that have already expired). It is recommended to pay outstanding fines for violating the rules in the first 20 days at a discount (50%).

Left turn

Part 4 art. 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation implies a fairly significant penalty. The fine for turning left across a solid road can be up to 5 thousand rubles, and possible deprivation of rights for a period of 4 to 6 months. In case of non-compliance with the requirements stipulated by road signs or markings on the roadway, Article 12.16 provides for a fine, which varies from 1000 to 1500 rubles. Often the size of the sanction is determined based on the materials provided by cameras recording traffic violations.

What is the penalty for non-payment?

Turning out of your lane is an administrative offense for which punishment is imposed and not only in the form of a fine.

Arrest of the driver for 15 days.
Seizure of property (its value must be equal to the amount established as a fine).
Involvement in community service for a period determined by the court (but not more than 50 hours).
Withholding a certain part of earnings (if the person is officially employed) to pay off debt to the state.
Revocation of a driver's license.
Ban on travel outside the Russian Federation.

These measures are considered the most stringent and are applied if the amount of debt is large enough. The citizen is given 2 months, during which the monetary sanction must be repaid. Payment made immediately is the most profitable also because there is a 50% discount.

If the person who violated the traffic rules does not make payment, then information about this, along with the case, is transferred to the territorial division of the Federal Bailiff Service, which is engaged in debt collection.

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Encouraging quick payment of fines

Since violation of the set of rules governing the duties of road users is common, the state has provided a discount when paying a fine (Federal Law No. 437-FZ of December 30, 2015). According to the law, in the first 20 days from the moment the fine is issued, the fine is paid with a 50 percent discount.

It is very convenient to activate the SMS notification service about existing fines or download the mobile application of the Unified Portal of Public Services, which also contains information of this kind. In addition, the system also provides the possibility of automatic repayment in real time. The only caveat: to use the public services, you must first create a personal account by filling out a form with personal data.

How to avoid a fine

There are only two legal ways to avoid paying a fine.

Do not violate traffic rules, as well as other regulations governing this area of legal relations.
Challenge the fine in court. However, it is advisable to do this only when the citizen is confident in his innocence. To do this, there must be evidence that must be presented. For example, if the owner of the vehicle was absent from the city at the time of the violation, then he must attest to this fact.

Unfortunately, situations where a fine is issued by mistake for violating traffic rules are quite possible.

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What is the fine for turning out of your lane? Ways to avoid punishment

The traffic rules contain many signs that must be understood and acted upon. Not all of them are used with the same frequency - for example, signs directing traffic to certain lanes are not used all the time. Instead, markings may be placed on the road or traffic may be regulated in another way.

Many drivers remember the need to drive strictly in lanes and make turns correctly only after they are stopped for violating traffic rules.

Penalty for maneuvering out of your lane

When making turns out of your lane, the amount of the fine will be determined depending on what rules were violated.

If the driver did not cross the solid marking line, but drove between the dotted lines, he is charged with liability under Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses (Part 1). For failure to comply with the requirements of road signs or markings, you will have to pay 500 rubles.
If the driver makes a turn, a U-turn from a lane that requires driving straight, in accordance with Part 2 of Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, he will be required to pay a fine in the amount of 1000-1500 rubles (about what the fine is for turning left under a sign where traffic is allowed only straight , read here).
A driver driving a truck will be fined 500 rubles (or 5,000 for cities of federal significance) if he violates the rules of passage. Applied for punishment under Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, parts 6 and 7).
Driving into a lane designated for public transport will result in a fine of 1,500 rubles. If the incident happened in St. Petersburg or Moscow, the fine under Article 12.17 of the Code of Administrative Offenses will be 3,000 rubles.

How are these situations regulated in the traffic rules?

The rules for making turns are established in section 8 of the traffic rules.

Paragraph 8.5 indicates that before making turns or U-turns, the driver must evaluate the route in advance. This allows you to take a suitable position on the roadway in a timely manner so that it is convenient to drive without creating emergency situations.

The traffic rules do not indicate where exactly a turn can be made under such requirements. Therefore, it should be taken into account that paragraph 8 applies to each case of turning - at intersections and outside them, outside public roads and on them themselves.

To make a turn, the driver of the vehicle must take an extreme position on the roadway, positioning himself in the direction he needs. There is no mention in the Rules that turn right only from right lanes, and left only from left lanes. There are intersections where traffic flows along several lanes, and options where single-lane traffic ends at an intersection in which the driver turns in one direction or another. Therefore, the term “corresponding extreme position” is more often used.

The requirement to occupy a certain position on the roadway applies to all intersections, except those where there is a roundabout. If there are several lanes for vehicles, a motorist can enter a roundabout intersection from any of them. But we should not forget that when turning you should stay as close to the right as possible. At roundabouts, entering from another (not the far right) lane is justified only when the others are occupied and the traffic is quite intense.

When turning left after successfully passing the intersection, you can continue driving in both the right and left lanes.

Subject to certain conditions, it is also possible to move along tram tracks. They represent an additional lane for the movement of cars, but they can be used in this capacity only when other lanes for cars are occupied, and there will be no interference with trams.

The driver can direct the vehicle to travel along rails located in the same direction - tram tracks in the opposite direction are a prohibited lane for traffic. And when turning from a road with tram rails on the left, it is from them that you will need to make turns and U-turns, if there are no signs indicating the direction of travel.

What maneuvers are allowed?

In order to make a left or right turn at an intersection from the second row, the driver must first take the extreme position in his lane for the desired direction. Turning is permitted if indicated by signs or markings.

Of two lanes

If a turn from two lanes is allowed, but there are no markings on the asphalt, the direction of the vehicle should be such that the car does not enter the oncoming lane, turning left, you should visually determine the middle of the intersection and move closer to it. When turning right, the vehicle is positioned closer to the right edge of the road for vehicle traffic.

What circumstances may lead to a violation?

The most common cause of violation is poor knowledge of the route or untimely response. The driver is late in assessing the situation while driving in the second lane, then decides not to hesitate, waiting for the next opportunity to turn, and makes a turn in violation of the rules. Another circumstance that tends to lead to violations is the presence of rails intended for tram traffic. According to traffic rules, you should drive onto the rails and perform a maneuver from them. Before carrying out, you must make sure that there is no interference with the movement of the tram.

Controversial situations and ways to avoid punishment

Motorists often get confused when they find themselves in front of signs posted at an intersection. A moment's confusion can lead to a violation and a fine, or even an accident. To competently defend your rights, you can study the following points as carefully as possible:

If a sign and markings conflict, the sign will take precedence.
Sometimes signs include additional restrictions that set traffic movements and speeds. They operate exclusively within their own lane.

If there are traffic direction signs at a roundabout intersection, you can change your car at any time.
But departure is carried out only after changing lanes to the far right lane. A different way of driving is chosen only if there is some sign for this. When driving on a three-lane road, pay attention to the signs. In front of the main ones, additional technical elements are always installed with the designation - 50-150 meters. If they are absent, tell any inspector who stops you for violating the lanes that you did not have time to change lanes due to the lack of signs.

Remember that even the fact that the driver allowed his wheel to hit the marking line can be classified as a violation (you can find out what the fine is for violating the markings when changing lanes in a tunnel, at an intersection, etc.). To prevent this from happening, place the vehicle on one lane , only when changing lanes can you change the direction of movement.

Sometimes there are no markings on the road surface, but visually it can be divided into three lanes. However, just before the intersection there is a road sign that regulates traffic in only two lanes. In this case, you should drive to the intersection along any suitable of the three lanes, and immediately before the intersection, change the vehicle into two.

How can the traffic police prove your guilt?

In places where there is a high risk of accidents, auto-latches can be installed. In such cases, the decision to impose sanctions is made automatically. If the offender was stopped by an inspector and drew up a report that directly indicated the offense, various evidence may be used to confirm guilt.

For example, this could be a traffic police officer recording a violation using a photo or video . Such files may be attached to the case materials. It is also possible that a traffic police officer will ask witnesses to the incident to testify. The document with the signatures of witnesses will be sent to the court. After all the evidence has been assessed, a decision on punishment is made.

Conclusion

For every driver, a clear understanding of the signs is important - this will help to move on roads without causing accidents. Any traffic violations, including wrong turns, can result in significant losses. The likelihood of an accident if the rules are violated is significantly increased. In order to avoid unpleasant situations on the roads as much as possible, you must be vigilant when driving on the roads and only turn from the permitted lane.

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