Rules for transporting people in the back of a truck

Is it permissible to transport people in the back of a truck?

One of the priority areas of road safety is ensuring the safety of life and health of passengers, as well as other road users.

The transportation of people in the back of a truck is regulated by the Traffic Rules and the Basic Regulations.

Transportation must comply with all the requirements set out in the traffic regulations in order to avoid harm to the health of passengers.

Driver requirements

The rules for transporting people in the back of a truck (22.1 Traffic Regulations), in force since July 25, 2017, establish that a driver with a license granting the right to drive vehicles of the following categories can transport passengers in the back of a truck:

category “C” – up to 8 people (including passengers in the cabin);
categories “C”, “C1”, “D1” – from 8 to 16 people;
category “D” – from 16 people.

In addition to the open category, the driver must have at least 3 years of experience driving vehicles falling into these categories.

Vehicle equipment rules

Under what conditions is it permitted to transport people in the back of trucks? According to paragraph 4 of the Basic Provisions of the Traffic Regulations, the transportation of passengers is allowed only in a specially equipped body.

The truck body must meet the following requirements:

firmly fixed seats or benches are installed in the body, at a height of 30-50 cm from the floor;
the height of the onboard platform must be at least 30 cm from the level of the seats;
strong backrests are installed on the seats located along the rear and side sides;
the distance between the seats is from 60 cm;
the truck body is equipped with an awning;
lighting is installed under the awning;
a driver communication button or an audible alarm is equipped.

The sides and seats must be smooth, without protruding sharp parts. For boarding (disembarking) people, the body is equipped with a ladder, which is attached to the rear side, on the right side relative to the direction of travel.

Side locks must be closed and additionally secured to prevent accidental opening while driving.

A mandatory requirement is the presence of a fire extinguisher (with a capacity of 2 liters or more) and a first aid kit in the body.

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Rules for transportation and behavior of passengers

Before boarding a body equipped for transportation, the body supervisor or truck driver is briefed on the rules of boarding, placing and disembarking, as well as the rules of behavior while driving.

Boarding and disembarking are permitted only from the sidewalk, in the absence of vehicle traffic. All passenger movements can only occur during a stop, with the permission of the body supervisor. The number of passengers cannot exceed the number of seats.

Civil transportation of children in the back of a truck is strictly prohibited.

When transporting people in the back of a truck, there are several restrictions:

You cannot transport piercing and cutting tools without a cover or in open boxes;
You must not move around the body, lean against the sides, sit on them or lean over the side walls while the vehicle is moving.

If the body of a cargo vehicle with an on-board platform is not equipped with means allowing for the transport of people, only a certain category of passengers is allowed to be carried in it.

These are the people who provide escort for the cargo or the persons who follow its receipt. The seating area for such passengers should be located below the level of the side, at least 15 cm.

Towing a truck

Are people allowed in the back of a truck when towing? According to clause 20.2 of the traffic rules, the presence of passengers in the back of a towed truck is unacceptable, for any method of towing.

People may only be in the back of the towing vehicle if towing is carried out using a flexible or rigid hitch. If towing is carried out by partial loading, passengers are prohibited from being in both vehicles.

Liability for violation of transportation rules

What is the penalty for a driver who violates transportation rules and what is the fine for transporting people in the back of a gazelle or other truck?

In 2019, the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation provides for the following administrative punishment:

A fine for transporting people in a body that is not equipped in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 4 of the Basic Provisions of the Traffic Regulations. The fine ranges from 1,000 to 3,000 rubles, according to Article 12.23, Part 2, 3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.
A fine for transporting people in a cargo van if the driver does not have a permitted category (“C” “C1” “D” “D1”). The amount of the fine for an official, according to Article 12.31.1 Part 1, is 20,000 rubles, for a legal entity - 100,000 rubles.
If the number of passengers exceeds the number of seats, a fine is imposed in the amount of 500 rubles, according to Article 12.23, Part 1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

Administrative offenses that are subject to a fine also include the absence or violation of pre-trip and post-trip technical inspection of the vehicle and medical examination of the driver.

If the truck body is equipped in accordance with the rules established by the traffic rules, and the driver and passengers comply with all transportation requirements, there are no restrictions on such transportation of people.

The exception is the transportation of children, which can only be carried out in the cabin of a truck. To ensure their safety, children must be in a car seat or restrained by other special equipment and seat belts.

Transporting people by truck

Today, the transportation of passengers is regulated by the Road Traffic Rules of the Russian Federation with the latest amendments dated November 8, 2017. Chapter 22 of the Traffic Regulations is devoted to this section. When transporting people, the main direction of ensuring road safety is to create conditions for preserving the lives of road users (RD).

There are situations when the movement of citizens in the body part is used. It is important to take into account that the vehicle (vehicle) must be equipped accordingly and traffic rules must be observed. And this raises a number of questions: how to equip a truck for transporting people, what category of drivers are allowed to make such trips, is it possible for children to travel in this way.

Is it possible to transport people in the back of a truck?

Although traveling in a truck is quite inconvenient, large enterprises and companies widely use this method today. Logisticians or forwarders often move this way, since their responsibilities include accompanying consignments and monitoring their integrity and safety. Trucks are also used when moving or when you need to very quickly transfer a large group from one point to another.

According to current legislation and traffic regulations, transporting people in the back of a truck is legal if all established rules and regulations are followed. In particular, the vehicle must be adapted for this purpose; it must have specially equipped passenger seats. Also, special requirements are imposed on the driver, the behavior of the transported people themselves, and towing.

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Children on the road deserve special attention. Even if the vehicle is properly equipped and all the requirements specified in legislation and documents are met, children cannot be in the body of the car. The latest changes to the traffic rules regarding child passengers were made in July of this year. A mandatory condition is now the availability of specialized child restraint devices.

It is only permitted to transport a child in the cabin of a truck using child car seats.

If, after reading the article, you take the necessary measures, install high fences, install reliable chairs, you will not face a fine. However, if during transportation passengers are outside the cabin or the vehicle itself (they can move in a compartment for large items or in a stroller), it is considered illegal. In the above conditions, transporting people in a truck van is illegal and the driver is charged under Article 12 of the current Russian Road Traffic Regulations. The amount of penalties depends on a number of factors, which we will also discuss below.

Driver requirements

According to the updated traffic regulations of our country, which came into force on July 25 of this year with changes from November 8, not all categories of drivers are allowed to deliver people in the back of a truck:

If the number of people being transported is less than eight people (this number includes people in the cabin), the driver must have a category “C” license.
If the number is more than 8 people, but does not exceed 16 (including people in the cabin), the motorist must have a license of categories “D1”, “C1”, “C”. In addition, the document must contain a mark, which confirms that the driver actually has the right to drive a vehicle of type “D” or subtype “D1”.
If this is a large group, more than 16 people, the rules for transporting passengers in a truck stipulate that the license must be category “D”. In this case, the document must indicate that he has the right to drive a type “D” vehicle.

In addition to the category, there are also requirements for driving experience: at least three years. This point is carefully controlled in order to protect participants in traffic accidents from accidents, road accidents, unforeseen situations, and so on.

Please note that the rules for transporting people in the back or sleeping bag of a truck allow military drivers to transport passengers in this manner. Admission is carried out in a specially established manner.

Transporting people in the back of a truck?

According to the traffic rules, transportation of people in the back of a truck is permitted if the driver complies with the rules for arranging places and has the appropriate qualifications. Violation of the established regulations is grounds for administrative liability, so it is very important to know all the requirements.

Driver requirements

Transporting people in the back of trucks is usually practiced by large organizations where the labor of workers is important: it is their drivers who have to deliver them to certain points, and often, in addition to employees, the vehicles contain cargo or necessary equipment.

Based on clause 22.1 of the Traffic Regulations, a driver transporting passengers on a cargo vehicle must meet the established criteria and have the appropriate category indicated on the driver’s license:

If the driver only has category B, but he drives a truck, he does not have the right not only to drive, but also to transport other people. For this violation you will have to answer according to the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. In addition, an organization that allows a person without the appropriate category to drive a vehicle may be held liable.

Body requirements

Having an open category is just one important factor: transporting passengers in the back of a truck requires it to be properly equipped.

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What criteria are set here:

The presence of securely fixed benches on the floor, maximum height – 50 cm;
It is mandatory to install an audible alarm or radio communication with the driver. This is important in case an emergency occurs in the cabin: passengers need medical assistance, a fire breaks out, etc.;
The minimum height of the side platform is at least 30 cm from the level of the benches. This is necessary to prevent people from falling. Even if there is an awning, the rule must be followed;
It is mandatory to install backrests on seats located along the side and rear sides of the body;
It is extremely important to have lighting under the awning;
The body must be equipped with an awning;
The minimum distance between seats is from 60 cm;
While driving, the sides must be locked and securely fixed, otherwise there is a risk of people falling, and then the driver may be prosecuted in civil proceedings and will have to pay compensation for harm to health;
Smooth backs, seats and sides. The presence of sharp and other parts that can harm human health is unacceptable.

It is also important to follow the rules for boarding and disembarking passengers. They must climb into the body using a ladder installed near the rear of the side on the right side in the direction of travel.

Restrictions

According to the established Rules, before boarding, the person in charge must instruct passengers about safety rules, features of placement in the back and disembarkation after arrival at the desired address. The number of seats must correspond to the number of people.

Carrying passengers standing is not allowed.

People must enter and disembark from the sidewalk only, and must ask the driver for permission before exiting.

What other restrictions are there:

There should be no sharp or cutting objects in the body. They must be placed in protective cases or special boxes, and issued by the driver only at the end of the trip. If a passenger refuses to hand over or pack such items, the driver has the right to refuse transportation in order to ensure the safety of other people;
During the trip, all people must take their seats. You cannot walk on the box, lean over the sides or jump out of it while moving. Sitting on the sides is also prohibited.

Carrying people while towing a truck is strictly prohibited! Regardless of the towing method, it is better to choose an alternative option for delivering passengers, otherwise the responsible person will be punished under the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. If the car breaks down on the road, it is better to call another vehicle for the passengers, and evacuate the truck itself using special equipment.

Responsibility for non-compliance with transportation rules

Administrative liability for citizens occurs depending on the specific violation.

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Is it permissible to transport people in the back of a truck?

Every driver is obliged to ensure road safety by fulfilling all established requirements. Some owners have a question about whether transporting people in the back of a truck is allowed, and what requirements the law imposes.

In the city, this situation does not occur often, but it will be useful for every driver to know about the requirements. Traffic regulations allow people to be transported in the back, but only if all legal requirements are met. If violated, the driver faces serious administrative penalties.

Who can transport people

The law imposes requirements not only on the vehicle, but also on the driver who will be behind the wheel. The traffic rules distinguish several types of trucks and each of them has a separate category. To obtain one category or another, a driver must undergo training and pass an exam.

An ordinary driver with only category B does not have the right to transport people in the back. Only drivers with categories C and D have this right. Each of them is designed to drive one or another type of MTS. C are large trucks weighing up to 7 tons, and D is a vehicle that is directly intended for transporting people (buses). Depending on the category, the number of passengers transported will also vary. The most open is D, since it allows you to transport more than 16 passengers at the same time.

IMPORTANT . Obtaining such categories in a vehicle driving license is a more complex procedure compared to a passenger car license. Great demands are placed on the driver and he will have to meet a significant list of conditions.

In addition to the mandatory category, you can transport people in the back only if you have a certain length of experience. Currently, the driver's experience cannot be less than three years.

Which vehicle can transport people?

Traffic regulations strictly establish the basic provisions establishing the requirements. People must be transported according to these standards.

Any transport truck must meet certain established standards:

in the body there are firmly fixed seats in the form of benches or other seats. All passengers must sit and moving with standing people is strictly prohibited;
the body part is made with an onboard platform, the height of which is at least thirty centimeters. It is designed to ensure traffic safety so that the passenger does not accidentally fall out of the body while driving;
if the seat is fixed across the side, a rigid rear back is required;
when there are several benches located in the body, the width between them cannot be less than half a meter;
There must be a covering on top of the body that protects passengers from adverse effects. In addition, there must be a light source;
Passengers must be able to communicate with the driver. A special button is installed for this purpose.

In addition to the basic requirements, there are additional ones. For example, all surfaces should be smooth and free of sharp parts. This is done to prevent possible injury to passengers.

ATTENTION . To ensure comfortable entry into the body, a removable ladder is attached. In addition, the rear part of the body must be partially covered with a side, which prevents the passenger from accidentally falling. This side is fixed from the outside with special fasteners, which open only after a complete stop.

From the above it is clear that transportation must be carried out in compliance with a large number of rules and requirements. In practice, it is difficult to fulfill all of the above requirements, which is why drivers quite often commit offenses in the field of transporting passengers.

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Features of transporting people

In addition to properly equipping the body, there are rules that the driver and passengers must adhere to. They are also enshrined in the traffic rules.

Before each boarding, the person in charge, or the driver himself, must hold a conversation and explain the basic rules for being in the back of a car. While driving, you are not allowed to stand up or walk around the body unless absolutely necessary. Disembarkation of passengers occurs only after a complete stop and with the permission of the driver. At the same time, he is obliged to make sure that there is no danger from other cars.

According to the rules, the speed of such a vehicle should not exceed 60 kilometers per hour. It is also completely prohibited to be in the back of a truck when towing. All passengers are seated together with the driver. This rule only applies when loading the car onto a tow truck. Regardless of the equipment of the truck, it is prohibited to transport minor children in the back.

IMPORTANT . In addition, there are restrictions on transported cargo. Passengers cannot take with them items that pose a danger to others. For example, cutting items that are not properly packaged. If any requirements are not met, transportation is prohibited and the presence of passengers in the back is considered a violation.

Failure to comply with all requirements is grounds for prohibiting the carriage of all passengers. However, there is an exception - the person who accompanies the cargo and his presence in the body is mandatory. Even then, it should have a seat with anchors for holding it. Transporting people in a fully open body is prohibited in all cases.

Despite the lack of popularity of this method of transportation, drivers should be aware of these rules. Not everyone has seen trucks carrying passengers; some have only seen pictures. However, this does not relieve you from the obligation to comply with all traffic rules.

What is the penalty for violation?

Violating the law on transporting people is an administrative offense if the driver’s actions do not contain signs of a crime.

The 2019 fine directly depends on the qualifications of the act committed:

if the car body is not suitable for these purposes, or the equipment was manufactured with significant violations, a fine of up to 3 thousand rubles may be imposed on the driver;
if the driver does not have the necessary qualifications and driving rights. Such a case is equivalent to a complete lack of rights and the driver may be subject to administrative arrest. At the same time, the organization or official who allowed the driver to get behind the wheel will be fined up to 100 rubles;
For transporting standing passengers, a fine of five hundred rubles is imposed.

Separately, we can highlight the failure to comply with the requirements for driver instruction, passing a daily medical examination and other pre-trip actions. In this case, the main responsibility falls on the organization or official. The penalty includes a large fine.

Thus, traffic rules provide for the possibility of transporting people in the back of a truck. To do this, it is necessary to equip it properly and comply with the basic requirements for transporting people. There is administrative liability for violation of requirements.

Chapter 22 Traffic Rules - Rules for the carriage of passengers by road

The rules for transporting passengers in traffic rules are given special attention, since a car has always been considered a source of increased danger. Changes are periodically made to this section, especially if the mortality rate of passengers in road accidents increases for one reason or another. The requirements applicable to the carriage of passengers are specified in paragraph 22 of the Rules.

Disembarkation and embarkation of passengers

The driver of the vehicle should disembark and embark passengers only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Starting movement is only permissible with the doors completely closed.

This rule is mandatory, but not all drivers comply with it, moving away even when the passenger door of the vehicle is open.

In this situation, more than one rule is violated, since before the vehicle starts moving, the driver and passengers are required to fasten their seat belts.

Transporting passengers in a car

Clause 22.8 of the Traffic Regulations establishes the following restrictions:

in any type of vehicle, with the exception of the transportation of passengers in a van body or the body of a cargo transport vehicle with an on-board platform, the transportation of passengers outside the cabin or additional structures for motorcycles is prohibited;

It is unacceptable to transport people in quantities exceeding those permitted by the characteristics of the norm.

To the first point, some drivers periodically close their eyes, transporting people not only in the car cabin, but also on the hood, in the trunk, and on the roof of the vehicle. It should be borne in mind that the blame for the death of passengers in the event of their death will fall only on the driver who did not take care to ensure their safety.

The fine for violating the rules for transporting passengers is 1000 rubles.

To fulfill the second paragraph, a limited number of seats is provided in the case of passenger cars or a limitation on technical characteristics for large public transport, such as buses, trolleybuses or trams.

A violation of the rule for transporting passengers can be observed in a situation where there are 6 people in the car instead of 5, and the sixth person is not provided with a seat belt, which means he will not be able to use protection.

Rules for ensuring the safety of passenger transportation

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Since January 2012, seat belts are mandatory for all types of vehicles.

In accordance with paragraph 2.1.2 of the traffic rules, drivers are required to transport their passengers using safety belts, and if there is an unfastened passenger, do not start driving.

When children under 12 years of age are transported, the driver is required to install a special restraint device in the passenger compartment that can securely secure the small passenger. A child may only be transported in the front seat using a child seat. At the same time, it is prohibited to transport a child on the back seat of a motorcycle.

Rules for transporting people in the back of a truck

Passengers can be transported in the back of a truck only by a driver who has had a driving license of category C or subcategory C1 for 3 years or more..

If more than 8, but not more than 16 people are carried in the back of a truck, including the driver and passengers in the cabin, then the driver must have category B or subcategory D1. In the case of transporting more than 16 people, including the driver and passengers inside the cabin, only category D is required.

As for a truck with a flatbed body , with special equipment it is allowed to transport adults. Carrying children is prohibited. If the on-board platform is not equipped for transporting passengers, then travel in such a body is allowed only to persons accompanying the cargo or going to receive the latter. But then an equipped seat is required lower than the level of the sides.

Before driving, the truck driver is required to instruct passengers on the rules for boarding, disembarking, seating and behavior in the back.