Fine for transporting oversized cargo

Fine for transporting oversized cargo without permission in 2018

Transport companies and ordinary citizens are sometimes faced with the need to transport cargo whose dimensions exceed the size of a car. In such situations, you must follow special instructions, otherwise you may receive a hefty fine.

The rules of cargo transportation are clearly stated in the traffic rules and several legislative documents. Any deviation from them will entail punishment: monetary fines or deprivation of license. Most government regulations concern the transportation of particularly large cargo.

What are the rules and procedures for transporting oversized cargo and what regulatory document establishes them? What is the fine for transporting oversized cargo in length or width without permission in 2018?

What is oversized cargo?

Paragraph 23 of the Russian Traffic Regulations describes in detail the rules for transporting oversized cargo. A vehicle with such luggage on board must move freely along public traffic lanes without violating traffic rules. The main factor is that it should not interfere with other road users.

Oversized cargo means a load that exceeds the dimensions of the vehicle by 40 or more centimeters on the side and 1 meter in front/rear. In this case, the vehicle must have an appropriate identification mark.

Regulatory acts

The procedure for transporting oversized cargo, as well as the rules for their transportation, are established in the following regulations:

The Charter of Automobile and Urban Transport, which was approved by Federal Law No. 259 of November 8, 2007.
Rules for freight transport by road, drawn up by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 272.
Instructions for the transportation of oversized cargo on Russian roads, which was approved by the Ministry of Transport in 1996 (last updated in 2012).
Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1090.

According to the regulations, oversized cargo can be transported on all types of roads (urban, intercity, suburban and international). Legislative acts contain only a few exceptions for particularly dangerous goods (radioactive waste, weapons complexes, etc.).

Rules for transporting “oversize” items

Legislative acts approve the following rules for the transportation of oversized items:

The vehicle is equipped with identification marks (“large cargo”). If we are talking about a motorcade, then each of its participants must have them.
Transportation on any roads is permitted only with the appropriate permission. It must be obtained in advance from the local traffic police office or the Ministry of Transport (if we are talking about international transport).

Note! In most cases, it takes 3-4 business days for government agencies to review. However, if transportation entails adjustments to the original design of the vehicle, obtaining a permit may take a whole month. Therefore, this should be taken care of in advance.

Authorized bodies may refuse to issue a permit if:

There are options to transport oversized cargo by other, safer means of transport (for example, by rail).
Oversized cargo can be disassembled into several components so that it no longer extends beyond the dimensions of the vehicle.
Absolute safety of transportation is not ensured.

The carrier’s responsibilities include organizing escort if the dimensions of the oversized items are in the following ranges: length 24-30 m, width 3.5-4.

If the dimensions of the cargo exceed the parameters specified above, then transportation is carried out together with traffic police patrol cars. This also happens in some specific situations (for example, required by security).

Penalties for transporting oversized cargo without permission

Penalties for transporting oversized cargo without permission are determined by Part 2 of Article 12.21 of the Administrative Code. For ordinary citizens, 2 penalties are possible: a fine of 1500-2000 rubles, or deprivation of rights for a period of 2 to 4 months. For officials (employees of transport companies), the fine is higher - from 10 to 20 thousand rubles. Legal entities can be fined up to half a million rubles.

The court determines the final amount of the fine, guided by such principles as the percentage of excess of permissible dimensions and the presence of a threat of an accident. The following situations may serve as aggravating circumstances:

There were no signs or reflectors on the vehicle (in conditions of insufficient visibility).
The oversized vehicle was obscured by the registration plate or reflectors. This takes into account the lack of visibility relative to other road users.
The load obstructed or interfered with the driver's vision. This situation inevitably creates the possibility of an accident.
There was a violation of the stability of the vehicle. This usually happens when the permissible load weight is exceeded.
The driver violated the speed limit while transporting oversized cargo (60 km/h for roads, 15 km/h for bridges).

Conclusion

The established rules and the need to obtain permission are not due to the whim of the government, but to ensure safety on the road. A vehicle carrying a load of impressive size inevitably creates a potential threat of an accident on the roadway. Therefore, it must move according to special regulations and have a number of identification marks.

Fine for oversized cargo

Both individuals and transport companies sometimes need to transport bulk cargo that exceeds the dimensions of the vehicle. Cargo transportation must comply with traffic rules, otherwise you can receive an impressive fine for oversize. The article will discuss how you can avoid punishment, what measures need to be taken before traveling with such luggage, as well as what sanctions road inspectors have the right to take against violators in 2018.

What is oversized cargo

Traffic regulations of the Russian Federation regulate the specifics of transporting large items in cars and trucks. Paragraph 23 sets out the rules according to which the car owner is allowed to move in all lanes, but this can only be done on the condition that no interference is created for other traffic participants.

Oversized cargo is considered to be that which extends beyond the vehicle by 0.4 m on the sides and 1 m forward and backward. In this case, the extreme points of the body are considered to be the boundaries of the car.

What regulations regulate the fine for oversized cargo?

The inspector may impose a fine based on the following documents:

Federal Law-259 “Charter of Motor Transport”, which was adopted in October 2007. Its second chapter contains information about the transportation of goods.
RF PP N 272 dated 04/15/2011 is a set of rules that specifies cargo transportation standards. It is considered the main document for such situations.
Instructions for cargo transportation by road on the roads of the Russian Federation dated May 27, 1996.
RF PP No. 1090 “On traffic rules” of 1993.

These 4 documents regulate the conditions for transporting objects that exceed the dimensions of the transport.

According to the Charter and Instructions, you can move with such cargo on roads of all purposes, from small country roads to large highways, but with certain precautions. The only reservations apply to trucks that are loaded with dangerous radioactive substances or weapons or ammunition. Such objects are considered dangerous, so their transportation must be carried out along special routes.

What fine is expected for failure to comply with the dimensions of goods transported by road?

Punishment is provided for transportation without prior permission. The amount of the sanction is determined by the inspector, as well as by the court if it is necessary to determine whether there was a threat to order on the road and whether the driver’s behavior endangered other participants in traffic. Penalties are provided for in Part 2 of Article 12.21 of the Code of Administrative Offences. According to the regulatory document, the amount of recovery varies depending on who drives the transport:

For private individuals, two penalties are provided: deprivation of a driver’s license without the right to drive a vehicle for a period of 2 to 4 months and a fine for transporting oversized items in the amount of 1.5 to 2 thousand rubles*
For employees of transport companies in case of unauthorized cargo transportation, the amount of the penalty is much higher - from 10 to 20 thousand rubles.* No other administrative punishment is provided.
For legal entities, including individual entrepreneurs (IP), the amount is usually determined through the court. This is explained, firstly, by the significant limits of punishment - up to half a million rubles *, and, secondly, by the fact that it is difficult to determine the severity of the offense on the spot.

In court, the percentage of excess of the norm in width, height and length of the cargo is assessed, as well as the presence of factors that indicate a threat to others and the possibility of an accident.

Large dangerous cargo

Important! For Moscow and St. Petersburg, an increase in the fine for individuals is provided. If there is no permission received or the driver leaves the route, he may be fined from 2000 to 2500 rubles*

Aggravating circumstances that may be linked to the case in court

Situations that aggravate the driver’s guilt include:

The absence of signs indicating the dimensions of the cargo, as well as reflectors, if transportation was carried out in the evening, at night or under conditions of limited visibility (fog, snowfall).
The object being transported obscures the vehicle's registration plate or reflectors.
If an oversized vehicle protrudes forward and blocks the driver’s view through the windshield, then this is a direct risk of an accident on the road.
The same applies to cases where the load obstructs visibility through the side windows.
A car with a trailer has lost stability and traction. This happens in two cases: when the weight of luggage significantly exceeds the permissible limit and when the object protrudes greatly in height.
The speed limit was violated. There is a special restriction for the transportation of oversized cargo - standard speed in the city (60 km/h) and no more than 15 km/h for crossing bridges.

In addition, any accompanying traffic violations aggravate the offense.

Who is authorized to fine for the transportation of oversized cargo?

Often on the spot it is not always possible to correctly measure the dimensions of an object and understand whether they comply with the standards, so it often depends on the inspector who stopped whether the violator will receive a fine.

Typically, traffic police officers do not carry special equipment. The exception is those who are on duty. This circumstance often forces one to resort to buying an ordinary stationery ruler or a construction meter. But in most cases, the seller cannot provide any information about the manufacturer, as well as about the compliance of this measuring device with standards. Of course, there is no quality certificate. Without this, measurements have no legal value. Therefore, often the inspector simply lets the driver go, limiting himself to a warning if he believes that the deviation from the norm is insignificant.

Important! The inspector does not have the right to issue a fine for oversized cargo in length at the stop site. The verdict is made only through a forensic examination.

The road patrol officer is required to document all length, width and height indicators. This information will then be submitted to the court. And here a small loophole is provided for the driver. If the cargo actually slightly exceeded the norm, for example, by 1–2 centimeters, then the accuracy of the inspector’s measurements can be challenged in court. You can refer to unreliable measurement tools and, as a result, a violation of the procedure. Such cases usually turn out to be winning.

Types of violations and how to avoid them

There are 4 types of offense:

absence of a route approval stage when intending to transport oversized goods, as well as deviation from the route;
deviation from the dimensional resolution - 10 cm or more;
excess cargo weight by 15% of the permitted limit;
other, less significant violations, for example, lack of signs.

To avoid this, you must follow the rules:

The vehicle must be equipped with an identification sign “Large cargo”.
Any cargo transportation must be carried out only after obtaining permission. The traffic police may authorize the trip.

Note! Review of the application takes 3–4 business days. If you need to change the design features of a vehicle, the procedure may take up to a month.

If the length exceeds 30 m and the width exceeds 4 m, the vehicle can only move if accompanied. Also, such precautions are taken when transporting particularly dangerous substances.

Oversized in length

When can a permit be refused?

The traffic police will not give permission if:

The transported structure can be disassembled so that it takes up less space (for example, furniture).
You can transport oversized cargo in another way - through air transportation or by rail.
Even with full compliance with the rules and requirements, transportation safety is not ensured.

What to do if you receive a fine for oversized width and length

The inspector cannot prescribe such a punishment at the scene of the offense. But he is obliged to record the indicators and present them in court. The violator will receive a summons where you can challenge the indicators recorded by the police officer.

Note! If the court finds you guilty, a receipt from the traffic police will be sent by mail. It must be paid within 30 days. This is a new framework; previously it was 60 days.

There are no changes in the procedure for fines for oversized items in 2018. The main document regulating the rules of transportation is Government Decree N 272, adopted in 2011. Since then, the amount of the fine has only changed - it has increased to 2,000 rubles for individuals.

In order not to lose your right to drive a vehicle for 2–4 months and not to lose money, you should apply for permission from the traffic police in advance. In most cases, this procedure does not take much time and is not difficult.

*Prices are current as of June 2018.

What is the traffic police fine for transporting oversized cargo by car, truck, or Gazelle without permission?

Chapter 23 of the Traffic Regulations regulates the transportation of goods on the territory of Russia. Oversized cargo is considered to be cargo that does not meet transportation standards: protrusion at the rear/front/side, exceeding the maximum load capacity. Even if one rule of cargo transportation is violated, mandatory punishment will follow. What are the requirements for transporting large items - read on.

What is the punishment?

Article 31 of Federal Law No. 257 talks about the transportation of oversized cargo under a special permit , the receipt of which is established by law in a special manner, the transportation route is also agreed upon, and in the documents oversized cargo is recorded as heavy or large.

According to the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated April 15, 2011 No. 272 “On approval of the Rules for the transportation of goods by road,” it is necessary to ensure the transportation of cargo in accordance with the requirements, ensure the preservation of vehicles while driving and subject to road rules, otherwise traffic police officers have the right to issue a protocol for collection fine

Unauthorized transportation

It is considered an offense to transport heavy or large cargo without a specialized permit and a special pass form. It is regulated by Article 12.21.1 of the Administrative Code, paragraphs 1-3, the fine depends on the discrepancy between the dimensions and how much the cargo exceeds the permissible standards. The punishment is reduced to the following fines (the minimum and maximum amounts for violation are indicated):

in the amount of a fine from 1 thousand to 10 thousand rubles for the driver;
for an official, a punishment in the amount of 10 thousand - 40 thousand rubles;
for a legal entity from 100 thousand - 400 thousand rubles;
an amount of 150-400 thousand rubles from the owner of the vehicle if the violation is recorded by photo or video recording.

You can find out in detail about what liability is provided for transporting dangerous goods without permission here, and from this article you will learn about what punishment is provided for the absence of a waybill.

Overload, oversized in length, width or height

According to Article 12.21.1 Part 1, a violation is considered to be an excess in dimensions of no more than 10 centimeters, in terms of weight together with the car by two, but not more than ten percent, a fine is issued:

to the driver for 1 thousand-1.5 thousand rubles;
to an official for 10-15 thousand rubles;
to a legal entity for 100-450 thousand rubles;
Photo or video recording of the violation will cost 150 thousand rubles.

According to Article 12.21.1 of Part 2, it is considered a violation to transport large-sized cargo in excess of the transport dimensions indicated in the transportation permit from 10 cm, but not more than 20 cm, by weight of the cargo from 10%, but not more than 20%. Punishment under the article:

for a transport driver – from 3-4 thousand rubles or deprivation of a driver’s license for a period of 2-4 months;
for a legal entity from 250 thousand to 300 thousand rubles;
for an official from 25-30 thousand rubles, as well as confiscation of the driver’s license and sending the vehicle to the impound lot;
for the owner of a vehicle from 300 thousand rubles, if the fact of violation is registered by a special technical means.

According to Article 12.21.1 Part 3 - excess transportation of cargo by more than 20 cm, but not more than 50 cm, by weight of at least 20%, but not more than 50%, leads to punishment:

for a legal entity – 350 to 400 thousand rubles;
for an official – from 35-40 thousand rubles;
for the driver – from 5 to 10 thousand rubles or deprivation of a driver’s license for a period of 2-4 months;
for photo and video recording they are fined 400 thousand rubles.

Read more about what fine is imposed on a driver for overloading a truck and whether the sender can be punished for this violation.

Exceeding the values specified in the permit

According to Article 12.21.1 Part 4, exceeding the value specified in the permit by 10 cm, but not more than 20 cm, by weight not more than 20%, but not less than 10%, penalty:

driver – 3-3.5 thousand rubles;
for an official - 20-25 thousand rubles;
for a legal entity – 200-250 thousand rubles;
additional photography confirming the violation 250 thousand rubles.

According to Article 12.21.1 Part 5, the excess of the value specified in the permit is 20 cm, but not more than 50 cm, by weight not more than 50%. not less than 20%, recovery:

driver - 4-5 thousand rubles. or deprivation of rights for 2-3 months;
for an official - 30-40 thousand rubles;
for a legal entity – 300-400 thousand rubles;
additional photography confirming the violation 400 thousand rubles.

According to Article 12.21.1 Part 6, violation of the carriage of cargo more than 50 cm of the specified values in the permit and by weight more than 50%:

for a legal entity – 400-500 thousand rubles;
for an official – 45-50 thousand rubles;
for the driver – 7-10 thousand rubles or deprivation of rights for a period of 4-6 months;
for photo and video recording they are fined 500 thousand rubles.

Protrusion from the Gazelle body

Depends on how much the cargo exceeds the established norm. According to Article 12.21.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, the protrusion of the load in length is more than 10 cm:

for the driver from 1.5 to 2 thousand rubles or deprivation of rights for a period of 2-4 months;
for officials from 100-150 thousand rubles;
for legal entities from 250-400 thousand rubles.

What is considered oversized baggage?

The traffic regulations do not have a clear definition, but there are instructions on the parameters and weight of what is permissible for a large vehicle. Often such cargo is transported by transport - a gazelle, but passenger cars can also be included in this category. Oversized cargo in the transportation permit is designated as large or heavy.

Oversized cargo for a passenger car is a cargo that has the following dimensions: a protrusion in front or behind the vehicle of more than one meter, a protrusion on the side of the vehicle of more than 40 centimeters. The driver must have a special permit with him to transport cargo in a passenger car if there is a protrusion at the front or rear of more than two meters, and a width of more than 2.55 meters.
Oversized cargo for trucks is a cargo that exceeds the following parameters: height 2.5 meters, weight 38 tons, length 24 meters, width 2.55 meters.

Transportation rules according to traffic regulations

General standards

The traffic rules consider the transportation of oversized cargo in article 23. The rules establish:

The permissible weight does not exceed the value established by the manufacturers of vehicles used for transportation.
Before starting to move, the driver is obliged to check how the load is placed and secured, and also to monitor its condition and presence while driving to avoid falling and creating interference.
Permission to transport oversized cargo is permitted under the following conditions:

if the load does not restrict the driver’s view of the road;
if it does not make it difficult to control transport and does not create instability on the road;
if the cargo does not block the vehicle's lights, its registration plates and additional signs, it allows honking;
if the load, when moving, does not block the background noise within the permissible limits and does not pollute the road.

Transportation of international significance requires appropriate rules and means of management under an international relations agreement with the Russian Federation.

Dimensions

Measuring the dimensions of cargo is carried out using a telescopic ruler or a device with a linear scale. Each measuring device must be listed in the register of devices of the traffic police and officials (they are responsible for monitoring road safety). There is no main list, since it does not exist in writing.

How to properly drive a car?

In accordance with Art. 23 of the Traffic Regulations , when transporting cargo in a passenger car, the following parameters must be observed:

the load should not block the driver’s view and signs on the car;
should not interfere with the stability and maneuverability of transport;
should not exceed the parameters - no more than 5% of the weight of the vehicle, more than one meter along the protrusion in front or behind the vehicle, more than 40 centimeters along the protrusion on the side of the vehicle;
have a transportation permit or invoice with you (for example, if you are purchasing building materials).

Requirements for the parameters of transported items

In accordance with Article 23 of the Traffic Regulations, the following requirements are used for cargo dimensions:

in length - protrusion beyond the dimensions of the car at the rear or front of no more than 2 meters;
in width - no more than 40 cm on the side of the outer side lights or the extreme point (depending on the design of the car);
in height - should not exceed four meters from the surface of the roadway.

Controversial situations

Controversial situations often arise when transporting cargo in a passenger car if the cargo has protrusions.

In such cases, when inspectors stop for inspection, they may resort to measurements and find discrepancies at their discretion.

How can the traffic police prove your guilt?

When stopped by traffic police officers, the fact of a violation can be proven if the transportation of oversized cargo does not comply with the parameters specified in the traffic regulations. For example, a passenger car has sagged greatly due to its load, which is typically indicated by the bottom of the car touching the road surface while driving, or unsecured building materials protruding from the vehicle window exceeding the norm.

Also, punishment will follow for the lack of a transportation permit (the driver’s excuse “It’s nearby” will only aggravate the situation) or filling it out incorrectly (the cargo is indicated incorrectly, there are deficiencies in the parameters).

Conclusion

The transportation of oversized cargo is discussed in great detail in the traffic rules. So, when carrying out this activity, the driver can check the rules and requirements in order to avoid violations and not limit both his own and others’ safety on the road.

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What is the fine for transporting oversized cargo without permission in 2019?

Before transporting cargo, you must familiarize yourself with the rules that are relevant in the Russian Federation and obtain permission. It is necessary to follow the established procedure, otherwise a fine for oversized cargo, deprivation of rights for a certain period and delay of the vehicle (vehicle) are possible. Administrative punishment is imposed on any person (individual, official, legal) who performs delivery.

What is oversized cargo

Oversized (oversized) cargo is a vehicle with dimensions exceeding in height, width or length (by one or more parameters) the values established by the legislation of the Russian Federation. These are a number of requirements for vehicles, road conditions, restrictions on transport networks, and safety. Therefore, the possibility of transportation may be limited by the characteristics of bridges, tunnels, the presence of railway crossings and communication lines along the route.

Transportation of oversized items is permissible only if the cargo:

does not obscure license plates, lighting devices, or reflectors for other traffic participants;
does not interfere with hand signals;
does not obscure the view - the driver is obliged to see the situation in front and behind the vehicle through the mirrors;
does not make noise, does not generate dust, does not pollute the environment;
does not interfere with driving and does not affect the stability of the car.

You should also adhere to speed limits. On roads - no more than 60 km/h, on bridges - no more than 15 km/h. In the Russian Federation, there is a fine for transporting oversized cargo without permission, so you should strictly adhere to the established rules.

Restrictions on cargo transportation

The legislation of the Russian Federation clearly regulates the dimensions of oversized cargo permitted for transportation. Namely:

length – no more than 20 m;
oversized cargo width – no more than 2.55 m;
height – no more than 4 m;
weight with cargo – no more than 38 tons.

The movement of large cargo can be carried out without special permits if the requirements of the current DD rules are met. This means that if it exceeds the dimensions of the car at the rear or front by more than 100 cm or at the side by more than 40 cm (from the edge of the side light), it must have special signs.

In poor visibility conditions (night, fog), you need to install a white reflector (front), red reflector (rear) or lights.

If the dimensions are not observed and there is no special permit, an administrative fine may be imposed for being oversized in length on a truck, as well as in width and height. Even exceeding one of the parameters will result in punishment. Since, for example, exceeding the height dimensions can lead to damage to signs or power lines installed above the road. In width - exceed the dimensions of the road lane, impeding the movement of other cars.

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How are vehicle dimensions measured?

When a decision is made on a fine for transporting cargo that extends beyond the dimensions of the vehicle, the judge considers the protocol of violation, which is direct evidence. The Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation regulates that if technical means are used to confirm an offense, then it is necessary to note in the protocol the number of the instrument assigned by the factory.

Typically, a standard telescopic ruler or tape measure is used to measure oversized loads, which can be purchased at a hardware store. Whether this device has been tested and whether it has a certificate is a big question. Therefore, it is unknown how accurate it is and what error it has. And the inspector himself can add 2-3 centimeters and as a result, the legal entity will have to pay a fine for large cargo in the amount of 400 thousand rubles.

Most often, it is impossible to determine the manufacturer of the measuring device. When performing measurements, witnesses who can confirm the passage of the control procedure for this ruler may not be involved. Traffic police officers regularly neglect these subtleties.

The measuring instrument must be listed in the special register of the traffic police. However, this document is presented extremely rarely. And yet you should not neglect the rules, as the fines are quite high.

What is the punishment for overloading a truck, is regulated by paragraph 2 of Article 257 of the Federal Law:

with an overload of 2-10% - 1.5 thousand rubles from the driver, 15 thousand from the official and 150 thousand rubles from the legal entity;
10-20% – 4 thousand rubles from the driver, 30 thousand rubles from the official and 300 thousand from the legal entity;
20-50% – 10 thousand rubles from a driver, up to 40 thousand from an official and up to 400 thousand from a legal entity.

The driver may also be deprived of his license for up to 4 months.

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Fine for transporting oversized items without permission

Transportation of oversized cargo must be carried out with a special permit. Otherwise, the motorist or company will face punishment for transporting oversized cargo (Article 12.21.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).

A fine of 2-2.5 thousand rubles is imposed on the driver. If you deviate from the route, you will have to pay the same amount. It is also possible to withdraw rights for a period of 4 to 6 months and delay the vehicle.
Exceeding the dimensions of a vehicle by an official results in a fine of 10-15 thousand rubles.
Legal entities will have to pay 250-400 thousand rubles.

The legislation of the Russian Federation regulates the mandatory issuance of waybills for citizens who transport goods. The fine for the absence of a waybill is 20 thousand rubles for an official and up to 100 thousand rubles for a legal entity.

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Fine for transporting oversized cargo without permission in 2019

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Firms and individuals are often faced with the need to transport cargo that exceeds the dimensions of the vehicle. In such cases, it is important to remember the established rules and follow them. Otherwise, the violator will be fined for transporting oversized cargo. In order not to encounter such a situation, it makes sense to study the norms outlined in legislative acts. We will look at them today.

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What is oversized cargo?

Oversized cargo and the requirements for its correct transportation are discussed in paragraph 23 of the Russian Federation Traffic Regulations.
With this type of luggage, the car can move along general traffic lanes without violating the established traffic regulations. Paragraph 23 of the Russian Traffic Regulations states that oversized cargo should be defined as cargo whose parameters exceed the limits of the vehicle by 40 centimeters or more on the side and 100 cm in the rear or front. Such transport must have a special identification sign.

Regulatory acts

There are four regulations that stipulate the procedure for transporting oversized items. This:

Motor transport regulations. This document was officially approved by Federal Law-259 dated November 8, 2007.
Instructions for transporting oversized cargo on Russian roads. The document was approved in 1996 by the Ministry of Transport. It was then updated in 2012.
Rules for freight transport by road (the document is a reflection of government regulation No. 272);
Russian Government Decree No. 1090.

The charter allows the transportation of the types of things described above on urban, suburban, intercity and international roads.

The contents of these documents should be known in order to prevent violation of the rules for the transportation of large and heavy cargo.

Important! Regulations also provide for exceptions. The list of oversized items prohibited for transportation includes weapons complexes, as well as radioactive waste.

A driver setting off on a long journey in a vehicle used to transport oversized cargo must strictly follow the rules of the Code of Administrative Offenses and Traffic Regulations.

Transportation of oversized goods according to traffic regulations

Oversized cargo must be transported by truck according to certain rules. They cannot be violated. Otherwise, the violator will bear administrative liability.

General standards

There are standards that need to be followed. The rules say that:

The vehicle must have an identification sign; truck traffic is prohibited. If the cargo is being carried by a convoy, special signs must be on every vehicle moving along the road.
Transportation of oversized cargo on roads of any type is possible only with a special permit. It is issued by your local motor vehicle inspection office. If international cargo transportation is planned, the document can be obtained from the Ministry of Transport.

Refusal by authorized bodies to issue a permit may occur if:

transportation of oversized items is possible using a simpler scheme than proposed;
Oversized items can be carefully disassembled into a couple of component fragments in order to make it larger;
safety standards will be violated when transporting oversized items.

The carrier, before sending the cargo to its destination, is obliged to determine its size.

It is necessary to resolve the issue of cargo escort if the length of the oversized cargo is 24 - 30 meters and the width is 3.5 - 4 meters. In this case, the height of the cargo should be no more than 4 meters, and the weight of the loaded vehicle should not be more than 38 tons.

If the dimensions of the transported items exceed the indicated parameters, then their transportation must be accompanied by traffic police officers in cars.

Transportation by car

If an oversized cargo is transported by a passenger car, the owner of the car who knows Article 23 of the Traffic Regulations will be able to avoid a fine. This article says that:

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Oversize should not affect visibility in any way. Also, the load should not cover the signs on the car.
Transportation of cargo should not negatively affect the stability of transport and its maneuverability.
Items should weigh no more than 5% of the total weight of the machine.
The motorist must have an official permit to transport oversized items.

Requirements for item parameters

Article 23 of the Traffic Regulations stipulates the dimensions of items whose transportation is permitted. There are requirements regarding different parameters. They are reflected in the table.

Responsibility and fine amounts

If the transportation of oversized items was carried out without official permission, a fine will be imposed on the violator.

Important! The fine for transporting oversized cargo without permission is set by the court, based on the percentage of exceeding the permissible size and the presence/absence of a threat of an accident.

Below is a table of options for monetary penalties. Administrative responsibility is provided in this case in order to stimulate compliance by individuals and legal entities with legislative norms.

Controversial situations

Controversial situations are cases when the inspector takes measurements, but does not have special equipment. Often, traffic police officers take measurements either with a regular stationery ruler or with a tape measure purchased in a store. If a motorist knows that the values voiced based on the results of measurements by traffic police officers are incorrect, it is necessary to ask the inspector for a quality certificate for his measuring device. If the inspector hastened to submit incorrect data on cargo dimensions to the court, the erroneous parameters can always be challenged.

How will the traffic police prove your guilt?

Traffic police representatives can easily prove the guilt of a violator who transported cargo that exceeded the permissible parameters.

The traffic police measure oversized objects with a classic telescopic ruler. If they go beyond acceptable parameters, the violator will be punished and he will be forced to pay money for the violation.

Important! When the traffic police representative takes measurements, you should carefully monitor his every step, since there are cases when the inspector himself adds 2-3 centimeters in length to the oversized vehicle.

To prevent such situations from arising, before transporting the cargo, it is necessary to independently carry out a control measurement.

Questions and answers

Question 1: I received a fine for transporting oversized items, the parameters of which are higher than the permissible values for width and length. What to do?

Answer: The inspector cannot impose a monetary penalty on the spot from the violator. He submits violation indicators to the court. The guilty person will receive a summons to appear in court. If a citizen knows that there are no violations on his part, he will be able to challenge the indicators.

Question 2: How long does it take to pay the traffic police receipt that arrived by mail?

Answer: The fine for transporting oversized cargo must be repaid within 30 calendar days from the moment it arose (previously it was possible to repay the debt within a 60-day period).

Question 3: I was given a fairly large fine. It turned out that its size was influenced by such an aggravating circumstance as exceeding the speed limit during the transportation of oversized cargo. Can speeding affect the size of the fine?

Answer: Yes. This is an aggravating circumstance. If oversized cargo is transported on the roadway, the motorist should not exceed a speed of 60 km/h. The permissible speed on bridges is 20 km/h.

Let's sum it up

The standards established at the state level clearly define the conditions under which oversized cargo must be transported. The norms in force today are not a whim of the state. This is a set of rules, the implementation of which will guarantee safety when transporting oversized items. If you plan to transport oversized items, carefully study the legal requirements. A good knowledge of the laws will prevent you from becoming a violator.