What does green traffic light mean? Traffic lights on all types of roads. Construction of modern traffic lights

Traffic lights use green, yellow, red and white-lunar light signals.

Depending on the purpose, traffic light signals can be round, round with contours in the form of an arrow (arrows), with the contours of a pedestrian or bicycle silhouette, and X-shaped.

Round traffic lights have the following meanings:

• A green signal allows movement;
• A yellow signal prohibits movement (except when the driver is completing an intersection or pedestrian crossing) and warns of an upcoming change of signals;
• The red signal prohibits movement.
• The combination of red and yellow signals prohibits movement and informs about the upcoming activation of the green signal.
• A green flashing signal allows movement and informs that its time is expiring and the prohibiting signal will soon be turned on. Digital displays can be used to inform drivers and pedestrians how many seconds are left before the traffic lights change.
• A yellow flashing signal allows movement and informs that the traffic light is turned off. In this case, the intersection (pedestrian crossing) is temporarily unregulated.

Other types of traffic lights

Traffic light with
additional sections

Traffic lights with round signals may have one or two additional sections with green arrow signals. These sections are located at the height of the green circular signal.

Traffic lights of red, yellow and green, made in the form of arrows, have the same meaning as round signals, but their effect extends only to the direction that the arrow points.

Movement is only possible in this direction and only when the light is green.

An illuminated green arrow in the additional section of the traffic light allows movement in the direction indicated by this arrow. When the additional section signal is turned off, movement in the direction of the arrow is prohibited.

An arrow permitting a left turn also permits a U-turn, unless this is prohibited by road sign 3.19.

If black contour arrows are placed on the main green traffic light, they inform drivers that the traffic light has an additional section, and indicate only those directions that are allowed when the additional section is turned off.

If there are no contour arrows, it means that this traffic light does not have an additional section, and the main green signal allows traffic in all directions.

For pedestrians
and cyclists

If a traffic light signal is made in the form of a silhouette of a pedestrian (bicycle), then its effect applies only to pedestrians (cyclists).

To inform blind pedestrians about the possibility of crossing the road, the permissive signal of a pedestrian traffic light can be supplemented with an audible signal.

The movement of cyclists can be regulated by a traffic light with reduced round signals of red, yellow and green, complemented by a sign with a picture of a bicycle.

To regulate the movement of vehicles along the roadway lanes, including reversible lanes, traffic lights with a red signal in the form of a cross and a green signal in the form of an arrow pointing downwards are used.

These signals prohibit or allow movement in the lane above which they are located.

Reversible
traffic lights

If there is one reversible lane, the switched off traffic lights located above it mean that entry into this lane is prohibited from both directions.

If there are two reversible lanes, switched off reversible traffic lights mean that vehicles in both directions can move in any lane within their half of the roadway, but cannot enter the lanes intended for oncoming traffic.

To regulate the movement of trams, as well as other route vehicles moving along the lane allocated for them, traffic lights with four white-moon colored signals located in the shape of the letter “T” can be used.

The lights on at such a traffic light can be connected by lines that will show in which directions the route vehicle is allowed to move. The horizontal line of the top three lights is a prohibition signal.

Drivers of other vehicles do not obey the signals of such traffic lights.

Traffic light on
railway crossing

At railway crossings, traffic lights are used with one or two alternately flashing round red signals, the inclusion of which means that the crossing is closed.

When the red lights are off, the driver can move through the crossing, making sure that there is no approaching train.

Such traffic lights can be supplemented with a round white-moon signal located on top. Its blinking when the red lights are off indicates that the traffic light is working and movement through the crossing is allowed.

A prohibitory traffic light signal at a railway crossing can be supplemented by an audible signal, which serves as an additional warning for pedestrians about the danger associated with the approach of a train.

Signals
traffic controller

The traffic controller signals have the following meanings:

1. Hand raised up.
The movement of any vehicles and pedestrians is prohibited in all directions.

2. Arms extended to the sides or lowered.
Movement is allowed on the left and right sides:

• by tram - only straight;
• for trackless vehicles - straight or to the right;
• Pedestrians are allowed to cross the roadway.

From the chest and back:

• the movement of all vehicles and pedestrians is prohibited.

3. The right arm is extended forward.
Movement is allowed on the left side:

• by tram - only to the left;
• for trackless vehicles - in all directions;

From the chest side movement is allowed:

• by tram - only to the right;
• for trackless vehicles - only to the right.

No Pedestrians.

From the right side:

• movement of all vehicles is prohibited;
• pedestrians can cross the road behind the traffic controller.

From the back:

• The movement of any vehicles and pedestrians is prohibited.

The traffic controller can give hand gestures and other signals that are understandable to drivers and pedestrians.

The request to stop the vehicle is made using a loudspeaker device or a hand gesture aimed at vehicle. The driver must stop at the place indicated to him.

An additional whistle signal is given to attract the attention of traffic participants.

It is important to know!

Drivers and pedestrians must follow the instructions of the traffic controller, even if they contradict traffic lights, road signs or markings. However, in cases where one does not contradict the other, drivers must comply with the requirements of the traffic controller, signs, and road markings.

Procedure for using traffic lights and traffic controller signals

When there is a prohibiting signal from a traffic light or a traffic controller, the driver must stop in front of the stop line or sign 6.16, and in the absence of a stop line and sign:

• at an intersection - in front of the roadway being crossed, without interfering with pedestrians;
• in other places - in front of a traffic light or traffic controller, without interfering with those vehicles and pedestrians whose movement is permitted.

If, when a traffic light suddenly turns yellow after a green one or when the traffic controller raises his hand up, the driver can stop in the indicated places only by applying emergency braking, then he must not stop, but continue driving and clear the intersection of roadways as soon as possible.

Pedestrians who were on the roadway when the prohibiting signal was given must clear it, and if this is not possible, stop on the center line dividing traffic flows in opposite directions and wait for the next permitting signal, which will allow them to complete the crossing of the road.

It is important to know!

If the meanings of traffic light signals contradict the requirements of priority road signs, then drivers must be guided only by the traffic light signals. However road signs from other groups (prohibiting, prescriptive, etc.) act in conjunction with a traffic light, and in this case, the driver, moving towards a permitting signal, must comply with the requirements of such signs.

Traffic lights come in various configurations. Each individual case has its own rules for orientation according to the instructions of the device.

Three-section

The standard configuration of a three-section device assumes the presence of three colors:

• green- passage is allowed. In a flashing state, it warns that the signal will switch soon;
• yellow. In a stable burning condition, passage is prohibited. Passage is permitted if the driver crosses the road lane and does not have time to stop the car before the marking. When yellow is flashing, movement is permitted. It also indicates a malfunction of the device;
• red– passage is prohibited when the signal is constantly lit or flashing.

The segments are arranged in order from bottom to top or left to right. Three-section devices are most often installed at intersections, as they are capable of regulating the movement of vehicles in all directions. Their placement is possible at controlled crossings that are located between intersections.

Also, traffic lights of this type are installed at railway crossings, at the intersection of a road with a bicycle path or tram tracks.

Two-piece

Devices with two sections regulate the passage of vehicles in places where the roadway narrows, as well as in the territories of enterprises. With their help, you can organize a single-lane reverse traffic flow. There are only two signals available: red and green. Their meaning is the same as in a three-section device.

With additional section

There is a traffic light configuration with additional sections equipped with arrows or their outlines. With their help, traffic flow is regulated in a specific direction. When a specific arrow segment is activated, travel in a given direction is either allowed or prohibited. For example, a green arrow allows passage, but it does not provide an advantage when driving.

Single section

A device with one section is installed at pedestrian crossings and uncontrolled intersections or in the territories of closed enterprises. They are used as an addition to traffic lights. Single-section devices effectively distribute traffic flows. Often their segments include a countdown board.

The green arrow informs you that it is possible to turn in the indicated direction. Using the device allows you to increase throughput intersections and reduce the risk of accidents.

Reversible

Reversible traffic lights are used on roads where traffic can flow in one direction or the other. The direction is determined based on the degree of congestion of the roadway.

The following signals apply here:

• a red cross shaped like the letter "X". The signal prohibits passage in a certain lane;
• yellow arrow. She points to the right. The signal requires the driver to change lanes to the lane on the right side;
• green arrow. It allows travel in a specific lane.

In Russia, roads with reversible traffic are not widely used. Therefore, few drivers are familiar with the peculiarities of moving on such roads.

To regulate traffic through a pedestrian crossing

Traffic lights that regulate a pedestrian crossing usually contain only two sections. They depict a person in a standing or walking position. If the red figure is on, then movement on the crossing is prohibited for people. You are only allowed to cross the road when the light is green.

Regulating devices are often equipped with a timer that reflects the waiting time. It also counts the time allotted for pedestrians to cross the roadway.

Some traffic lights are equipped with a special device for the deaf. When passage through the passage is allowed, a special sound signal is emitted from the speakers.

For trams

A four-cell white traffic light is used to regulate the movement of trams. It is made in the shape of the letter "T". This type Transport can only move when the lower signal is on. The upper sections indicate different directions of travel.

Often the railway instrument is equipped with a white lamp. It regulates the movement of vehicles through the crossing. When the white light is flashing, crossing the railway line is permitted. Movement is also permitted when the white lamp is steadily lit.

The main task of a traffic light is to regulate the movement of vehicles on the roadway. Violating the instructions of the electronic traffic controller increases the risk of an accident.

Therefore, there are penalties for ignoring the device signals:

• for driving through a red signal – at least 1 thousand rubles. If the violation is repeated, the fine increases and is at least 5 thousand rubles. Possible deprivation of driving privileges for a period of 4–6 months;
• for driving on a yellow light – at least 1 thousand rubles. In case of repeated violation, the fine will be 5 thousand rubles. The driver may also be deprived of his license for a period of 4 to 6 months;
• Failure to comply with the stop line before the intersection results in a fine of at least 800 rubles. (read more about);
• entering a lane with reverse traffic when the control device is turned off - a fine of at least 5 thousand rubles. Such movement is regarded as driving into the oncoming lane;
• If you fail to change lanes on a road with reverse traffic, the fine will be at least 500 rubles.

A traffic light regulates the movement of vehicles on the road, creating comfortable and safe conditions for all its participants. The size of the fine for ignoring his signal depends on the severity of the offense, as well as the consequences for road users.

Classic three-section traffic light.

Any of us knows from childhood that a red traffic light prohibits movement, and now both drivers are required to stop at the stop line.

But not everyone knows how a modern “advanced” traffic light works, what signals it may have and how exactly they alternate.

During the traffic police exam you will be asked:

What does the combination of red and yellow traffic lights mean?

The answer should not leave you in doubt - A brief combination of red and yellow signals informs drivers that the green signal will soon turn on.

The red and yellow lights go out, the green light turns on, and you can move in all directions (unless, of course, signs or markings indicate otherwise).

But don't rush to start moving. The author of these lines has seen so many troubles and tragedies when neighbors along the road blindly followed the green signal. And this is not just advice, it is a requirement of the Rules.

Rules. Section 13. Clause 13.8. When the traffic light turns on, the driver is obliged to give way to vehicles completing their movement through the intersection, and to pedestrians who have not completed crossing the roadway in this direction.

That is, before you start moving, you need to make sure that those who have now turned red have stopped. Someone may simply not have time to stop, but someone is in such a hurry that they are ready to rush through the intersection risking their lives (okay, only their own, but also someone else’s).

Well, finally, the drivers on the road being crossed have stopped at their stop lines, and now they can start driving. We still see green light.

The green one burned, burned and blinked.

And again, during the traffic police exam, someone will definitely get this question:

What does a flashing green traffic light mean?

And again the answer is obvious - The flashing green light informs drivers that its time is expiring and the yellow light will soon turn on.

Is it possible to move when the green light is flashing? Don't doubt it, it's possible. Its duration is expiring, but it has not expired yet!

Another thing is that the green light will not blink for long - it will blink only three times and then go out.

Green will go out, but then yellow will light up. And this is what is said about the lonely yellow signal in the Rules, in paragraph 6.2:

« Yellow signal prohibits movement and warns about the upcoming change of signals.”

And this is where it is important for the driver to understand!– If the lone yellow light is on, then red will be next! That is, you will definitely have to stop!

Now imagine that the yellow light turns on when there are 5 - 10 meters left to the stop line. At a speed of 60 km/h, you can only hold the car by applying emergency braking! And even then, you will have to stop at the intersection (by crossing the stop line and risking getting hit from behind). Novice drivers often do this (sharply brake when the light turns yellow), and if an aggressive “experienced driver” was driving behind, then the novice is guaranteed to be hit from behind in this situation.

Meanwhile, the Rules prohibit sudden braking anywhere and everywhere (except for cases when it is necessary to prevent an accident):

Rules. Section 10. Clause 10.5. The driver is prohibited Brake sharply unless necessary to prevent a traffic accident.

That is, if the driver of a brown car suddenly brakes now, he will violate the requirement of paragraph 10.5 of the Rules. And in the event of an accident, both will be to blame - the driver of the red car is to blame because he did not maintain a safe distance, and the driver of the brown car is to blame because he braked unduly sharply.

The Rules treated this situation with understanding and allowed movement on a yellow traffic light (if it is no longer possible to stop smoothly in front of the stop line):

Rules. Section 6. Clause 6.14. Drivers who cannot stop when the yellow light turns on without resorting to emergency braking are allowed to continue driving.

And you may also be asked about this during the exam: “Are you allowed to continue driving if, when the traffic light turns yellow after the green light, you can only stop before the intersection by applying emergency braking?”

And here the answer should be absolutely clear to you - allowed. It’s simply allowed in any direction you want.

The lone yellow light will not burn for long - literally after a couple of seconds it will change to red, and the cycle will start all over again. But when the signal is red, drivers must definitely stop at the stop line.

And that's not all about traffic lights. If the traffic is not intense, then it is irrational to keep drivers at stop lines, and the traffic light can be switched to the so-called yellow flashing signal mode.

That is, red and green are not turned on at all, and only yellow is turned on all the time. Moreover, it does not just light up, but blinks at a frequency of once per second. This is how this signal is described in the Rules:

Rules. Section 6. Clause 6.2. Yellow flashing signal allows traffic and informs about the presence of an unregulated intersection or pedestrian crossing.

In this situation, drivers must independently determine the order of passage, guided by the general principle of “interference on the right.”

There is a problem in the traffic police book (shown below), which you often make mistakes when solving. Some of you for some reason choose the third answer. Most likely, because they did not read the question carefully. And the question says “when the traffic light is flashing yellow”! And, consequently, this intersection has become unregulated. And, therefore, we must be guided by priority signs.

Traffic lights with an additional section (or with two additional sections).

A classic three-section traffic light can be equipped with an additional section (right or left) or two additional sections (right and left).

Such “rationalization” makes it possible to significantly increase the throughput of the intersection; it is only important that drivers correctly understand the signals of such a traffic light.

And, first of all, it is necessary to understand that movement in the direction of the arrow is only allowed when the additional section is turned on.

For example, traffic to the right is now open.

And only to the right and nowhere else!

Anyone who needs to go in other directions must stand and wait for the main green signal to turn on.

The main green signal is turned on, and note that there are black outline arrows on the main green signal.

This was not the case at a three-section traffic light, but for a traffic light with an additional section, the presence of contour arrows on the main green one is a must-have!

Now movement is allowed only in the directions indicated by the contour arrows.

But now traffic is open in all directions.

Traffic lights designed to regulate traffic in certain directions.

Creative thought does not stand still, and traffic organizers were not satisfied with the fact that they proposed adding additional sections to the traditional traffic light. If necessary, you can equip a classic three-section traffic light additional functions, without equipping it with additional sections.

You approach an intersection and see instead of one traffic light there are three (according to the number of lanes in your direction).

It should be assumed that the effect of each traffic light extends only to the lane above which it hangs. And since the red signal is on everywhere, it means traffic from all lanes is prohibited.

Students. But why do red arrows light up instead of the usual round signal?

Teacher. This is done so that drivers approaching the intersection can change lanes in advance.

And the same arrows will light up on the yellow signal, informing drivers about the directions in which they will be allowed to move from this lane when the green signal turns on.

Now traffic is allowed from all lanes.

BUT!

It is necessary to adhere to the instructions dictated by the arrows on traffic lights.

Traffic light with a flashing yellow signal.

The most dangerous intersections in the driver's path are an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing and an uncontrolled intersection. At these intersections, drivers must independently determine the order of passage, guided by the relevant requirements of the Rules.

Traffic safety can be significantly improved if simple traffic lights with one yellow flashing signal are installed at such intersections. The continuous flashing of the yellow signal informs the driver in advance that he is approaching an unregulated intersection or pedestrian crossing.

There was no traffic light at this intersection. We hung it here with the help of graphic editor Photoshop.

But if he were actually here, this accident most likely would not have happened.

And these two-way traffic lights with a flashing yellow signal are not at all superfluous at an unregulated pedestrian crossing.

Reversible traffic lights.

Until recently, roads with reversible traffic were almost exotic in our country (although they have always been in the Rules).

And today you can often see such a warning.

And here it is - a section of the road with reverse traffic.

The roadway has appropriate markings (double broken lines with long strokes), and reversible traffic lights hang above the lanes designated for reversible traffic.

Now we have green arrows on at all traffic lights, and while they are on, these three lanes are given over to traffic in our direction.

On this section of the road, only one lane is allocated for reversible traffic. And now at the reverse traffic light we see a red cross. And, therefore, now the reversible lane is given to drivers in the opposite direction.

In our country, right-hand traffic is accepted and, in principle, everyone understands that when clearing the reverse lane, you need to change lanes to the right.

However, the Rules also provide for a three-section reversible traffic light - the yellow arrow, firstly, informs about the upcoming signal change, and, secondly, shows drivers where to change lanes, freeing up the reversible lane.

Now is the time for the driver of the blue jeep to turn on the right turn signals and immediately change lanes to the right. At the next reversible traffic light, a red cross will already be on.

Traffic lights for regulating traffic through railway crossings.

To regulate the movement of traffic through railway crossings, the Rules provide for three types of traffic lights.

This can be either one red light flashing once per second.

Or two alternately flashing red signals.

Or, along with two red signals, a white-lunar signal can also be installed, which, if turned on, also blinks at a frequency of once per second.

Now let's see what the Rules say about this:

Rules. Section 6. Clause 6.9. A round white-lunar flashing signal located at a railroad crossing allows vehicles to move through the crossing. When the flashing white-lunar and red signals are turned off, movement is permitted if there is no train (locomotive, handcar) approaching the crossing within sight.

That is, if one red signal is flashing or two red signals are flashing alternately, movement through the crossing is prohibited.

If the white-moon signal is flashing, movement through the crossing is permitted.

If nothing is flashing, movement through the crossing is also allowed. BUT! Not just allowed. First, the driver must make sure that there is no approaching train (within visibility!). And if there is one, then movement through the crossing is prohibited.

In conclusion, we note that GOST allows the use of conventional traffic lights at railway crossings.

Four-section traffic light with moon-white signals.

The use of such traffic lights makes it possible to organize conflict-free movement of route vehicles at intersections. We are talking about trams, as well as buses and trolleybuses, if they move along a lane specially allocated for them.

Now at the traffic light all four white-lunar signals are on and, therefore, the tram (bus, trolleybus) can move in all directions.

If the bottom signal and the top left signal are on, the tram (bus, trolleybus) is allowed to move to the left.

If the lower signal and the middle upper signal are on, the tram (bus, trolleybus) is allowed to move straight.

If the bottom signal and the top right signal are on, the tram (bus, trolleybus) is allowed to move to the right.

If the bottom signal is not on, then the tram (bus, trolleybus) is turned on “brick” - entry into the intersection is prohibited.

Now the tram is allowed to go straight or to the left, and we are allowed to go straight or to the right.

Indeed, a conflict-free movement.

Now the tram is allowed to go straight or to the right, and we will stand at the stop line.

And again, no conflict.

But now the tram will be stationary, but we can go in all directions.

And again, no conflict.

The increased flow of vehicle traffic on the streets and highways of our city contributes to increased demands on all road users. The process of introducing students to the modern living environment in a metropolis, to a conscious attitude towards compliance with traffic rules, and conscious behavior as a road user is acquiring great social significance.

People are taught traffic rules from childhood. In addition to the basic rules for crossing streets, every pedestrian must know what a traffic light is for, know its light signals and be sure to follow them.

Traffic lights use green, yellow, red and white-lunar light signals. Depending on the purpose, traffic light signals can be round, in the form of an arrow(s), a silhouette of a pedestrian or a bicycle, or X-shaped. Traffic lights with round signals may have one or two additional sections with signals in the form of a green arrow(s), which are located at the level of the green round signal. The main criterion for the use of traffic light signaling is the intensity of traffic and pedestrian flows.

1.Round traffic lights have the following meanings:

• GREEN SIGNAL allows movement;
• A GREEN FLASHING SIGNAL allows movement and informs that its time is expiring and a prohibitory signal will soon be turned on (digital displays can be used to inform drivers about the time in seconds remaining until the end of the green signal);
• YELLOW SIGNAL prohibits movement and warns of an upcoming change of signals;
• A YELLOW FLASHING SIGNAL allows movement and informs about the presence of an unregulated intersection or pedestrian crossing, and warns of danger;
• A RED SIGNAL, including a flashing one, prohibits movement.
• The combination of red and yellow signals prohibits movement and informs about the upcoming activation of the green signal.
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2. If a traffic light signal is made in the form of a silhouette of a pedestrian (bicycle), then its effect applies only to pedestrians (cyclists).

In this case, the green signal allows, and the red signal prohibits, the movement of pedestrians (cyclists). To regulate the movement of cyclists, a traffic light with round signals of reduced size, complemented by a rectangular white plate measuring 200x200 mm with a picture of a black bicycle, can also be used.

3. To inform blind pedestrians about the possibility of crossing the roadway, traffic light signals can be supplemented with an audible signal. According to GOST 23457-86, at pedestrian crossings that are regularly used by blind pedestrians, in addition to traffic light signaling, an audible alarm can be used, operating in a coordinated mode with pedestrian traffic lights. Sound signal, audible at a distance of several meters, turns on during the green signal for pedestrians and informs them that crossing the roadway is permitted.

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Vyacheslav-61

Hello! Please help me with the intersection. The situation is real, in Sortavala, Karelia. Controlled intersection. For example, I drive to a green traffic light and turn left. According to paragraph 13.4, when turning left, you must give way to drivers (oncoming) turning right, right? But, this (oncoming) car is driving under the red main and green arrow to the right... According to clause 13.5, it must allow vehicles moving from all directions to pass, right? How do I know that he is moving to the red with an arrow and should let me through? And here’s the situation - I’m standing waiting for him to pass, and he’s standing and waiting for me to pass!!! And we twist each other’s temples... Maybe you can tell me how to drive through such intersections correctly, thank you!

You need to complain to the traffic police. There should not be such an organization of the movement!

Vladimir-267

There are many opinions on the Internet on the question: is it possible to enter an intersection at the main traffic light and wait there for the additional signal? section, or entering the intersection in this case is prohibited. Since it is correct, we can give an unambiguous answer, because. The traffic rules only prohibit making a maneuver (turn).

Vladimir:

Paragraph 6.3 of the traffic rules:

The green arrow in the additional section has the same meaning. A switched off signal of an additional section or a switched on red light signal of its outline means prohibition of movement in the direction regulated by this section.

Paragraph 6.13 of the traffic rules:

6.13. When there is a prohibiting signal from a traffic light (except a reversing one) or a traffic controller, drivers must stop before the stop line(sign 6.16), and in its absence:

at an intersection - in front of the roadway being crossed (taking into account clause 13.7 of the Rules), without interfering with pedestrians;

before a railway crossing - in accordance with clause 15.4 of the Rules;

in other places - in front of a traffic light or traffic controller, without interfering with vehicles and pedestrians whose movement is permitted.

You cannot enter the intersection in the described situation. Otherwise, a fine will be imposed (manually or by camera) and it will not be possible to challenge it.

Good luck on the roads!

Hello. Please tell me, I’m approaching a traffic light at an intersection (the main one is red and the arrow to the right is green). There are two lanes of traffic on my side. The left lane turns left, but I need to go straight. I stand in the right lane under the green arrow and stand, waiting for the traffic light to clear. I would like to note that when the green main light turns on at this intersection, the arrow to the right always lights up, except when pedestrians are walking. There are no additional signs or markings. Tell me, am I in the wrong row in this case? After all, all the cars start honking at me from behind. But if I stand in the left lane, I will miss three signals, because... the cars in front of me will let oncoming cars pass and stop. There is no additional left arrow; they turn left at the main green signal, and also drive straight. Thanks in advance for your answer.

Milan, Hello.

There is no violation in your actions, you are acting correctly.

Good luck on the roads!

Mikhail-161

Hello. Please explain this situation. I approach the intersection with the green light on at a speed of no more than 50 km/h. I make a decision about entering the intersection. I cross the stop line and the green light is flashing. Next is a pedestrian crossing, I pass it without stopping, but letting off the gas (I always do this when passing pedestrian crossings, a reflex for 20 years). Having left the zebra crossing where it is forbidden to stop, I automatically enter the intersection. And then a car jumps out in front of me, an accident occurs, my braking distance is no more than 3 m, plus reaction time. The impact is weak (my bumper is broken, my headlight is damaged, it has a dent on the door). He says he was driving on green light. It seems that he found a witness who walked behind him and saw everything; he had not been there before. What to do in this situation. Thank you.

50 km/h = 15 m/s. Green flashes for at least 3 seconds (usually more). Those. 45 meters and that's only on green. Then another yellow for a few seconds.

I cross the stop line and the green light is flashing.

Good afternoon. The question is: turn right, follow the arrow in the add. sections (green) at a controlled intersection (there are two traffic lights at the intersection - at the beginning and in the middle, each traffic light has a stop line and each has green arrows to the right... Can, simultaneously with the permitting traffic light signal, which is a lit green arrow, pedestrians should be allowed to cross the street and, accordingly, the crossing permit light will be on for pedestrians" little green man"?

Maybe. And you must give way to them when turning!

Of course I obliged. In general, the driver is obliged to comply with traffic rules. But, in this case, turning right into the intersection is carried out along TWO lanes, according to TWO permitting signals, in the corresponding sections of traffic lights (green arrows) - at the beginning of the intersection and in the middle, and each of them has a stop line... That is . imagine this situation - you are driving at the permitted speed, you see the permissive arrow - you turn right, you see the second arrow - you drive further - the distance from this arrow to the pedestrian crossing is about 15 meters and suddenly you discover that pedestrians on your right have rushed to the crossing, i.e. To. the “little green man” lit up (at the same time, the green arrow on the turn indicator continues to light)... what next? -BRAKE TO THE SW AND GET A KICK IN YOUR ASS!? Don’t you think that this, to put it mildly, is not an entirely correct implementation of traffic control at this intersection, which leads not only to an increase in the number of accidents, but also increases the danger for pedestrians at a REGULATED intersection? This is the intersection of Far Eastern Avenue and Narodnaya Street in St. Petersburg. At this intersection there are not always traffic jams, as in Moscow, with traffic at a speed of 5-10 km/h. In the daytime and in the evening, after rush hour, it is quite easy to pass there and cars reach the speed limit for the city... Many children cross this crossing, because... There are many schools nearby, and this is a crossroads - a large transport interchange, from where people (and children) travel by public transport in different directions. In view of all of the above, don’t you think that it would be more correct to organize traffic (set up traffic lights) in such a way as not to expose people’s lives to unnecessary danger when crossing a pedestrian crossing at a controlled intersection?

Don’t you think that it would be more correct to organize traffic (set up traffic lights) in such a way as not to expose people’s lives to unnecessary danger when crossing a controlled intersection?

If you “seem” that something can be improved in your city, then write to a specific addressee, in this particular case: to the local administration and the traffic police. They will consider your application and make a decision, and they will notify you about it.

Those. imagine this situation - you are driving at the permitted speed, you see the permissive arrow - you turn right, you see the second arrow - you drive further - the distance from this arrow to the pedestrian crossing is about 15 meters and suddenly you discover that pedestrians on your right have rushed to the crossing, i.e. To. the “little green man” lights up (at the same time, the green arrow on the turn button continues to light)

Henry You forgot to mention that the pedestrian crossing you are writing about is. When driving through an intersection, follow both (or both) green arrows - since there are stop lines. If you are passing a pedestrian crossing, follow the traffic light in front of the pedestrian crossing. By the way, there is also a stop line (marking).

you're driving at the speed limit... -BRAKE TO THE SW AND GET A KICK IN YOUR ASS!?

To you wowick He answered absolutely correctly regarding the passage of pedestrians when making a turn (see paragraph 13.1 of the traffic rules).

Vyacheslav-61. You're doing everything right - you're missing out. But since they let you pass, it means you must pass first. That's the solution. It’s even better to check on foot with an assistant the operating modes of this traffic light: when red lights up in relation to your green one and when it goes out.

maniasha, Khym! Just the arrow with red - generally STANDING, i.e. We are not going in the chosen direction!

I will only add that moving at the permitted speed is not the only requirement of the traffic rules. An equally important requirement is:

10.1 ...The speed must provide the driver with the ability to constantly monitor the movement of the vehicle to comply with the requirements of the Rules.

If so, then the appearance of a pedestrian when making a right turn should not be a surprise to you. And the speed should be such as not to slow down "TO THE SW".

And not only. According to traffic rules, it is necessary to give way to any pedestrians at intersections, whether moving according to the rules or not.

Therefore, it is necessary to drive at a minimum-maximum speed, which in any case allows you to avoid hitting a pedestrian!

Victor-132

T-shaped intersection with an additional section directly when the harness is on

the main signal, in combination with sign 5.15.2 (left lane straight ahead and right lane only straight ahead) can I, with the main signal starting, but with an arrow straight ahead from the left lane, continue to move straight, giving way to vehicles moving at the intersection that are turning left

Victor, the rules do not prohibit performing the maneuver you specify.

Good luck on the roads!

Hello! I'm in a very difficult situation. I would like to file a complaint against the cancellation of the Decree for violating traffic rules. 12.12 I drove up to the intersection T.1.lp at night. The bright green traffic light was on. The traffic light was in the middle of the road. The road had three lanes. I was on the far left and turned left. As it turned out later, this traffic light had both additional sections, which were not marked accordingly. I haven’t driven in this area of ​​the city before because of the heavy traffic jams at this intersection and I didn’t know that there was such a tricky traffic light there. At night at a speed of 50 km or less. It is simply impossible to consider the presence of these sections for an hour.

My question. Is it possible to actually win a trial in this situation - to cancel the decision? Not sure whether to start? In our city, all traffic lights that do not comply with GOST are hung at intersections.

Maxim, good afternoon!

I have a question regarding the duality of rule 13.4, I even asked a question about the grammatical part, but they also could not determine what exactly was meant by the author who wrote this rule. Personally, I understand the rule as “...to vehicles moving to the right or straight from the oncoming direction,” that is, I give way to all vehicles that are moving to the right and to those that are traveling straight from the oncoming direction. If it meant “from the opposite direction” for both cases, then, in my opinion, it is necessary to highlight this with a dash: “... from the opposite direction - straight or to the right.”

In your case, I see a clear division according to the condition of meeting, so I ask you to tell me on what basis such explanations were given?

Ryav, Hello.

The traffic police interprets the rule exactly this way (you need to yield to oncoming traffic turning right and to oncoming traffic driving straight). This conclusion can be made, for example, by analyzing the correct answers to.

If you think that from the point of view of the Russian language the clause is drafted incorrectly, then write a complaint about this to the traffic police. Offer them a different spelling that will be read the same by everyone.

Good luck on the roads!

Mikhail-197

Hello! Tell me, indicating the traffic rules: if the main traffic light signal is red and the arrow in the additional section to the right (left) is green, is turning allowed only from the far right (left) lane or from all lanes that are allowed to move to the right (left) by signs and markings? Thank you.

Michael, Hello.

If signs and/or markings allow turning from several lanes, then you can turn under the green arrow from any of the indicated lanes.

If there was a ban, then there would also be a clause in the traffic rules. However, since there is no prohibition, there is no clause in the rules.

Good luck on the roads!

Sergey-700

I drive through the intersection following the green arrow to the right, while the general red light is on, then I get a fine from the camera for not stopping in front of the stop line when the traffic light is prohibiting. I’ve been driving for 30 years, I’ve never heard that in this case you have to stop at the stop line and then continue driving along the arrow!

Konstantin-108

Can I, when the main green light allows only the right, enter immediately into the far left lane (two lanes not separated by markings)

When turning right, the vehicle must move as close as possible to the right edge of the roadway.

That is, if the right lane is free, then after turning you should be in the right lane. After this, you can change to the left lane.

Good luck on the roads!

Victor-154

Good afternoon. Question about the situation at an intersection controlled by traffic lights with an additional section. A street with two lanes (one into one, one into the other). before the T-junction, widening the right turn lane with an arrow. Can a car at speed, seeing that the light is straight green, but there are cars standing straight in the lane, go around them on the right in the right turn lane intended and drive straight through the intersection???

Good day! I am in a very difficult situation. Is it possible to prove in court that you are right in the following situation that happened to me. I was driving within the city limits and approached a traffic light with a speed limit of 60 km/h on a red light. My lane (middle) was free. When approaching a traffic light, the permissive traffic light (green) lights up, and I continue moving straight without stopping. But at the intersection there was a car, which I did not notice, since T.S.’s column was standing on my left. who was waiting for the traffic light to turn green, turned left onto a secondary road and did not let me pass. I caused a collision. During the trial, the investigator accused me and issued a fine due to non-compliance with clause 13.8 of the traffic rules. But the peculiarity of the traffic light regulation of this intersection is such that at the traffic light (T1) of the usual design (without an additional arrow to the left) on the opposite side of the movement, the permitting signal (green) lights up 20 seconds earlier. And it turns out that traffic participants who enter the intersection before do not have information about when the traffic light will turn on on the opposite side. Since there is no redundant traffic light and no sign "6.16 STOP LINE and, accordingly, markings 1.12. I think that at this intersection, according to GOST, a T1l traffic light + redundant traffic light should be installed and marking 1.12 with a sign 6.16 should be applied. Provided that the road surface at this section of the road has three lanes in each direction. I am sure that at least here there is the fault of both participants in the road accident. Do I have a chance to challenge the decision of the investigator in court? (the cars received very serious damage), it’s good that we ourselves were not injured by a miracle.