Let's figure out what it is"No parking" signover what distance it operates and what subtleties this prohibiting element has in 2018. In addition, we will find out what awaits the driver who violates the prohibition established by the limiter and to whom its effect does not apply.
First, let's figure out what this very sign looks like. Many people confuse it as appearance, and according to the regulation mechanism traffic with a similar prohibitive one.
No Parking SignIt is a blue circle in a red frame, crossed out by one red stripe from left to right. And if you have entered the coverage area of this limiter, then you will no longer be able to stop and leave the car.
Prohibition sign 3.28 restricts the parking of all vehicles, but allows stopping to unload or load, as well as to disembark or pick up passengers. A stop is acceptable even if it lasts more than 5 minutes. The sign is not valid on both sides of the roadway, but only on the one where it is directly installed. Thus, the driver can safely park the car on the other side of the street if there are no restrictions on this.
Varieties of this sign include restrictions prohibiting parking on even and odd days. In this case, the main sign is supplemented by one white vertical stripe inside a blue background for odd days and two for even days.
Restriction area and additional signs
According to traffic rules, parking is prohibited immediately behind a warning sign. That is, the driver in front of him can easily stop the car and go about his business. Behind the limiter, this will already be counted as a traffic violation.
Let's figure out how long the limiter applies. 
- If the sign is located within the city, then the nearest intersection terminates its validity. At the same time, intersecting roads different levels are not considered an intersection.
- If the sign is installed on a country road, then the beginning of the populated area means the end of the restriction.
- The same applies to the sign at the end of a populated area; if there was a restriction in place before, then having left the city, village or village, the driver can safely stop the car for a long period of time.
- Sign 3.31 also terminates all possible restrictions, including parking.
- In addition, the “Parking is prohibited” sign may be adjacent to the supplementary plate 8.2.2, which establishes the distance during which the limiter is in effect.
You should also take into account the information on joint signs. For example, an arrow in both directions together with a round sign means that the driver is still within the latter's range. If the car owner sees a “No Parking” sign supplemented by a down arrow, it means that after it you can stop, this is the end of the coverage area.
Also, together with the main plate, you can see supplementary 8.4.1 - 8.4.8, they indicate the type of transport that is subject to the restrictive sign. If your car is not one of them, you can safely leave it in the area of the sign.
Exceptions to the rule
If "No parking" signis not supplemented with a sign explaining what type of transport the restriction applies to, which means that all road users must take it into account. However, there are a number of exceptions.
- Parking within the restricted area is available for passenger taxis. An important condition the taximeter is turned on. That is, the driver can wait for passengers while doing his immediate job.
- Vehicles for disabled people of groups 1 and 2, as well as cars transporting disabled people or personal transport used for transporting children of disabled people. Cars must be equipped with special stickers. Also, if necessary, the traffic police officer may request supporting documents.
- Russian Post vehicles can also park in the area covered by the prohibition sign.
There are few exceptions, but nevertheless they exist. As mentioned above, vehicles loading or unloading can stand in the restricted zone, and it does not matter how long the process takes.
Penalties
As a rule, a “No Parking” sign is installed in places where a parked car will interfere with the movement of pedestrians and the passage of other cars. You can also find a sign in places where parking vehicle reduces overall road safety. Or a parked car forces other drivers to violate traffic rules. Whatever the reason, this sign, unlike the “No Stopping” signal, allows you to stop under normal conditions for a period of no more than 5 minutes. This is enough to board or disembark passengers.
Let's figure out what a driver should expect if a traffic police inspector notices a violation. Sanctions for this are designated as a fine for wrong parking. The list of violations includes many situations, including parking a car within the restrictive zone."No stopping" sign.
In 2018, for a similar violation in Moscow and St. Petersburg, a fine of 3,000 rubles and the detention of the vehicle are provided; drivers in the regions will pay less for a similar offense - 1,500 rubles.
Have you ever had to pay a fine for parking violations? Tell us your story, what caused the violation?
We will be interested now in the sign prohibiting parking. There are quite a few interpretations of it. And for each case there is a separate image. Of course, there are some penalties for parking violations. But which ones exactly? What does a sign prohibiting parking look like in one case or another? All this is necessary to know. After all, this is the only way to avoid punishment and the dire consequences of committed violations. Let's try to make sense of all this. There is no need to be scared - everything is extremely simple to understand. The main thing is to know your rights and traffic rules.
Definitions
Let's start with definitions. The thing is that in the traffic rules there are signs prohibiting parking, and those that do not allow stopping. All this different concepts, but the penalties for these violations are approximately the same.
Before examining a no-parking sign, it’s worth understanding the definitions. What is what? According to the law, a stop is a temporary and intentional interruption of the movement of a car (or vehicle) for up to 5 minutes. Used this definition in cases where the action is necessary for boarding and disembarking passengers, as well as unloading and loading.
But parking is more broad concept. It characterizes a long stop (more than 5 minutes) not associated with passengers or loading. At the same time, the driver does everything consciously and deliberately. As you can see, there is nothing difficult to understand here. The sign prohibiting parking has several interpretations. Which ones?
Stop
The first option is "No stopping". Everything here is extremely easy and simple. This sign looks like a circle with a red edge. And it is crossed out diagonally twice. In fact, a cross.
If you have seen this kind of image, you can be sure that you cannot stop here. And you can't park in this place either. Quite often, a yellow solid line is depicted nearby on the roadway. This is another signal for a stop ban.
Parking
There is another popular type of prohibition sign. This is "No Parking". It is somewhat reminiscent of the previous version, but has a difference. Which one exactly? 
“Parking is prohibited” is a circle with a red “edge” crossed out only once diagonally in the direction from left to right. At the same time, this sign does not prohibit stopping. Near it you can “pause” for 5 minutes to unload and load something, as well as disembark and pick up passengers. Everything is easy and simple, isn't it?
Addition
Please note that very often on poles with installed signs There are some additional signs. They play an important role in traffic rules. Their task is to clarify certain points.
For example, a sign prohibiting the parking of trucks is “No Stopping”, under which there is an additional small image truck. Please pay attention to this feature. After all, very often prohibition signs have certain clarifications. And, of course, the coverage area. Which one? We will talk about this now.
Coverage area
Let's consider the most common and simplest scenario. If there are no clarifications, then any road sign has its own coverage area. What restrictions might there be? 
A sign prohibiting parking (the coverage area of which is not specified) is valid only for the lane of the roadway on which it is installed. More precisely, on the side where it stands. And parking in this case extends to the nearest intersection (in a populated area). If there are none, then until the very end. Nothing difficult, right?
It turns out that if you “run into” “Stopping is prohibited”, then you cannot park at least to the nearest intersection. Please take this into account. Although there are some limitations and features that we have not talked about yet. But now we have to fix this.
Arrow to down
Clarifying signs very often indicate the coverage area of the main sign. And in our case, you can easily get confused. Please note that a no-parking sign with an arrow pointing down is quite common on roads. But what does he “represent”?
As practice shows (and the law states), this kind of image indicates the end of the sign’s validity. That is, you can already park behind it. And nothing will happen to you with such actions. But it’s better not to stop in front of the sign. After all, the coverage area has not ended yet. In principle, there is nothing difficult to understand. Did you see a down arrow under “Stopping prohibited” (in a separate sign)? Then know that you can park behind this sign. The restricted area is ending.
Double arrow
But that is not all. Many drivers, especially beginners, can become confused by traffic signs. And in clarifying interpretations too. For example, what does a no-parking sign depict with an arrow down and an up arrow? 
We have already dealt with one “arrow”. This is an action limitation. What about the double then? In this case, there is no need to panic. The only thing worth considering is that this kind of sign shows us that it is within the coverage area of the main sign. That is, it prohibits parking in a certain area before and after the pole. Nothing difficult. Usually on the same side you will see "No Stopping" with a down arrow. These are very common cases. Therefore, there is no need to be afraid or afraid of the double arrow. It is needed to prevent stops in a certain area. Quite often there is a specific small clarifying symbol in the form of meters. It indicates the parking restriction area after and before the sign.
Time
And that's not all. Sometimes you can find quite non-standard parking restrictions on the streets. For example, a sign prohibiting parking, indicating the time. To be honest, everything is quite simple here. The driver does not have the right to stop near the sign and after it within a certain period of time.
Which one? This will be indicated by a clarifying sign below under the main image. Most often, such restrictions are imposed in busy areas of cities. And you must anticipate this. At times not indicated on the table, you can park in certain places. Although some drivers still do not risk doing this. Only in rare cases, when it is really necessary. It’s better to play it safe once again than to run into this or that punishment.
Even days
Another pretty one interesting case- This is a sign prohibiting parking on even days. It does not occur very often in small cities, but in large cities all the time. Moreover, it does not apply to taxis, fixed-route transport, or cars driven by disabled people. In all other cases you will have to follow the rules. 
What does this sign look like? This is “No Parking”, but inside the circle there will be two white “bricks” located vertically. And they will be crossed out. As you can see, nothing supernatural either. If you see this sign, you can be sure that you cannot stop here on even days in the month. The rest of the time this rule does not apply. And every driver can “pause” in the area near the sign. This is worth taking into account.
Odd days
There is also a sign prohibiting parking on odd days. And it doesn't look particularly original. It is somewhat reminiscent of a sign prohibiting parking on even days of the month.
What exactly does the next type of ban look like? This is nothing more than "No Parking", but there is one "brick" in the center. IN vertical position and under the diagonal line of the circle. That is, it is crossed out. That's all.
The restrictions in this case are exactly the same as in the previous case - parking is prohibited to all citizens with the exception of the post office, minibuses (transport), as well as people with disabilities. You can park on even days. If there are any clarifications under the index, pay attention to them. It happens that on both even and odd days, parking is prohibited only at certain times. This is a fairly common phenomenon that drivers rarely pay attention to. 
Punishments
So you and I have studied the sign prohibiting parking. In general, there are many more additional clarifying symbols that specify the action of it. But the most popular of them are now no secret to us.
Violating parking and stopping rules can result in punishment. It will not always be serious, but this feature will have to be taken into account. AND Special attention, as practice shows, is allocated to places specially equipped as parking.
The nature of punishments varies. Firstly, it all depends on the region where you live. If you live in the area federal significance, it will be more rigid. And in ordinary cities it’s softer. Secondly, your history of “relations with the law” will also play a certain role in case of a particular violation. And that's pretty important factor. Thirdly, a lot depends on the situation as a whole.
Practice shows that the most harmless punishment is a reprimand in the form of a warning. In second place are fines. If you decide to deal with the problem immediately, you can hope to deposit only 500 rubles. Otherwise, depending on the severity of the violation and the specific situation, you will have to pay from 1,000 to 5,000 rubles. The most unpleasant moment is the deprivation of a driver's license and confiscation of the car. In such circumstances, you will need to additionally buy your vehicle from the impound lot. 
When it comes to violations of parking rules in specially designated areas, government officials talk to drivers in a more harsh manner. If you take the place of a disabled person, be sure that you will either be deprived of your rights (a very common punishment), or your car will be confiscated (also not that uncommon), or you will have to pay a hefty fine of approximately 5,000 rubles. It is unlikely that you will be able to get away with a simple warning. Always pay attention to traffic signs and obey parking rules. Remember about the restricted areas, and then you will not have any problems with the law. Sign prohibiting parking (photo different interpretations can be seen above), will tell the driver how to act in a certain situation.
Hello, dear readers! Today our short review is devoted to signs prohibiting parking on odd and even days of the month. As follows from the Rules of the Road:
"Parking"- intentional stopping of the movement of a vehicle for a period of more than 5 minutes for reasons not related to the embarkation or disembarkation of passengers or the loading or unloading of the vehicle.
In contrast to the prohibitory sign 3.27 “Stopping is prohibited”, which prohibits any stopping, signs 3.28 “Parking is prohibited”, 3.29 “Parking is prohibited on odd days of the month” and 3.30 “Parking is prohibited on even days of the month” prohibit stopping movement for more than 5 minutes, which is not related to landing ( landing) passengers or loading ( unloading) vehicle. That is, if it is necessary to stop in the area where parking prohibition signs apply, for example, to pick up passengers, and such a stop will take more than five minutes, then this will not constitute a violation of the Rules.
GOST R 52289-2004. Technical means of organizing traffic. Rules for the use of road signs, markings, traffic lights, road barriers and guide devices.
5.4.25 Signs 3.28 “Parking is prohibited”, 3.29 “Parking is prohibited on odd days of the month” and 3.30 “Parking is prohibited on even days of the month” are used to prohibit parking.
3.28 "No parking". Parking of vehicles is prohibited.
3.29 “Parking is prohibited on odd days of the month.”
3.30 “Parking is prohibited on even days of the month.”
The basic requirements for the installation and use of signs prohibiting parking are the same as for prohibitory sign 3.27 “Stopping is prohibited”, they can be found at the link: Sign 3.27 “Stopping is prohibited” and additional information signs (plates)
We will focus on the situation when on the roadway, on its opposite sides, signs 3.29 “Parking is prohibited on odd days of the month” and 3.30 “Parking is prohibited on even days of the month” are installed simultaneously. The simultaneous use of signs 3.29 and 3.30 on the roadway is necessary to allow public utilities to clean the streets.
When signs are used in this manner, parking is prohibited on even and odd days on the corresponding side of the roadway.
In the photo, signs 3.29 “Parking is prohibited on odd days of the month” and 3.30 “Parking is prohibited on even days of the month” are installed on opposite sides. Cars are also parked on both sides of the road. Depending on the day of the month (even or odd), on one side of the road, cars will be parked in violation of the Rules.
According to the Rules, when simultaneous Using signs 3.29 and 3.30 on opposite sides of the road, during the period from 19:00 to 21:00, it is allowed to park the vehicle on any side of the roadway.
When signs 3.29 and 3.30 are used simultaneously on opposite sides of the roadway, parking is permitted on both sides of the roadway from 19:00 to 21:00 (rearrangement time).
This is done so that vehicle owners at the end of the day can safely move their cars to the appropriate side of the roadway in accordance with the coming day. Accordingly, the next day for parking, in accordance with the Rules, with the simultaneous use of signs 3.29 and 3.30, begins at 21:00.
Let's look at an example ( image below).
Today is the 1st day of the month (not even number), therefore parking the car is allowed on right side roadway. If we plan to leave the vehicle for parking on the next day (an even date), then in accordance with the Rules, after 21:00, the car must be parked on the opposite side (on the left side) of the roadway. The vehicle must be moved between 19:00 and 21:00.
Why is the time of rearrangement exactly this way? This was done for the convenience of vehicle owners, so that at the end of a working day or weekend they can safely park the car and not have to do it at 00:00 when the next calendar day arrives.
If you have any questions, write, we’ll try to figure it out together. Everyone safe road and proper parking!
Signs 3.27, 3.28, 3.29, 3.30, 5.27 5.28 5.29, 5.30
Many motorists perform the stopping and parking maneuver several times every day. At the same time, even car enthusiasts with extensive experience do not always know how to park a car correctly, and what can we say about beginners who have recently received their license. And there are also a lot of road signs asking you not to break the rules. But everything is not so scary, and in today’s conversation we will talk about the signs associated with stopping and parking.
At the beginning, it is necessary to clearly understand: what is the difference between parking and stopping.
Here's what the traffic rules say:
“Stopping” is a deliberate cessation of movement of a vehicle for up to 5 minutes, as well as longer if this is necessary for boarding or disembarking passengers or loading or unloading the vehicle.
“Parking” is the intentional interruption of the movement of a vehicle for a period of more than 5 minutes for reasons not related to the embarkation or disembarkation of passengers or the loading or unloading of the vehicle.
3.28 “Parking is prohibited.” Parking of vehicles is prohibited.
3.29 “Parking is prohibited on odd days of the month.”
3.30 “Parking is prohibited on even days of the month.”
5.27 “Zone with limited parking.”
5.28 “End of restricted parking zone.”
5.29 “Regulated parking zone.” The place from which the territory (section of the road) begins, where parking is permitted and regulated with the help of signs and markings.
5.30 “End of regulated parking zone.”
Signs
8.2.2 indicates the coverage area of prohibitory signs 3.27 - 3.30.
Table 8.2.2
8.2.3 indicates the end of the coverage area of signs 3.27 - 3.30.
8.2.4 informs drivers that they are in the coverage area of signs 3.27 - 3.30.
8.2.5 indicate the direction and coverage area of signs 3.27 - 3.30 when stopping or parking is prohibited along one side of the square, the facade of a building, etc.
8.2.6 indicate the direction and coverage area of signs 3.27 - 3.30 when stopping or parking is prohibited along one side of the square, the facade of a building, etc.
As you can see, everything is laid out quite clearly: up to 5 minutes your car just stopped, after 5 minutes it’s already standing still. This is clear, but many people doubt the part of the rules that relate to cargo and passengers. To be honest, I myself have found myself in such situations, and it is quite problematic to prove to the inspector the fact that I have been disembarking passengers for half an hour. Let's not break it. In a word: if you just got out of the car and sat down on the side of the road, after 5 minutes it will be considered parking. If at the same time you take something out of the trunk, then after 5 minutes this will be considered a stop associated with unloading. This is all on paper, in fact, if you are really unloading, then the traffic inspector will not approach you, and if you pretend, expect trouble.
Let's go further: what signs exist. Before continuing the conversation, I would like to clarify one detail: a forced stop. In this case, you are obliged to take all measures to mark your vehicle (warning triangle and hazard lights).
Everything is clear here, without exception: stopping is prohibited, and therefore parking is prohibited, in any case. The exception is a car breakdown. But you shouldn’t get carried away and believe that turning on the emergency lights will save you from liability - the inspector is far from a stupid person, and encounters such violations every day - draw your own conclusions.
And it’s simple here: you can stand for up to 5 minutes, drop off passengers, or unload/load a car.
Schedule on even and odd days. I would like to draw your attention: the signs specifically prohibit parking, but stopping for up to 5 minutes, disembarking passengers, and carrying out unloading/loading operations is possible.
These signs indicate the beginning and end of the zone where parking is prohibited. It is a parking lot, if there is a stop, then everything is according to plan: time, passengers and cargo. Where are they installed? For example: there is a road where, according to all laws, you can stand. There is a communications system under the road that constantly breaks down and requires repair. These signs will be placed in such a place, which will ensure, if necessary, free passage for the repair team.
These signs indicate the beginning and end of the regulated parking area. What does adjustable mean? This means that in this place it will be prescribed how to position the car relative to the roadway and other cars. How? There will be a parking attendant there, or one of the signs, or the sign will indicate the schematic location of the car. To put it simply: these signs are parking spots. Now we gradually come to the plates that are used in conjunction with signs.
8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.2.4, 8.2.5, 8.2.6
These plates are used in conjunction with signs 3.27 - 3.30. Even by their appearance, everything becomes clear: they limit the area covered by the signs. In details.
8.2.2 – the number of meters (ahead of the sign) on which the sign is valid.
8.2.3 – end of coverage area. After this sign you can stop and stand in accordance with the traffic rules.
8.2.4 – placed if it is necessary to indicate that you are still within the sign’s coverage area. For example, after an intersection. Since signs 3.2.7 - 3.3.0 are subject to the rules stating that their coverage area extends to the nearest intersection. After the intersection such a sign can be installed.
8.2.5 and 8.2.6 – direction and distance of action. The description clearly states what these plates are used for. For example: you cannot stop at the facade of one of the buildings. Then they will put up a sign with an arrow pointing to the building where you cannot stand.
I repeat once again: the signs work together with signs 3.27 - 3.30. That is, depending on the sign, both parking and stopping with parking may be prohibited.
These plates are used with sign 5.29. Everything is clear here too. The only thing I want to draw your attention to is that plate 8.6.1 applies to all cars, and plates 8.6.2 – 8.6.9 only apply to passenger cars and motorcycles. You should understand this difference - a truck will not climb onto the curb or stand across the road. It's probably not entirely clear.
You have a car or a motorcycle: in any case, you must park the car in accordance with any of these plates.
You have a truck: You can park in the parking lot only if there is a sign 8.6.1. In all other cases, parking is prohibited for you.
And a little about punishments. The main thing is that the punishment is not so terrible. The fact is that by following the instructions of these signs and plates, you significantly reduce the risk of various accidents, since a properly parked car does not create interference or impede the movement of other cars. And the rules are as follows:
Article 12.19. Violation of the rules of stopping or parking vehicles
1. Violation of the rules for stopping or parking vehicles, with the exception of cases provided for in part 1 of article 12.10 of this Code and parts 2 - 6 of this article, -
entails a warning or the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of three hundred rubles.
2. Violation of the rules for stopping or parking vehicles in places designated for stopping or parking vehicles of disabled people -
entails the imposition of an administrative fine on the driver in the amount of three thousand to five thousand rubles.
3. Stopping or parking of vehicles at a pedestrian crossing and closer than 5 meters in front of it, with the exception of a forced stop and the case provided for in Part 6 of this article, or violation of the rules for stopping or parking vehicles on the sidewalk, except for the case provided for in Part 6 of this article , -
3.1. Stopping or parking of vehicles at stopping places for route vehicles or closer than 15 meters from stopping places for route vehicles, with the exception of stopping to pick up or disembark passengers, a forced stop and the cases provided for in parts 4 and 6 of this article -
shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of one thousand rubles.
3.2. Stopping or parking of vehicles on tram tracks or stopping or parking of vehicles further than the first row from the edge of the roadway, with the exception of a forced stop and the cases provided for in parts 4 and 6 of this article -
shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of one thousand five hundred rubles.
4. Violation of the rules for stopping or parking vehicles on the roadway, resulting in the creation of obstacles to the movement of other vehicles, as well as stopping or parking a vehicle in a tunnel, except for the case provided for in Part 6 of this article, -
shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of two thousand rubles.
5. The violation provided for in Part 1 of this article, committed in the federal city of Moscow or St. Petersburg, -
shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of two thousand five hundred rubles.
6. Violations provided for in parts 3 - 4 of this article, committed in the federal city of Moscow or St. Petersburg, -
shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of three thousand rubles.
Now you know all about where to stop and stand, and how to stop and stand.