Circle rules. Rules for roundabouts and punishment for violation

Entering a roundabout until recently was considered one of the most difficult maneuvers to understand, partly due to the complex topology of such a section of the road, and partly due to the ambiguity regarding the passage of such an intersection. Since November 8, 2017, this ambiguity has been eliminated, but again not completely, so the roundabout rules still remain the Achilles' heel of so many drivers, and not only beginners. Let's try to eliminate this lack of knowledge.

Rules for crossing a roundabout.

What is a roundabout

If you give the definition of such a section of the road, then even it may be misunderstood without providing graphic explanations and comments. Although, if you think about it, there is nothing complicated here: a roundabout is understood as a section of the road organized in the form of an island of a round or oval shape, the movement of vehicles along which is directed counterclockwise (a feature of countries where right-hand traffic is common). At such an intersection, movement along a circular path is carried out until the moment when the driver needs to turn onto the road leading in the right direction. At the intersections themselves, traffic lights are not installed, but traffic control devices may be present in front of them. Prior to 2018, traffic priority at the roundabout was regulated in different ways, depending on the traffic situation. Currently, it is the section with a circular path that is considered the main one, all other roads that carry out the intersection with roundabouts are considered secondary. However, this rule does not apply if there are road signs in front of the intersection that set a different priority. There are changes in the Rules regarding the use of light signals, confirming or warning about the start of a certain maneuver.

What DZ are installed in front of the roundabout

With this, everything is simple: a section of the road with movement in a circle is indicated by the corresponding sign, made in the form of a circle with a blue background, on which three white arrows are indicated, placed on a circle and indicating the direction of movement. Recall that on right-hand roads this direction is counterclockwise, on left-hand roads it is vice versa. Since November 2010, such a sign has been supplemented by the installation of the “Give way” DZ, which made it a priority to move in a circle. Since the autumn of 2017, the roundabout rules have been modified again, fixing this priority as a separate item, so that the need for a second sign has disappeared. But if the Main Road DZ is installed in front of the roundabout, this changes the priority in favor of vehicles moving along this main road: drivers who have entered the intersection will be required to give way to those entering it from the side of the main road. The traffic light installed in front of the intersection does not change the priority of the passage, but together with the sign "Main Road" regulates the order of passage through the intersection.

If the roundabout is single lane, this is the easiest option to understand. But in most cases, in order to avoid traffic jams, such intersections are organized with two or more lanes, which complicates maneuvering and, in case of entering an incorrectly occupied lane, can create inconvenience for other road traffic participants and even lead to an emergency. So the importance of finding the right lane is of paramount importance (just like at a regular intersection). The main difficulty lies in the fact that roundabouts are usually organized in places where more than four multidirectional roads merge. If the radius of the circle is large enough, it can be difficult for the driver to find out where he needs to go, since the desired turn is much less visible. But you need to take the desired lane in advance, that is, even before the driver gets the opportunity to have a more or less normal view of the intersection.

It is interesting that it does not regulate this moment in any way, that is, from the point of view of the Rules, exit to a roundabout is possible from any lane of the adjacent road. Of course, this does not mean that the driver has unlimited freedom of action. Here it is important to clarify such a delicate moment for yourself: when moving in a circle, there is no concept of “left turn”, they leave for the desired direction, turning only to the right. But it matters whether you leave the intersection at the first turn, or at the last (that is, in fact, when turning around). In the first case, it is advisable to change lanes to the extreme right lane before entering the roundabout, in the latter - to the extreme left. For intermediate directions, if there are three lanes, it is advisable to enter the intersection along the middle lane. These general recommendations greatly facilitate the passage of this rather difficult section of the road, but on the condition that all drivers adhere to them. According to the new rules, the passage of roundabouts is simplified, since it is the intersection that is considered the main road.

If you intend to turn right on the nearest adjoining road, you will have to perform the right-most lane change maneuver. To do this, you need to slow down in advance, and turn on the right turn signal before rebuilding. Immediately before entering the intersection, you should stop and make sure that there are no vehicles on the left, which, according to the new rules, should give way. If the driver intends to make a turn at the very end of the roundabout, if there are two or more lanes, he needs to take the left. In this case, the rules for rebuilding will be the same, and we will talk about maneuvering at the intersection itself separately. Note that if the road adjacent to the intersection has more than two lanes, it may be necessary to change lanes to the left several times. This needs to be taken into account in advance, because with a busy track, you simply do not have enough space to perform a double rebuild.

We especially note that all these recommendations apply only to those roundabouts, the traffic on which is not regulated by other signs, markings or traffic lights. If they are present, it is necessary to make decisions, adequately assessing the traffic situation, taking into account these circumstances. If the driver plans to turn not on the first road adjacent to the intersection, he should take the middle (with a three-lane highway) or left lane. It is not forbidden to enter in the right lane, but this will definitely create difficulties already at the initial section of the roundabout, since it may happen that another driver moving in the middle lane will need to turn right. And in this case, you will be an obvious hindrance. Note that in any case, before entering a roundabout, if there is a pedestrian crossing, you must first let people through, and only then continue moving (in the absence of a traffic light).

Do I need to turn on the turns at the entrance

Although the new version of the SDA does not say anything about this, since the circular section of the intersection is considered the main road by default, no one canceled maneuvering before entering. Therefore, it is important to know how to properly turn on the turn signals in a circular motion. It all depends on the lane of traffic: if you have one lane, you can safely turn on the right turn, because in any case you will move out of the circle, turning right. Since there is only one lane, all vehicles move one after another without interfering. If there are two or more lanes, if you do not plan to leave the intersection at the first exit, it is advisable to start the maneuver from the middle or left lane by turning on the left turn signal - in this case, you will have enough time to assess the situation and change lanes at the right time directly at the crossroads. When driving in multiple lanes, it is important to turn on the turn signals immediately before changing lanes and turn them off after completion so as not to confuse other drivers. At the same time, you should take into account the light signals of other cars, and if necessary, skip them so as not to create congestion.

Proper roundabout driving

Driving directly at the roundabout is the most critical part of its passage. Here, special attention should be paid to cases when you plan to pass it in order to continue straight ahead. The difficulty lies in the fact that it is difficult to estimate the number of adjoining roads in advance, especially in the absence of appropriate information boards or signs. Therefore, it is advisable to start moving from the middle lane, making a lane change maneuver to the right just before the exit. The simplest option is single-lane traffic: in this case, maneuvering in a circular section is not required at all, just before the exit, you will need to give other drivers a light signal. We have not mentioned before that signs can be installed on the circle itself, to one degree or another affecting the order of passage of the intersection. It is important to notice them in time in order to rebuild in advance, guided by the markings and these signs.

According to the new rules, it is necessary to pass a roundabout, taking into account the presence of road signs in front of it. If this is a DZ "Roundabout" - this is considered an intersection with an unequal intersection, and all adjacent roads are secondary. Having entered the circle, you can see DZ 5.18, which indicates the permitted directions of movement in specific lanes. Marking 1.7 allows maneuvering in any direction, marking 1.18 - only in a certain direction. It is important to correctly navigate these signs and markings, otherwise the likelihood of an emergency increases many times over. When driving at an intersection with three or more lanes, you should carefully monitor vehicles moving both on the left and on the right. If they give a signal to rebuild, it is advisable to give way, because you may find yourself in the same situation at the next moment in time.

Of particular note are the roundabouts, the entrance to which is regulated by the signs "Main road" / "Secondary road". It is easier for drivers moving on the adjoining road: they simply follow the instructions of these signs. On the circle, everything looks more complicated, especially if the intersection is multi-lane. Normally, a Yield Warning Light is placed in front of an adjoining main road, but its instructions should only be followed if you are driving in the rightmost lane. In other cases, the general traffic rules apply: a driver who has entered the circle without interference from the main road, when changing lanes to the left, must take into account that now he no longer has an advantage. The rules for driving through a roundabout, if the driver is required to take the right lane, are as follows:

the right lane on the circle, for objective reasons, is the longest, but for the driver it is also the safest, regardless of the number of lanes, since the exit of their "ring" in any case is to the right. That is, having entered the circle on the right, you, in essence, do not have to change lanes to the left;
this does not mean that you can move along the right lane absolutely carefree: it is likely that before the next junction of the road, a “Give way” DZ can be installed, indicating that it is the main one, and you are already moving along the secondary one. You will have to yield to all vehicles entering the circle from this side. The second important point: a circular intersection may have unregulated pedestrian crossings, indicated by a "zebra" and corresponding signs, and this also imposes certain restrictions on the speed of passing the intersection along the right lane;
in large cities, roundabouts are often formed in squares, so the right lanes can be occupied by parked cars. Usually in such cases they simply slow down and change lanes to the left. Relatively speaking, the rightmost lane simply shifts one row;
in most cases, roundabouts are not regulated, but there are exceptions with traffic lights. In this case, they become the main reference points for drivers. Particular attention should be paid to the presence of additional arrows and sections that allow movement in a certain direction to red. It is important to keep in mind that you should stop at a prohibitory signal before a special marking, and not where you have to.

Rules for leaving the circle

The final stage of passing the roundabout is also important, and in order not to create emergency situations, you must adhere to the following rules:

in any case, you need to move out onto the adjacent road from the right lane, therefore, in the presence of multi-lane traffic, you should think about rebuilding in advance. Note that the risk of taking the right lane is prematurely justified, since you will not create interference with other vehicles. It will only be about slowing down the speed of movement due to an increase in the number of cars in the right lane;
if you intend to leave the roundabout at the last exit or even turn around, that is, go onto the same road from which you entered, the best solution would be to take your car to the left lane, and it is advisable to do this ahead of time. This rule does not need to be observed only on single-lane roads. With three exit lanes, you will have to change lanes to the right twice. It is for this reason that the internal lanes are usually very lightly loaded;
when changing lanes, always turn on the appropriate turn signals, otherwise emergency situations are inevitable. In the same way, you should carefully observe neighboring vehicles moving both on the left and on the right - they can also give warning signals about the start of a maneuver;
Overtaking at intersections is prohibited, but this does not apply to overtaking. If there are many lanes on the “ring”, there is room for maneuver, and the car ahead is moving too slowly, no one forbids changing lanes to the left (most often this lane is free) or to the right. This must be done as carefully and carefully as possible;
since, in accordance with the new version of the traffic rules, the main driver at the roundabout is the driver moving along the intersection, you will need to give way when entering it. At the same time, you need to stop at a distance of at least five meters from the intersection.

Remember that even if you personally follow all the points of the rules and recommendations regarding the passage of roundabouts (and there are more than enough nuances here), you should always be on the lookout. It is not a fact that for other drivers, when passing through such a complex object, everything will be clear just like you. Minimize the number of lane changes as much as possible and move as fast as possible, but taking into account the fact that the situation can change in just a second. The main thing in such situations is to consider who has an advantage in a circular motion, and who should give way. It is not so difficult to navigate this, especially with a small number of signs regulating traffic.

Penalties for violations of traffic rules at roundabouts

Since the circular intersection is considered a rather difficult road section, the probability of making it while driving is quite high. The punishment will depend on the type of offence. In particular, entering the circle at a red traffic light is punishable by a fine (in accordance with Article 12.012 of the Code of Administrative Offenses) of a thousand rubles. The same violation recorded again increases the fine fivefold - up to 50,000 rubles (if intent is seen in your actions, you can lose the VU for up to six months, but such a decision is made only by the court). Penalties when driving a circle threaten with other violations:

if you did not give the other driver the opportunity to use the priority right to enter the intersection;
when moving towards the general traffic flow;
when performing an in-line rebuilding maneuver without turning on the turn signals;
for trying to leave the “ring” not from the far right lane;
for parking on a circle, regardless of the reasons.

In most of the cases listed, the penalty for violation is 1,000 rubles (in particular, failure to provide an advantage is regulated by Article 12.013 of the Code of Administrative Offenses). As for the last point, parking at a roundabout in accordance with the current version of the SDA is allowed only in cases where the vehicle stops no closer than 5 meters from the line of intersection of the adjacent road with the circle. For this violation, a fine of 500 rubles is provided (Article 12.019 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).

Quite often, drivers violate traffic rules, and one of the most common is the incorrect turn on of the turn signal at the moment of entering the ring.

Some drivers do not know which turn signal to turn on at the entrance, which leaves after this violation not only fines, but also terrible, and even fatal accidents. This article will detail which turn signals to turn on is considered correct, how to avoid getting a fine, and how to enter a roundabout correctly.

What is an intersection?

So, before you write about which turn signal you need to use according to the traffic rules on the ring, you should first, in fact, figure out what this is.

This intersection can be described as an area of the route in the form of a certain island, where the traffic does not go in a clockwise direction. Especially this principle of movement applies to those roads where driving on the right side is a priority. If the route implies a left-hand movement of vehicles, then the principle will be the opposite, that is, clockwise.

As soon as the driver passes this area, he gets to this intersection. It is worth remembering that there cannot be any adjustment on them, that is, the driver must be extremely careful, since there are no traffic lights, no signs, no inspectors who could guide car owners in the right direction. Therefore, a person needs to be careful not to receive a huge fine for violating one of the traffic rules.

So what should be done to avoid accidents?

First, you need to remember that in this case the main driver is the driver who moves in a circle, that is, this means that the one who only wants to enter it must give way to the one who is already in the circle.
Secondly, at the beginning of the movement there is no need to turn on the turn signals.
In this situation, the question of which turn signals need to be used disappears. They should be turned on only when the driver has an intention to change lanes from his lane to another.

Important: it is worth remembering that some signs at these intersections are still provided for by traffic rules:

The first sign is called "roundabout";
and the second is "Give way".

However, if the second sign is not observed, then the driver is still obliged to give way before entering the roundabout.

Which lane should you enter?

A huge role in such cases is played by the fact from which lane the owner of the car ended up at the intersection. The established rules say that there is not much difference from which lane the driver ended up on it, the only important thing is that after he completes his movement, he should decide where he will go next: right or left. If he then needs to continue on the right side or straight ahead, then he should turn, in fact, to the right. And similarly: if he then needs to turn left, then he should occupy the left lane. All the same should be done to drivers moving in the opposite direction. It is allowed to drive in the center if the subsequent movement will be, respectively, in the center. If the driver did everything as written, then he will not have to pay a fine.

Important: the rules state that the ring should be passed through some installations in order to avoid accidents. The circle is the main road, respectively, the other is not the main one. During the journey, the driver must not move out of his lane. If the driver leaves it, it will not only interfere with others, but also increase the likelihood of an accident.

Roundabout turns

So, you should consider all the turns that can be made during the journey along this intersection, and also consider which turn signals are turned on in all three cases.

Turn signal when turning right

If the driver intends to turn right, then he should slow down, turn on the turn signal and, therefore, change lanes to the far right. As soon as he approaches the ring, the driver behind the wheel, first of all, needs to carefully study the situation on the road: before entering, see if they let him through or not. With such vigilance, he will not become the main cause of the accident and will not interfere with other drivers who also need to enter this intersection.

When maneuvering to the left

Almost the same thing needs to be done if the driver wants to turn left. He needs to change lanes in advance to the left lane when the necessary turn signal is turned on. If there are not one, not two, but several lanes on the highway, then the owner of the car must continue to travel in the leftmost lane. If the track consists of only 2 lanes, then all maneuvers must be performed from the left lane. As soon as the first / second exits are behind, the owner is rebuilt in the right lane.

The most important thing is that such actions should be performed only with correctly turned on turn signals.

Often there are tracks that have as many as three lanes, which creates some difficulty in driving (especially for novice drivers). However, do not be afraid of three rows, because, in fact, the drivers need to perform almost the same maneuvers. But there is still one caveat. In this situation, the owner of the car is rebuilt twice in the right lane. It is extremely carefully necessary to do this, having previously considered what kind of traffic is on the road, and at what moment it is better to do this.

Important: what was scheduled will only help if the order of movement is standard. The main thing is to understand who is the main one on the road and who is not, and special signs and markings will help with this.

If you need to move straight

Well, and the last case: if the driver continues to move straight ahead.

The driver must be prepared for the fact that the roundabout will consist of several adjoining routes. And it is this fact that will be decisive in further actions. For example, if more than 2 lanes adjoin, then the driver should move along the central one. If there are only two of them, then you will have to navigate by the moment that will prevail on the track.

If the movement is made on the main road, then before you take any action, you should assess the situation several times, that is, understand if they pass or not. If the transport is on the road that is not the main one, then it will have to let everyone through.

It is also worth noting that, in principle, it is allowed to drive in the right lane (of course, if the owner of the car intends to drive further in the center), but this fact will only make it difficult to move if, for example, a person who was driving in the central lane wants to turn right. Therefore, it is recommended to drive in this case in the middle row.

Important: before you get to the intersection, the driver undertakes to give way to pedestrians.

Departure

It is worth remembering the most important rule: you can enter the ring from any lane, but you will only leave from the right. including the turn signal. But before that, the driver will again have to let the traffic participants who are moving on the right.

Possible punishments

The article mentioned more than once that violators receive fines for incorrect movement on this area of the road. The amount of the penalty will depend on what exactly the driver did on the road. If, for example, the driver drove the wrong traffic light (in some places they are available), then he will have to fork out a thousand rubles. If after some time he committed the same violation, then the amount will be multiplied five times, that is, he will give back 5000.

But in addition to monetary sanctions, a negligent driver can be deprived of their rights for six months. Therefore, it is better to really soberly assess the situation on such sections of the route, and then perform various maneuvers.

Conclusion

So, in this article, many points were considered regarding how to use the turn signal, which one to turn on in different situations on the ring. First of all, the question was analyzed in detail: is it necessary to turn on the turn signals at all? Yes, if you want to turn from one lane to another. Otherwise, an accident cannot be avoided.

Roundabout intersections are objectively the safest of all types of intersections, because they prevent head-on collisions between vehicles. The organization of roundabouts is especially relevant when crossing more than two streets.

Unfortunately, many drivers do not know how to properly pass such intersections, because of this, the number of accidents at them is quite high.

In this article, the general rules for passing roundabouts will be analyzed in detail, namely:

from which lane to call on it;
which one to move out from;
which turn signals to show;
who to give way to;
how fast to move, etc.

And also we will analyze the rules for driving a particular roundabout.

Roundabout sign

In front of an intersection where a roundabout is organized, 50-100 meters in a built-up area and 150-300 meters outside a built-up area, a warning sign 1.7 “Crossing with roundabouts” is installed.

Directly before the intersection, a prescriptive sign 4.3 "Roundabout" is installed, which obliges us to move in the direction of the arrows.

On our roads, traffic at the roundabout is carried out only counterclockwise, since right-hand traffic is organized in Russia.

Priority signs with the direction of the main road may also be installed. In their absence, it will be an intersection of equivalent roads and, when driving in a circle, it will be necessary to give way to cars on the right that are about to enter the ring.

Circle speed

You should choose the speed at the roundabout in the same way as always, taking into account road and weather conditions.

If such an intersection has a sufficiently large diameter, then it develops a high speed, which can cause serious problems for inexperienced drivers to enter it, especially when you need to give way at the entrance to the ring, because while it is about to start moving after one car has already another one quickly arrives.

Therefore, it is required not only to choose the right moment to start moving, but also to start off confidently and immediately accelerate to an average speed at a given intersection.

Normal speeds at medium-sized roundabouts, under good road and weather conditions, are about forty kilometers per hour.

Rules for passing roundabouts

Rules for passing roundabouts in Vologda

Now let's take a closer look at the rules for driving at a roundabout at the intersection of Preobrazhensky, Pankratov, Okruzhnoye shosse and Leningradskoe shosse, included in the examination routes of Vologda.

Moving along st. Preobrazhensky You need to go in the direction of the main road to the roundabout, and at the ring turn into the third exit to the right towards the street. Pankratov.
Your actions:
When turning into the second exit towards the Okruzhnoye Highway, the actions are similar. You can only drive from the right (outer) lane to the middle lane.
If, moving along the Okruzhnoye highway from the side of the aircraft (in the picture - on the left), you need to turn to the first exit to the right onto the street. Pankratov, the following two methods are possible:
If you are driving along the Okruzhnoye Highway from the side of the aircraft (in the picture - on the left), and you need to turn right at the roundabout at the second exit towards the Okruzhnoye Highway, then the actions will be as follows.
From the side of the plane (in the picture - on the left) you need to turn into the second exit to the right towards the street. Preobrazhensky.
When moving from the aircraft (on the left in the picture) along the left lane, you can only turn to the ring to the left lane (the turn signal does not need to be turned on due to the presence of a sign to move straight along the lane), to exit the ring, you will first need to change lanes to the right (outer ) strip.
It is necessary to pass the roundabout from the Leningradskoye highway in the same way as the passage from the side of the aircraft.
We go from st. Pankratov at the first exit to the right towards the street. Preobrazhensky:
When driving through a roundabout from St. Pankratov to the first exit towards Okruzhnoye Highway:
We pass a roundabout from St. Pankratov to the third exit to the right towards Okruzhnoye Highway:

In this article, I tried to consider all the main directions of traffic at a roundabout using the example of the intersection of Preobrazhensky, Pankratov, Okruzhnoye Highway and Leningradskoye Highway, and the correct sequence of actions when driving through it.

At other roundabouts, you should first of all follow the general rules for driving around roundabouts, as well as what is stated above.

Observing traffic rules, the motorist avoids getting into an accident. Answers to questions about what constitutes a roundabout, what are the rules for driving a roundabout, what are the advantages and disadvantages of driving around the ring, etc., can be found in this article.

When talking about roundabouts, one should mean the movement of vehicles around the central island from the right side to the left side.

If the driver is on the ring, then he is obliged to follow the rules for passing interchanges with traffic in a circle. Please note that this part of the road does not have traffic lights. There are also no regulators. The traffic pattern is such that those vehicles that move in a circle have priority right of way, and other vehicles must give way to them. Under such a circumstance, many will think that it will be correct to use turn signals, but this is not at all necessary, only in cases where cars change lanes from one lane to another.

Which lane to choose when passing through an intersection

During the entry, the fact that from which lane the motorist got to the intersection is not unimportant. Paragraph 8.5 of the SDA establishes that the driver has the right to enter the roundabout from any lane of the adjacent road. If, after passing the roundabout, the motorist needs to turn right or go straight, then the driver should choose the right lane.

If the driver intends to turn left, he must occupy the left lane. These actions also apply to motorists who wish to turn the car around and drive in the opposite direction.

Turning at the roundabout

Legislative provisions stipulate that the circle, in the case of a right turn at a roundabout, is the main road, and other roads are secondary. After the intersection is overcome, the motorist must not lose his lane, otherwise this will cause traffic violations, including car accidents.

When making a left turn at a roundabout, motorists are required to slow down, turn on the turn signal, and change lanes to the far right. Before entering the roundabout, the driver must make sure that other vehicles let the new car pass. This approach will ensure a smooth passage, as a new car at the intersection will not interfere with drivers who intend to enter the left circle.

If there are several lanes on the road (the road is, for example, three-lane), then the driver must take the left lane. With two-lane traffic, the beginning of the maneuver takes place in the left lane, and after the first or second exit is overcome, you need to choose the right lane. In this case, you must not forget to turn on the appropriate turn signal.

You need to overcome a three-lane roundabout in the same way. The driver should only change lanes to the right twice.

Going straight

It should be noted that there may be many adjoining roads with an intersection, which is important in determining the further actions of the motorist in the event of a maneuver. If we are talking about several bands, then you need to choose the middle band from them. Moving on the main road, a motorist, before entering the intersection, must make sure that other cars let the vehicle pass.

If the car is moving on a secondary road, then it must let other vehicles pass ahead. Driving through a roundabout, if the driver intends to move straight, is also carried out along the right lane. Although, the traffic situation may be complicated by the desire of the driver from the middle row to maneuver to the right. To avoid circumstances of this kind, it is necessary to occupy the center row.

SDA 2020

In 2020, there are new rules for passing roundabouts, which in practice are not observed by many motorists, since the latter are not aware of the change directions intersections with roundabout. It must be taken into account that roundabout is a priority , which was not typical in 2017. At that time, motorists were guided by the “right hand rule” and gave priority to those vehicles that entered the intersection.

At that time, one of the common situations was that the roundabout was indicated by only one road sign 4.3. In this case, the intersection was unregulated.

Despite the fact that the ring traffic does not require additional adjustment, in places where there is an intense traffic flow (Moscow central roads, etc.), it is possible to install a traffic light. In this case, it is necessary to be guided by traffic signals, not paying attention to the signs prescribing priority.

Pros and cons

Movement around the ring has a number of advantages and disadvantages, and its positive aspects are the following pluses:

cars moving in a circle have the right of way;
there is no regulation. Under this circumstance, if trackless vehicles are moving in the same or opposite direction, then the tram has a priority right over them;
overtaking and stopping are allowed;
high throughput.

In addition, the Movement around the ring also has disadvantages, according to which:

If many vehicles enter the intersection, a situation of self-blocking of the intersection will be formed, since the cars will not be able to pass. Under this circumstance, it will be easier to travel by metro, since there are no traffic jams, and metro charges are not high.
Many drivers still do not know or are not accustomed to changes in traffic rules. With the next change in traffic rules, the number of traffic accidents will increase.
Motorists who are in a roundabout have priority over incoming cars, which, passing one car after another, may not enter the circle for a long time.

So, motorists can avoid adverse consequences, including getting into a car accident, if they comply with traffic rules, paying attention to what has changed directions intersections with roundabout. It is worth remembering that those vehicles that move in a circle have priority right of way. . In this case, cars that move in a circle have priority of movement, and must pass first, otherwise it threatens to impose an administrative fine by the traffic police inspector.

Updated: February 12, 2020 by: admin

When driving in a roundabout (along the ring), drivers often have difficulties. Let's figure out what rules you should follow in 2020, moving along such road sections in Russia.

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A driver who has been driving transport for many years will not ask questions about how to move around the ring correctly.

Newcomers who have recently received a driver's license are another matter - not all the nuances of the rules of the road are still familiar to them.

Often, if they need to cross the ring, they are confused - which lane to choose, which turn signals to turn on, how to change lanes and how to leave this section of the road.

Basic information

When driving in a roundabout, those who have been driving recently have difficulties. And there is nothing surprising in this, because there are many varieties of such intersections. One thing they have in common is the movement in a circle.

But the number of access roads, their location may differ, which confuses the driver and creates difficulties for the unification of roundabouts. And the rules must be followed.

What you need to know

The driver may doubt his actions because of the sign in front of the roundabout. Previously, only sign 4.3 (roundabout) was installed.

This is a blue circle on which 3 white arrows are placed, and they are directed clockwise.

Seeing him, motorists understood that the car on the ring would miss the vehicle that was entering the circle. And the incoming driver could continue without obstacles.

But the government of the Russian Federation issued, according to which they began to install other signs - 2.4 (give way), 2.5 (non-stop movement is prohibited).

It follows from this that motorists moving in their vehicles along the ring are in a priority situation.

You can often see the sign 2.1 (main road). In this case, the driver has the right to travel on the main road.

The same motorists who are on secondary roads must stop and give way. The main thing is the direction that is represented on the sign in the form of a thick line.

What is its role

A roundabout is a section of the road where cars drive counterclockwise.

This principle is followed in states where cars move on the right side. Then the cars should move in a circle in a clockwise direction.

Traffic on this type of intersection is carried out until the vehicle leaves this section of the road.

These intersections are not regulated, and traffic lights are not installed. The rules for entering and leaving the ring are determined in accordance with the established signs and markings.

When leaving, it is not necessary to turn on the turn signals. They are used when the driver is about to change lanes.

Often there are roundabouts near squares and other large areas. Usually they have a pedestrian crossing, which is also not regulated.

In this case, one rule applies - the driver who drives around the ring must give way to a pedestrian crossing the road.

Roundabouts make it easier for traffic to cross sections of the road.

It does not contain separate sections that would describe the order of movement of drivers around the ring. So, the following information will be very useful to you.

Rules of the road on the ring (SDA)

The general rules are:

What else the driver needs to know:

Moving around the ring, the motorist can only make 2 turns to the right	Driving in and out. Traffic on this section is conditionally straight.
Priority in movement have those	What are on the main road
If there is a sign before the intersection	It is worth focusing on it, and not on generally accepted rules.
Pedestrians are allowed to pass, but if there is a traffic light	That movement will be carried out with the appropriate signals
A yellow traffic light means that the intersection is unregulated	And it's worth sticking to the priority rule
Entering the ring, the driver turns on the right turn signal	Regardless of which trajectory is given. The left turn signal is turned on only when there is a need to make a change to the left lane

It is worth understanding what regulated intersections and regulated pedestrian crossings before intersections are.

Pedestrian crossings with traffic lights can be at the entrances or exits from the ring. Then you should adhere to the rules relevant to the relevant road sections.

In the presence of the sign “Give way”, “Stop”, cars that move along the ring road have advantages.

If there is no such sign, those entering the roundabout have the advantage. U-turns at the entrances are not allowed - first they go around the ring.

How to choose a lane

Consider the new rules of movement around the ring. Are they so complicated or is it worth just remembering a few points of traffic rules and the road in such a section will cease to be insurmountable?

You can enter the ring section from any lane. But you need to take into account a number of features. The driver must take such a trajectory that will allow you to move out on the desired section of the road.

Clause 8.5 of the Rules of the Road states that before changing direction on specific sections of roads, that is, when turning left, right, as well as turning in opposite directions, it is necessary to change lanes to the extreme right.

The exception is road sections where traffic is circular. So, the driver is not required to go to the ring on the right side.

Entry is possible from any lane, but it is worth considering the occupied row. That is, when driving from the extreme lane on the left, the motorist cannot stand in the extreme lane on the right.

Otherwise, there will be a gross violation, as a result of which an emergency situation may be provoked.

Then the driver needs to maneuver to change lanes. You can rebuild later (already on the ring).

In such a situation, it is possible to enter the left lane if the motorist misses other road users.

When driving on the left, there will be no interference with neighboring lanes, where they are actively rebuilding to enter or leave the ring. Sometimes the best option is to drive along the central lanes of the road.

Left turn

Turning left when driving on the ring section must be carried out in accordance with the rules. To make such a maneuver, it is necessary to rebuild the transport in the extreme lane on the left.

If there are only 2 lanes, you need to maneuver from the left lane, and when the desired exit is reached, change lanes to the right lane again.

Then you can turn. Overcoming the ring in the described ways is possible if signs are not installed that determine a different course of action.

Look around, and then you can easily understand who has the advantages on this road.

Going straight

It is worth choosing a lane taking into account the number of vehicles, traffic density and the skills of the motorist.

If a person wants to cross the intersection and go straight, then prefer the middle lane so that you do not have to change lanes again. You can also stay in the right lane.

But then there will be an obstacle for other road users. A vehicle that moves in the middle can change lanes in an empty space.

And so that there is no trouble, it is better to take the center row. When leaving the roundabout, stop and give way to pedestrians.

Departure from the roundabout

So, in order to leave the ring, it is worth changing lanes to the extreme lane on the right. First, the driver assesses the situation, passes the cars that drive on the right side, and then maneuvers.

The driver needs to rebuild in such a way that it does not happen that when leaving the car it will fall into the oncoming lane. From the left lane, driving is possible straight ahead, without leaving the roundabout.

Remember that there are such rings where and 5 bands. So, try to immediately stand in a row, which will simplify the exit from the circular road section.

You can overtake other cars on the roundabout. And the stop should be carried out no closer than five meters to the road, which merges with the main one.

If there is a sign “Circular traffic”, “Main road” in front of the intersection, it means that when leaving, you do not need to let cars through.

Those who move along the main roads will have advantages. When leaving, drivers turn on the turn signal.

Emerging nuances

At roundabouts, there are often several adjoining roads. Given this moment, drivers must determine a strategy for further movement.

With three lane traffic

If the road has 3 lanes, then choose the one that will be equivalent to the row at the exit. To turn left on a ring with three lanes, you will have to change lanes to the right lane 2 times.

Such maneuvers on the roadway must be carried out with the utmost care and attention. Participants in the movement on the road are required to assess the situation on this site.

With two lanes

If there are 2 lanes, it is worth looking at the situation at the intersection. It is advisable to move in the left lanes if the vehicle will drive in a circle or turn around.

When driving on main roads, make sure that other drivers see and let you pass.

Video: passing roundabouts

In the event that the road is secondary, the motorist must stop and give way for other road users.

The main road can only be a specific section of the ring, which is worth remembering. The driver at the entrance must give way to someone who is moving on the main road.

The amount of the fine for violation

If the driver violates the rules of the road on the ring section, he faces a fine, as stated in the legislative provisions.

An employee of the civil service of the traffic police will set its value, taking into account the seriousness of the legal violation or other nuances that turn out to be important.

For example, when leaving a road with ring traffic at a red traffic light, you will have to pay 1 thousand rubles.

If such a plan is violated again, the amount will already be 5 thousand rubles.

In some situations, the judicial authority may decide on another measure of punishment - deprivation of a driver's license for a period of 4-6 months.

The driver will also have to pay a fine:

when driving in opposite lanes;
in the event that a person does not give way to a car that is moving along the main road;
in case of stop on the ring;
if, when making changes in accordance with traffic rules, when driving around the ring, the turn signals were not turned on;
if the person leaves the ring is not the extreme right lane.

If the motorist does not provide an advantage on the ring, an employee of the authorized body issues a fine to the owner of the car for various reasons.

A driver who prevents other vehicles from entering the ring section in places where there is no traffic sign will pay 1,000 rubles.

The person who ignores the road sign that is in front of the intersection will part with the same amount. And the rights will be taken away from the person who does not move correctly along the circular road.

Remember that vehicles must move counter-clockwise. And this is the first of the rules that must not be forgotten.

Roundabouts are sections of the road where the driver's attention and knowledge of the rules of the road is very important.