Driving on the lane designated for cyclists. Lane for cyclists: nuances and traffic rules. Rules for the movement of cyclists on the sidewalk and pedestrian areas

12. All vehicles except mopeds are prohibited from using bicycle lanes. All vehicles are prohibited on pedestrian and bicycle paths.

The requirements for the movement of cyclists and moped drivers have changed significantly, so I present here all at once new text Section 24 of the Traffic Regulations:

"24.1. The movement of cyclists over the age of 14 years must be carried out on bicycle paths, bicycle pedestrian paths or a lane for cyclists.

24.2. Cyclists over 14 years of age are allowed:
along the right edge of the roadway - in the following cases:
there are no bicycle and bicycle pedestrian paths, a lane for cyclists, or there is no opportunity to move along them;
the overall width of the bicycle, its trailer or the cargo being transported exceeds 1 m;
cyclists move in columns;

on the side of the road - if there are no bicycle and bicycle pedestrian paths, a lane for cyclists, or there is no opportunity to move along them or along the right edge of the roadway;

along the sidewalk or footpath- in the following cases:
there are no bicycle and bicycle pedestrian paths, a lane for cyclists, or there is no opportunity to move along them, as well as along the right edge of the roadway or shoulder;
a cyclist accompanies a cyclist under 7 years of age or transports a child under 7 years of age on an additional seat, in a bicycle stroller or in a trailer designed for use with a bicycle.

24.3. The movement of cyclists aged 7 to 14 years should be carried out only on sidewalks, pedestrian, bicycle and pedestrian paths, as well as within pedestrian zones.

24.4. Cyclists under 7 years of age should only ride on sidewalks, pedestrian and bicycle paths (on the pedestrian side), as well as within pedestrian zones.

24.5. When cyclists move along the right edge of the roadway in the cases provided for by these Rules, cyclists must move only in one row. A column of cyclists may move in two rows if the overall width of the bicycles does not exceed 0.75 m. The column of cyclists must be divided into groups of 10 cyclists in the case of single-row traffic or into groups of 10 pairs in the case of double-lane traffic. To facilitate overtaking, the distance between groups should be 80 - 100 m.

24.6. If the movement of a cyclist on a sidewalk, pedestrian path, shoulder or within pedestrian zones endangers or interferes with the movement of other persons, the cyclist must dismount and follow the requirements provided for by these Rules for the movement of pedestrians.

24.7. Moped drivers must move along the right edge of the roadway in a single file or in the bicycle lane. Moped drivers are allowed to move along the side of the road if this does not interfere with pedestrians.

24.8. Cyclists and moped drivers are prohibited from:
drive a bicycle or moped without holding the handlebars with at least one hand;
transport cargo that protrudes beyond the dimensions by more than 0.5 m in length or width, or cargo that interferes with control;
transport passengers if this is not provided for by the design of the vehicle;
transport children under 7 years of age in the absence of specially equipped places for them;
turn left or turn around on roads with tram traffic and on roads with more than one lane for traffic in a given direction;
move on the road without a fastened motorcycle helmet (for moped drivers).

24.9. Towing of bicycles and mopeds, as well as towing with bicycles and mopeds, is prohibited, except for towing a trailer intended for use with a bicycle or moped.

24.10. When driving at night or in conditions of poor visibility, cyclists and moped drivers are recommended to carry items with reflective elements and ensure that these items are visible to drivers of other vehicles."

So, as of today, rules have come into force allowing cyclists to ride in bus lanes. Questions that previously had a hypothetical nature have become relevant.

Dedicated lanes in the middle of the street

When discussing the very possibility of cycling in bus lanes, particular misunderstanding and fear were caused by dedicated lanes located not at the edge of the road, but in the center, as is done, for example, here on Ligovsky Prospekt:

Many, including experienced cyclists, believed that riding a bicycle on such bus lanes was dangerous and that cyclists would interfere with route transport. I agree with both. At intersections, such stripes pass through the center; I personally would not be comfortable driving through intersections in the middle of the road. In addition, specifically on Ligovsky it is not just a bus lane, but a combined tram and bus lane. I don’t think there’s any need to talk about the danger tram rails pose for cyclists. As for interference, this is also true. A bus (and even more so a tram) cannot leave such a lane in order to overtake a cyclist. It can’t, because the adjacent lane is already an oncoming lane. In addition, dedicated lanes in the middle of the road are usually installed on express routes where buses travel quickly. So there really is no place for cyclists on such lanes.
This is probably why the new additions to the traffic rules do not allow cyclists to use such dedicated lanes (the innovation is highlighted in red):

5.11.1

The same is indicated by sign 3.1, colloquially a “brick,” above the entrances to these lanes. Unlike route vehicles, this sign applies to cyclists. Even if you don't have driver's license, it’s not worth driving under a brick.

Anti-wool bus stripes

With Ligovsky Prospekt and dedicated lanes in the middle of the road, in general, everything is clear. But they gave me another interesting example - streets with anti-fur stripes. For ordinary transport, such a street is one-way. And for buses and trolleybuses there is a dedicated lane for moving towards the general flow. At first glance, this organization of movement may seem inconvenient. But at the same time, there are almost no violating car drivers who want to drive along a free bus lane and, moreover, stop on it. This is what distinguishes anti-hair strips from regular, passing ones.
However, “thanks to” inconsistencies between the traffic rules and the regulations governing the installation of road signs, cyclists are also prohibited from entering such lanes. It's all about the same “brick”.

This is our Gorokhovaya Street. The two left lanes are regular public lanes. Right Lane- bus, for movement in the opposite direction, as indicated by the markings. That is, for those who drive along this lane, it is located on the right, as provided for in the traffic rules. But cyclists are not allowed onto it by the “brick”:

And this is no longer very clear to me. Why this “brick” is here is clear. He prohibits everyone except drivers of route transport from driving along the street in this direction: it is prohibited to drive in the left lanes, because they are for oncoming traffic; in the right lanes, because they are for buses.
And it seems that such an installation of this sign is provided for by GOST 52289-2004. Or is it still not?

But taking into account today’s innovations, it is not clear why the brick prohibits cyclists from using this lane. And it is not clear why this dedicated lane is not marked here with the sign 5.14, as required by the same GOST:

5.14

I am sure that the authors of the amendments to the traffic rules wanted to allow cyclists to ride on such lanes. Riding in a single lane in your direction, free of cars, would be the most ideal option for many cyclists. In addition, such anti-hair strips can reduce overruns - shorten the path and increase the straightness of cycling routes. For this reason, by the way, on one-way streets in some countries they even install bicycle lanes for traffic against the general flow.

3.1

8.4.13

What needs to be done to ensure that cyclists can legally use these lanes?

I may be wrong, but in my understanding, this highlighted band in the figure above should not be designated by the sign 3.1, but by the sign 5.14, like regular highlighted bands. The “brick” must be installed so that it applies only to oncoming lanes.
And as a quick solution, you can simply supplement sign 3.1 with plate 8.4.13.

Moscow joke

There is another interesting option for organizing dedicated bus lanes. For some reason, in Moscow they like to designate dedicated lanes not only with the sign 5.14, but with the same “brick”, sometimes with signs 8.5.2, supposedly indicating that this lane is dedicated only on weekdays:

This is completely surprising to me. If the Moscow authorities want to prohibit the movement of non-route transport on the lane on weekdays, the most logical thing would be to use sign 5.14 with plate 8.5.2. The brick was probably hung here to intimidate drivers - I suspect that the punishment for driving under a brick is harsher than for driving in a bus lane.
In the same version as now, sign 8.5.2 under the brick has no meaning at all, since sign 5.14 itself and the markings prohibit ordinary cars from driving along this lane - both on weekdays and on weekends.
By the way, cyclists are allowed to ride on this lane, but only on weekends. True, the limit of 80 km/h seems to hint that it is not worth riding a bicycle on this road at all.

And a couple of good examples

To dilute the negativity, I’ll give a couple of examples of dedicated lanes, where everything is arranged correctly, and on which cyclists can now still ride.

“Lane for cyclists” is a lane of the roadway intended for the movement of cyclists and mopeds, separated from the rest of the roadway by horizontal markings and marked with sign 4.4.1 in combination with plate 8.14 located above the lane.

“Lane for cyclists” is a lane of the roadway intended for the movement of bicycles and mopeds, separated from the rest of the roadway by horizontal markings and marked with sign 5.14.2.

In this regard, the names of road signs have been adjusted:

4.4.1 "Bicycle path or lane for cyclists."

4.4.2 "The end of a cycle path or lane for cyclists."

4.4.1 "Bike Lane".

4.4.2 "The end of the bike path."

In addition, new road signs, indicating the beginning and end of a dedicated lane for cyclists:

5.14.2 "Lane for cyclists."

5.14.3 "End of the lane for cyclists."

Movement of cyclists in a dedicated lane for public transport

Starting from April 15, 2015, the movement of cyclists is allowed on dedicated lanes for route vehicles:

18.2. On roads with a lane for route vehicles, marked with signs 5.11, 5.13.1, 5.13.2, 5.14, the movement and stopping of other vehicles on this lane (except for vehicles used as a passenger taxi) is prohibited.

18.2. On roads with a lane for fixed-route vehicles, marked with signs 5.11, 5.13.1, 5.13.2, 5.14, the movement and stopping of other vehicles on this lane is prohibited (except for vehicles used as passenger taxis, as well as cyclists - in (if the lane for route vehicles is located on the right).

Now cyclists can travel in dedicated lanes located on the right.

In connection with this change, the descriptions of road signs indicating the dedicated lane have been adjusted:

5.11.1 "Road with a lane for route vehicles." A road along which the movement of route vehicles and vehicles used as passenger taxis is carried out along a specially designated lane towards the general flow of vehicles.

5.14 "Lane for route vehicles." A lane intended for the movement of route vehicles only and vehicles used as passenger taxis moving in the same direction as the general flow of vehicles.

5.11.1 "Road with a lane for route vehicles." A road on which the movement of route vehicles, cyclists and vehicles used as passenger taxis is carried out along a specially designated lane towards the general flow of vehicles.

5.14 "Lane for route vehicles." A lane intended for the movement only of route vehicles, cyclists and vehicles used as passenger taxis moving in the same direction as the general flow of vehicles.

I've almost run over two cyclists in the past week. Today I almost punched the third one in the face. The reason is trivial - they assholes didn’t read the traffic rules. They did not fail to comply, but rather did not read. One didn’t even know that traffic rules apply to cyclists. I almost got punched for this.

Since I don’t want to be responsible for the broken face, or, moreover, to be guilty of the death of another idiot under the ears of my car, I’ll have to spend a little time on the young cyclist’s course.

So, what a cyclist can and cannot do, a short course with pictures. (Yes, yes, there are signs that apply to cyclists!)

Let's start with the basic terms. It's all simple.

"Bike"- vehicle other than wheelchairs which has at least two wheels and is usually driven by the muscular energy of the persons on it vehicle, in particular by means of pedals or handles, and may also have an electric motor with a rated maximum power in continuous load mode not exceeding 0.25 kW, which is automatically switched off at speeds exceeding 25 km/h.
"Cyclist"- person driving a bicycle.
"Bike Lane"- a road element (or a separate road) structurally separated from the roadway and sidewalk, intended for the movement of cyclists and marked with sign 4.4.1.
"Pedestrian and bicycle path (pedestrian and bicycle path)"- a road element (or a separate road) structurally separated from the roadway, intended for the separate or joint movement of cyclists with pedestrians and indicated by signs 4.5.2 - 4.5.7.
"Lane for cyclists"- a lane of the roadway intended for the movement of bicycles and mopeds, separated from the rest of the roadway by horizontal markings and marked with sign 5.14.2.

But there is one caveat:

"Driver"- person managing any vehicle, a driver leading pack animals, riding animals or a herd along the road. A driving instructor is treated like a driver.

No matter how surprising it may be, but a cyclist is also a driver. And the cyclist is subject not only to the requirements of Chapter 24 of the Traffic Regulations, but also to Chapter 8 “General requirements for drivers”.

8.1. Before starting to move, changing lanes, turning (turning) and stopping, the driver must give signals light direction indicators in the corresponding direction, and if they are missing or faulty - hand. When performing a maneuver must not create a danger to traffic or interfere with other road users.
The signal for a left turn (turn) corresponds to the left arm extended to the side or the right arm extended to the side and bent at the elbow at a right angle upward. The right turn signal corresponds to the right arm extended to the side or the left arm extended to the side and bent at the elbow at a right angle upward. The brake signal is given by raising your left or right hand.
8.2. The turn signal or hand signal must be given well in advance of the maneuver and cease immediately after completion (the hand signal may be terminated immediately before the maneuver). In this case, the signal should not mislead other road users.
Signaling does not give the driver an advantage or relieve him from taking precautions.
8.3. When entering the road from the adjacent territory, the driver must give way to vehicles and pedestrians moving along it, and when leaving the road - to pedestrians and cyclists whose movement path he crosses.

One important point, which is formulated terribly crookedly in the traffic rules:

13.1. When turning right or left, the driver must give way to pedestrians and cyclists crossing roadway the road he turns onto.

From the paragraph it is not clear why pedestrians or cyclists ended up on the roadway. It is often used by cyclists who ride along the sidewalk parallel to the roadway and do not stop at the intersection of the sidewalk with a secondary road extending from the roadway. I want to upset you, dear cycling friends, in such a situation you will be right only in one case - if you manage to brake. Here is what the Supreme Court wrote about this point:

"Cyclists can cross the roadway if they follow paragraphs 24.1 and 24.2 of the Rules along bicycle paths, bicycle and pedestrian paths, a lane for cyclists, the right edge of the roadway and the side of the road . At the same time, according to general rule the person driving the vehicle must drive it at a speed not exceeding the established limit, taking into account the intensity of traffic, the characteristics and condition of the vehicle and cargo, road and meteorological conditions, in particular visibility in the direction of travel. The speed must provide the driver with the ability to constantly control the movement of the vehicle to comply with the requirements of the Rules. If a traffic hazard arises that the driver is able to detect, he must take possible measures to reduce the speed until stopping the vehicle (clauses 1.2, 10.1 of the Rules)."

They jumped from the sidewalk under the wheels - alas, they were evil to themselves. This is exactly what one citizen did the other day. And he was very indignant when I buzzed him. The presence of a child in the car saved the citizen from a well-deserved portion of obscene language and, probably, subsequent showdowns.

Let's move on to the specific requirements for cyclists:

24.1. The movement of cyclists over 14 years of age must be carried outon bicycle paths, bicycle pedestrian paths or lanes for cyclists.

Yes. A cyclist does not have the right to ride on the sidewalk along which pedestrians are walking and scare them away by clanging his bell. And he has no right, when they take him off the bike and put him on the sinful earth, to breathe into my navel and yell obscenities, “Why are you letting go of your hands!” Because he is a violator, and I am within my rights!

There are exceptions when you can drive onto the sidewalk, but these are exceptions, not the rule!

24.2. Cyclists over 14 years of age are allowed:
along the right edge of the roadway - in the following cases:
- there are no bicycle and bicycle pedestrian paths, a lane for cyclists, or there is no opportunity to move along them;
- the overall width of the bicycle, its trailer or the cargo being transported exceeds 1 m;
- the movement of cyclists is carried out in columns;
on the side of the road - if there are no bicycle and bicycle pedestrian paths, a lane for cyclists, or there is no opportunity to move along them or along
the right edge of the roadway;
on the sidewalk or pedestrian path - in the following cases:
- there are no bicycle and bicycle pedestrian paths, a lane for cyclists, or there is no opportunity to move along them, as well as along the right edge of the roadway
part or side;
- the cyclist accompanies a cyclist under 7 years of age or transports a child under 7 years of age on an additional seat, in a bicycle stroller or in a trailer,
designed for use with a bicycle.

Similarly, children should not be on the roadway.

24.3. The movement of cyclists aged 7 to 14 years should be carried out only on sidewalks, pedestrian, bicycle and pedestrian paths, as well as within pedestrian zones.
24.4. Cyclists under 7 years of age should only ride on sidewalks, pedestrian and bicycle paths (on the pedestrian side), as well as within pedestrian zones.

Everything is usually fine with bicycle columns, they are ridden by cyclists, and not by idiots who consider themselves cyclists, but nevertheless, let me remind you of the rules:
24.5. When cyclists move along the right edge of the roadway in the cases provided for by these Rules, cyclists must move only in one row.
A column of cyclists may move in two rows if the overall width of the bicycles does not exceed 0.75 m.
The column of cyclists must be divided into groups of 10 cyclists in the case of single-lane traffic, or into groups of 10 pairs in the case of double-lane traffic. To facilitate overtaking, the distance between groups should be 80 - 100 m.

And here it is, the main thing:
24.6. If the movement of a cyclist on a sidewalk, pedestrian path, shoulder or within pedestrian zones endangers or interferes with the movement of other persons, the cyclist must dismount and follow the requirements provided for by these Rules for the movement of pedestrians.

Don’t ring the bell, but dismount and walk. DOT. NO OPTIONS.

24.7. Moped drivers must move along the right edge of the roadway in a single file or in the bicycle lane.
Moped drivers are allowed to move along the side of the road if this does not interfere with pedestrians.

What is prohibited for cyclists:

24.8. Cyclists and moped drivers are prohibited from:
drive a bicycle or moped without holding the handlebars with at least one hand;
transport cargo that protrudes beyond the dimensions by more than 0.5 m in length or width, or cargo that interferes with control;
transport passengers if this is not provided for by the design of the vehicle;
transport children under 7 years of age in the absence of specially equipped places for them;
turn left or turn around on roads with tram traffic and on roads with more than one lane for traffic in a given direction;

Yes, you can’t drive diagonally across the Stroginskoye Highway and hope that you’ll make it to the opposite side alive. He dismounted, waited for the traffic light and crossed the road. And you’re alive, and utility services don’t have to wash blood and guts off the asphalt.

cross the road at pedestrian crossings.

Surprised? And here it is - you can’t ride a bike on pedestrian crossing. Because the driver has the right to expect there only a pedestrian walking at walking speed, and not you flying across two tons of metal. Bravery and stupidity? Hit the wall, your intelligence level is your problem, not the driver's.

24.9. Towing of bicycles and mopeds, as well as towing with bicycles and mopeds, is prohibited, except for towing a trailer intended for use with a bicycle or moped.

24.10. When driving at night or in conditions of insufficient visibility, cyclists and moped drivers are recommended to carry items with reflective elements and ensure that these items are visible to drivers of other vehicles.

19.1. In the dark and in conditions of insufficient visibility, regardless of the road lighting, as well as in tunnels, the following lighting devices must be turned on on a moving vehicle: on bicycles - headlights or lanterns.

Here we already have “should”. But does everyone have them? That's it.

Let's move on to the entertaining pictures.

1.24 "Intersection with a bicycle path or bicycle pedestrian path."


3.9 "Bicycles are prohibited." Bicycles and mopeds are prohibited.

4.4.1 "Bicycle path". 4.4.2 "End of the cycle path".

4.5.2 "Pedestrian and bicycle path with combined traffic (cycle and pedestrian path with combined traffic)."
4.5.3 "End of a pedestrian and bicycle path with combined traffic (end of a bicycle and pedestrian path with combined traffic)."

4.5.4, 4.5.5 "Pedestrian and bicycle path with traffic separation." A bicycle and pedestrian path with a division into bicycle and pedestrian sides of the path, allocated structurally and (or) marked with horizontal markings 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.23.2 and 1.23.3 or in another way.



4.5.6, 4.5.7 "End of a pedestrian and bicycle path with traffic separation (end of a bicycle and pedestrian path with traffic separation)."

And two of the most unexpected signs for a cyclist:

5.1 "Highway" and 5.3 "Road for vehicles only". That is, for a cyclist these signs of injury are “brick”. You can't go there. At all. No way. Even look.

Horizontal markings:

1.15 - indicates the place where the bicycle path crosses the roadway;

1.23.3 - denotes bike path, the bicycle side of a bicycle pedestrian path or lane for cyclists;

And finally, the technical requirements for the bike.

"The bicycle must have working brakes, handlebars and sound signal, be equipped at the front with a white reflector and a flashlight or headlight (for driving in the dark and in conditions of poor visibility), at the rear with a red reflector or flashlight, and on each side with an orange or red reflector."

Good luck on the bike paths.

Remember - the pedestrian is always right as long as he is alive. A cyclist is inferior in strength even to a pedestrian, so he is even less right.