Not all traffic rules are equally clear to a novice driver. A lot of difficulties are caused by the rules for passing intersections with an additional section of a traffic light. We will analyze them both in general and with specific examples.

Traffic light with additional section

Traffic lights with additional sections must be distinguished from direction traffic lights. The arrows on the latter indicate a ban, permission to move in a certain lane or group of lanes. Each arrow is responsible only for the movement in "its" lane. An additional section at the traffic light is responsible for turning right or left from the main lane. Such traffic lights are needed to unload busy intersections: they tell the driver when he can move on. For experienced car owners, such a device is a great helper.

The rules of the road depend on the combination of sections that are on fire. We have a traffic light in front of us with round signal windows. At the green signal level, such a device has either one or two additional sections.

We are interested in three situations:

1. The additional window is disabled.
2. The additional window lights up together with the green traffic light.
3. The additional window lights up together with a red prohibition signal.

From traffic rules

Consider the traffic rules that are important for us in this situation:

• Arrows of red, yellow, green colors are equivalent to the corresponding round sections. They are only responsible for the movement in the directions indicated on them.
• The arrow showing a left turn also allows you to make a U-turn, if this is not prohibited by a particular situation.
• If green arrow lit together with a red or yellow main signal, then when turning you need to give way to vehicles moving in priority.
• If a tram is moving to a traffic-permissive arrow signal when the main section is lit red or yellow, it must also give way to other traffic participants.

Additional section prohibits movement

Let's begin to consider the rules for driving at a traffic light with an additional section.

If the side window is not lit, or glows red, then movement in the direction indicated by the arrow indicated on it is prohibited! At the same time, it does not matter what color the main display lights up, and also in which direction the additional section shows. If it's off, then it's a sign

Additional green arrow and green signal

Here we have two states of affairs:

• Traffic light with one side arrow - right or left.
• Traffic light with two side arrows - both right and left.

The right arrow is responsible for turning to the right, the left, respectively, to the left.

There are also two situations in which the rules for driving a traffic light with an additional section to the right or left are not completely clear. They depend on the ability to turn in both directions. Let's look at each in more detail:

• Right additional arrow and green main enable signal. You are allowed to turn right. In this case, you need to give way only to pedestrians who are moving along the carriageway on which you are going to leave. But since the work of traffic lights for pedestrians and drivers is well coordinated, then, most likely, a forbidding red light will be on for them while you are driving.
• Left additional arrow and the main red prohibitory signal. Let us now analyze the rules for driving a traffic light with an additional section "to the left". In this state of affairs, you are allowed to turn left. There should be no obstacles on the way, you do not need to give way. In our state with right-hand traffic left-hand side there will be more unloading. Other road users are not allowed to drive in the direction of your turn. But at the same time, remember the exception - if the vehicle moves straight or to the right in the "oncoming" lane, you must give way to it.

Additional green arrow and red signal

If you see in front of you a burning green additional arrow to the right or left, but at the same time a red traffic light, then this means one thing: you can make a turn in the indicated control, but at the same time give way to traffic participants following in other directions.

By road additional section traffic lights are as follows:

• Give way (do not interfere with traffic). This means that you must not start, continue or resume movement if this requires the drivers of other vehicles to slow down or change the direction of their path. In other words, if, as a result of your maneuver, someone was forced to slow down, change the trajectory of their car, then you violated the traffic rules.
• The rules do not stipulate which vehicles approaching from where exactly you must provide a free path - approaching from the right, from the left, from the oncoming lane. Therefore, the green additional section and the red signal are most easily interpreted as a "Give way" sign (2.4).

This situation is regulated by clause 13.5 of the SDA.

The combination of the green additional section and the main red signal only shows you the possibility of moving in this direction. The primary right of way here is not with you, but with the driver in front of whom two green signals are lit - additional and main.

Traffic light with an additional section: rules for driving straight ahead

It is possible to move straight ahead, seeing a traffic light with additional arrows in front of you:

• If the main green traffic light is on.
• If the main green signal is lit and the additional arrow is lit green along with it.

In the case when the main signal is red forbidding, and the arrow glows green, you naturally cannot move. These are the simple rules for driving straight to the traffic light with an additional section.

Additional section without drawing an arrow

The rules for driving at a traffic light with an additional section do not always describe the following situation: side windows are installed on the current device, but the arrows on them do not light up. What to do in this case?

So, you are approaching an intersection, the main green light comes on, and the side section is inactive at this time (that is, it does not glow either red or green). In this case, you just calmly perform the maneuver you need.

traffic police mistakes

Many novice drivers who are not thoroughly familiar with the rules for driving at a traffic light with an additional section become victims of unscrupulous traffic inspectors.

A typical situation is as follows: a traffic light with an additional section is installed at the intersection. But the window is "wrong" at the same time - it also glows in red and green, but there is no contour arrow on it indicating in which direction movement is allowed. The driver, seeing that the main light is green, decides that the turn is now possible, and is in a hurry to make a maneuver, not paying attention to the incomprehensible additional window. At this moment, he is stopped by the inspectors of the road service.

The accusation is as follows: passage to the forbidding But at this moment the traffic policeman will be wrong - demand that a protocol be drawn up. Since only traffic lights are obligatory for the driver with an additional section with an outline arrow indicating which direction traffic is prohibited or allowed at the intersection. "Wrong" sections, burning with a solid light, he should not guess.

Traffic lights with green arrow

In continuation of the topic, we cannot help but consider another type of traffic lights that have appeared recently. This is an ordinary three-color device, where a sign with a graphical green arrow is attached at the level of the prohibiting red section. This innovation is regulated by clause 20.1 and clause 58.4 of the SDA.

Let's consider them in more detail:

• At the red signal level, a sign with a green arrow to the right. In this case, you need to stop the car at the prohibitory red signal. Then you are allowed, after making sure that the maneuver is safe, carefully proceed in the direction of the arrow. In this case, you can move only from the extreme right lane, without creating obstacles for other vehicles, whose movement in this case is a priority. Let all pedestrians going to the clearance signal before the maneuver.
• At the level of the red signal, a sign with a green arrow to the left(One Way). You should also stop the vehicle before turning on the red signal, and then, taking precautions, it is possible to maneuver to the left. Movement is possible only after a stop and only from the leftmost lane. Before the maneuver, it is necessary to give way to pedestrians and other vehicles, whose movement is now a priority.

Here we have analyzed all the features and nuances of traffic at a traffic light with additional sections. Such devices do not impede, but rather facilitate movement, only at first causing confusion in the driver's head.

SDA (rules traffic) Russian Federation 2015.
6. Traffic lights and traffic controller

6.1. Used in traffic lights light signals green, yellow, red and white moon.

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

Traffic lights with round signals may have one or two additional sections with signals in the form of a green arrow (arrows), which are located at the level of the green round signal.

6.2. Round traffic lights have the following meanings:

combination of red and yellow signals prohibits movement and informs about the upcoming green signal.

6.3. Traffic light signals made in the form of arrows of red, yellow and green colors have the same meaning as round signals of the corresponding color, but their effect extends only to the direction (directions) indicated by the arrows. At the same time, the arrow that allows a left turn also allows a U-turn, unless this is prohibited by the corresponding road sign.

The green arrow in the additional section has the same meaning. The switched off signal of the additional section means the prohibition of movement in the direction regulated by this section.

In front of you is a traffic light with a signal in the form of an arrow. The action of the included red arrow prohibits movement in the specified direction. After turning on the green signal in the form of an arrow, you can turn right

In accordance with the instructions of the sign "Direction of traffic on lanes" and the indication of traffic signals in this situation, you can make a left turn or a U-turn

6.4. If a black contour arrow (arrows) is applied to the main green signal of the traffic light, then it informs drivers about the presence of an additional section of the traffic light and indicates other permitted directions of movement than the signal of the additional section.

6.5. If the traffic light signal is made in the form of a silhouette of a pedestrian (bicycle), then its effect applies only to pedestrians (cyclists). At the same time, the green signal allows, and the red one prohibits the movement of pedestrians (cyclists).

6.7. To regulate the movement of vehicles along the lanes of the carriageway, in particular those on which the direction of movement can be reversed, reversible traffic lights with a red X-shaped signal and a green signal in the form of an arrow pointing down are used. These signals respectively prohibit or permit movement in the lane above which they are located.

The included red X-shaped signals of reversing traffic lights prohibit movement on those lanes over which they are located. Therefore, you cannot overtake the truck in this situation.

Since the reversing traffic signals are off, you must change lanes to the rightmost lane

The main signals of a reversing traffic light can be supplemented by a yellow signal in the form of an arrow, tilted diagonally down to the right or left, the inclusion of which informs about the upcoming signal change and the need to change lanes to which the arrow points.

When the signals of the reversing traffic light, which is located above the lane marked on both sides with markings 1.9, are turned off, entry to this lane is prohibited.

6.8. To regulate the movement of trams, as well as other route vehicles moving along the lane allocated for them, one-color signaling traffic lights with four round white-moon signals arranged in the form of the letter “T” can be used.

Movement is allowed only when the lower signal and one or more upper ones are turned on at the same time, of which the left one allows movement to the left, the middle one - straight ahead, the right one - to the right. If only the top three signals are on, then movement is prohibited.

The meanings of traffic lights with a single-color signaling: movement is allowed only straight ahead, movement is allowed to the left and right, movement is prohibited.

This combination of white-lunar signals instructs the tram to stop. And you can turn left

This combination of T-shaped traffic signals allows the tram to move straight ahead, but not to the right, as indicated by its turn signals. Therefore, the tram cannot continue moving, and you can pass the intersection first

6.9. A round white-moon flashing signal, located at the railway crossing, allows the movement of vehicles through the crossing. When the flashing white-moon and red signals are turned off, movement is allowed if there is no train (locomotive, trolley) approaching the crossing within sight.

6.10. The controller signals have the following meanings:

ARMS EXTENDED TO THE SIDES OR LOWER:

from the left and right sides, trams are allowed to move straight, trackless vehicles - straight and to the right, pedestrians are allowed to cross the carriageway;

The controller's hands are down. you and the opposite a car you are on the side of the traffic controller, which allows movement straight and to the right. Left turns and U-turns are prohibited. You, in order to turn left, should stop at the stop line and wait for the permission signal from the traffic controller. When he turns his left side to you and stretches out right hand forward - you can start moving

The posture of the traffic controller indicates that the tram is not allowed to turn right. Therefore, you can go straight through the intersection first.

from the side of the chest and back, the movement of all vehicles and pedestrians is prohibited.

RIGHT ARM EXTENDED FORWARD:

from the left side, the tram is allowed to move to the left, trackless vehicles - in all directions;

from the side of the chest, all vehicles are allowed to move only to the right;

from the side of the right side and back, the movement of all vehicles is prohibited;

Pedestrians are allowed to cross the carriageway behind the back of the traffic controller.

ARM RAISED UP:

the movement of all vehicles and pedestrians is prohibited in all directions, except as provided in paragraph 6.14 of the Rules.

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

For better visibility of the signals, the traffic controller may use a baton or disk with a red signal (reflector).

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

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

6.13. With a prohibitory signal of a traffic light (except for a reversing one) or a traffic controller, drivers must stop in front of the stop line (sign 6.16), and in its absence:

• at the intersection - in front of the crossed carriageway (subject to paragraph 13.7 of the Rules), without interfering with pedestrians;

• before a railway crossing - in accordance with clause 15.4 of the Rules;
• in other places - in front of a traffic light or a traffic controller, without interfering with vehicles and pedestrians whose movement is allowed.

6.14. Drivers who, when the yellow signal is turned on or the traffic controller raises their hands, cannot stop without resorting to emergency braking, in the places determined by paragraph 6.13 of the Rules, further movement is allowed.

Pedestrians who, when the signal was given, were on the carriageway must clear it, and if this is not possible, stop on the line dividing the traffic flows of opposite directions.

6.15. Drivers and pedestrians must comply with the requirements of the signals and orders of the traffic controller, even if they contradict traffic signals, traffic signs or markings.

If the meanings of traffic lights contradict the requirements of priority road signs, drivers must be guided by the traffic lights.

A working traffic light cancels the effect of the “Main Road” sign, so the tram driver, moving in the direction of the arrow, obeys the prohibition sign of the main section of the traffic light. He must give way to a passenger car that passes the intersection on a green traffic light

Since at signalized intersections the traffic order is determined by traffic signals, and not by priority signs, an oncoming car must give way to you

6.16. At railway crossings, simultaneously with a red flashing traffic light signal, sound signal, additionally informing traffic participants about the prohibition of movement through the crossing.

6.1. Traffic lights control traffic with the colors red, green, yellow and moon-white.

Depending on the command given, the traffic light lenses generate a signal in the form of a single-color circle, a silhouette of a bicycle or a pedestrian, an arrow or an “X” sign.
Traffic lights that give signals in the form of a circle can be additionally equipped with 1 or 2 sections located on the same horizontal line with a round green signal and having a green arrow image.

Types of traffic lights

According to their purpose, traffic lights are pedestrian and vehicle.
traffic lights consists of three sections, giving round signals of red, yellow and green. With their help, movement is regulated in all directions: left, right, straight and turn.
Traffic lights with signals in the form of a circle may have additional lenses placed on the same horizontal line with a round green signal. They issue commands in the form of one/multiple arrows indicating a direction different from that shown by the main round green signal. These are usually arrows pointing left (left lens) or right (right lens).
The movement of cyclists and pedestrians is regulated accordingly bicycle and pedestrian traffic lights. Their lenses have images of the figures of a cyclist and a pedestrian. Traffic lights for pedestrians and cyclists consist of two sections. One (upper) gives a prohibiting red signal, the second (lower) - allowing green.
X-shaped traffic lights are designed to control traffic with reversal (alternating traffic in both directions), carried out along a special (reverse) lane marked on the road with appropriate markings.

6.2. The traffic light gives the following commands using round signals.

Flashing green color – movement is allowed, but a prohibition signal will be given soon. To indicate the time remaining before a command change, digital scoreboards can be used that display the time in seconds remaining before the signal changes.
Signal yellow color – traffic is prohibited, but a signal change will follow soon. The ban on movement is valid in all cases, except for the one specified in paragraph 6.14 of the SDA.
Flashing yellow- movement is allowed. In addition to allowing traffic, traffic lights with a constantly flashing yellow light inform about an unregulated crossing / intersection, and also warn the driver about the need for increased attention when entering a particularly dangerous area.
Red steady or flashing signal- Movement Prohibition.
A combination of yellow and red - movement is prohibited, but a green signal will be given soon.
Constantly burning yellow and red signals - movement is prohibited.

The cyclicity of traffic signals is organized in such a way that traffic and pedestrian flows different directions out of phase. That is, if a permissive signal is transmitted in one direction, then a prohibitive signal is enabled on the one that intersects with it.

The absence of an additional section next to the green signal indicates that movement is allowed in all directions, but on one condition - if the signs and / or markings do not contain additional restrictions. (For example, if at the intersection where the traffic light is installed, there is a “No U-Turn” sign or some prescriptive sign is installed that allows movement in the direction indicated by the arrow on the sign (clauses 4.1.1-4.1.6)).

The yellow signal indicates an imminent team change and is prohibitive - with the exception of the points specified in clause 6.14 of the SDA.
At night, due to light traffic, traffic lights sometimes switch from the three-color signaling mode to the yellow flashing signal mode, thus making this section of the road unregulated. When crossing it, drivers should proceed from the fact that the rules of unregulated intersections, determined by the established priority signs, apply on this section.
A constantly flashing red traffic light prohibits traffic. Usually this signaling is installed before railway crossings. The combination of yellow and red prohibits movement, at the same time informing drivers that the green signal will light up very soon.

6.3. tricolor arrows on traffic light lenses have the same permissive/prohibitive meaning as round signals of the same color, only their action refers to the direction indicated by the arrow. The arrow that gives permission for a left turn also allows a U-turn, provided that it is not prohibited by a set road sign.
The additional section with the green arrow has the same meaning. That is, it allows movement in the direction indicated by the arrow. If the signal of the additional section is turned off, or the red color is turned on, this indicates a prohibition of movement in the direction regulated by this section.

On all lenses of traffic lights of directions there are images of an arrow. With their help, traffic is regulated on the lanes that are located under these traffic lights. Commands of directional traffic lights are no different from the signals of ordinary traffic lights - except that their effect does not apply to the entire road, but only to a specific lane / lanes.

Additional sections of the traffic light allow movement in the direction the arrows show - but only when the latter are turned on. At the same time, the rule of clause 13.5 of the SDA applies, which says that if at the same time as the green arrow of the additional section, the lens of the main section lights up in red, then the driver moving in the direction indicated by the green arrow must give way to vehicles that move from other directions.

6.4. Outline black arrows depicted on the green lens of the main traffic signal indicate the presence of an additional section and at the same time prescribe movement in a direction other than that indicated by the additional section.

The need for information about the presence of an additional section is explained by the fact that at night its body sometimes merges with dark background, and until its arrow lights up, drivers may not be aware that there is an additional section.

A black arrow printed on the green lens of the main signal, indicating that there is an additional section, provides drivers with comprehensive information about all possible directions of movement.

Signals to control the movement of pedestrians and cyclists

6.5. The signal depicting the silhouette of a pedestrian/cyclist is relevant only for a pedestrian and a cyclist. The prohibition or permission to move is determined by the color of the signal, which has a standard meaning - red prohibits, green allows movement.

The movement of cyclists can also be regulated by round signals small size. The fact that they serve to control the movement of cyclists is indicated by a white plate measuring 20x20 cm, on which the outline of a bicycle is drawn in black lines.
Traffic lights that control the movement of cyclists and pedestrians have two sections, on the lenses of which there are silhouettes of a bicycle and a pedestrian. The upper section with a red lens prohibits movement, the lower one with a green lens allows it.

Sound signals for blind pedestrians

Sometimes the color signals set for pedestrians, allowing or forbidding crossing the road, are supplemented by sound ones - to inform blind or poorly sighted pedestrians.
An audible signal in the area of ​​​​traffic lights (most often located at controlled pedestrian crossings, but sometimes outside them), indicates that blind pedestrians often appear in this area.
According to paragraph 14.5 of the SDA, drivers must always (regardless of whether there is a pedestrian crossing in this place or not) must let blind pedestrians through. They can usually be recognized by the cane in their hand, and it does not have to be white color. An audible signal helps blind pedestrians to better navigate the traffic situation.

Reversible traffic lights

6.7. The road may have reversible lanes, which allow movement in both directions. Such lanes are marked with markings 1.9 (double dashed line). They are controlled by reversible traffic lights. Moreover, the latter extend their action only to the strips located under them.

Regulation of vehicle movement along the lanes used to move vehicles in 2 different directions is carried out using reversing traffic lights. They have two main signals - X-shaped red or green in the form of an arrow pointing down. The red signal imposes a ban on driving on the lane that is under it, green, respectively, allows movement.

In addition to the main signals (red and green), the reversing traffic light may have an additional yellow signal. It is a diagonal arrow pointing down-left or down-right. The inclusion of this arrow indicates an imminent change of signals and requires rebuilding to the lane indicated by the arrow.

If the reversing traffic light located above the lane marked on both sides with marking 1.9 is turned off, then movement along this lane is prohibited.

"Traffic lights for trams"

The movement of fixed-route vehicles (trams, buses, etc.) moving along dedicated lanes can be controlled by traffic lights with round, single-color moon-white lenses. In the people they are called "traffic lights for trams."

Such traffic lights are located in the shape of the letter “T” (the three upper signals are located horizontally, the lower one is centered relative to the upper ones) and allow movement only when the lower signal and some / some of the upper ones are turned on at the same time. The permitted direction of movement is determined by the location of the switched on upper signal. If the left signal is on, it means that it is allowed to move to the left, if the right one - to the right, the middle one - straight ahead. If all the upper signals are on, and the lower one is off, then movement is prohibited.

"Tram" traffic lights control the movement of fixed-route vehicles moving along dedicated lanes. According to paragraphs 13.6 and 13.11 of the SDA, with the same rights with trackless vehicles, trams in this case have an advantage. This means that if a signal is on at the "tram" traffic light, simultaneously allowing the movement of the trackless vehicle and the tram, then the driver of the trackless vehicle must let the tram pass.

A similar rule also applies when the "tram" traffic light is adjacent to the usual three-color one. That is, the tram here also has an advantage in movement over trackless vehicles. So that there are no contradictions in the interpretation of the signals of ordinary and "tram" traffic lights, all drivers, regardless of what transport they drive, must know what the white-moon signals of T-shaped traffic lights mean.

Signals given by traffic lights at railway crossings

6.9. A white-moon flashing traffic light signal allows traffic on the crossing. If the red and flashing white-moon signals are off, movement is allowed only if there is no approaching train, locomotive or railcar within sight.
Traffic lights installed at railway crossings can give the following combinations of signals:
red single flashing - movement is prohibited;
two horizontal red signals flashing alternately - movement is prohibited;
single white-moon, flashing with a low frequency when the red signals are off - movement is allowed.

If no signals are lit, the traffic light is considered inoperative. This means that the railway crossing is unregulated, and its crossing requires the driver special attention. If there are priority signs at the crossing (most often this is a sign prohibiting movement without stopping), then if the traffic light is not working, their requirement must be met.

traffic controller signals

Hand gestures are used to signal traffic controllers. It is possible to give other signals that can be understood by pedestrians and drivers.

To improve the visibility of hand signals, a red reflective disc or baton may be used.
6.10. The traffic controller submits following signals.

Arms lowered or extended to the sides
In this case, vehicles and pedestrians located on the left and right sides of the traffic controller are allowed the following movement:
trackless vehicles - straight and to the right;
tram - straight ahead;
pedestrians - through the carriageway.
Vehicles and pedestrians in front and behind the traffic controller are prohibited from moving.
Right hand extended forward
In this case, the vehicle, located on the left side, is allowed to move:
trams - to the left;
trackless vehicles - in any direction.
The vehicle in front can only move to the right.
Vehicles located on the right and behind, movement is prohibited.
Pedestrians can cross the carriageway behind the back of the traffic controller.
Hand raised up
All vehicles and pedestrians are prohibited from moving, except for those cases that are provided for in clause 6.14 of the SDA.
To better assimilate the signals of the traffic controller, you need to understand, first of all, the following.

There are 4 possible directions of movement relative to the traffic controller: right side, left side, chest, back. Two of these directions prohibit movement, the other two allow.

Movement from the back is always prohibited. WITH right side movement is prohibited if the traffic controller stretched his hand forward.
The outstretched arms of the traffic controller indicate the directions from which movement is allowed.

Trackless vehicles must move in the directions indicated by the position of the hands of the traffic controller (“from “sleeve to sleeve””). They are allowed to turn right. U-turn and left turn are allowed if the "trajectory of the hands" in the direction of the vehicle movement indicates a left turn.

Trams are allowed to move only from the “sleeve to sleeve” of the inspector.
According to clause 8.5 of the SDA, before fulfilling the inspector's requirement for a U-turn or a turn, the driver must move to the outer lane of the road. If there are signs 5.15.2 and 5.15.1 or there is a marking 1.18 regulating the direction of movement along the lanes, rebuilding for a U-turn and a turn is carried out in accordance with their instructions.
Actions of the driver at the command to stop

6.11. The request to the driver of the vehicle to stop can be made using a loudspeaker or with a hand directed towards the vehicle. In response to this requirement, the driver is obliged to stop at the place indicated to him.
The traffic controller's signals take precedence over all others (road markings and signs) and must be executed regardless of the commands of the latter.

In response to an instruction to stop, the driver is obliged to drive up to the place indicated by the traffic controller or inspector, while observing all the rules. The latter means that he must turn on the turn signal, make sure that turning it will not interfere with other road users, drive to the right place and stop.

Getting out of the car is not required, but it is also not forbidden if, in the opinion of the driver, this is required by the convenience of conversation. The inspector, for his part, must approach the driver of the vehicle, introduce himself and explain the reason for the stop.
Use of a whistle by a traffic controller

6.12. A whistle may be used to draw the attention of drivers and pedestrians to the signals of the traffic controller. It is used by the traffic officer in all difficult situations that occur not only at intersections, but on any section of the road.
Determining where the vehicle stops

6.13. If a prohibiting signal is given by a traffic controller or a traffic light (with the exception of a reverse one), drivers are obliged to stop the transport in front of the stop line (sign 6.16).

If there is no stop line, the place where the transport stops is determined as follows:
At the crossroads In front of the carriageway of the road crossing the direction in which the vehicle is moving (according to clause 13.7 of the SDA). At the same time, pedestrians should not be interfered with.
Before the railway crossing. According to clause 15.4 of the SDA.
In other places. In front of a traffic controller or traffic light. Stopped vehicles should not interfere with the movement of pedestrians and vehicles that are allowed to move.

In places where traffic is controlled by traffic lights or traffic controllers, in accordance with paragraphs. 6.2 and 6.1 of this section, drivers of vehicles are required to stop moving. The stopping point is determined as follows.

First of all, you need to see if there is a stop line marking on the road (clause 1.12) and the corresponding Stop Line sign (6.16). According to clause 6.13, the stop must be made without arrival beyond the border indicated by the sign or markings. Ignoring these requirements by the driver threatens him with a fine in accordance with Art. 12.12, part 2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses.

Sometimes the visibility of the markings may be reduced due to wear, snow, mud or other circumstances, and sign 6.16 may not be installed.

It is also possible that a pedestrian crossing is located directly behind the traffic light, bordering on the crossed road.
In this case, there is a problem of choosing a stopping place, since stopping the vehicle at a pedestrian crossing will interfere with pedestrians, and stopping behind the crossing will interfere with vehicles moving along the crossed road.

The correct solution in this case is to stop on the line of the traffic light, or, even better, you should stop a little before reaching the line - so that you can see the traffic lights.

Actions of drivers and pedestrians in response to a yellow traffic light

6.14. Drivers who are given a yellow traffic signal (or the equivalent of raising the hand of the traffic controller) must stop. But if the vehicle is moving quickly, and stopping is impossible without emergency braking, then in the places specified in clause 6.13 of the SDA, you can not stop.

Pedestrians caught by the signal on the roadway must free it. If it is impossible to do this, they need to stop on the line separating the multidirectional traffic flows.

If the green traffic light changes to yellow and the vehicle has high speed movement that does not allow you to stop in right place without emergency braking, the driver is given the right to continue driving in accordance with clause 6.14. The presence of this rule encourages some drivers to pass through a yellow traffic light even if they can stop without forced braking.

Such behavior carries a potential danger, since it happens that in the intersecting direction at this time, another driver starts moving without waiting until the yellow signal of his traffic light changes to permissive green. The result of this situation is an accident in which drivers get to save time at the expense of safety.

Pedestrians can get into difficult situation when changing allowing signals to prohibiting ones much more often. Especially those of them who are not able to quickly cross the road or return back. The only acceptable safe option for them - to stop on the line separating multidirectional traffic flows.

Signal Priorities

6.15. Pedestrians and drivers are obliged to comply with the requirements of the signals given by the traffic controller even if they are in conflict with road signs, markings or traffic lights.

If they are in conflict road signs with traffic lights, the latter have priority. That is, drivers in such cases must act according to traffic lights.

Priority road signs operate when the traffic light is off or transmits a flashing yellow signal.

Traffic lights in operation normal mode red-yellow-green signal changes cancel the set priority signs. Drivers in this case must ignore priority signs and only obey traffic signals.

The actions of a traffic controller have the highest priority over road signs, markings and traffic signals. The commands of the traffic controller are obligatory for drivers even if they contradict other signals and commands given by markings, signs or traffic lights.

The traffic controller does not have to be a police officer. They may be on duty at a ferry or railway crossing, an employee of the road maintenance service. The main thing is that they fulfill their official duties at this time.
Sound signal at railway crossings

6.16. At railway crossings, along with a flashing red traffic light, an audible signal is sometimes given - as additional command, prohibiting movement through the crossing. Typically, such a signal is a bell that draws the attention of drivers and pedestrians approaching/approaching the crossing and warning them that the path through the level crossing is closed. The bell is activated before the barrier closes simultaneously with the traffic light.

Green signal a traffic light permits all vehicles, including trams, to move in all directions; Pedestrians are allowed to cross the carriageway.

When moving to a green traffic light, the driver of a non-rail vehicle must take into account the following circumstances:

regardless of the location of the tram tracks and the direction of movement, the tram has the right of way of movement. Therefore, before crossing the tram tracks, it is necessary to make sure that there is no tram, and when it approaches, stop and not interfere with its movement;

in order to turn left or turn around to go in the opposite direction, you should go to the middle of the intersection, skip vehicles moving from the opposite direction straight or to the right, as well as completing overtaking in the same direction (Fig. 16);

when turning left or right, you should give way to pedestrians going to the green traffic light.

Green flashing signal traffic light warns that a yellow signal will soon be turned on. It does not prohibit entering an intersection or other regulated area. However, approaching the regulated section, where the green flashing signal turned on in the traffic light, it must be taken into account that the duration of its flashing is 4-7 s, therefore, in accordance with the speed of movement and the distance to the stop line, the driver must either pass with this signal, not increasing the speed of movement, or take measures for smooth braking and stopping.

yellow signal a traffic light prohibits the exit to an intersection or a pedestrian crossing, and if this signal caught the driver at an intersection or a pedestrian crossing, then you should continue driving and release the intersection (pedestrian crossing). If the yellow signal turned on after the green signal, when the driver was at a very close distance from the intersection and could not stop the vehicle without creating the danger of a collision with him from behind or skidding due to sudden braking, he must continue to move and clear the intersection.

Pedestrians with a yellow traffic light are prohibited from entering the carriageway to cross the street, and those of them who were at the pedestrian crossing at the time the yellow signal was turned on must finish the crossing or stop at the "safety island", and in its absence - in the middle of the carriageway parts.

Yellow flashing signal A traffic light warns drivers of the danger of crossing an intersection (pedestrian crossing), but it does not prohibit movement. The sequence of passing through intersections in this case is the same as at unregulated intersections: drivers must be guided by priority signs.

Red traffic light prohibits the movement of vehicles, including trams, as well as pedestrians. A red flashing traffic light prohibits the movement of all vehicles, including trams, as well as pedestrians.

The red signal turned on at the same time as the yellow signal warns that the green signal will soon turn on. Movement with this combination of signals is prohibited.

Arrow in additional section The traffic light serves as a signal allowing movement through the intersection in the indicated direction, but before the arrow turns on, it is forbidden to move in the direction in which it faces. With an arrow indicating a left turn, a U-turn is also allowed. The "arrow" signal allows movement in the indicated direction at any main traffic light signal: green, red or yellow, however, the right of drivers to move at different signals is not the same. If the "arrow" in the additional section is turned on simultaneously with the green signal of the traffic light, the driver has the right of way through the intersection in the direction indicated by it. At the same time, the signals given by traffic lights in other directions are switched on in such a way that there is no mutual interference with traffic. If the "arrow" is turned on with a red or yellow traffic light, drivers passing the intersection in the direction indicated by the arrow must give way to all vehicles passing from other directions.

In traffic lights designed to regulate traffic in separate lanes, green signal in the shape of an arrow, pointing down, allows movement in the lane above which it is located.

When the traffic light is off, entering the lane marked with double longitudinal broken lines is prohibited.

Signals of traffic lights designed to regulate the movement of trams, trolleybuses and shuttle buses (Fig. 17) have the following meaning when they are on:

all four signals - it is allowed to move straight, turns right and left, as well as a U-turn (Fig. 17, a);

two signals - lower and upper middle - it is allowed to move straight (Fig. 17, b);

two signals - lower and upper left - it is allowed to turn left and turn around (Fig. 17, c);

two signals - lower and upper right - it is allowed to turn to the right (Fig. 17, d);

three signals - lower, upper middle and upper left - it is allowed to move straight, turn left and turn around (Fig. 17, e);

three signals - lower, upper middle and upper right - it is allowed to move straight and turn right (Fig. 17, e);

three signals - lower, upper right and upper left - turns to the right and left are allowed; as well as a turn (Fig. 17, g);

three upper signals - movement is prohibited (Fig. 17, h).

The signals of traffic lights designed to regulate the movement of pedestrians are simple and their semantic meaning follows from the symbolic image or inscriptions. Pedestrians are allowed to cross the carriageway only with a green signal (silhouette) of this traffic light. The flashing green signal of this traffic light warns that the red signal will soon turn on.

Manage traffic lights manually or automatically. At manual control the traffic controller turns the handle or presses the button of the control panel (switch) installed nearby. At automatic control signal change is controlled by individual automata, . serving only one intersection, or special devices installed at the central station, with which the traffic lights are connected by an electric cable. Apply machines with the so-called "calling" devices. At the same time, one of the streets (roads), which has a much greater intensity, is constantly given a green signal. When vehicles approach an intersection along a secondary road, they act on sensors built into the roadway or installed near the road, and the machine, after some time, switches the traffic lights, which then automatically switch to their original position.

Are widely used various systems coordinated automated traffic control. In the most common coordinated system, signals at traffic lights located on the same road are switched so that a car that passes the first traffic light at a green signal and moves at the speed set for this road would pass all intersections without delay (the principle of the so-called "green wave") .

More perfect is the use in the equipment that provides the "green wave" of special electronic sensors and calculating devices that automatically change the estimated speed of the "wave" (depending on traffic conditions), in combination with a light board indicating the recommended speed of vehicles.

Together with traffic lights at the intersection, road signs 2.4 "Give way" or 2.5 "Movement without stopping is prohibited" are installed. At normal work traffic lights, these signs have no meaning for establishing the order of movement. The meaning of their installation is that if the traffic light fails or when it is switched to the mode yellow flashing signs come into effect, and drivers are required to follow them. Thus, in case of failure of traffic lights, traffic safety conditions are ensured due to the installation of these signs.

At first glance, traffic lights are all very simple, and we all know them from childhood. Red - stop, yellow - get ready, green - go. This is a very simple rule. In this article, we will look deeper into this rule within the framework and find all the pitfalls hidden in traffic signals. The most interesting will be the signals that are in the additional section of the traffic light and what signals can be in this section. We will consider Chapter 6 of the Rules of the Road in terms of regulating traffic through an intersection with traffic lights.

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

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

Traffic lights with round signals may have one or two additional sections with signals in the form of a green arrow (arrows), which are located at the level of the green round signal.

Traffic signals of white-moon color, in the form of a silhouette of a pedestrian or a bicycle and X-shaped, we will not consider in this article.

6.2. Round traffic lights have the following meanings:

• Green signal allows movement;
• A green flashing signal allows movement and informs that its time is running out and a prohibition signal will soon be turned on (digital displays can be used to inform drivers about the time in seconds remaining until the end of the green signal);
• The yellow signal prohibits movement, except for the cases provided for in paragraph 6.14 of the Rules, and warns of the upcoming change of signals;
• A yellow flashing signal allows movement and informs about the presence of an unregulated intersection or pedestrian crossing, warns of danger;
• A red signal, including flashing, prohibits movement.

The combination of red and yellow signals prohibits movement and informs about the upcoming green signal.

This paragraph of the SDA describes round traffic lights. The most common traffic light, which is most often found on the roads.

6.3. Traffic light signals made in the form of arrows of red, yellow and green colors have the same meaning as round signals of the corresponding color, but their effect extends only to the direction (directions) indicated by the arrows. At the same time, the arrow that allows a left turn also allows a U-turn, unless this is prohibited by the corresponding road sign.

The green arrow in the additional section has the same meaning. The switched off signal of the additional section means the prohibition of movement in the direction regulated by this section.

The first thing you should pay attention to is that the signals are made in the form of arrows, i.e. the arrow is the signal. The signal is not round. Traffic lights with a contour arrow do not fit this definition, and clause 6.3 of the SDA is not applicable to them.

The second important point, traffic light signals made in the form of arrows regulate only indicated directions. For example, if the red arrow to the right is on, then movement is prohibited only to the right, movement straight ahead, turning left and turning around are not regulated by this signal.

Similarly with the green arrow signal, but only on condition that the arrow is in the main section of the traffic light. It is very simple to determine, for example, at night, whether this is the main section of the traffic light or the additional one - if the section is additional, then some signal must be on in the main section of the traffic light, if there are no other signals besides the arrow, then this means that the arrow is in the main sections.

6.4. If a black contour arrow (arrows) is applied to the main green signal of the traffic light, then it informs drivers about the presence of an additional section of the traffic light and indicates other permitted directions of movement than the signal of the additional section.

This paragraph describes the purpose of the outline arrow of a traffic light signal. We see that the contour arrow can only be applied in the main section, and only on the green traffic light, and unlike the signal in the form of an arrow, the contour arrow allows movement only in the indicated directions. Movement in other directions is prohibited.

On this we could finish our material, if not for one very common situation in practice. We often come across a traffic light with such a signal:

Before us is a traffic light with an additional section and a round signal. It would seem that, according to paragraph 6.3, it is forbidden to move in the direction regulated by this section.

But let's take a look:

• According to clause 6.2, a round green signal allows movement in all directions, clause 6.3 regulates traffic lights made in the form of arrows, in this case clause 6.3 is not applicable.
• The additional section may not be visible at night, and traffic signals may not have different meaning depending on the time of day.
• We do not know the direction regulated by the additional section, we only know that it is “different” from the signal in the main section, and in the main section we have a green signal that allows movement in all directions,
• An additional section may not contain a traffic light at all, but can be used, for example, for a timer.

Thus, at this traffic light signal, according to clause 6.2, movement is allowed in all directions, unless otherwise prohibited by signs or markings.

Answer of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

Let's summarize briefly:

• The round traffic light signal extends to all directions,
• The traffic light signal made in the form of an arrow in the main section applies only to the indicated direction and does not regulate traffic in other directions,
• The traffic light signal made in the form of an arrow in the additional section applies only to the indicated direction and prohibits movement in other directions,
• A round traffic light signal on which a contour arrow is applied applies only to the indicated direction and prohibits movement in other directions.

And this is how the TV program “Main Road” on NTV sees the situation.

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