Who needs a sign of "spikes", where he was to take, and what threatens its absence

What happened?

April 4, 2017 entered into force new rules of the road in Russia. Since then, drivers have to be installed sign "spikes" on the cars with the appropriate tires. An identification mark is a condition for admission to the operation of the vehicle, driving is prohibited without him.

In April, many have managed to change the shoes in summer tires, so the problem became acute only to the first frosts.

Why do I need a sign "Thorns"?

The sign "Thorns" indicates other road users that the vehicle in front of them with studded tires. Unlike conventional, such tires provide a shorter stopping distance, and hence require moving behind machines compliance greater distance. In addition, out of the studded wheels often fly smaller stones that can damage going after cars.

And the absence of danger sign?

According to lawCode of Administrative Offenses, Art. 12.5 hours. 1 driver car with studded tires may face a fine of 500 rubles: the lack of "spikes" sign is on the list of faults, which do not operate the vehicle. If you violate the rules of stopping or parking of cars may even be evacuated to the car pound.

So strictly?

The decision depends on the traffic police inspector. For the first time, you can get rid of a simple warning or a prescription for an hour to equip the car as such. The worst offenders can be fined up to 500 rubles, and those who refuse to comply with the requirement, waitingCode of Administrative Offenses, Art. 19.3 More and administrative penalty from 500 to 1000 rubles, or arrest for up to 15 days.

And how can that be?

Buy a sign of "spikes" in the auto shop or tire mounted on the rear window, the bumper cover or trunk door or in another conspicuous place. Prices for signs fluctuate around 100-200 rubles, although in some places due to the excitement and reach 300 rubles.

Is it possible to print a sign of "thorns"?

Yes, even a draw! Strict requirements to the quality of paper and the presence of reflective film is not present, so that the sign is quite possible to make yourself. According to the rulesBasic provisions for the admission of vehicles to operate and duties of officials to ensure road safetyIt should be in the form of a white equilateral triangle (side length of not less than 200 mm) with a red border (rim width - 1/10 of lengths of sides). The center should be a letter "W" in black.

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