"Springs of tradition" reminds everyone who uses bike for travel and sightseeing trips, and just loves to ride it, as well as everyone drivers And pedestrians, what April 8, 2014 in accordance with Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of March 22, 2014 No. 221, amendments to the Rules come into force traffic.

Legislative innovations are aimed at improving the safety of cyclists and pedestrians. For Moscow, where cycling has recently begun to be actively promoted, these innovations are very relevant.

They concern not only traffic management for cyclists, but directly affect duties of motorists!

We turn the attention of motorists for one important point. Now, when turning both to the right and to the left, drivers are required to let cyclists cross the carriageway onto which it turns (Section 13.1 of the SDA). Previously, such a requirement was valid only if the cyclist was moving on a cycle path. We can say that this paragraph of the rules almost did not work, since there were almost no bike paths. The article in the new edition obliges to skip the cyclist even if he moves along the edge of the carriageway or along the side of the road. This change for cyclists very significant. Anyone who has ridden a bicycle in Moscow knows how dangerous it can be to drive along a section of the highway where there is a “high-speed” exit from the highway. And on all outbound highways there are many such exits, but there are no bike paths. Unlike intersections, where the driver has to almost stop in order to turn, at exits from highways, cars leave the highway, almost without slowing down. Now the rules focus the driver's attention on the need to let the cyclist pass. This, of course, does not relieve cyclist be careful and TAKE CARE OF YOUR SAFETY!

Changes in the Rules of the road

Introduced the definition of a cyclist:

A cyclist is a person who rides a bicycle.

In the definition of "bicycle" there was a mention of the electric drive. Moreover, if the power of the electric motor is more than 0.25 kW, then such a bicycle is equated to a moped:

"Bicycle" means a vehicle other than wheelchairs which has at least two wheels and is propelled, as a rule, by the muscular energy of the occupants of the vehicle, in particular by means of pedals or handles, and may also have an electric motor with a rated maximum continuous load power not exceeding 0 .25 kW, automatically shutting off at speeds over 25 km / h. ";

"Moped" - a two- or three-wheeled mechanical vehicle, the maximum design speed of which does not exceed 50 km / h, which has an internal combustion engine with a working volume not exceeding 50 cubic meters. cm, or an electric motor with a rated maximum power in continuous load mode of more than 0.25 kW and less than 4 kW.

Separate the concept of "bike path" and "lane for the movement of bicycles":

"Bicycle path" - a road element (or a separate road) structurally separated from the carriageway and sidewalk, intended for the movement of cyclists and marked with the sign 4.4.1.";

"Lane for cyclists" - a lane of the carriageway intended for the movement of bicycles and mopeds, separated from the rest of the carriageway by horizontal markings and marked with a sign 4.4.1 in combination with a sign 8.14 located above the lane.

Now they have legalized the possibility of combining the bicycle and pedestrian paths into one. New signs have been approved for the bike path.

"Pedestrian and Bike Lane(bicycle path)" - a road element (or a separate road) structurally separated from the carriageway, intended for separate or joint movement of cyclists with pedestrians and marked with signs 4.5.2 - 4.5.7. ";

New signs must be approved for the bike path. Maybe they will look like this:

In the new traffic rules, the requirements for the movement of cyclists are highlighted in a separate chapter along with the requirements for drivers of mopeds, and most of this chapter is devoted to cyclists:

24. Additional requirements for the movement of cyclists and moped drivers

24.1. The movement of cyclists over the age of 14 must be carried out on a bicycle, cycle path or lane for cyclists.

24.2. Cyclists over the age of 14 are allowed:

on the right edge of the carriageway - in the following cases:

there are no bicycle and bicycle paths, a lane for cyclists or there is no possibility to move along them;

the overall width of the bicycle, trailer to it or the transported cargo 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 paths, a lane for cyclists, or there is no possibility to move along them or along the right edge of the carriageway;

on the sidewalk or footpath - in the following cases:

there are no bicycle and bicycle paths, a lane for cyclists or there is no possibility to move along them, as well as along the right edge of the carriageway or roadside;

the cyclist accompanies a cyclist under the age of 7 or transports a child under the age of 7 in an extra seat, in a bicycle carriage or in a trailer designed to be used with a bicycle.

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

24.4. The movement of cyclists under the age of 7 years should be carried out only on sidewalks, pedestrian and bicycle paths (on the side for pedestrian traffic), as well as within pedestrian zones.

24.5. When cyclists move along the right edge of the carriageway in the cases provided for by these Rules, cyclists must move only in one row.

A column of cyclists is allowed to 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 a single-lane movement or into groups of 10 pairs in the case of a two-lane movement. To facilitate overtaking, the distance between groups should be 80 - 100 m.

24.6. If the movement of a cyclist on a sidewalk, footpath, curb or within pedestrian zones endangers or interferes with the movement of other persons, the cyclist must dismount and be guided by the requirements provided for in these Rules for the movement of pedestrians.

24.7. Moped drivers must move on the right side of the carriageway in one row or in the lane for cyclists.

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:

ride a bicycle, moped without holding the steering wheel with at least one hand;

transport cargo that protrudes more than 0.5 m in length or width beyond the dimensions, or cargo that interferes with control;

to carry passengers, if it is not provided for by the design 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 this direction;

drive on the road without a fastened motorcycle helmet (for moped drivers).

24.9. It is forbidden to tow bicycles and mopeds, as well as towing by bicycles and mopeds, except for towing a trailer intended for use with a bicycle or moped.

24.10. When moving in dark time day or in conditions of insufficient visibility, cyclists and moped drivers are advised to carry objects with retroreflective elements and ensure that these objects are visible to drivers of other vehicles.

Clause 24.2 now clearly states in which cases cyclists are allowed to move along the edge of the carriageway, and in which cases - along the sidewalk and footpath. In this regard, it is curious to recall that twenty years ago it was forbidden to ride a bicycle on the sidewalks - a cyclist was allowed to ride only along the bike path or along the road, no further than 1 m from the edge of the carriageway. Given that there were no bike paths then, only the roadway remained. As a result, when the road was full of vehicles, and there was a free sidewalk nearby, where there was not a single pedestrian, the cyclist had to solve a dilemma - to interfere with the movement of cars, observing the rules, or obey sound logic and, in violation of traffic rules, drive onto the sidewalk. The compilers of those traffic rules that have been in force for all recent years have solved this problem in a peculiar way - in them, in the chapter on cycling, the word “sidewalk” was not mentioned at all. It was understood that there was a general ban on the movement of vehicles on sidewalks.

The developers of the new traffic rules brought the document closer to real life, - cheers?

Yes, but only in exceptional cases. In Art. 4.1. The rules of the road say that pedestrians must walk along sidewalks, footpaths, cycle paths, and in their absence, along roadsides. Traveling on a cycle path is only allowed if there are no sidewalks, footpaths, cycle paths and verges or if it is impossible to walk on them (for example, there are road works being carried out).

How is a bike path different from a bike path?

The traffic rules say that a cycle path is an element of the road or a separate road, which is structurally delimited from the carriageway and sidewalk. Those. it is separated by a curb or fence. This path is for cyclists only. It is designated by the sign 4.4.1:

Do not confuse a bike path with a bike lane. The second is a strip of the carriageway, which is separated from the rest of the carriageway by horizontal markings. Those. it is located directly on the roadway. This lane is for cyclists and mopeds. Pedestrians are not allowed to walk on it under any circumstances. The lane for cyclists is marked with sign 5.14.2:

A cycle path is an element of the road or an independent road that is structurally separated from the carriageway. It is intended for separate or joint movement of cyclists with pedestrians.

On a cycle path with separate traffic, the flows of cyclists and pedestrians are separated from each other by markings or constructively. The beginning of such a track is indicated by the sign 4.5.4 or 4.5.5.

Good afternoon, dear reader.

As soon as sufficiently warm weather sets in over the central part of Russia, the number of two-wheeled vehicles increases significantly. Hundreds of drivers of bicycles and mopeds appear on the city streets and pour into the dense traffic flow.

In my experience, at least 80 percent of drivers of non-licensed two-wheelers have absolutely no idea about and hit the road completely unprepared.

Traffic rules for bicycles

Consider traffic rules for bicycles. With a cursory review of the text, it may seem that traffic rules for cyclists are concentrated exclusively in section 24 of the rules "". However, in reality, things are completely different.

In the rules of the road, there are several types of road users to which a particular paragraph of the rules may apply. Among others, this motor vehicle, vehicle And driver. An unpowered bicycle is not a motorized vehicle, but all the points relating to drivers and vehicles apply to cyclists as well.

Attention! Rules relating to pedestrians do not apply to cyclists. They apply only to persons riding a bicycle.

In this way most traffic rules apply to cyclists, including the special 24 section. I will not disassemble and explain absolutely everything for cyclists in this article. The interested reader can do it himself. I will focus only on those points of the rules that are most often violated by cyclists.

Technical condition of the bike

2.3. The driver of the vehicle must:

2.3.1. Before leaving, check and ensure the correct technical condition of the vehicle on the way in accordance with the Basic Provisions for the admission of vehicles for operation and the duties of officials to ensure road safety (hereinafter - the Basic Provisions).

Do not drive in the event of a malfunction working brake system, steering, a coupling device (as part of a road train), unlit (absent) headlights and tail lights at night or in conditions of insufficient visibility, an inactive windshield wiper on the driver's side during rain or snowfall.

So the rules of the road ban cycling, which has malfunctions of the service brake system or steering. And it's not just about riding a bike with a broken handlebar or brakes.

There are "passionate" cyclists who try to reduce the weight of the bike in all sorts of ways. Including in the course is the removal of brakes and other structural elements. Punishment for such a violation is provided for by the Code of Administrative Offenses and will be discussed at the end of the article.

Alcoholic intoxication of a cyclist

Movement of cyclists over 14 years of age possibly in descending order:

1. On cycle paths, cycle paths or cycle lanes.
2. On the right side of the road.
3. Along the side.
4. On a sidewalk or footpath.

Please note that each subsequent item in the above list implies that there are no previous items.

For example, you can drive along the side of the road (point 3) only if there is no cycle path or lane, and also if there is no possibility of moving along the right edge of the carriageway.

In addition, there are a few exceptions:

• You can ride on the carriageway if the width of the bike or load exceeds 1 meter.
• You can drive on the carriageway if the movement is carried out in columns.
• You can ride on the sidewalk or footpath if you are accompanying a cyclist under the age of 14 or carrying a child under the age of 7.

When driving on the roadway, the following points of the rules should be borne in mind:

24.5. When cyclists move along the right edge of the carriageway in the cases provided for by these Rules, cyclists must move only one row.

A column of cyclists is allowed to 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 a single-lane movement or into groups of 10 pairs in the case of a two-lane movement. To facilitate overtaking, the distance between groups should be 80 - 100 m.

Additional Information:

Movement of cyclists aged 7 to 14 possible on sidewalks, pedestrian, bicycle and bicycle paths, as well as within pedestrian zones.

Please note that "school cyclists" are not allowed to ride on cycle lanes, carriageways and shoulders.

Movement of cyclists under the age of 7 possible only together with pedestrians (on sidewalks, pedestrian and bicycle paths, pedestrian zones).

Thus, in 2019 and 2020, the movement of cyclists is also possible on sidewalks and roadsides. In this case, the rules of the cyclist impose additional requirements:

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

I note that when driving on sidewalks, footpaths, roadsides and pedestrian zones, a cyclist should not interfere with the movement of other persons. If necessary, the cyclist must get off the bike and continue as a pedestrian.

Let's consider an interesting example. Suppose a car (in some cases it is allowed by the rules) and a cyclist are driving on the sidewalk. If a collision (accident) occurs, then both road users will be to blame for it. If the cyclist walks along the sidewalk, then he will not be to blame for the accident (he will not pay for car repairs).

Thus, paragraph 24.6 emphasizes that in the case sidewalk accident one of his culprits in any case will be a cyclist.

Dedicated lanes for cyclists

In 2020, on the roads you can find dedicated lanes for cyclists, marked with special signs:

These lanes are restricted to bicycles and mopeds.

Dedicated lanes for public transport

In addition, in 2019, cyclists can also use dedicated lanes for public transport. Clause 18.2 of the Rules:

18.2. On roads with a lane for route vehicles, marked with signs 5.11.1, 5.13.1, 5.13.2 and 5.14, the movement and stopping of other vehicles on this lane are prohibited, except for:
...
On lanes for route vehicles cyclists allowed if such a strip is located on the right.

Please note that a cyclist can enter a public transport lane only if this lane is marked with one of the signs listed above. In addition, there should not be additional conditions prohibiting entry to the specified lane.

For example, in some Russian cities the movement is organized as follows. In fact, the road has a dedicated lane for route vehicles and all traffic participants understand this. However, from the point of view of traffic rules, the lane is not indicated by the signs listed above. Just at the entrance to it, a sign 3.1 "brick" is installed.

The requirements of this sign can be ignored only by public transport drivers. The rest of the vehicles, including cyclists, cannot pass under the "brick".

Additional Information:

Cycling areas

On December 14, 2018, the concept of "Bicycle zone" appeared in the rules of the road. The following road signs are used to indicate the bike zone:

Not only cyclists, but also motor vehicles (cars) can move along the bicycle zone. In this case, the following rules must be observed:

• Cyclists have priority over cars.
• Cyclists can move along the entire passing side of the carriageway, and not just at the right edge.
• Bicyclists are not prohibited from turning left and making U-turns on wide roads.
• The speed limit is 20 km/h.
• Pedestrians can cross the road anywhere, but they do not have an advantage.

More detailed information about bicycle zones is given in the following article:

Bicycle riders must yield to pedestrians at crossings

14.1. The driver of a vehicle approaching an unregulated pedestrian crossing must give way to pedestrians crossing the road or entering the carriageway (tram tracks) to make the crossing.

A bicycle, like any other vehicle, must slow down or stop before crossing to let pedestrians through.

Lights for bicycles

At night, the bicycle must have headlights or lights on, and during daylight hours, dipped headlights or daytime running lights:

19.1. At night and in conditions of insufficient visibility, regardless of road lighting, as well as in tunnels, a moving vehicle must turn on the following lighting devices:

on all motor vehicles and mopeds - high or low beam headlights, on bicycles - headlights or lanterns, on horse-drawn carts - lanterns (if any);

19.5. During daylight hours, all moving vehicles must turn on dipped beam headlights or daytime running lights to identify them.

So far, I have not met a single cyclist who uses low beam headlights or daytime running lights when driving during the day. In this regard, traffic police officers can impose a fine on almost any bicycle driver.

Age to ride a bike

Bicycling is allowed at any age. However, depending on the age, the rules for cycling differ (this was discussed above).

Movement on the carriageway of roads is possible only from from 14 years old.

Prohibitions for cyclists

24.8. Cyclists and moped drivers are prohibited from:

• ride a bicycle, moped without holding the steering wheel with at least one hand;
• transport cargo that protrudes more than 0.5 m in length or width beyond the dimensions, or cargo that interferes with control;
• to 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 this direction (except when turning left from the right lane is allowed, and with the exception of roads located in bicycle zones);
• move on the road without a fastened motorcycle helmet (for moped drivers);
• cross the road at pedestrian crossings.

24.9. It is forbidden to tow bicycles and mopeds, as well as towing by bicycles and mopeds, except for towing a trailer intended for use with a bicycle or moped.

From this list, the following points should be noted:

1. Bicycle riders are prohibited from turning left and turning around on roads with more than one lane in a given direction. Those. a left turn in the city is prohibited for a cyclist on almost all major streets.

Note. This requirement does not apply to cycling zones, as well as on roads where a left turn is allowed from the rightmost lane.

In practice, we can offer the following way out of this situation. The cyclist leaves his vehicle and becomes a pedestrian. Then he crosses the intersection in the required direction on the pedestrian crossing. After that, he again sits on the bike and continues to move along the roadway or roadside.

So the fines for cyclists are currently nothing compared to (30,000 rubles for driving while intoxicated). In addition, the advantage of cyclists on the road lies in the fact that for violation traffic rules they are rarely fined. And this, in turn, leads to the fact that most of the "two-wheeled" behave unpredictably on the road, provoking the emergence of dangerous situations.

On this consideration of the features it is finished. Once again I remind you that every cyclist needs to read at least once full version.

Well, in conclusion, I suggest you watch a short video that clearly demonstrates what a violation of traffic rules for cyclists can lead to:

Good luck on the roads!

As for the sign 3.9 "Movement on bicycles is prohibited." The rules for this sign include the following paragraph:

Signs 3.2 - 3.9, 3.32 and 3.33 prohibit the movement of the respective types of vehicles in both directions.

Those. if the sign is installed to the right of the carriageway, then movement along the entire carriageway is prohibited.

GOST R 52289-2004 gives the following information about sign 3.9:

5.4.29. Signs 3.2 - 3.9, 3.32 and 3.33 are installed at each entrance to a section of road or territory where the movement of the corresponding types of vehicles is prohibited. Before side exits to the road, signs are used with one of the plates 8.3.1 - 8.3.3.

There is no additional information on this sign in the regulatory documents.

If stick general principles installation of prohibition signs, they prohibit movement to their left. That is, if there is a sidewalk to the right of the sign, then you can drive along it.

Difficulty can arise if the sidewalk is adjacent to the roadway, and the poles are installed to the right of the sidewalk. In this case, the sign is located to the right of the entire road and an incomprehensible situation arises. If you are faced with a similar situation in practice, then it makes sense to write an appeal to the traffic police with a request to clarify the traffic order or change the traffic pattern on this section of the road.

Good luck on the roads!

Alexey-464

A cyclist is prohibited from turning left or turning around on roads with tram traffic and on roads with more than one lane for traffic in a given direction.

Your comment says that almost nowhere you can turn left. Why? This direction is a left turn or U-turn. If the roadway has 3 lanes in each direction, and a left turn (and a U-turn, if not prohibited) is allowed only from the left lane, where is it written that you cannot turn from the third lane? In this direction only from one lane. Either the rules are written crookedly, or those who read them do not understand what is written. Read carefully. For those who turn left, the direction straight or right is not a given. It is generally absent for him, he does not go there.

Where is it written that you can not turn from the third lane?

Paragraph 24.2 prohibits driving away from the right edge of the drive if the movement is carried out on the carriageway.

This direction is a left turn or U-turn

No, such a direction in the SDA is called the "intended direction of movement" (see "passing through intersections": "go in the intended direction"). "Lane in this direction" refers to all lanes for moving forward, no matter forward-left, forward-straight, or forward-right. The "lanes of this direction" are not only the "lanes of the opposite direction" and the dividing strip, but at the intersections there are also intersected ones.

Dmitry-484

Barkhudarov, you are right - traffic rules for cyclists are written by people who not only do not ride bicycles, but also apparently hate cyclists. First of all, everything is done for motorists, because the strongest and richest are primarily motorists. There are already rumors that the rights for cyclists will be introduced. Instead of reining in motorists who have become insolent to the limit, who not only massively violate rights, but in some cases deliberately try to set up a cyclist - they cut off, do not turn on the right turn signal.

Dmitry-484

Or what it takes to dismount when crossing a green light at a regulated intersection, spending a lot of time stopping, crossing on foot and re-accelerating. And all because a motorist who turns on the green is too lazy to break away from a telephone conversation, too lazy to slow down and carefully look to see if there is someone on the zebra. He is also vice versa, when he sees a leisurely cyclist, he will not only not let him through, but will hit the gas pedal!

Are there any clarifications about cycling in underpasses and on overpass bridges? I often see that they are driving, especially on new ramps for strollers with children and disabled people, and for those who find it difficult to climb stairs. Such ramps are shaped like a U, and often around the corner neither a pedestrian sees a cyclist, nor a cyclist sees a woman with a stroller.

Hello! About dismounting at a regulated intersection, about which they wrote a couple of posts ago, to be honest, I did not find it. But I wanted to ask about something else.

1. Does the requirement of paragraph 24.2 to move on the right edge mean that it is mandatory to move to the right if the signs / markings from the right lane allow only to the right? Judging by the context of clauses 24.8 and 8.5, probably not. After all, 24.8 does not prohibit left on single-lane doors, and 8.5 requires you to take an extreme position, not a lane, but a position. That is, it is allowed to leave from the right edge if necessary, and therefore change lanes from which you can go straight, if from the right only to the right.

2. Clause 24.2 allows movement along the side of the road only if it is impossible to move along the right edge of the inverter, although for mopeds and horse-drawn carts the old wording "driving along the side of the road is allowed if this does not interfere with pedestrians." It would not be better to keep this in paragraph 24.2,

A bicycle path is an independent element of the road infrastructure for movement on two-wheeled vehicles. Allows clear from car traffic, designed to ensure the safety of all road users, is the legal territory of cyclists. The entry of cars and the exit of pedestrians to cycle paths are generally prohibited.

The attitude towards cyclists in the SDA has changed: now they are full-fledged drivers with rights, duties and a specially allocated area - the same bike path. In practice, everything looks different: not every city in our country can boast of bike paths. So you have to roll out bikes on the road or ride on crowded sidewalks.

However, not everything is so bad: cycling is actively developing in Russia, and this is a plus. Tracks, though in small quantities, but appear. In some cities, it was even possible to clearly regulate cyclists, car drivers and pedestrians on stages and intersections.

The cycle path is presented in three versions: a marked lane on the roadway, a sidewalk bike zone and a separate path.

Cycle lane on the road

stripe for cycling- a section of the road separated from the main traffic flow. It is bounded on the left side by a solid line, on the right side by a border. Solid markings simultaneously prohibit both bikers and motorists from crossing the line.

Benefits of a bike lane:

• relative safety in comparison with movement in the general stream;
• clear priority of direct travel at intersections;
• fewer parked cars and doors on the way.

Parking for cars in the area with a lane for cycling is prohibited. However, not everyone respects traffic rules, not to mention cyclists. Thus, a parked car and a risky detour of an obstacle in violation of the rules.

Forced to break the rules because of parked cars

Movement features:

• you need to keep as far to the right as possible, yield part of the lane to overtaking cyclists;
• at intersections, passing is allowed only straight and to the right (even if the carriageway is two-lane);
• control the traffic situation: pay attention to signs and traffic lights, estimate the distance to other vehicles.

Bicycle lanes on the roadway the best way because there is no security guarantee here. A car may also suddenly stop or a pedestrian jump out. The strip on the roadway is more suitable as an intermediate option. But if this one suddenly appeared on a major city street, this is already progress!

Bicycle path

Combined bicycle and pedestrian zones are the reality of almost every city in Russia. A cycle path in a pedestrian area is a budget and easy option to make life a little easier for cyclists. Despite such bright aspirations of the authorities, cyclists themselves are skeptical about this and consider it an outright deception.

Bicycle paths run along tourist routes, mainly in city centers:

• embankments;
• streets without car traffic;
• parks;
• wide sidewalks;
• in places where it is impossible to draw a cycle lane on the roadway or build a separate path (for example, narrow bridges).

The paths combined with the pedestrian zone have two significant advantages: complete isolation from vehicles and the opportunity to relax in the saddle for a slow ride. The latter refers to lovers of leisurely walks.

The disadvantages of such a bike path abound:

• exiting pedestrians;
• it is impossible to develop good speed;
• small bandwidth;
• difficulty passing with an oncoming cyclist.

Marked cycle track on a pedestrian street in Sochi

Despite clear markings and even a "Movement of bicycles" sign, most pedestrians often do not take bike lanes seriously and go beyond the markings. A separate issue is impracticality. The bike zone is more designed for leisurely walks than for full-fledged movement without access to the roadway.

Separate bike path

Actually, this is a full-fledged road for cyclists. Laid separately from the noisy road and sidewalks, it should allow movement in opposite directions.

The cycle path can be adjacent to the carriageway and laid separately. The first option is city streets with road traffic, the second - hauls between microdistricts and tourist routes. It is clear that in the Russian expanses separate cycle roads while in the project.

Separate and equipped road for bikes

Advantages:

• isolation from pedestrians and cars;
• convenient to move around;
• the opportunity to enjoy cycling without disturbing pedestrians.

Disadvantages:

• strip width less than 1 m;
• it is difficult to disperse and get ahead;
• low speed compared to road traffic.

If the street is equipped with a fenced-off cycle path, it is forbidden to move along the carriageway along with cars. This is not very convenient, especially if the track ends after 200 - 300 m.

Professionally designed bike path - high-quality coverage, location above the level of the roadway, barriers. It is indicated by the “Movement of bicycles” sign and markings: separation of oncoming flows, the silhouette of a bicycle and arrows with directions.

Safe Design

On straight lines:

• fencing from traffic;
• flow delimitation;
• Sufficient bike width.

Near public transport stops, the bike path should not be too close to the road: passengers will immediately go under the wheels of bicycles. The optimal distance is a few meters from the stop.

Standard intersections: intermittent markings at the intersection of traffic flows and a stop line.

The right lane (or two lanes) at an intersection is for right turns only. The cycle path is equipped with a special traffic light. Departure scheme:

• bicycles are prohibited on the main transport green;
• Bicycles are allowed, all cars and pedestrians are red;
• lateral traffic is allowed, cyclists - red.

Passage to the "red phase" under the permissive signal of a bicycle traffic light

Advantages - the ability to ride a bike in all directions. The disadvantage is a long wait, the accumulation of cars in front of traffic lights.

Do cities need bike lanes? Undoubtedly. A dedicated and well-designed bike zone is an opportunity to ensure the safety of movement on two-wheeled vehicles. The presence of this additional and necessary infrastructure helps to fully comply with the rules of the road and increases the level of culture on the roads.

12. The traffic of all vehicles, except for mopeds, is prohibited on the lanes for cyclists. The movement of all vehicles is prohibited on pedestrian and bicycle paths.

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

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

24.2. Cyclists over the age of 14 are allowed:
on the right edge of the carriageway - in the following cases:
there are no bicycle and bicycle paths, a lane for cyclists or there is no possibility to move along them;
the overall width of the bicycle, trailer to it or the transported cargo 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 paths, a lane for cyclists, or there is no possibility to move along them or along the right edge of the carriageway;

on the sidewalk or footpath - in the following cases:
there are no bicycle and bicycle paths, a lane for cyclists or there is no possibility to move along them, as well as along the right edge of the carriageway or roadside;
the cyclist accompanies a cyclist under the age of 7 or transports a child under the age of 7 in an extra seat, in a bicycle carriage or in a trailer designed to be used with a bicycle.

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

24.4. The movement of cyclists under the age of 7 years should be carried out only on sidewalks, pedestrian and bicycle paths (on the side for pedestrian traffic), as well as within pedestrian zones.

24.5. When cyclists move along the right edge of the carriageway in the cases provided for by these Rules, cyclists must move only in one row. A column of cyclists is allowed to 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 a single-lane movement or into groups of 10 pairs in the case of a two-lane movement. To facilitate overtaking, the distance between groups should be 80 - 100 m.

24.6. If the movement of a cyclist on a sidewalk, footpath, curb or within pedestrian zones endangers or interferes with the movement of other persons, the cyclist must dismount and be guided by the requirements provided for in these Rules for the movement of pedestrians.

24.7. Moped drivers must move on the right side of the carriageway in one row or in the lane for cyclists. 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:
ride a bicycle, moped without holding the steering wheel with at least one hand;
transport cargo that protrudes more than 0.5 m in length or width beyond the dimensions, or cargo that interferes with control;
to 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 this direction;
drive on the road without a fastened motorcycle helmet (for moped drivers).

24.9. It is forbidden to tow bicycles and mopeds, as well as towing by bicycles and mopeds, 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 advised to carry objects with retroreflective elements and ensure that these objects are visible to drivers of other vehicles.