In today's article, we will discuss the sign "Main Road" (2.1), which is associated with many questions for both beginners and motorists with a decent driving experience. As a rule, the most difficult thing for them is to figure out exactly how this sign works in places where the road changes its direction, and also to determine where its zone of action ends. These and some other topics related to the mentioned sign, we will consider in more detail.

Which section of the road is indicated by the sign 2.1

The "Main Road" sign is one of those that indicate priority. It is installed on the road, which has an advantage over the carriageway crossing it. And they do this, as a rule, in places where the intersection is not regulated, or there is an entrance from such a section of the road to the intersection.

In other words, the described sign determines the order of crossing through (by the way, a traffic light and a traffic controller cancel the action of this sign). Under it, a sign (8.13) can additionally be installed, indicating in which direction the main road goes, and this must be taken into account by the driver to set the order of crossing the intersection.

What does the road sign look like?

The road on which it is necessary to give way to traffic is indicated by a sign in the form of a yellow diamond in a white frame. The sign "Main Road" has such a shape for a reason, it has no analogue, so the sign is easy to detect at any section of the intersection, even from the back. And this will help the driver to correctly determine the order of passage through a difficult section of the road.

For greater safety, experienced drivers advise, when approaching an intersection, to slow down and carefully examine its right corner. If there is no sign, look at the left corner, which is closer to the driver, and then at the one further away. This will help you accurately navigate and understand whether you should give way.

How can you determine which of the roads is the main one if the sign is not installed

In each settlement, the “Main Road” sign, the photo of which you can see in this article, is installed in front of intersections. But let's also clarify how you can determine the main road if this sign is not there?

In such cases, both the road surface and the location of adjacent roads will help you out. The status of the main one will be received only by the one where there is a hard surface in relation to the ground, or the one to which exits from nearby territories adjoin.

By the way, keep in mind that even if there is a surface on a secondary road, in the area adjacent to the intersection, it still does not become equal in value to the one that crosses it.

Location of the sign

The road sign "Main Road" is placed taking into account the distance to the place where it begins to operate. That is, this sign can be installed immediately before the intersection, which will be subject to this restriction.

Before all the intersections described is repeated. This precaution is necessary due to the peculiarities of the operation of the signs “Give way” (2.4), “Intersection ...” (2.3.1) or “Adjunction of a secondary road” (2.3.2 - 2.3.7), which are installed before leaving the adjacent side streets. All of the listed signs do not inform that the crossed road is the main one, but only require you to give way to the passage with or without a mandatory stop. In order to complete the information, sign 2.1 is duplicated.

By the way, instead of the once again repeated sign "Main road", one of the varieties of the sign "Adjunction to the main road" is sometimes used. But taking into account the fact that it is not installed right in front of the intersection, but at a distance from it, this is quite difficult to do in urban conditions. Therefore, this combination is used more often not in settlements, but behind them.

Area of ​​action of the sign "Main road"

In settlements, by the way, duplication of this sign is required before each intersection, also because, in fact, it does not have any coverage area, except for the installation site, because it suggests priorities only at the intersection where it is located.

If the sign is installed at the beginning of the road (namely, behind the intersection), then its effect is extended to the entire section of the road. And where the road ceases to be the main one, a sign 2.2 is installed, saying this. By the way, remember that this sign does not immediately turn the road into a secondary one, it makes it clear that there is an intersection of equivalent roads in front of you.

How the sign "Main road changes direction" works

If there is no sign under the sign, it means that the priority road is going straight. In cases of a change in its direction, an additional sign is installed.

As experienced drivers confirm, it is most difficult to plan your actions at those intersections where the direction changes near the main road. Such a section of roads combines problems of two types: the intersection of equivalent and unequal intersections. And the main mistake of motorists in such cases is that they take into account only those signs that they see, without thinking about other corners of this intersection (we already talked about this above).

Imagine the case when you are at an intersection with a changing direction of a priority road. Both you and the driver standing, for example, on the right in front of the intersection, see the same “Main Road” sign, which gives an advantage in traffic! And this is discovered, as a rule, only later, after the accident! So what is the right way to act in such conditions?

Algorithm of the driver's action in case of changes in the direction of the priority road at the intersection

• While at such an intersection, do not forget to think about all its sides and be sure to take into account the sign 8.13, which will show the direction of the main road.
• You can mentally put this sign on the center of the intersection, and then a wide line will show the main road, and two narrow ones - secondary ones.
• Having temporarily crossed out the secondary ones from consciousness, you must remember the main area. Then both you and the driver who is on the other half of the main road must act according to the right-hand obstruction rule.
• Naturally, the one who does not have such interference will move first.
• And only after the cars leave the main section, the transport located on the secondary roads begins to move according to the same scheme.

Please note that in this way a difficult intersection can be divided into two halves that are symmetrical and easy to pass.

Sign breaking

Remember also that if the driver violates the requirements of the road sign, namely, if the car does not provide preferential traffic at the intersection, such actions are qualified in accordance with Article 12.13 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation and are punishable by a fine of 1000 rubles. And in the case of driving where it was prohibited without stopping, the driver is punished under Art. 12.16 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation with a warning, or he is fined in the amount of 500 rubles.

Get yourself a table of traffic police fines, which will give you the opportunity to navigate the degree of punishment for any violations of the rules.

Advice to those who enter the intersection on the road considered the main

And finally, I would like to inspire those who drove up to the intersection, passing the sign "Main Road": please note that drivers who are at that moment on a secondary road do not remember the rules of the road!

Do not forget this for a minute and do not try to immediately cross the intersection. First stop and make sure that you are inferior, and only after realizing this, continue moving. Only such an attitude to the road will make your path safe, and you will successfully and without incident get to where you were in a hurry.

The main road sign belongs to the priority category. As a rule, it is installed at intersections to indicate the main road. It is difficult for many drivers to understand the principles of operation of this sign and determine its boundaries. Having a driver's license does not yet indicate the ability of a motorist to understand situations on the road and make decisions. Let's learn how to recognize the main road signs, what they mean and how to follow them correctly.

Since the road sign denoting the main road is in the priority group, it is useful to figure out what their essence is. The group is relatively small, but at the same time it is no less important in traffic rules than the warning one.

Which signs are priority:

1. Main road - defines the section where the right of way is provided. It is used at intersections without regulation.
2. End of main road sign - used to indicate the end of the main road.
3. Intersection with secondary road - informs about the intersection of your road with a secondary road at the next intersection.
4. Minor road junction - its meaning is the same as the previous sign. The difference lies in the adjunction of the road to yours from one of the directions.
5. Give way - do not interfere with the movement of motorists moving along the main road.
6. Movement without stopping is prohibited - an analogue of the designation of a road concession. Requires you to stop before crossing the intersection.
7. The advantage of oncoming traffic is that it is installed on narrow parts of roads. The sign requires you to give way to motorists in the oncoming lane.
8. Advantage over oncoming traffic - on the contrary, provides the right of way on a narrowed road. But if oncoming cars have already entered the lane, you need to let them through.

Now let's take a closer look at what a secondary and main road is, and how to understand the sign that denotes it.

The "main road" is made in accordance with GOST and looks like a yellow rhombus. The borders of the diamond are white and have the same width. Outwardly, it is known to many people, since it is quite often found in cities.

Here's what the picture of the "Main Road" sign looks like:

When placing a main road sign, the distance to the start point is taken into account. This means that it is placed just before the intersection with the main road.

The repetition of signs before subsequent intersections is due to the actions of signs about a concession, intersection or junction. They are installed in front of the exit from adjacent streets. They do not indicate priority, but only ask to give way. At the same time, the sign of the main road is duplicated in order to supplement information about the road.

Instead of a repeated road sign about a priority road, a connection sign is often used. It is placed at some distance from the intersection. That is why this combination is more often used outside of settlements.

By the way, within the city, duplication of the “Main Road” at every intersection is mandatory. This is due to the coverage area, which is listed at the installation site. If the sign is located behind the intersection, then it is valid for the entire journey. The end of the main road is regulated by the appropriate sign (2.2). But we must remember that this does not make the road secondary. Only the intersection of equivalent roads is determined.

The concept of the main road is established by the definition of traffic rules. According to the law, the main road is a section of the carriageway on which the advantage of travel is established in relation to minor roads. A secondary road is a road adjacent to or crossing the main road. These are various ways of entrances, lane, passage and other routes.

As a rule, the main road is marked with specially designated road signs. And also the main part is called the part that has a hard coating in relation to the primer.

A priority sign placed in front of an intersection gives the right of priority passage only at that intersection. Often it is duplicated at the following intersections. Therefore, to determine the coverage area, another sign is set - a crossed out yellow diamond, meaning that the main road ends, but it is not set in every case.

When there is an intersection after the crossed out sign, according to the rules, it is considered equivalent. In this case, the right of way is determined by an obstacle on the right or by the pavement. If the road is covered with asphalt and wide, it is the main one, and if it is covered with a primer, then the driver must give way when driving along it.

The sign of the end of the main road, combined with the sign of the concession, means that the motorist is obliged to let other drivers pass.

It is known that priority signs cannot prohibit any actions by drivers, but only indicate who has the advantage while driving through unregulated intersections. But even the sign of the main road, installed behind the settlements, forbids standing on this segment. That is, you can not stop in the middle of the track for personal needs, the only exception is emergency situations. In case of violation, you will face administrative punishment. Therefore, wait until parking spaces appear on the way and calmly park.

It is possible to install a sign together with a sign indicating the direction. This is done where equivalent and unequal intersections intersect. Another such combination regulates the places of movement of pedestrians and is installed together with the designation of a pedestrian crossing. When approaching such intersections, you must slow down in advance and be more careful. The absence of a direction plate indicates the straightness of the road.

Many drivers find it difficult to organize their actions when changing direction. The fact is that when they see the sign that defines the main road, they assume the right of way. But what about a situation where two motorists standing on opposite sides of the intersection believe that they have the right to pass?

How to act when changing the direction of the main road at an intersection:

1. When moving, think not only about yourself, but also about other motorists. Take a closer look at the addition - plate 8.13, indicating the direction.
2. Visually position the marker in the center of the intersection, then you will see that the wide lane indicates the priority road, and the narrow lane indicates the secondary one.
3. Having excluded thin stripes “in the head”, leave only the main part in your attention. Then the second participant in the movement and you will act according to the rule of interference on the right. The movement is started by the one who has no interference.

In the same way, you can mentally divide the site into two halves for travel.

You can only move at a roundabout in a counterclockwise direction. It is indicated by a blue circle with arrows. There are dividing stripes on the ring. In addition, the site is also regulated by other signs, for example, or "no movement without stopping is prohibited." Such a combination of symbols indicates that the driver, who is already in the circular lane, has an advantage.

Sometimes the above signs are supplemented with a yellow rhombus - the designation of the main road. It is placed along with a direction sign. It depicts the entire ring or part of it, indicating where the priority road begins its action.

The part of the circle depicted on the plate must be remembered, because this is where the main road ends and the driver at the crossroads is inferior to those entering, according to the rule of interference on the right.

If the intersection is adjustable, then this greatly facilitates the driving process. The installed traffic light works the same as at a regular intersection - red prohibits, green - passes.

The main thing, when entering the ring, is to decide in advance which lane you will occupy. It depends on which direction you plan to leave the intersection. SDA establishes the rule of entry - from any lane of the adjacent road.

Conditions for choosing the right lane:

• if you are going to leave the circle to the right or go straight - choose the lane of the right edge;
• if you plan to make a turn from the roundabout to the left or turn around in the opposite direction, take the lane on the left;
• when the number of lanes is three or more, the lanes in the center are occupied when moving through the ring in a straight line.

It is a mistake to think that you need to turn on the left turn at the entrance to the ring. It is required to use the right one not only at the time of entry, but also at the exit. The left turn signal is only required when changing lanes or turning around. When crossing the ring, turning on the turn signals is not required.

Remember that for any violation of traffic rules, appropriate punishment is provided. Violation of the requirements of the sign of the main road and failure to provide an advantage to other road users threatens with a fine under the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation in the amount of 1,000 rubles.

If the traffic police on duty notice such a violation, they will certainly draw up a protocol against you. Well, if this maneuver does not entail the creation of a dangerous or emergency situation. Then the penalty may become larger, and this is in addition to the costs incurred in the event of a possible accident.

Such violations are more likely to lead to an accident. Therefore, before driving along the main one, you need to make sure that the other participants give way to you from all adjoining ones. This is the only way to avoid a collision and pass the intersection without hindrance.

Even when you are acting according to the rules and moving in the right direction, it is important to remember that a motorist moving along a secondary road can easily make a mistake or not know the rules at all. You need to be completely sure that you have given way and only then continue moving.

Only responsibility and a sober mind will allow you to safely travel by car. The main thing is not to forget that there are other road users who, in turn, can ignore road signs.

Nuances

Often the opinions of drivers about the movement under the sign "Main Road" diverge. This is due to the fact that each specific situation is regarded in its own way.

For example, some motorists believe that a sign is valid only to the nearest intersection, unless it is followed by a duplicate. It is difficult to determine whether this is true or not. Based on practice, the priority part of the road ends at the intersection at the place where a separate sign about the priority of traffic is installed. But the rules say that without specifying designations, it does not stop its action and last in the direction of the intersection.

Remember that the “Main Road” sign is installed mainly on unregulated parts of the road, and if a traffic light is present, it stops working.

There are times when a red triangle is placed instead of a sign. And this is a fairly common situation. The driver must be able to "read" additional signs and determine the secondary and main roads.

In the rules, these clarifying signs have certain serial numbers (2.3.2. - 2.3.7). Remember them and study them in detail so that in the future there will be no incomprehensible situations in the process of determining the advantage on the roads. It is not difficult to study them for a very short time, but you will avoid fines for violations of road signs.

It is very important to know and follow all the rules of the road if a person gets behind the wheel of a vehicle. Special signs are installed on the roads, according to which it is necessary to move in the general stream of other cars.

The road sign Main road is known to all motorists, as it will have advantages over others. But at the same time, it raises a lot of controversy and questions.

If you imagine a main road sign, its picture will look like a diamond-shaped tablet, and have a white frame, and yellow inside. The only one among other signs, the sign of the main road has such an image. If you look at his photo, it becomes clear that he is visible from afar, and even if you move in the opposite lane. In the rules of traffic rules, it is designated as 2.1.

Since this pointer refers to priority signs, this means that drivers will take advantage on this section of the road. Motorists from other directions, on the contrary, must give way.

But why do disagreements arise when, it would seem, everything is clear? If this sign is present, it means that this road is the main one. Misunderstandings can arise when the carriageway changes its direction.

As a rule, along with this sign, additional signs are also used, which will show the direction of the turn, that is, in which direction the main road will continue. It is depicted schematically with a black outline on a white background. This is a kind of layout of the intersection, where the direction of the main road is highlighted with a bold line. The rest are left to the secondary. These additional pointers are installed only together with a certain sign, they do not act as an independent element.

How is the main road chosen?

It is necessary to mark the main road in those places where there are unregulated intersections, or entrances from adjacent roads. And the main need for this sign is to regulate the order in which vehicles should pass such an intersection. And the main road will take precedence over the rest.

When a traffic light is installed at the intersection, or the traffic controller is working, then this indicator is canceled. An additional plate may be installed under such a sign, which will indicate the direction of movement. And thanks to it, the motorist will be able to determine in what order the vehicles should cross the intersection.

For your own safety, when approaching an intersection, it would be better to reduce your speed and assess the situation as a whole at the intersection. Having determined the advantage of the movement of each of the directions, if possible, continue on your way further. Simple manipulations can sometimes save you from unpleasant situations.

Who will have the advantage?

On the road, you can often find that the advantage sign will be accompanied by a certain trajectory.

For example: The road will turn left, respectively, the advantage will be on it. In this case, it is important to consider that when a motorist wants to continue straight ahead, he will also have priority over other road users.

Common driving situations:

• When there are working traffic lights at the intersection where the priority sign is installed, you should first of all focus on them. Pointers here are necessary in case when the traffic light does not function, this happens, for example, at night.
• If no signs are installed at the entrance to the intersection, then the priority direction will be determined by the road surface, or by the right-hand rule.

Penalty for violation

Rules are made to be followed. This is especially true of behavior on the road. After all, often, driving not according to the rules creates emergency situations in which people can suffer. And for any violation of the rules, the motorist will be provided with a warning or other punishment. It can be like penalties. So is the loss of a driver's license.

If a sign indicating the main road is not observed, that is, when a motorist does not provide an advantage to another participant in the movement, he is provided with a fine of 1,000 rubles.

Always, even when driving on the main road, it is better to make sure that other motorists give way. Otherwise, an accident may not be avoided.

Territory where the sign is valid

In this case, it is not possible to specify a specific scope of such a pointer. This sign will be valid until the nearest intersection or until the corresponding established signs. When the main road continues past the junction, the sign will simply be re-erected.

When it is necessary to inform drivers that the priority of the main road is no longer valid, another sign is installed. It looks the same as the previous sign, with the difference that it is crossed out with four thin black lines - End of Main Road 2.2.

The end of the main road sign is usually installed before the intersection of roads that are equivalent in their status. If you re-read the traffic rules, it becomes clear that the main road will operate until the place where the sign about its cancellation will be installed. Although in life this is not always the case.

Signs should be placed under the sign, which will inform the motorist that the direction of the main road has changed. When they are absent, this means that the main direction is considered to be going straight.

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Sign "Main Road" - meaning, size and colors

Priority signs perform a very important function - they tell drivers who on a given section of the road has the advantage in traffic, and who should give way.

If all drivers took into account the requirements of these signs, then the number of traffic accidents would be significantly reduced. But, unfortunately, so far we can state the disappointing fact that having a driver's license and your own vehicle is not always a guarantee that a person really knows the rules of the road and will be able to figure out any situation.

In this regard, it would not be superfluous to recall such an important sign as the "Main Road".

We all saw this sign - both drivers and pedestrians - it is a yellow rhombus in a white frame.

Where is the "Main Road" sign posted?

It is installed at the beginning of the road, moving along which we have an advantage over drivers entering it from adjacent roads. Another sign indicates the end of its coverage area - a crossed-out yellow rhombus "End of the main road".

The sign "Main Road" is duplicated at each intersection. If he stands in splendid isolation, without additional signs, then this indicates that the main road goes further straight. If we see the sign "Direction of the main road", then this indicates that the road turns in the indicated direction, respectively, we cease to use the advantage if we go further straight.

If we are moving along the adjacent road to the intersection with the main one, then the signs “Give way” and “Movement without stopping is prohibited” will notify us of this, that is, we must stop, let all the cars traveling along the main road pass, and only after that start moving along the route we want.

The "Main Road" sign is usually installed at intersections where there are no traffic lights.

Requirements of the sign "Main road"

Priority signs do not prohibit anything, they only indicate to us which side should have the advantage when passing through intersections. However, the main road outside the city also means that parking is prohibited on this stretch of road. That is, if you wanted to get out of the car for a few minutes to stretch your bones or move, sorry, into the bushes, then break the rules. Wait until a road pocket appears, and then you can safely stop.

Sign combinations

As already mentioned, the sign "Main Road" can be one, or with a sign for the direction of the main road. At intersections, it is installed with the sign "Road crossing" and we must give priority to pedestrians who have already stepped onto the roadway. Approaching such an intersection, you need to be especially careful and slow down.

If we see the sign "End of the Main", then this indicates the intersection of equivalent roads and we must start from the principle of interference on the right. If "End of Main Road" and "Give Way" are together, then it says that we should provide an advantage.

Outside the city, this sign, according to GOST, is not required to be installed at all intersections. Signs of adjunction and intersection with secondary roads will tell us about who enjoys the advantage.

Penalty for violation of this sign, failure to provide an advantage

According to the Code of Administrative Offenses and traffic rules, failure to provide an advantage when crossing intersections is a very dangerous violation, which in many cases can lead to serious consequences.

If the inspector or the camera recorded the fact of the violation, then the violator is expected a fine of one thousand rubles. This requirement can be found in article 12.13 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, part two.

How to cross intersections with the sign "Main Road"?

If you are approaching an unregulated intersection along the main one, this does not mean that all drivers from secondary roads are ready to give way to you - perhaps they do not understand the signs, but they have bought the rights. Therefore, it is imperative to slow down and make sure that no one is rushing headlong.

If you cross an intersection where the main road changes direction, then the rule of interference on the right will help you to pass with those drivers who leave from the opposite side of the main road. Everyone else must wait until the cars pass through the main section, and only then start moving.

The rules of the road contain signs called priority signs, which play an important role in regulating the movement of motor vehicles. One of these signs is the road sign "Main Road".

Thanks to his instructions, drivers have the advantage of driving on roads and when crossing intersections, if there is no traffic signal installed there.

Unfortunately, many drivers ignore the prescriptions of road signs, which are called the first problem in Russia, or reckless drivers, so we are dealing with a huge number of accidents and applying to insurance for payments.

In this article:

Road sign requirements 2.1

When we see a yellow rhombus on a white background, we understand that a main road has been organized on this section of the road. What does this mean for us?

We can safely move in the direction of the main road, cross intersections and secondary roads without taking into account the effect of the “obstacle on the right” rule.

Why is the sign made in the form of a diamond? Surely, when studying the rules of traffic rules in a driving school, the teacher explained the meaning of the signs and the geometric shape of the signs used.

There are situations when there is insufficient visibility caused by heavy rain, snowstorm, dark time of the day on road sections without lighting. Therefore, in addition to remembering the backgrounds of the image, the geometric shapes of signs are also stored in our memory.

At least three forms of the sign are important when crossing an intersection - a diamond, an inverted triangle and an octagonal sign.

Even if we do not see the images of the signs, we perfectly understand their meaning and what the driver will do to the right or left of us at the intersection.

In this case, we will move freely, having priority in traffic, but it is worth looking around and remembering the problems of Russia and the fact that there is transport that uses priority in traffic, despite the instructions of the signs (ambulance, Ministry of Emergency Situations, police).

Rules for installing a sign 2.1

Sign 2.1 is usually placed at the beginning of the road, having priority before the indication of road sign 2.2, which means the end of the main road. Sign 2.2 has diagonal crossed lines indicating the end of the main road. Then another mode of movement operates.

The action of the sign extends to the intersection. If no additional designation in distance is used, sign 2.1 is located in front of each intersection.

When the road changes direction, below the sign is duplicated by sign 8.13, where a black straight line is highlighted indicating the direction for driving along the main road.

Outside the city, the sign 2.1 and 8.13 is installed at a distance of 150-300 meters to the crossroads. Also, according to GOST, outside an urban settlement, sign 2.1 may not be installed in front of each intersection, this will be evidenced by a give way sign on a perpendicular strip to the main road.

Liability for violation of the mark 2.1

Since the priority signs do not contain prohibitions, there is no penalty for its violation. But there are rules for drivers moving from the adjoining side of the road, where it will be installed - a sign to give way.

In this case, a driver who ignores the requirements for giving priority to cars moving along the main road will incur administrative liability under Part 3 of Art. 12.13 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation in the form of a fine of 1000 rubles.

Also, being outside the city on the main road, it is forbidden to stop on this section, depending on the road markings, until a stop pocket is organized. Drivers can be held liable under Part 4 of Art. 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation and receive a fine of 1000 rubles.