At first glance, it may seem that Moscow, a noisy and huge metropolis, is not at all suitable for traveling by bicycle. However, the capital has many parks and green areas where you can take a break from the hustle and bustle and go for a ride with friends. Bicycles as a mode of transport are becoming increasingly popular, so many park complexes are already equipped with special bike paths, long slopes and even jumps.
We have prepared a list of the most popular places among cyclists, which will contain a lot of interesting things for both lovers of quiet riding and athletes.
Make time for summer bike rides and discover Moscow in a new way!
Izmailovsky Park 0+
The Izmailovsky Park bike path passes through the Izmailovskaya, Shosse Entuziastov and Partizanskaya metro stations, so you can get here from almost anywhere in Moscow. A comfortable and smooth trail runs throughout the entire park and is suitable even for beginners. And for extreme sports enthusiasts there is an equipped wooden springboard. If you wish, you can arrange a long sports day for yourself by going, for example, to a crossbow shooting range, to a tennis court, or joining beach volleyball players.
al. Bolshoy Krug, 7, lit. AVorobyovy Gory 0+
The Vorobyovy Gory observation deck, a park near the river bank and the territory of Moscow State University are a picturesque place for a relaxing bike ride. The lower part near the Moscow River consists of a coastal path that stretches from Gorky Park to Vorobyovy Gory and beyond. Forest. birds, river and beautiful views will add picturesqueness to the walk. Thanks to the relatively small path, Vorobyovy Gory was chosen by employees of nearby offices. They come here every evening to warm up by cycling a few laps. You can continue your bike ride around the university grounds.
Leninskie Gory, vl. 1Gorky Park (Gorky Park) 0+
For those who like to spin their wheels, Gorky Park has all the necessary conditions - from well-maintained paths to rental points. By the way, you can rent not only bicycles, but also roller skates and velomobiles. The paths in open areas and alleys have a special coating that allows you to ride comfortably even at dusk. If you want to go on a long bike ride, you can try to go around the entire park, also taking in the Neskuchny Garden. This will be a serious race, considering that their total area exceeds 200 hectares.
st. Krymsky Val, 9VDNH 0+
Exhibition of National Economic Achievements
Among the exhibition pavilions and unique architectural structures there are several well-maintained paths suitable for cycling for children and adults. Even if you don’t have your own bike, you can rent one at any time. At VDNKh there are eight points for this, which are located in different places in the park. Mostly they are open until 22:00, and the point near the main entrance is open until 23:00. All possible routes are indicated in the rules of conduct on the territory. However, you can not limit yourself to them and continue your bike ride, for example, in the neighboring Ostankino Park or Botanical Garden.
Ave. Mira, 119Botanical Garden named after Tsitsin
Thanks to signs at every intersection of the botanical garden, it is almost impossible to get lost here during a bike ride. Cyclists have long chosen this forested area in the north-east of Moscow. Guests from different parts of the capital come to enjoy rare and beautiful plants, so it is often crowded here. That, however, should not interfere with the walk of real bicycle lovers. The main paths of the Botanical Garden are paved, and there are also dirt paths where, by the way, there are not many people.
st. Botanicheskaya, 4Fili Park (Filyovsky Park) 0+
Tall trees and shady park alleys keep Filyovsky Park cool even on the hottest days. In such conditions, you can take a walk with the whole family along the equipped ring paths, which run through the most picturesque places. The rental point has bicycles even for the smallest athletes, as well as tandem ones. If you get tired of pedaling, there are cafes, playgrounds and a beach for family recreation in the park. By the way, freeride competitions are periodically held in the park, so for lovers of more extreme riding there will be a sufficient number of long descents and high-speed trails.
st. Bolshaya Filevskaya, 32, bldg. 3Krylatsky Hills 0+
On the Krylatsky Hills there is a professional cycling track of 13.6 kilometers, created in 1979 specifically for the Moscow Olympics. This is the only Olympic cycling track in the world located within the city, and one of the most difficult in terms of terrain - with steep climbs and long descents. But in addition to the Olympic Ring, there is a place for beginners and amateurs to ride. For example, in a couple of hours you can travel around many sports facilities, visit the Rowing Canal, visit the Ice Palace and the Indoor Cycling Track. There is also a bicycle path in the area of the Krylatsky Hills business center. It is often visited by foreigners, so the signs and symbols are duplicated in different languages.
st. Osennyaya, 18Losiny Ostrov Park 6+
In the spacious “Losiny Ostrov” you can build different routes for cycling on paved paths and country trails, but it is worth paying attention to the fact that not all of its territory is accessible to visitors, some are under protection. But on the remaining area there are comfortable paths of impressive size. There is no bike rental here, but the nature reserve is rich in fresh air. Complete benefit!
Transverse clearing, 1gNeskuchny Garden 0+
The park, rich in landscapes and historical events, attracts the attention of all Moscow residents, and cyclists are not the last place on this list. Level and smooth paths are located throughout the Neskuchny Garden, and the stairs have gentle slopes for greater safety. If you want to diversify your bike ride with something else, you can go to an equestrian development center, a CrossFit site, or relax with your child on the playground.
Leninsky Prospekt, 32aThe fact that there are bike paths here is hinted at by erased signs. Otherwise, the Kuskovo forest park is a dense forest full of fresh air. The undoubted advantage is that there are not many passersby who could interfere with your walk. Another definite advantage is the pond, on the opposite side of which there is a very beautiful view of the Sheremetev estate. You can't go there by bicycle, but you can see it from afar as much as you like.
Kuzminki Park 0+
You can ride a bike in Kuzminki even in winter. Your local rental shop has models for a wide range of weather conditions. True, the bulk of the paths are still accessible in the warm season. Fans of quiet and long bike rides will love the ring path. Having a radius of eight kilometers, it runs from the Ponomarka River through ponds, the village of Kotelniki and the Lytkarinsky forest. You can complete this route in about an hour. Fans of more extreme driving will find an outlet in forest park quarries with paths.
natural-historical park Kuzminki-Lublino, 1, building 2Timiryazevsky Park 0+
The forest park in the north of the capital is ideal for a quiet, pleasant holiday. A spacious alley with stands with information about the flora and fauna of the park stretches across its entire territory. Barbecue areas are available. There are no paved paths or lighting here, so cycling and walking should be planned during daylight hours and preferably in dry weather.
st. Timiryazevskaya, 49Bitsevsky Forest Park 6+
Not far from the Novoyasenevskaya metro station and Bitsevsky Park there is a wonderful place for lovers of cycling in a natural environment. In addition to a special bike path in the center of the park, there are asphalt and dirt walking paths that are perfect for beginners. Fans of extreme recreation often head towards local ravines, difficult paths and a ski mountain with a springboard, steep descent, dirt and a slalom track.
stupid Novoyasenevsky, 1, building 2
If you are looking for a place for cross-country skiing, then you have a direct route to Troparevo with its steep descents and long ascents. The park is considered one of the most suitable for cross-country riding. It is also famous for its interestingly designed smooth paths, delightful landscapes and refreshing shady alleys. For added convenience, there is a rental point in the park.
The unique location with its hilly terrain allows fans of mountain bikes to set new records, and the long route through the Krylatsky Hills will delight lovers of long bike rides, who can while away the time on the road right up to Filyovsky Park. Fans of extreme sports will love the local pump track, which is considered the largest in Moscow, as well as a dual track with an endless number of jumps.
Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo Park 0+
The well-maintained park in north-east Moscow boasts an impressive number of bike paths to suit a wide range of tastes. The flat terrain and shady routes will remind you that cycling is more of a recreation than a sport. Although supporters of obstacles will also have something to keep themselves busy on the park’s rather steep slides. There is also a track for pro riders, suitable for training beginners and professionals.
A bicycle, even if it is for children or teenagers, is still a vehicle, which means that you can ride it on highways and streets only if you follow the rules. Moreover, both general traffic rules and traffic rules for cyclists.
Bike rules
In the current traffic rules, a bicycle is given an appropriate definition. It is a vehicle on (at least) two wheels, driven by the muscular power of the person riding it. The bicycle moves using pedals or special handles. It can also be equipped with an electric motor (a change made to the traffic regulations in April 2014). However, the maximum permissible power of an electric bicycle motor should not exceed 0.25 kW at the longest load. In addition, such a motor should turn off if the bike’s speed exceeds 25 km/h.
And since bicycles are wheeled vehicles, then all current traffic regulations can also be attributed to the regulation of their movement. Especially section 24 of the mentioned rules.
Requirements for cyclists:
- Maintaining a satisfactory (from a technical point of view) condition of the vehicle in operation. After all, the rules prohibit going on the road on bicycles that, for example, have faulty brakes and/or steering.
- You cannot ride a bicycle while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. It is also prohibited to transfer control of a bicycle to a person who is drunk or in any other inappropriate state.
- Cyclists under 14 years of age are prohibited from riding on roads and streets.
Where are bicycles allowed?
In April 2014, several points related to cycling were officially included in Section 24 of these traffic rules.
Now cyclists over 14 years old can ride:
- along lanes on roads marked with markings or appropriate road signs for bicycle and/or pedestrian traffic;
- along the right edge of the roadway;
- along roadsides and sidewalks;
- along pedestrian paths.
You must travel in accordance with each of the following items on the list, if the previous ones are missing. For example, when there is no bicycle or pedestrian path, you can move along the right edge of the road. If this edge is small or not suitable for driving, then choose the side of the road, etc.
Special bike paths
There are exceptions to these rules. You can travel by bicycle:
- along the roadway, when the width of the bicycle transport (or the cargo delivered on it) is more than 1 m;
- along the roadway as part of a bicycle column;
- on a pedestrian path or sidewalk, accompanied by a cyclist under 7 years of age, or with a passenger of the same age.
You also need to know that a bicycle column can move on the right edge of the roadway, forming only one row. However, such a column can also consist of two rows if the width of each vehicle in it is less than or equal to 0.75 m. When moving in one row in a column of cyclists, distribution into groups is provided, each of which should contain no more than a dozen vehicles, and when driving in two rows - no more than 10 pairs of vehicles. The distance between such cycling groups cannot be less than 80 or even 100 meters.
Movement of children on bicycles
Children aged 7 to 14 years can ride a bicycle in:
- sidewalks;
- bicycle and pedestrian paths;
- pedestrian areas.
Student cyclists cannot ride on:
- bicycle lanes;
- roadway;
- roadsides.
Children under 7 years old can ride on sidewalks, bicycle and pedestrian paths, as well as within courtyards and special pedestrian zones only in the company of walking adults.
Additional requirements for cyclists
In addition to the main points of the rules, there are a number of additional requirements for persons driving bicycles:
- If a bicycle interferes with other road users in permitted places, the driver must dismount.
- A dismounted cyclist must follow the traffic rules written for pedestrians.
- Be attentive to road signs that designate special lanes for bicycle traffic.
2015 changes to traffic rules concerning cyclists
Since 2015, cyclists over the age of 14 and driving a serviceable vehicle are allowed to ride on lanes allocated on the roadways for public transport.
Total length – 29 km
Picturesque embankments are an excellent option for a pleasant bike ride around Moscow. The route begins from Nagatinskaya embankment. We drive to the Novospassky Bridge, where we cross to the other side. We continue the trip to the Ustinsky Bridge. There you will have to get off the bike for a while and go down the stairs. No more obstacles will appear until the end of the journey. But there will be excellent views of the Kremlin, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the Luzhniki Stadium. Then we fly along the Novodevichy, Savvinskaya, Smolenskaya and Krasnopresnenskaya embankments. We end the trip in the pleasant Krasnaya Presnya park, or you can get to Moscow City and look at the skyscrapers.
Cycling route “Museon–Victory Park”
The length of the route is 16 km.
An equipped dedicated cycling route starts from Muzeon Park. Then we go to the park named after. Gorky, where you can stay for a while, go on attractions or just ride along the park alleys. The path continues to the Vorobyovy Gory, from where excellent views open up. We pedal another couple of kilometers and get to Victory Park, where the bike path ends.
"VDNH-Ostankino"
The length of the route is 12.5 km.
VDNH is one of the most interesting places in Moscow. Here you can drive through the pavilions, watch exhibitions, or go to some festival. The cycling route passes through the Botanical Garden with an area of 540 hectares, then you can admire the original rock garden, ride through Ostankino Park and get to the Ostankino TV Tower. We end our trip near the Ostankino estate, where you can relax and sit by the pond.
Bicycle path in Izmailovsky Park
You can have a great time riding around Izmailovsky Park. There is an equipped bicycle path with signs that will prevent you from getting lost. We start the route from the sports ground near the College of Industry, Hospitality and Management No. 23. On the way, we stop at Terletsky Park, admiring the beauty of the Izmailovo estate and the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. One of the iconic places on the route is the Izmailovo Kremlin. Here you can linger a little and go on a detailed tour. You can finish your journey by reaching the desired metro station: Izmailovskaya, Partizanskaya or Shosse Entuziastov.
Cycle route “Moscow-City–Crimean Bridge”
Total length – only 12 km.
A simple and interesting route around Moscow is suitable even for beginners. The path begins from Moscow City, from the Taras Shevchenko embankment. All the way we will drive along the right bank of the river, repeating its bends. We drive along Vorobyovy Gory and Andreevskaya Embankment to Neskuchny Garden. You can stop here and relax in the shade of the trees, or drive a little further, reaching Gorky Park. There is definitely a lot of entertainment and opportunities for a wonderful holiday here. The finishing point of the route is the Crimean Bridge.
South East Cycling Route
This route is loved by professionals. There are many slopes and climbs along the way, so you won’t get bored. We start moving from the Maryino metro station. We drive through the city streets and turn towards Borisovsky Ponds. Then you can slowly drive along picturesque bodies of water and get to the Kapotnya district.
Park named after Gorky
Riding around the park is a pleasure. Even if you don’t have your own bike, you can rent one. The route passes through numerous alleys of the park. Ideal for a leisurely drive on a pleasant summer day.
Central route
The length of the route is 9 km.
You can explore many Moscow sights while riding a bicycle on this route. The bike path starts on Rozhdestvensky Boulevard. From here we go towards Pushkinsky Square, drive past the Moscow Government building, stop at New Arbat and go to the Patriarch's Ponds. Here we can take a short break and move on to the M. Bulgakov Museum. Next to us are the Aquarium Garden, the Satire Theater, and the Theatre. Mossovet and Sadovo-Triumphal Square. We end the journey in the Hermitage Garden.
The route is not difficult, but it is not suitable for everyone, since most of the way you will have to drive along a busy road next to traffic.
"Ustinsky Square-Park Sokolniki"
The length of the route is 7 km.
We start from the Bolshoy Ustinsky Bridge, along which we cross the river and end up in Ustinsky Square. From here we drive along Yauzsky Boulevard, then along Pokrovsky, and then along Chistoprudny. We drive along the Boulevard Ring and head to the Turgenevskaya metro station. We turn onto Academician Sakharov Avenue and head towards the Komsomolskaya metro station. We continue moving along Krasnoprudnaya Street and further along Rusakovskaya. We get to the Sokolniki metro station and finish our journey in the park.
By the way, in Sokolniki Park itself there is also a bicycle path. Here you can leisurely stroll along the alleys and enjoy the surrounding greenery. And if you don’t have any strength left, then just stop for a picnic.
Cycling route through Bitsevsky Park
The length of the route is 7.5 km.
If you like to ride in nature, then the best place in noisy Moscow is Bitsevsky Park. This vast forest area is perfect for a pleasant drive among trees, fragrant herbs and beautiful scenery. Please note that there is no special bike path in the forest, so unprepared bikers should be especially careful. And in any case, it is better not to accelerate too much.
Here you can build your own route and choose any path you like. The map suggests one of the possible options with a length of 7.5 km.
Some people stand in traffic jams for hours, others endure crushes in the subway in the morning, and there are people who have chosen a bicycle and have never regretted their choice. Of course, most of them live in European countries where all conditions are provided for cyclists.
There are ten cities in the world where there are the most cyclists, and their number is growing every year. Unfortunately, not a single Russian city is on this list yet, but I would like to believe that one day free bike rental points and convenient bike paths will appear on Moscow streets. In the meantime, we are far from that, check out the list of cities adapted for cyclists and find out how they differ from ours.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The title of the main cycling state rightfully goes to the Netherlands, because there are 16.6 million bicycles for 16.7 million inhabitants.
In Amsterdam itself, every adult citizen rides a two-wheeler, and the city authorities continue to pass decrees aimed at improving conditions for cyclists. There are even special rental services where, along with regular bikes, you can rent bicycles for eight or pedal boats.
However, not everything is perfect here, and every fifth bicycle owner reports the theft of their vehicle once a year.
Basel, Switzerland
In Basel, a fifth of all trips around the city are made by bicycle, and every second Swiss owns this means of transport.
By the way, there are separate roads, signs, intersections and junctions, as well as city maps for cyclists.
Barcelona, Spain
In 2003, the Spanish authorities began to pay special attention to the development of cycling culture. In Barcelona, a road “green ring” was built, more than 60 kilometers long, reserved only for two-wheeled traffic.
In addition, the Bicycle Festival and Bicycle Week were organized here, which have been held for the sixth year and are aimed at popularizing cycling. In total, every seventh Spaniard in the country prefers a bicycle.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin is great for getting around by bicycle, if only because the city's public transport is designed to transport “horses of steel.” In addition, in addition to many cycling routes and rental services, there are specialized Internet resources that allow you to create an interactive cycling route from one point to another.
By the way, there are 62 million bicycles in Germany, that is, more than in any European country.
Copenhagen, Denmark
37% of Copenhagen's population ride bicycles, there are separate signs for them and there are entire city areas where this is the only permitted transport. In addition, there are 4.5 million bikes for the 5.5 million inhabitants.
And yet, bicycle rental in Denmark is free, you just need to pay a deposit and you can ride as much as you like.
Paris, France
Very little time has passed since the creation of the first Velib bicycle sharing network in Paris in 2007 to the present day, but now there are one and a half thousand points with twenty thousand bicycles throughout the city.
You can take them literally on every corner, and admiring Paris while sitting on a bicycle seems attractive not only to city residents, but also to travelers who actively use this service.
Beijing, China
There are about ten million two-wheeled vehicles in this city, and the Chinese use them not only for walking or sports, but also to get to work.
In recent years, it has also become popular to attach small electric motors to ordinary bicycles, thereby not increasing their speed, but reducing the required effort.
Portland, USA
Over the past 20 years, the number of bike enthusiasts in Portland has quadrupled, and that's no coincidence. The fact is that the city authorities provide free bikes to low-income residents.
In the United States itself, where the number of cycling enthusiasts has exceeded one hundred million people, new bike paths are constantly being built and city routes are being adapted for the movement of cyclists.
Tokyo, Japan
Unlike Amsterdam, bike theft is so rare in Tokyo that bike owners rarely use bike locks.
Everything is fine with automated parking here - these multi-storey buildings are no less common than car parks. But the problem with bike paths in Tokyo is that due to lack of space, cyclists have to share sidewalks with pedestrians.
Trondheim, Norway
Every second Norwegian owns a bicycle, and in Trondheim there are especially many of them. In this hilly city, the authorities, trying to solve the transport problem, began switching citizens to bicycles 20 years ago. And to make it less difficult for novice cyclists to ride around the hilly city, special escalators were created for them.
Of course, our cities are still far from these ten, but still, here you can choose a time and go to the park to ride a bike, remember your childhood and get a charge of vigor and good mood.
Good afternoon, dear reader.
As soon as sufficiently warm weather sets in over central Russia, the number of two-wheeled vehicles increases significantly. Hundreds of bicycle and moped drivers appear on city streets and join the dense traffic flow.
According to my observations, at least 80 percent of the drivers of two-wheelers, for which a driver's license is not required, have absolutely no idea and take to the road completely unprepared.
Road rules for bicycles
Let's consider traffic rules for bicycles. A quick glance at the text may seem that traffic rules for cyclists are concentrated exclusively in section 24 of the rules "". However, in reality everything is completely different.
In the rules of the road, there are several types of road users, to which a specific clause of the rules may apply. Among others this motor vehicle, vehicle And driver. A bicycle without an engine is not a motor vehicle, but all points relating to drivers and vehicles also apply to cyclists.
Attention! Rules that apply to pedestrians do not apply to bicycle drivers. They apply only to persons driving a bicycle.
Thus Most traffic rules apply to cyclists, including a special 24 section. I will not analyze and explain absolutely everything for cyclists in this article. The interested reader can do this himself. I will focus only on those points of the rules that are most often violated by bicycle drivers.
Technical condition of the bike
2.3. The driver of the vehicle is obliged to:
2.3.1. Before leaving, check and ensure the good technical condition of the vehicle on the way in accordance with the Basic Provisions for the admission of vehicles to operation and the responsibilities of officials to ensure road safety (hereinafter referred to as the Basic Provisions).
Driving is prohibited if there is a malfunction service brake system, steering, a coupling device (as part of a road train), unlit (missing) headlights and rear marker lights in the dark or in conditions of poor visibility, a windshield wiper that does not operate on the driver’s side during rain or snowfall.
So, the rules of the road Bicycles are prohibited, which has Malfunctions of the service brake system or steering. And we’re not just talking about driving a bicycle with broken handlebars or broken brakes.
There are "passionate" cyclists who try to reduce the weight of their bike in every possible way. This includes removing brakes and other structural elements. Punishment for such a violation is provided for in the Code of Administrative Offenses and will be discussed at the end of the article.
Alcohol intoxication of a cyclist
Movement of cyclists over 14 years of age possible in descending order:
- Along bicycle paths, bicycle pedestrian paths, or lanes for cyclists.
- On the right edge of the roadway.
- On the side of the road.
- On the sidewalk or pedestrian path.
Please note that each subsequent item in the above list assumes that the previous items are missing.
For example, you can drive along the side of the road (point 3) only if there is no bicycle path or lane, and there is no possibility of driving along the right edge of the roadway.
In addition, there are a few exceptions:
- You can ride on the roadway if the width of the bicycle or load exceeds 1 meter.
- You can drive along the roadway if traffic is carried out in columns.
- You can ride on a sidewalk or pedestrian path if you are accompanying a cyclist under 14 years of age or transporting a child under 7 years of age.
When driving on the roadway, you should keep in mind the following rules:
24.5. When cyclists move along the right edge of the roadway in the cases provided for by these Rules, cyclists must move only in one row.
A column of cyclists may move in two rows if the overall width of the bicycles does not exceed 0.75 m.
The column of cyclists must be divided into groups of 10 cyclists in the case of single-lane traffic, or into groups of 10 pairs in the case of double-lane traffic. To facilitate overtaking, the distance between groups should be 80 - 100 m.
Additional Information:
Movement of cyclists aged 7 to 14 years possible on sidewalks, pedestrian, bicycle and pedestrian paths, as well as within pedestrian zones.
Please note that “school cyclists” are not allowed to ride in bicycle lanes, the roadway or the shoulder.
Movement of cyclists under 7 years of age possible only together with pedestrians (on sidewalks, pedestrian and bicycle paths, pedestrian zones).
Thus, at present, cyclists can also travel on sidewalks and roadsides. In this case, the cyclist rules impose additional requirements:
24.6. If the movement of a cyclist on a sidewalk, pedestrian path, shoulder or within pedestrian zones endangers or interferes with the movement of other persons, the cyclist must dismount and follow the requirements provided for by these Rules for the movement of pedestrians.
I would like to note that when driving on sidewalks, pedestrian paths, roadsides and pedestrian zones, a cyclist must not interfere with the movement of other persons. If necessary, the cyclist must dismount and continue moving as a pedestrian.
Let's look at an interesting example. Let's say a car (in some cases this is allowed by the rules) and a cyclist are riding on the sidewalk. If a collision occurs, both road users will be to blame. If a cyclist walks along the sidewalk, then he will not be to blame for the accident (he will not pay for car repairs).
Therefore, paragraph 24.6 emphasizes that in the event Accident on the sidewalk one of its culprits will in any case be the cyclist.
Dedicated lanes for cyclists
In 2019, you will find dedicated lanes for cyclists on the roads, marked with special signs:
Only bicycles and mopeds are allowed on these lanes.
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 fixed-route vehicles, marked with signs 5.11.1, 5.13.1, 5.13.2, 5.14, the movement and stopping of other vehicles (except for school buses and vehicles used as passenger taxis, as well as cyclists) is prohibited - if the lane for route vehicles is located on the right) on this lane.
Please note that a cyclist may only enter a public transport lane if that lane is marked by one of the signs listed above. In addition, there should be no additional conditions prohibiting entry into the specified lane.
For example, in some Russian cities traffic 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. Simply, at the entrance to it, a 3.1 “brick” sign is installed.
Only public transport drivers can ignore the requirements of this sign. Other vehicles, including cyclists, cannot pass under the “brick”.
Additional Information:
Bicycle zones
On December 14, 2018, the concept of “Bicycle zone” appeared in the traffic rules. The following road signs are used to indicate the cycling zone:
Not only cyclists, but also motorized vehicles (cars) can move through the bicycle zone. In this case, the following rules must be observed:
- Cyclists have priority over cars.
- Cyclists can ride on the entire opposite side of the roadway, and not just on the right edge.
- Cyclists are not prohibited from turning left and making U-turns on wide roads.
- The speed is limited to 20 km/h.
- Pedestrians can cross the road anywhere, but they do not have the right of way.
More detailed information about cycling zones is provided in the following article:
Bicycle drivers must give way to pedestrians at crossings
14.1. The driver of a vehicle approaching an unregulated pedestrian crossing is obliged to give way to pedestrians crossing the road or entering the roadway (tram tracks) to cross.
A bicycle, like any other vehicle, must slow down or stop before crossing to allow pedestrians to pass.
Bicycle lights
In the dark, the headlights or lanterns must be turned on on the bicycle, and in the daytime, low beam headlights or daytime running lights:
19.1. In the dark and in conditions of insufficient visibility, regardless of the road lighting, as well as in tunnels, the following lighting devices must be turned on on a moving vehicle:
on all motor vehicles and mopeds - high or low beam headlights, on bicycles - headlights or lanterns, on horse-drawn carts - lanterns (if equipped);
19.5. During daylight hours, all moving vehicles must have low-beam headlights or daytime running lights on to indicate 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 bicycle
Riding a bicycle is allowed at any age. However, depending on age, the rules for riding a bicycle differ (discussed above).
Driving on the carriageway is only possible when from 14 years old.
Prohibitions for bicycle drivers
24.8. Cyclists and moped drivers are prohibited from:
- drive a bicycle or moped without holding the handlebars with at least one hand;
- transport cargo that protrudes beyond the dimensions by more than 0.5 m in length or width, or cargo that interferes with control;
- transport passengers if this is not provided for by the design of the vehicle;
- transport children under 7 years of age in the absence of specially equipped places for them;
- turn left or turn around on roads with tram traffic and on roads that have more than one lane for traffic in a given direction (except for cases where a left turn is allowed from the right lane, and with the exception of roads located in bicycle zones);
- drive on the road without a fastened motorcycle helmet (for moped drivers);
- cross the road at pedestrian crossings.
24.9. Towing of bicycles and mopeds, as well as towing with bicycles and mopeds, is prohibited, except for towing a trailer intended for use with a bicycle or moped.
From this list the following points should be noted:
1. Bicycle drivers are prohibited from turning left and turning around on roads that have more than one lane in a given direction. Those. In the city, cyclists are prohibited from turning left on almost all major streets.
Note. This requirement does not apply to bicycle zones, as well as to roads where left turns are permitted from the far right lane.
In practice, we can offer the following way out of this situation. The bicycle driver leaves his vehicle and becomes a pedestrian. Then he crosses the intersection in the required direction along the pedestrian crossing. After this, he gets back on the bike and continues moving along the roadway or side of the road.
So the fines for bicycle drivers currently cannot be compared with (30,000 rubles for driving while intoxicated). In addition, the advantage of cyclists on the road is that they are rarely fined for violating traffic rules. And this, in turn, leads to the fact that most “two-wheelers” behave unpredictably on the road, provoking the emergence of dangerous situations.
That's it for a look at the features finished. I remind you once again that every cyclist needs to read the full version at least once.
Well, in conclusion, I suggest you watch a short video that clearly demonstrates what a traffic violation can lead to for cyclists:
Good luck on the roads!
You cannot drive on the sidewalk if there is a roadway not occupied by parked cars.
You can drive on the sidewalk when transporting or accompanying a child. If you are traveling alone, you should drive on the roadway.
You can drive in the lane dedicated to public transport.
Only if there are no signs above the allocated lane prohibiting movement on it. For example, in our city there is an additional “No Entry” sign (brick) above the dedicated lanes, and in this case you cannot drive on such lanes.
Good luck on the roads!
Ivan, You are not right.
The Code of Administrative Offenses has its own definition of a vehicle, it is given in the note to.
Note. In this article, a vehicle should be understood as a motor vehicle with a displacement of an internal combustion engine of more than 50 cubic centimeters or a maximum electric motor power of more than 4 kilowatts and a maximum design speed of more than 50 kilometers per hour, as well as trailers for it, subject to state registration, and in others Articles of this chapter also include tractors, self-propelled road construction and other self-propelled machines, vehicles for which a special right is granted in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation on road safety.
In the Code of Administrative Offenses, bicycles are not considered vehicles.
Regarding the endings. Attach a diagram of the section of road you are interested in. Let's see how we can get there. Unfortunately, you can’t ride a bicycle everywhere and not always.
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I repeat, it is clearly written "Please note that each subsequent item in the above list implies that the previous items are missing." There is NO choice.
And the tragedy is that I do not have the right, in PRINCIPLE, to move along the CORNER and ALL pedestrian zones.
Well, the argument “violate as you want as long as you don’t get fined” looks quite interesting on this forum))).
remember once and for all rule point 1.5
and always move in such a way that it is carried out
by car on a bicycle with a tip
Let me give you just a few examples, and then you yourself, BUT ONLY with a QUOTE FROM the traffic rules, will try to refute them. How will I be run over in a few minutes.
3. The right edge of the roadway is broken and there are numerous damages to the road surface.
Evdokimov
Evgeniy-249, I agree with your logic, because I myself follow the same one.
The reason, in my opinion: a legal hole. Namely, the circumstances characterizing the LACK OF POSSIBILITY to move along the right edge of the roadway are not described. For example:
1. Parked cars give “lack of opportunity...”?
2. Do drain wells with longitudinal ribs provide?
3. Do they provide pits and ditches?
In general, only case law will help us. Well, God forbid you and I form it))
Alexander-655
Maxim may have already mentioned it, but I’ll just say this. As practice shows, even if this were a direct quote from the rules, then for some reason I am more than sure that at least half of the pedestrians would still proudly stand on it from a high bell tower. Because until now, a considerable number of pedestrians still have the habit of crossing the roadway in the wrong place, for example, although I myself sometimes do this. Well, or turn to red (I don’t go to red myself, except if I see that there is not a single car/motorcycle within a radius of 100 meters). But for the sake of truth, I will also say that I and most of those who do it began to at least look around more carefully before immediately diving so that at that moment there would be a safe window for everyone to cross. Therefore, whether this quote exists or not, it is unlikely that it would radically change anything.3. The quote you provided is a free interpretation of the rules, and not a quote from the rules.
With a slight movement of my foot, without turning the pedals, but standing on one of the pedals, I turn the bicycle into... a scooter.
There is no crossing point, only when getting off the bike along points.
There is an expression "loophole in the law." And if the law is bad, then using this loophole is completely justified. The width of the pedestrian crossing = the width of the zebra markings, and between the zebra and the stop line there is always a distance that is, literally and figuratively, a loophole for cycling. On one side you are covered by pedestrians with an arcing stop line.
This experience was shared by sclar
Stas, Hello.
If there are no other conditions prohibiting movement near the pedestrian crossing (continuous markings, for example), then you can drive there. However, in this case you will not have any advantage and in the event of an accident you will have to pay for car repairs.
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Torturestroke, there is no federal law prohibiting bicycle storage in an apartment. I have also never heard of regional laws of this kind.
Only if in your building the apartment owners at a general meeting decided that storing bicycles in a residential building is prohibited and, for example, allocated a separate non-residential premises for this. Although this is an extremely rare case.
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And if someone else gets caught, he’ll knock you down and give you a fine. So save up some cash.
I’ll tell you more, even when riding on the sidewalk, if a cyclist gets into an accident with a car leaving (into) the yard, the fault will be either mutual or on the cyclist - violation of clause 24.6 (depends on the speed of the bicycle, visibility, etc. - the court decides) ,there were precedents.
Conclusion, as was written earlier, it is necessary to drive EVERYWHERE in compliance with clause 1.5 “Road users must act in such a way as not to create a danger to traffic and not cause harm...”
And in particular, when crossing the road at a reasonable speed next to a pedestrian crossing, I must make sure whether there is cover for pedestrians and whether the turning car allows me to pass or not.
And it is also desirable that there are no complaints from traffic police inspectors and vigilant citizens that I am violating traffic rules.
p.s. An exercise for those who like “not riding but fidgeting”, while sitting at the computer on a saddle chair you don’t just sit, but periodically, about once every 2 minutes, get up and do a circle around the room (in 2 minutes a cyclist when riding on the sidewalk at a speed of 10 km/h travels 330 meters - the approximate distance between intersections).
This procedure will be especially useful for legislators coming up with laws for cyclists.
Signs 3.2 - 3.9, 3.32 and 3.33 prohibit the movement of the corresponding types of vehicles in both directions.
Those. If the sign is installed to the right of the roadway, then movement along the entire roadway is prohibited.
GOST R 52289-2004 gives the following information regarding 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 onto 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 you adhere to the general principles of installing prohibitory signs, then they prohibit movement to your left. That is, if there is a sidewalk to the right of the sign, then you can drive on it.
Difficulty may arise if the sidewalk is adjacent to the roadway and the pillars 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 that have more than one lane for traffic in a given direction.
Your comment says that you can't turn left almost anywhere. Why? This direction is a left turn or a U-turn. If the roadway has 3 lanes in each direction, and turning left (and turning, if not prohibited) is only allowed from the left lane, where does it say that you cannot turn from the third lane? There is only one lane in this direction. Either the rules are written crookedly, or those who read them do not understand what is written. Please read carefully. For those turning left, the direction straight or right is not a given. It is completely absent for him; he does not go there.
Clause 24.2 prohibits driving away from the right edge of the driveway if the movement is on the roadway.Where does it say that you can’t turn from the third lane?
No, such a direction in the traffic rules is called the “intended direction of movement” (see “driving through intersections”: “leave in the intended direction”). “Lane of a given direction” refers to all lanes for forward traffic, no matter forward-left, forward-straight or forward-right. The “lanes of a given direction” are not only the “lanes of the opposite direction” and the dividing strip, but at intersections there are also crossing ones.This direction is a left turn or a U-turn.
Dmitry-484
Barkhudarov, you are right - traffic rules for cyclists were written by people who not only do not ride bicycles, but apparently hate cyclists. First of all, everything is done for motorists, because the strongest and richest are first and foremost motorists. There are already rumors that licenses for cyclists will be introduced. Instead of reining in the most insolent motorists, who not only massively violate rights, but in some cases deliberately try to set up a cyclist - they cut off and do not turn on the right turn signal.
Hello! To be honest, I didn’t find anything about dismounting at a controlled intersection, which was written about a couple of posts ago. But I wanted to ask about something else.
1. Does the requirement of clause 24.2 to move on the right mean that it is mandatory to move to the right if the signs/markings from the right lane only allow right? Judging by the context of clauses 24.8 and 8.5, probably not. After all, 24.8 does not prohibit turning left on single-lane roads, but 8.5 requires you to take the extreme position, not the lane, but precisely the position. That is, it is allowed to leave from the right edge if necessary, and therefore change into a lane from which you can go straight, if from the right only to the right.
2. Clause 24.2 allows movement on the side of the road only if it is impossible to move along the right edge of the FC, although for mopeds and horse-drawn vehicles the old wording “driving on the side of the road is allowed if this does not interfere with pedestrians.” It would not be better to keep something similar in paragraph 24.2,
2. It is better to send such proposals directly to the Government of the Russian Federation, because It is the employees of this department who are responsible for drawing up the text of traffic regulations.
3. Interesting question. Paragraph 24.11 talks about the priority of cyclists over mechanical vehicles. This paragraph says nothing about priority at intersections. Therefore, it is unclear what exactly drivers and cyclists should be guided by at intersections (section 13 or clause 24.11).
Good luck on the roads!
Bicycle
It's always the fault of the one who "arrived" faster. Ride your bike wherever you want, just don’t bother anyone on purpose and don’t crash into anyone, otherwise you’ll kill yourself and scratch others. “And where other people’s rules begin, that’s where your personal freedom ends.”
I'm not sure the fault lies entirely with the cyclist. To recover damages - under Article 1064 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.
Previously, there was a rule that cyclists should move towards the flow, that is, in the oncoming lane, so to speak. This wonderful rule has been canceled???
Anton-150, clause 24.2 of traffic rules admits Cyclists can only move along the right edge of the FC.
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