Use of hazard warning lights and warning triangles. Emergency sign - requirements for a new type of sign. Alarm signs

Road safety is an urgent need for every (even the most reckless) driver. This is especially true for non-standard situations. For example, a car engine is running, but has lost a lot of power.

The forced stop and quick repairs did not give positive results: you can move, but at low speed. In such a combination of circumstances, a line of vehicles will gather on the narrow road behind, the drivers of which will openly or covertly express their dislike by such snail-like driving.

You could even die from hiccups! But for such unusual cases, an emergency alarm was invented.

Every modern car has a mode button alarm. It can take on the most intricate shapes: round, square, rectangular, etc. But two circumstances unite all options for emergency buttons:

it is located within reach of the driver;
it depicts a triangle, symbolizing an emergency or dangerous situation.

After pressing such a button, releasing it or touching it in sensor mode (it all depends on the design of the car), all six turn signals (in common parlance - turn signals) will begin to blink in the same mode with the same frequency.

At the same time, two arrows will light up on the instrument panel, signaling the operation of the turn signals, and an unpleasant monotonous clicking sound will be heard from under the panel (this is the hazard warning relay working).

Light signals flashing along the perimeter of the car body are clearly visible to other road users. This is a warning to other drivers about the danger.

Main functions and purpose of the “emergency light”

According to the traffic rules, the “hazard warning light” must be used by the driver in cases where when the vehicle creates a danger for the movement of other participants. Therefore, its use in such situations is the driver’s sacred duty.

For example, in Windshield a stone hit the car and it cracked (“cobwebs started crawling”).

In this case, operation of the vehicle is prohibited, but it is allowed to drive to the repair site or parking lot subject to safety precautions. An activated emergency light will allow the driver to safely reach a service center or garage.

Very often, drivers with little driving experience (not to be confused with “dummies”!) use the hazard warning lights in a situation where they lose control. For example, the engine stalls at an intersection (but everyone is in a hurry, honking from behind, and is indignant).

In this case, the emergency light will become a real salvation for an inexperienced car enthusiast. Its inclusion “whitens” a slightly tarnished reputation.

To paraphrase the traffic rules, let’s say that it is advisable and should be used in any circumstances when the driver feels unsure of his actions on the road. And he honestly warns his fellow drivers about this. Such actions will ensure maximum safety to all traffic participants.

Cases of mandatory activation of the alarm system

Frankly speaking, determining the degree of danger of your vehicle on the road is a subjective phenomenon. Therefore, the traffic rules specifically spell out 5 situations, in the event of which the emergency alarm must be turned on immediately. This requirement of the Rules is strict, and it is not discussed.

Each vehicle must be marked with an alarm (of course, if it is available and in working order). This is done to warn other road users about an obstacle that may appear on their way.

2. When making a forced stop in places where stopping is prohibited.

"Emergency" performs two important missions here. Firstly, it warns of danger. Secondly, it convinces other road users and traffic police officers that there are no illegal motives in the actions of the driver who is making a forced stop, and not deliberately and cynically ignoring the Rules.

3. When the driver is blinded by the headlights of oncoming or passing vehicles.

Headlights modern cars incredibly powerful (for example, xenon). And it is not difficult for the driver to get blinded: be it from oncoming traffic or from passing cars - through the rear-view mirrors.

A blinded driver can no longer adequately navigate in space, so the Rules require him to:

immediately after blinding, turn on the hazard warning lights;
gradually reduce speed without changing lanes (or lanes) until you stop.

Regarding the second requirement, the motivation for the traffic rules is clear: moving out of your lane or lane in the absence of control over the situation can lead to an accident.

4. When towing on a towed vehicle.

When towing with a disabled vehicle, you must turn on the hazard lights.

This is done to warn vehicles approaching from behind about the danger and complexity of the intended maneuver -.

5. When boarding and disembarking children in case of their organized transportation.

When passing places where children are boarded or disembarked from a vehicle marked with the identification sign “Transportation of Children,” special traffic rules apply. The driver, approaching such areas, is obliged to reduce speed, and, if necessary, even stop in order to let children pass, even those who suddenly appear on the roadway.

That is why drivers of vehicles carrying out organized transportation of children are required to turn on the hazard warning lights when boarding and disembarking. It will become an excellent informant for other road users about changing traffic situations and the need to ensure the safety of children.

So, let us note once again (it will not be superfluous!): The above five cases of alarm application are mandatory. This is what the Russian Traffic Regulations and the principles of basic safety require!

Warning triangle

Every motor vehicle must be equipped with a warning triangle (except for mopeds and motorcycles without side trailers). This sign set by the driver on roadway in the direction of the possible appearance of vehicles. It is a way of warning other participants traffic about potential danger.

The rules provide for three main cases in which the driver is required to display a warning triangle.

1. In case of a traffic accident.

And let us immediately conclude: in the event of an accident, it will not be enough to turn on the hazard warning lights. The driver is also required to mark the location of the accident with a warning triangle.

2. When forced to stop in areas where stopping is prohibited.

Let us draw one more conclusion: if you are forced to stop in such places, it will not be enough to turn on the emergency lights; the corresponding sign should also be displayed.

3. When forced to stop in areas with limited visibility.

The purpose of this sign is to promptly inform drivers about the possible occurrence of an obstacle in difficult conditions visibility.

There is no such thing as too much safety

In addition to the mandatory use of a warning triangle, drivers can also use it to achieve the greatest safety when stopping or parking on the road. For example, at night on the side of the highway. The rules don't require this, but it will be calmer.

This is often done by truck drivers resting after a hard day. working day. Even in the most unfavorable visibility conditions, the red reflective elements of the sign can warn approaching drivers and convince them to take precautions in advance.

At what distance is a warning triangle placed?

Traffic regulations require the driver to display an emergency stop sign, guided by the main principle: the distance from the vehicle to it should ensure timely warning of danger. Therefore, in each specific situation this distance will be different.

However, the Rules regulate minimally permissible distances:

— at least 15 meters in a populated area;

— at least 30 meters outside the populated area.

These parameters are derived exclusively from experience.

Additional Towing Rule

A special case of using a warning triangle is when towing in conditions of malfunction or absence of hazard warning lights.

In such circumstances, the driver of the towed vehicle is required to post a warning triangle on the rear of the vehicle. This will warn drivers behind you that the situation is unusual.

A cunning driver is a smart driver

After much thought, we came to the conclusion that we should still talk about the imaginary forced stop. Moreover, drivers often sin with this.

The rules prohibit the operation of a car unless it is equipped with the following three mandatory accessories: a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher and a warning triangle. All this can be purchased at retail stores and must be stored in an easily accessible place in the car.

A warning triangle is a red triangle, which, if necessary, you must place on the roadway from the direction of approaching traffic. It is clearly visible not only during the day, but also at night, as it has the ability to reflect the headlights falling on it. Even in the dark on a country road, drivers will see it, understand in advance that there is danger ahead, reduce speed and be ready to stop or go around you. And this must be done without fail and immediately!

A few words about what hazard warning lights are.

Absolutely every car has such a key (or button) - if you press it, then all the direction indicators and two more repeaters on the side surfaces of the front wings begin to flash simultaneously. That is, as many as six lights flash at once orange color from all sides of the car. The driver, turning on the hazard warning lights or using a warning triangle, seems to shout to other road users:

"I have a problem's! Be careful! Now, without meaning to, I pose a danger to everyone!”

It's something like special language(let’s call it “emergency language”). This language has only a few words and you need to know them. Moreover, both the one who “screams” and those who hear this “scream” need to know them. Then you can not only see that something happened, but also understand what exactly happened. Either an accident has occurred, or one person is towing another, or children are being boarded on a bus intended for their organized transportation.

The hazard warning lights must be turned on:

When towing (on a towed motor vehicle);

When the driver is blinded by headlights;

When boarding and disembarking children from a vehicle with identification marks “Transportation of Children”:

The driver must turn on the hazard warning lights in other cases to warn road users of the danger that the vehicle may pose.

A warning triangle must be displayed:

In case of a traffic accident;

When forced to stop in places where stopping is prohibited;

When forced to stop in any place where a stationary vehicle cannot be seen by other drivers in a timely manner.

In case of a traffic accident.

In the event of an accident, the first thing to do is to immediately turn on the hazard warning lights. Then also immediately put up a warning triangle. And only after that - everything else.

When forced to stop in places where stopping is prohibited.

You already know how to behave during a forced stop - also, the first thing to do is turn on the emergency lights and put up an emergency stop sign.

Moreover, if you happen to break down in a place where stopping is not prohibited, or you manage to roll the car to a place where stopping is not prohibited (for example, to the side of the road), then in this case the Rules do not oblige you to “shout” to everyone about your problems.

However, if you are planning to repair it right on the road, then this is a different situation. Now you are certainly creating a danger for yourself and for the movement of other vehicles. And, therefore, they must turn on the emergency lights and put up an emergency stop sign.

Rules. Section 7. Clause 7.2. Paragraph 3.

This sign is installed at a distance that provides timely warning to other drivers of the danger in a particular situation. However, this distance must be at least 15 meters from the vehicle in populated areas and at least 30 meters outside populated areas.

Did you notice: The rules established only the lower limit (at least 15 meters in populated areas and at least 30 meters on the road outside populated areas). The Rules say nothing about “no more.” Drivers must determine the upper limit themselves, guided by safety considerations in each specific situation.

In all likelihood, something happened around the bend. And the driver put up a warning triangle, moving away from the scene of the incident much more than 30 meters.

In this situation, this is exactly what you need to do!

When towing.

Just try to make sure that the warning triangle does not obscure the state registration plate of your car.

When the driver is blinded by headlights.

Night time. A road outside a populated area without artificial lighting. A car is driving towards you with its headlights on. Just imagine - you don’t see the road surface, you don’t see the markings, you don’t see the edge of the road, you don’t see that the road makes a turn. This is deadly!

The most correct thing now is to depict a forced stop. That is, there is no need to put up a sign, just turn on the hazard warning lights and smoothly stop without changing lanes. I assure you, this is the most correct and safe decision. Moreover, the Rules require the same.

Rules. Section 19. Clause 19.2. Paragraph 5.

If blinded, the driver must turn on the hazard warning lights and, without changing lanes, reduce speed and stop.

Then, when the car that blinded you passes, start driving and, having accelerated to the average speed of the flow, turn off the emergency lights.

When boarding children in a vehicle with identification marks

"Transportation of children" and disembarkation from it.

For the organized transportation of children, buses are specially hired, and these buses must have “Transportation of Children” identification signs on the front and rear.

Children are children. Getting carried away, they may forget that they are on the road. Therefore, every time children are boarded or disembarked, the driver of such a bus is required to turn on the hazard warning lights. This is also one of the words in the “emergency language”, and it is very important that drivers understand it correctly.

The driver must turn on the hazard warning lights in other cases to warn road users of the danger that the vehicle may pose.

Well, we have already considered one such case. This is when you decide to get repairs right on the road, and you are standing in a place where stopping is not prohibited.

Suppose this happens on the side of the road outside a populated area, that is, where stopping is not only allowed, but even prescribed by the Rules. You will now be walking around the car, opening and closing doors, hanging out under the hood, and perhaps even crawling under the car, leaving your feet on the roadway. And all this time cars will fly past. Of course, just because you turn on the hazard warning lights and put up a warning triangle, they won’t stop flying by, but drivers will be more attentive and, just in case, will increase the lateral interval towards you.

And another suitable case is when your vehicle has a malfunction that prohibits its operation. For example, the windshield was broken by a stone. Well, what to do now? In this case, the rules allow you to drive home or to the place of repair (do not abandon the car on the road). But with respect for everyone necessary measures precautions! That is, firstly, you will move in the far right lane. Secondly, you need to move at a low speed (and it won’t work at a high speed - the wind will blow in your face, carrying with it road dust and sand). And thirdly, during such (!) movement you are required to turn on the hazard warning lights.

The rules do not cover all such cases. They simply allow you to use the alarm whenever you feel the need to do so.

Road safety is an urgent need for every (even the most reckless) driver. This is especially true for non-standard situations. For example, a car engine is running, but has lost a lot of power.

You could even die from hiccups! But for such unusual cases, an emergency alarm was invented.

Every modern car has a button to turn on the hazard warning lights. It can take on the most intricate shapes: round, square, rectangular, etc. But two circumstances unite all options for emergency buttons:

it is located within reach of the driver;
it depicts a triangle, symbolizing an emergency or dangerous situation.

Light signals flashing along the perimeter of the car body are clearly visible to other road users. This is a warning to other drivers about the danger.

For example, a stone flew into the windshield of a car, and it cracked (“cobwebs crawled”).

In this case, the emergency light will become a real salvation for an inexperienced car enthusiast. Its inclusion “whitens” a slightly tarnished reputation.

Cases of mandatory activation of the alarm system

Each vehicle involved in an accident must be indicated by an alarm (of course, if it is present and in working order). This is done to warn other road users about an obstacle that may appear on their way.

2. When making a forced stop in places where stopping is prohibited.

3. When the driver is blinded by the headlights of oncoming or passing vehicles.

The headlights of modern cars are incredibly powerful (for example, xenon). And it is not difficult for the driver to get blinded: be it from oncoming traffic or from passing cars - through the rear-view mirrors.

A blinded driver can no longer adequately navigate in space, so the Rules require him to:

immediately after blinding, turn on the hazard warning lights;
gradually reduce speed without changing lanes (or lanes) until you stop.

Regarding the second requirement, the motivation for the traffic rules is clear: moving out of your lane or lane in the absence of control over the situation can lead to an accident.

4. When towing on a towed vehicle.

When towing with a disabled vehicle, you must turn on the hazard lights.

This is done to warn vehicles approaching from behind about the danger and complexity of the intended maneuver - overtaking or getting ahead.

5. When boarding and disembarking children in case of their organized transportation.

Every motor vehicle must be equipped with a warning triangle (except for mopeds and motorcycles without side trailers). This sign is placed by the driver on the roadway in the direction of the possible appearance of vehicles. It is a way of warning other road users of potential danger.

The rules provide for three main cases in which the driver is required to display a warning triangle.

1. In case of a traffic accident.

2. When forced to stop in areas where stopping is prohibited.

Let us draw one more conclusion: if you are forced to stop in such places, it will not be enough to turn on the emergency lights; the corresponding sign should also be displayed.

3. When forced to stop in areas with limited visibility.

The purpose of this sign is to promptly inform drivers about the possible occurrence of an obstacle in difficult visibility conditions.

Truck drivers often do this when they are resting after a hard day at work. Even in the most unfavorable visibility conditions, the red reflective elements of the sign can warn approaching drivers and convince them to take precautions in advance.

At what distance is a warning triangle placed?

However, the Rules regulate the minimum permissible distances:

These parameters are derived exclusively from experience.

A special case of using a warning triangle is when towing in conditions of malfunction or absence of hazard warning lights.

In such circumstances, the driver of the towed vehicle is required to post a warning triangle on the rear of the vehicle. This will warn drivers behind you that the situation is unusual.

After much thought, we came to the conclusion that we should still talk about the imaginary forced stop. Moreover, drivers often sin with this.

So, a standard situation: on a very popular section of the road for stopping, this very stop is strictly prohibited by the Rules (sign, markings, etc.). And I really want to stop. What does the driver do in such cases? He stops and turns on the emergency lights.

Despite the apparent “forcedness” of stopping, who discovered this fact The traffic police inspector will seek to fine the driver for violating the rules of stopping or parking. And this amounts to a decent amount (depending on the severity of the offense) - from 1000 to 5000 rubles.

A knowledgeable driver will demand the drawing up of a protocol recording not the fact of violation of stopping and parking rules, but fact of violation of the requirement to display a warning triangle. After all, the emergency lights are on, a “forced stop” is being made, but the driver forgot about the emergency stop sign... And he agrees to drawing up a report, but only for the failure to display the sign. Such an offense “costs”, in accordance with the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, only 500 rubles.

The difference can be quite significant. Especially for provincial Russia.

The driver should not neglect the rules for using hazard warning lights and warning triangles. The safety of himself, his passengers, the vehicle, and other road users depends on this.

You may not remember the theoretical calculations of Section 7 of the Traffic Regulations, which is responsible for the actions of the driver in such situations. In this case, you need to firmly adhere to the “golden rule” - an emergency light and an emergency stop sign will never be superfluous in the event of non-standard situation on the road that the driver himself creates.

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Alarm

The rules for giving hazard warning lights are regulated not only by traffic rules, but also by established driving traditions. Let's consider when to turn on the emergency lights and how not to mislead other road users.

Functionality

When the hazard warning lights turn on, all lighting, which are used as turn signals in normal operation, begin to blink at a certain interval. These include orange direction indicators, as well as repeaters on the front fender or rear-view mirrors, if the car is equipped with such. The flashing of the lights is duplicated on dashboard simultaneous lighting of the direction indicators.

The main purpose of the hazard warning light is to attract attention to the car. The system can be activated when unusual maneuvers are performed on the road, which requires increased attention from other road users. Turning on can also be a call for help that the vehicle driver needs.

By using alarm you can warn drivers of danger ahead. The car following you will understand that it is better to increase the distance and be prepared for possible danger.

When a driver is required to turn on the hazard lights:

Alternative

If the car's hazard warning lights do not work, in the event of an accident you can only use the "Emergency Stop" sign. Similar signs are used when towing a vehicle and it is impossible to turn on the emergency signal. The sign must be attached to the rear bumper, trunk lid or glass.

Emergency stop

A portable red triangle with an orange insert, front side which is covered with reflective material, must be equipped with each car.

Chapter 7 of the Traffic Regulations, in addition to regulating the use of emergency lights, includes provisions on the “Emergency Stop” sign. When to install:

Traffic rules are regulated minimum distance, on which the sign should be installed. For settlements– at least 15 m from the car, and outside populated areas – at least 30 m.

There is a reason why the rules specify a minimum distance. Let's consider a situation in which you are involved in an accident. The rules force you to turn on your hazard lights and put up an Emergency Stop sign. The accident happened 40 m after a steep climb or a sharp bend in the road. If the sign is installed 30 meters away, then the driver, having overcome a rise or turn, will not be able to react to the obstacle in time. Therefore, the sign must be installed before the end of the climb.

Driving tradition

According to unwritten driving norms, turning on the hazard lights is a sign of gratitude. You can use it when they let you into the next row, helped you when overtaking on the highway and similar situations.

7. Use of hazard warning lights and warning triangles

7.1. The hazard warning lights must be turned on:

when forced to stop in places where stopping is prohibited;
when the driver is blinded by headlights;
when towing (on a towed motor vehicle);
when boarding children in a vehicle that has identification marks “Transportation of Children” (hereinafter identification marks are indicated in accordance with the Basic Provisions) and disembarking from it.

The driver must turn on the hazard warning lights in other cases to warn road users of the danger that the vehicle may pose.

7.2. When a vehicle stops and the hazard warning lights come on, as well as when they are malfunctioning or missing, an emergency stop sign must be immediately displayed:

in case of a traffic accident;
when forced to stop in places where it is prohibited, and where, taking into account visibility conditions, the vehicle cannot be noticed in a timely manner by other drivers.

This sign is installed at a distance that provides timely warning to other drivers of the danger in a particular situation. However, this distance must be at least 15 m from the vehicle in populated areas and 30 m outside populated areas.

7.3. If there is no or faulty hazard warning light on a towed motor vehicle, a warning triangle must be attached to its rear part.

“Emergency stop”: sign, rules for its installation and the amount of the fine for its absence.

A warning triangle is one of the essential attributes of every motorist. The presence of this item, along with a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher, is checked by the inspector during technical inspection car. In addition, it must be installed in case of an accident. What actions should a driver take if an emergency stop is made? The sign is the first thing you need to install.

New warning signs

Design and completeness of the new warning sign

The pre-alarm sign has the shape of an equilateral triangle, the side length of which is 50 (± 5) cm. The material for its manufacture is plastic or red plastic.

Each side of the signal triangle includes a reflective stripe located on the outside and an internal fluorescent stripe, while the width of the outer stripe must be at least 5 cm. The first one is indispensable when daylight, and the second will help at night.

The sign is installed on the ground surface using a metal stand.

The kit includes a cover with the company logo, which in addition to the warning triangle is required to be produced by the manufacturer. A similar icon is depicted on the sign itself.

Basic requirements for placing a signal sign

Requirements for the placement of warning signs are strictly regulated by the Russian Federation Traffic Regulations. If the driver makes an emergency stop, the sign will need to be installed immediately in order to warn other drivers about the existing obstacle.

So, ch. 7 of the Traffic Regulations of the Russian Federation establishes the following. A warning triangle is displayed in the following cases:

the necessary stopping of the car in places that are not intended for this, or where, in conditions of poor visibility, the car may not be noticed by other drivers;
towing a car with a faulty warning light.

If an emergency stop was made, the sign must be installed at a distance of at least 30 m from the vehicle outside the populated area and 15 m within its boundaries. In any case, the warning beacon must be placed on the ground in such a way as to promptly and sufficiently warn other drivers of possible danger.

When towing a vehicle (if its warning lights are faulty), a warning sign is attached to the rear.

Due to the fact that situations on the roads are different, and a warning sign is necessary not only in the event of an accident, this thing is absolutely necessary in every car. How to choose such a sign and not make a mistake? Here's what you need to pay attention to when purchasing it:

the product must meet the requirements state standard(the presence of an old-style sign will not save the owner when passing a technical inspection);
It is recommended to choose samples with plastic elements coated with a protective layer (this will extend the life of the sign and protect its surface from scratches and other damage);
the structure must be strong and stable;
The kit must include a cover and instructions for installing the sign.

If you purchase a warning signal, it is not advisable to save heavily. A more expensive copy, in contrast to a frankly cheaper one, has a longer service life, is durable and safe.

Penalties for failure to use a warning sign

The sign in question is classified as additional elements, without which the vehicle is not allowed to move (clause 7.7 of the Appendix to the Traffic Regulations of the Russian Federation). For its absence, the current regulatory legal acts provide for liability.

So, if the absence of a warning sign is determined by the traffic police inspector who stopped the car, then by virtue of Part 1 of Art. 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, he has the right to apply the following sanctions:

warning;
a fine of 500 rubles.

If, as a result of an accident, an emergency stop is made, the sign is not installed or the working light alarm is not turned on, the fine will be 1,500 rubles (Part 1 of Article 12.27 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).

Nuance. All car owners who become participants are required to install a warning sign emergency situation.

In addition, the absence of a warning sign of the established type will result in refusal to undergo technical inspection.

Every vehicle must have a warning sign. However, this does not eliminate the need to be extremely careful on the road.

Emergency sign - requirements for a new type sign

Every driver of a vehicle is not insured against an unforeseen situation on the road, be it a car breakdown or an accident. In this case, there should always be an emergency sign in the trunk of the car, which must be displayed in front of the car until the problem is fixed.

Requirements for a warning triangle - what do the rules say?

A warning triangle, according to traffic regulations, is visually an equilateral triangle. Outer side This triangle is covered with a strip made of reflective material. This is necessary so that it is visible to other drivers from a long distance. The inner side is covered with a fluorescent strip.

The product itself is made of plastic or plastic. When purchasing, it is better to choose plastic, as it is more resistant to vibrations on the road and, accordingly, will last you longer. In order to install the product on the road in vertical position, With inside a retractable leg is attached to it.

The requirements state that warning signs must be of the following dimensions: the total width of the elements must be 100 mm, the sides must be between 500 and 550 mm wide. Internal roundings should have a radius of 5 mm or more, but no less. And the radius of the external curves should be 15 millimeters.

New and old - the difference between samples from different years

The new warning triangle from 2013 has some differences from the old one. This difference is that the new one has a strip of fluorescent material. If previously the presence of this strip was not required, now it is mandatory. Some drivers, not wanting to change the old sign to a new one, simply add a strip of fluorescent material. To do this, you just need to securely fix it. Thus, old sample will meet all requirements.

When choosing a new emergency beacon, you need to pay attention to the following details:

The design must be reliable and durable.
The edges must be protective layer. It is made of plastic or rubber. This will keep it in good condition longer.
The edges must be smooth, without sharp protrusions that can cause injury.
It is also necessary to pay attention to the retractable leg, which must be stable.
The kit must include instructions and a case.

Emergency sign - installation rules on the road

The installation of a warning triangle is strictly regulated by traffic rules. Every driver should know how many meters away an emergency sign is placed in the event of an accident or car breakdown in a populated area - this distance is 15 meters from the car.

If an emergency stop occurs on the highway, the distance will be 30 meters or more.

Every driver and every vehicle must have this sign. When choosing, it is better not to save money, but to buy the product good quality. It will serve you for a long time and will be well preserved. Cheap warning triangles may even injure you during installation. sharp corners and ribs. The corners of more expensive products are reliably protected durable materials, which will protect you from accidental cuts.

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Requirements for a warning triangle - what do the rules say?

A warning triangle, according to traffic regulations, is visually an equilateral triangle. The outer side of this triangle is covered with a strip made of reflective material. This is necessary so that it is visible to other drivers from a long distance. The inner side is covered with a fluorescent strip.

The product itself is made of plastic or plastic. When purchasing, it is better to choose plastic, as it is more resistant to vibrations on the road and, accordingly, will last you longer. In order to install the product on the road in a vertical position, a retractable leg is attached to the inside of it.

New and old - the difference between samples from different years

When choosing a new emergency beacon, you need to pay attention to the following details:

The design must be reliable and durable.
A protective layer must be applied to the edges. It is made of plastic or rubber. This will keep it in good condition longer.
The edges must be smooth, without sharp protrusions that can cause injury.
It is also necessary to pay attention to the retractable leg, which must be stable.
The kit must include instructions and a case.

Emergency sign - installation rules on the road

If an emergency stop occurs on the highway, the distance will be 30 meters or more.

Every driver and every vehicle must have this sign. When choosing, it is better not to save money, but to buy a good quality product. It will serve you for a long time and will be well preserved. Cheap warning triangles can even injure you when installed with sharp corners and edges. The corners of more expensive products are reliably protected by durable materials, which will protect you from accidental cuts.

7. USE OF EMERGENCY ALARMS AND WARNING SIGNS

Reader B: What is an alarm?

Reader A: How to turn it on? The hazard warning lights are activated by a button located in the car's interior next to the instrument panel. Most often this is an orange or red button with a triangle on it (Fig. 93).

The hazard warning lights must be turned on:

when forced to stop in places where stopping is prohibited;

when the driver is blinded by headlights;

when towing (on a towed motor vehicle).

The driver must turn on the hazard warning lights in other cases to warn road users of the danger that the vehicle may pose.

Reader A: The need to turn on the hazard warning lights in the event of an accident on the road is beyond doubt. It is necessary to warn other drivers about the dangerous situation so that they can avoid damaged vehicles, injured people and those providing first aid.

Reader B: Section 1 of the Rules provided a definition of a forced stop. I remember: this is a cessation of movement due to technical malfunction transport, the danger created by the transported cargo, the condition of the driver or passenger, as well as due to obstacles on the road.

Reader A: We also turn on the hazard warning lights in case of blinding.

Reader B: Why turn on the hazard lights on a towed car?

Reader A: Clause 7.1 says that it is necessary to turn on the alarm in other cases. Which ones exactly?

When stopping a vehicle and turning on the hazard warning lights, as well as when they are malfunctioning or missing, an emergency stop sign must be immediately displayed:

in case of a traffic accident;

when forced to stop in places where it is prohibited, and where, taking into account visibility conditions, the vehicle cannot be noticed in a timely manner by other drivers.

Reader B: What does a warning triangle look like?

Reader B: We understand at what distance the sign is placed, but on which side of the vehicle should it be placed?

And also know that if you are forced to stop in places where stopping is prohibited, the driver must take all measures to remove the vehicle from these places (clause 12.6 of the Rules).

Reader A: This is understandable, but why do the Rules indicate different distances at which the sign must be placed?

That is why in populated areas, where traffic speeds are lower, the minimum distance at which the sign is displayed is smaller (Fig. 95) than outside populated areas, where traffic speeds are higher (Fig. 96).

Don't forget that you must turn on the hazard lights before putting up a sign.

Reader A: If the hazard warning lights fail, for example if they are damaged in a traffic accident, the warning triangle will still warn other road users of the danger. But is it possible to tow such a car?

If there is no or faulty hazard warning light on a towed motor vehicle, a warning triangle must be attached to its rear part (Fig. 97).

Reader B: How to attach a warning triangle to the rear of a vehicle?

There is always a rope or piece of wire in the trunk of your car. However, in order not to waste time searching, I recommend that you prepare all this in advance and put it in the case along with the warning triangle. Also determine in advance the places where, if necessary, you will attach the sign. From the book School of Survival in Accidents and Natural Disasters author Ilyin Andrey

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