How long should a novice driver sign hang. How long does it take to drive with an exclamation point in a car

If a person graduated from a driving school less than two years ago, then according to the rules of the road, he has the right. This sign is an exclamation mark on a yellow background, the shape of the sign can be triangular or square.

Some novice drivers mistakenly believe that they are required to drive with a “U” sign. However, this is a deep misconception, since this sign is installed only on training cars in which students of driving schools are driving, and an experienced inspector monitors their actions. Naturally, more experienced drivers, seeing the sign "Student driving", try their best to overtake this car and stay away from it.

After completing training at a driving school, a former student automatically becomes a full-fledged driver and must know all the basics of driving. If such a driver hangs a “U” sign, this only indicates that the inspector at school taught him poorly.

In fact, the “novice driver” sign in Russia plays absolutely no role. It is needed only in order for your car to be allowed for inspection. If the inspector stops you for some kind of violation and sees the sign “!”, then there will be no concessions. However, there are no penalties for the absence of this sign.

That is, it is not necessary to stick the “Beginner Driver” sign, and no one has the right to issue fines for its absence - there is no such article in the Code of Administrative Offenses.

In other countries, the rules are more stringent:

in the USSR, newcomers did not have the right to accelerate faster than 70 km / h;
in Ukraine, beginners cannot reach speeds above 100 km / h on the highway;
in Italy, beginners also cannot drive faster than 100 km/h on the highway and 90 km/h in the city.

Accordingly, for violation of these regulations, punishment is provided, up to being sent for a re-examination to the traffic police.

Why, then, is this sign needed in Russia?

The answer is simple - to warn other road users that you do not have much experience. According to statistics, up to a third of all accidents are caused by inexperienced drivers. Of course, this is all very individual - other “reckless drivers” come to a driving school only for a crust, and they feel confident behind the wheel since their youth. Whereas some people with a driving experience of 5 years cannot remember where the gas is and where the brake is (there are a lot of examples of which).

Sign "!" does not give any advantages in movement, but it is still better to install it, as required by the rules. It is sold in any store and costs mere pennies, but you will feel calm. And remember - beginners study at a driving school, and you are a full-fledged driver who passed the exams at the traffic police and got enough practice to “resolve” any situation on the road.

All motorists were at one time novice drivers when they were just gaining practical driving experience, and therefore they are well aware of what difficulties and surprises beginners can expect on busy city streets. In order for this stage to pass for them without serious troubles and complications, the Rules provide for a special sign “Beginner Driver” , which beginners are required to install on their machines with driving experience less than 2 years.

Grounds for the introduction and rules for installing a sign

Formally, in Russia, the sign was put into effect on March 1, 2009. The basis for this was the statistics obtained at that time on the accident rate on the roads, according to which it was found that almost a third of all accidents occur due to inexperienced drivers. The group of increased risk of beginners is led by insufficiently developed skills to perform the right actions in difficult traffic conditions in conditions of lack of time to make a decision.

Sign "Beginner driver » , which is a bright and visible from afar yellow square with a black exclamation mark in the middle, is produced in the form of a self-adhesive film, which, according to the Rules, must be glued on the rear side of the body. The side of the square is 15cm and the height of the exclamation mark is 11cm. There is no strict indication of the location of the sign, however, its location in the upper left corner of the rear window of a car is considered optimal. In this case, it is clearly visible to the drivers behind and does not interfere with the view of the space through the rear-view mirror.

Installation of the sign "Beginner driver"

The effect of the sign and its legal aspects

The sign installed on the machine warns surrounding motorists that there is an inexperienced driver who may make erroneous actions while driving. The most common mistakes include actions such as:

performing maneuvers without turning on warning signals;
turning off the engine at an intersection and slow start after a stop;
reverse gear instead of forward gear;
driving at low speed in the left lane;
skid due to improper braking on a slippery road, etc.

Other road users should take this into account and be careful when approaching such a machine, increase the distance, try to overtake, do not “cut off” while driving, do not honk if it suddenly stops, give sound and light signals when overtaking, etc.

The action of this sign for others is similar to the action of the “Student” sign, which is made like all warning road signs in the form of a triangle with a red border and the letter “U” inside. As a result, some inexperienced drivers confuse them and put another instead of one sign. It is unacceptable to do this, since their fundamental difference is that the student drives the car under the control of an instructor, who can stop the cadet’s erroneous actions at any time, and the novice driver is left to himself.

The Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation does not provide for any punishment for failure to comply with the traffic rules requirement to install the “Beginner Driver” sign on a car within 2 years after the initial receipt of a driver’s license, therefore penalties from the traffic police inspector in this regard are illegal. However, you should be aware that without this sign, a young driver will not be able to successfully pass a technical inspection of a car in the traffic police, since its presence, in the absence of a two-year driving experience, is provided for in the list of mandatory requirements for admitting a car to operation.

If formally this sign according to the Rules does not give any advantages to the driver, then in fact it is a deterrent for many motorists trying to drive a car close to their neighbors in search of free space in an endless traffic flow. Reasonable drivers prefer to distance themselves from the "marked" car, so as not to accidentally get extra scratches and damage. Moreover, this sign is recommended to be used not only for those who do not have a 2-year driving experience, but also for those who drive after a long break, and use it until their skills are fully restored.

Video: Identification mark "Beginner driver"

Sign "Beginner driver" abroad

Most foreign countries practice severe punishment for drivers who do not use the rookie sign they are supposed to. In different countries, it may have a different shape and image:

in Italy - a white square with a black "P" sign (from the word principiante);
in the USA, a newcomer is distinguished by a red sticker in the left corner of the registration plates of the car;
in the Czech Republic - a sticker with the image of a hat;
in Lithuania - a maple leaf in a white square;
in France - a white circle with a red letter "A" (from the word Apprenti);
in Germany - a triangle with an exclamation point and the inscription Anfänger.

Although we do not have strict sanctions for non-use of the sign, but the interests of traffic safety require its use, so a disciplined driver will not hesitate to install it on the car.

The "Beginner Driver" badge has been mandatory since 2009. If it is not on the rear window of a car, a driver whose driving experience is less than 24 months will not be able to pass a technical inspection. The presence of this sign warns cars coming behind that a novice who graduated from a driving school and recently received a license is behind the wheel. Accordingly, they will be intuitively ready for any incidents and will be able to easily overtake this vehicle.

The Beginning Driver sign is very easy to spot from afar. It is a yellow square with sides of at least 15 centimeters. An exclamation mark 11 centimeters high is drawn in black on a yellow background. Separately, it is worth noting that out of ignorance, some drivers glue instead of an exclamation mark, the “U” sign is a triangle with a red border and a black letter in the middle. It is not necessary to do this, since this sign indicates a vehicle intended for driving training.

The traffic rules do not indicate which specific part of the rear window this symbol should be glued to. Usually it is hooked either in the right or in the upper left corner. It is clear that if it hangs on the left, it will immediately catch the eye of the person riding behind you. In any case, you need to cling to it in such a way that it does not restrict the view to the rear window.

The Code of Administrative Offenses and the SDA does not provide for any penalties for not installing this sign at the moment. Its main purpose is to warn other road users of your inexperience. The wording of this sign, like some others, is as follows:

“At the request of the driver, identification marks can be installed ...” and then comes a short list: an inexperienced driver, a doctor, a woman driving. Although for the passage of MOT the presence of this sign is required.

If you have mastered the skill of driving well enough even during practical training at a driving school and feel confident behind the wheel, then you still have to glue this sign. One thing pleases - it is not expensive and is sold at any press kiosk or in an auto shop.

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09.04.2018, 20:48 46984 0 Assembly of Motorists

It is said that the most dangerous part of a car is the driver. Indeed, we criticize the quality of roads, which often create emergency situations, the technical condition of cars, especially those with high mileage, which stall at the most inopportune moment, weather conditions: rain, fog, ice, and at the same time we do not notice ourselves. But it is the human factor that often causes accidents. Probably, it was precisely these arguments that guided the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which initiated the tightening of sanctions against newcomers, which caused an ambiguous reaction in society.

Since last year, for the absence of the “!” on a car, which means that a novice driver is driving, a fine is provided, the amount of which is 500 rubles. These innovations have caused literally flurry of questions. How long do you need to drive with a novice driver sign and who falls under this term? Is it possible to continue driving after paying a fine? Where to put the sign "!"? Is it possible to replace it with the sign "U"? Experts answer these and other questions.

So, the main question. Beginning driver sign - how much to drive?

The legislation defines by the term “novice drivers” persons whose driving experience is less than 2 years, and therefore, to the question of how many years a novice driver should drive with a sign, the answer is unambiguous - two years. Driving experience is counted from the moment you get a driver's license.

I must say that such a system for determining driving skills in any sane person is bewildering. Indeed, for example, one has received a license and drives every day, while the other has not driven at all for more than two years and therefore can already drive without a sign. However, it is also a legislative norm that requires implementation. In addition, how do you order a traffic police inspector to determine whether a novice driver is in front of him or not - what, arrange a driving test on the spot?

Why do you need a sign for a novice driver

How much to drive is determined, but why is this sign needed at all? Such questions can often be heard from those who have to stick a “!” sign on their car, thereby immediately distinguishing themselves from the general mass of cars. The purpose of the sign is obvious - to warn other drivers that a novice with insufficient skills is driving a car and thereby reduce the risk of an accident. After all, anything can be expected from a driver without driving experience: sudden braking, incorrect and unexpected lane changes, illogical actions during parking, etc. . And psychologists advise beginners themselves to overcome the existing fear, unpleasant feelings of the "teapot" and hang a sign, because safety is more expensive. Moreover, an exclamation mark is better than, for example, the image of a teapot or a lady's shoe, which sometimes cling to cars.

And again, the reasoning about the purpose of the “novice driver” sign has a downside. Unfortunately, on the road, as in life, there are many, to put it mildly, inadequate people. There are frequent cases when, having seen the sign “!”, Such an “inadequate” tries to “teach” a beginner. He brakes sharply, cuts dangerously, presses from behind, reducing the distance to a minimum, and thus, as it were, demonstrates his superiority. It is best not to react to such actions and treat such people as sick people who are not offended.

What should be the sign "beginning driver" and where should it be hooked?

The sign is a square yellow sticker 15x15 cm, which depicts an exclamation mark 11 cm high. The sign "!" must be glued to the rear window on either side. The main condition is that it does not interfere with the review.

What liability is provided if, after a fine, you still drive without a “!” sign?

In case of fixing a driving violation without a “!” together with the fine, the traffic police inspector issues a decision to eliminate the violation. This means that within ten days it is necessary to submit your car with the eliminated defect to the traffic police department, i.e. with a sticker "!". If this is neglected, then the police can suspend the registration of a car and further driving such a car for the first time will entail a fine of up to 800 rubles, and in case of a repeated violation - up to deprivation of a driver's license for 3 months.

Therefore, the question of how long the “novice driver” sign should hang and whether it is possible to drive without it after the first violation is obvious. It should hang for two years, and premature removal and driving without it is fraught with sad consequences. It should also be noted that novice drivers with less than two years of experience are prohibited by the rules from towing, and novice motorcyclists from carrying passengers. Penalties are provided in both cases.

Is it possible to replace the "!" "U" sign?

Some beginners believe that it is possible to successfully replace the sign "!" the more familiar "U" sign. This is a deep misconception, because the “U” sign is installed only on cars of driving schools, which are driven by their students under the guidance of instructors.

Upon completion of the driving school, the graduate becomes a full-fledged driver. Therefore, the installation of the “U” sign on his car will be a demonstration of illiteracy or complete disregard for traffic rules.

These are the "pearls" that can be seen today on our roads instead of the required sign "!".

The “!” sign should not be neglected, because driver’s youth is a disadvantage that passes over the years, and there is never too much safety.

Many of the amendments made to the current Rules of the Road and introducing additional fines at the same time often cause sharp criticism from motorists. But in almost all cases, it is unreasonable, since experts are forced to constantly tighten traffic rules against the backdrop of a sharply increased number of motorists, increasingly congested roads, an increase in the speed of powerful modern equipment, etc. One of the latest innovations was the appearance of the “Beginner Driver” sign - a black exclamation mark on a yellow background, which from March 1, 2009 was required to be applied to vehicles driven by drivers with less than two years of experience.

What tasks does the "Beginner Driver" sign solve?

Today, among motorists, this sign is often given a different name - "Inexperienced Driver". Such a definition cannot be found in the content of official regulations, but it is precisely this definition that most accurately explains the essence of the sign's meaning. His presence on the vehicle is a signal to other road users that an inexperienced person is driving a car and has not yet developed the reflexes characteristic of drivers with great experience. In other words, the “Beginner Driver” sign warns others about the high probability of such a driver performing dangerous (poorly prepared, sharp or unnecessarily slow) maneuvers, about not always quick and accurate reactions to the actions of other road users, and also about, perhaps, not quite adequate actions for which you must always be prepared.

The reason for the innovation is obvious: a novice driver on the road is no longer a rarity, because the army of motorists grows by tens of thousands of newcomers every day, and such drivers are quite capable of replenishing the statistics by acting as participants in an accident.

For reference: according to information from open sources, about a third of all minor accidents are committed by drivers with less than 2 years of experience. As for road accidents with severe consequences, the share of novice drivers in them is only 2% higher than the share of experienced drivers.

Another significant reason for the appearance of the “Beginner Driver” sign can be considered the lack of practical training offered by Russian driving schools. This is a serious problem that is being solved by legislators today, including such measures as amendments to some paragraphs of traffic rules.

Who is required to have a Beginning Driver badge?

The current Rules of the Road state that the “Beginner Driver” sign should indicate all cars (an exception is made for mopeds, motorcycles, tractors and self-propelled vehicles) driven by drivers with a driving experience of less than 2 years (the experience is counted from the date of issuance of a driver’s license). This means that the operation of vehicles that are not equipped with such a sign is prohibited by inexperienced drivers. This rule has been in force since March 1, 2009, but until today, many have ignored this provision of the SDA due to the absence of any penalties for non-compliance with the rule. In fact, the Beginning Driver sign was just a recommendation.

However, on April 4, 2017, Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 333 (dated March 24, 2017) came into force, which introduced a number of amendments to Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses. Among others, a rule appeared there that established new penalties for inexperienced drivers driving vehicles without a “Beginner Driver” sign.

For reference: Decree No. 333 from April 4, 2017 also banned inexperienced drivers from towing vehicles and transporting people when driving on motorcycles or mopeds.

A car driven by a driver with less than 2 years of experience must have an “Inexperienced Driver” sign, which should be placed on the back of the car in any convenient place, but provided that it does not interfere with the view. Experts recommend gluing an image of an exclamation mark in the upper left corner of the rear window. At this point, it will be most visible to other road users.

What is the fine for not having a "Beginner Driver" sign in 2017?

According to Art. 12.5 part 1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, for the lack of a "Beginner Driver" sign, a person with a driving experience of less than 2 years and driving a vehicle may be warned or fined 500 rubles. It will not work to continue driving without a sign, but with a receipt in your pocket: after a day, such a driver can again receive a fine.

Validity of the badge "Beginner driver"

Since the Rules of the Road clearly indicate the category of car drivers for whom the use of the “Inexperienced driver” sign is mandatory (experience from 0 to 2 years), then the validity period of such a sign, after which the inspector will not have the right to issue a fine, can be considered 2 years . As soon as two years have passed since obtaining a driver's license, the “Beginner Driver” badge can be removed from the car.

The special mentality of our compatriots often causes actions that in a developed society would be called unreasonable or short-sighted. Practice shows that many people are ready to violate the rule for installing a "Beginner Driver" sign solely because of the fear of being ridiculed by friends or other road users. There are those who simply do not consider it necessary to designate their vehicle in this way due to the lack of serious responsibility for violating the rules, hoping to "get off with a warning."

This approach is fundamentally wrong, since one of the tasks of the "Inexperienced Driver" sign is to significantly facilitate the process of driving a vehicle for a beginner. Seeing that yesterday’s cadet of a driving school is driving a car, other drivers are more likely to treat him more loyally: they will avoid unexpected cuts of such a car on the road, they will provide more space for maneuver somewhere, they will not honk heart-rendingly when a beginner is confused at an intersection (which can only increase the stress of a novice driver), they themselves will drive more carefully and prudently, etc.

Moreover, experts advise gluing an exclamation mark on the rear window of the car to anyone who does not feel completely confident behind the wheel. This right is granted by default to any driver. An experience of two years cannot be a guarantee that the driver has acquired all the necessary skills (for example, he rarely used a car), therefore it is recommended to remove such a sign from a car only after developing the necessary skills: the ability to control the situation around the car, being in a dense city stream, calm and confident driving at night, etc.

Thus, it can be argued that with the help of an exclamation point in a car, driving on public roads for a beginner will be much safer. At the same time, a person who has only recently received rights will pose a lesser danger to others due to the fact that the latter will be warned. In addition, the presence of an exclamation mark on the car will avoid a fine. After all, it is easy to guess that at the slightest violation of traffic rules or the creation of an emergency on the road, a beginner will probably not get off with a warning. Finally, we must not forget that the rules of traffic rules should be respected, because only in this case it will be possible to improve the culture of driving on the roads, as well as protect yourself and your car from unnecessary risks.