In 2017, the laws governing road traffic changed as much as never before in the previous few years. The general vector, with few exceptions, is a toughening of the responsibility of those who are driving. More ideas were being prepared for adoption, but they did not pass or did not reach the final vote. What exactly has changed in the laws, discussed with the expert on legislative support of road safety Vladimir Karavaev. The passage of the roundabouts in a new way Entered into force on April 28, 2017. Essence: the advantage of moving at intersections where a circular traffic is organized is provided to vehicles that are already moving in a circle. In other words, now the car that is not traveling in a circle gives way to the one who enters the circle, and the entering car must pass the car that is traveling in a circle. "A direct pointer that traffic in a circle is always the main road sometimes makes traffic difficult. An example is the denouement in the Kolibrys shopping center in Kiev (Les Kurbas Avenue), where in the morning everyone is moving towards the center, and in the evening they are moving from the center. And there are two roads, where there are a lot of houses. And sometimes it is almost impossible to go on those roads. Therefore, such a rule would be correct if there is a reservation "if the other traffic order is not regulated by technical means - traffic lights or road signs". This clause is in the bill number 5184, which lies in the Rada. This should enable local governments to regulate the movement where there is a need. But the norm is not accepted and there is still confusion ", - says Vladimir Karavaev. Maximum of 50 km / h instead of 60 km / h in localities Effective January 1, 2018. Essence: the maximum speed of movement in settlements is reduced from 60 km / h to 50 km / h, in special places in cities - up to 30 km / h. Legislators proceeded from the considerations that in the event of a collision at a speed of 50 km / h, the severity of the damage caused is lower than at 60 km / h. The norm of "plus or minus 20 km / h" remained. "I have always criticized this position. We are going about the EU, but there they have been introduced this way after the road infrastructure was developed. We have not developed for these years. And so this rate is fraught with large congestion, assuming that everyone will start riding together 50 km / h. We have in each locality two categories of streets: in the center, where the speed of traffic is a maximum of 10-15 km / h, and there are main streets where there are no pedestrian crossings. On such limit the speed is very stupid. Therefore, the only hope for a reservation in the traffic rules is "yes, 50 km / h, if the order is not established by road owners". How much local authorities will work quickly, whether they will put the signs "80 km / h" or "90 km / h" - 2018 will show ", - Vladimir Karavaev believes.. The first rights are issued for two years. The norm came into force at the end of November 2017. Essence: if the driver receives the rights for the first time, then the validity of this document is 2 years, and during this period it is forbidden to travel faster than 70 km / h. At the end of this period, if the driver has not accumulated more than 2 road admins, a test for "permanent" rights is not necessary. If there are three or more administrative protocols on violation of traffic rules, you will have to pass theoretical and practical exams. "This is some kind of attempt to return to the coupons of warnings, as it was before. On the one hand, this is the norm: if a young driver breaks, the question arises - does he know the traffic rules at all? But I have a question - why does this not apply to drivers with longer experience, if they violate? So their knowledge, too, needs to be rechecked. Therefore, this is a half-measure, "says the auto insurance company.. Increased penalties for improper parking There are several innovations. The first - increased the fine (from 1020 to 1700 UAH) for parking on the ground for disabled people. This rule entered into force on October 26, 2017. "The law is very correct, but places for disabled people are almost always occupied. Some simply do not care, someone just does not know that they are not just located closer to the entrance, but also have a larger width so that you can unload or load the stroller. I do not even know how long it takes for everyone to get it.. I think that here it is necessary not so much to fine, how many to explain. To this, some supermarkets have already started to connect, which put up the tablets "Do you really want to be in my place? ". I notice that in such places it works, "says the stroller Igor Mitko. The second part of the "parking" laws - the law №5364 (will come into force in June 2018), toughening the responsibility for improper parking.

He creates an institution of parking inspectors (who have the right to evacuate an improperly standing car), and also gives the police the right on the basis of a photo / video test to write out a penalty on the spot and leave it on the windshield. "The very idea in this law is very correct, but it has three significant drawbacks. Before the entry into force of the law, there is still half a year and this is the opportunity to finalize it. If it does, then yes, it will work. If not - fines will be contested in the courts, "- said the auto-carter Vladimir Karavaev.

Original article: How did the traffic rules change in 2017: circular motion, speed and parking rules.