Traffic rules in Russia
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Driving license
National driving license is valid. Residents of other countries can drive a car using licenses issued by an EU country or national licenses with international driving permits.
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Traffic
Russia is a right-hand traffic country. Drivers are allowed to overtake on the left side of the other vehicle only.
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Low-beam lights
Low-beam lights must be on at all times (day and night, inside and outside settlements).
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Seat belts
Seat belts are required for all passengers (even in rear seats). Children under 12 years old and less than 150 cm tall must sit in special child seats.
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Mobile phone
Use of mobile phones while driving is prohibited, except when hands-free set is used.
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Alcohol
Driving under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited.
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Fines
Traffic fines in Russia are from 500 roubles (for minor traffic violations) to 30000 roubles (for alcohol-impaired driving).
Speed limits in Russia
- residential and yard areas – 20 km/h,
- inside settlements – 60 km/h,
- outside settlements – 90 km/h,
- on highways – 110 km/h.
Parking in Russia
Parking is allowed on the right hand side of the road or at any place of the roadside where there are no prohibition or restriction signs. Long-term parking is only allowed outside the road. In general, parking in Russia is free. Paid parking is only in centres of some large cities and some airports.
Parking regulations
| Parking is allowed | Parking is prohibited |
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| 5 metres from a zebra crossing | Within 5 metres of a zebra crossing |
| 5 metres from the edge of the carriageway lines | In places where you block traffic signals for other drivers |
| 15 metres from public transport stops | Within 15 metres from public transport stops |
| 50 metres from a railroad crossing | Within 50 metres of a railroad crossing |
| In one row parallel to the edge of the carriageway | At a railroad crossing and in tunnels |
| Long-term parking in places marked with 7.10 and 7.11 signs | In places marked with 3.27 and 3.28 signs |
| Stopping on the edge of the sidewalk if there is 6.4 sign and one of the special signs | On roads with limited visibility |
| At the edge of the road or on the roadside if there are no prohibition signs | On carriageway intersections |
| In two rows at the edge of the road if your vehicle is two-wheeled | On tramways |
| At odd and even days of the month in places marked with 3.29 and 3.30 signs | At odd and even days of the month in places marked with 3.29 and 3.30 prohibited signs |
| In parts of roads outside settlements marked with a 2.1 sign |
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