DRIVINGIN

MOSCOW

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Dear Friends,

When in Moscow, you practically can’t avoid the infamous Moscow traffic: every now and then you will find yourself either driving a car or sitting in the passenger’s seat, crossing the road or using public transport. The safety of the road users is regulated by a wide set of traffic safety regulations. Most of the traffic rules in Russia are not that different from those in the EU or the US, but there are some specific aspects in the Russian traffic regulations that you should be aware of.

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Driver licenses............................................................

Speed limits...............................................................

Controlled and uncontrolled intersections...................

Markings. White and dash linesBridges and tunnels...................................................

Bus lanes...................................................................

Seat Belt. Children in cars. Mobile phones.................

Permissible blood alcohol content..............................

Stopping and parking in Moscow...............................

Parking payment in Moscow.....................................

Moscow winter driving..............................................

If you are stopped by a police officer.........................

If you got into a car accident.....................................

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Driver LicensesIf you drive a car for non-commercial purposes (i.e. not as a professional driver), it is enough to hold a valid national driver license that complies with the Conven-tion on Road Traffic as of November 8, 1968¹. In case your country is not one of those listed below (see Foot-note #1), having an International Driving Permit (IDP) is a must.Even if your license is in English (or bilingual and contains translation into English), keeping a notarized translation into Russian up your sleeve is highly recom-mended.If you are under 18, driving a car for you is illegal in Russia.

¹ The list of countries, which signed the Convention: Austria, Azerbai-jan, Armenia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Great Britain, Hungary, Venezuela, Guyana, Ghana, Germany, Greece, Georgia, Denmark, Zaire, Zimbabwe, Israel, Indonesia, Iran, Spain, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Morocco, Mexico, Monaco, Niger, Norway, UAE, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, the former Soviet Union, Romania, San Marino, Seychelles, Senegal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Uruguay, the Philippines, Finland, France, Croatia, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Chile, Switzerland, Sweden, Ecuador, Estonia, South Africa, Yugoslavia.

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Example

Speed limits In Russia they use kilometers, not miles, for speed measurement, so be on guard if your speedo’s main dial reads in mph.– General speed limit in Moscow and other cities and populated areas is 60 kmh. But on some Moscow roads it gets way higher, up to 80 km/h. You will see a special sign if that’s the case. Speed limitations may vary depending on a highway area (e.g. on Mozhayskoe Highway, Leningradskoye Highway, etc). It is essential to be on guard for regulation signs at all times so you would not overspeed without even knowing it.– In residential zones andyards just stick to 20 kmhas signposted.– Outside populated areasyou may drive your car onhighways up to 110 kmh,on other roads do not drivefaster than 90 kmh.– If you are driving a combination vehicle out of the populated area you shall not exceed the 90 kmh speed limit on the arterial roadhighways and the 70 kmh speed limit on the other roads. – Speed restriction can beadditionally set by speed signs.Be especially aware of themnear schools, kindergartens,public parks, hospitals, etc.– When towing a vehicle, keep the speed under 50 kmh.Here are penalties for breaking the regulations listed above.

Penalties:o $15 fine for moving 20-40 km/h over the speed limit; o $30-$45 fine for moving 40-60 km/h over the speed limit; o $60-$75 fine and 4-6 months disqualification for moving 60-80 km/h over the speed limit.(All fines are given in USD at the rate of 33 RUB ≈ 1 USD.)

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Take note that overspeedingcan also be captured by trafficsurveillance cameras.

The one who gets the short end of the stick (in our case, a traffic ticket) is a car’s owner not a driver because cameras are only able to capture the vehicle registration number (VRN). Any ticket in Russia is considered a type of administrative penalty, which may bring you trouble in the future if you decide to come back to Russia later.This comment regards all violations that can be captured by cameras. Except overspeeding, they are illegal parking and driving in a bus lane.You should always have your dipped headlights on while driving the car as well as the parking lights if you are driving a combination vehicle.

Controlled and Uncontrolled Intersections

If you are turning left or right, you must wait for pedestri-ans in or approaching your pass to cross, the same rule applies to cyclists crossing in a bikeway.Although bikeways are still quite a rare sight in Moscow, cycling is getting trendy year to year. So be alert and look carefully for cyclists in the right lane and let them go first whenever you can.When you approach an intersection on a main road, and the intersection is blocked with traffic, stop before entering the intersection and wait until the traffic ahead moves. Otherwise, do not try to cross it, or you will possibly block the way for other vehicles.Finally, we’ve come to the easy part: the rules for uncontrolled intersections are the same as the interna-tional ones. Traffic lights comply with international standards, too.But here is the catch. You may makea right turn at a red light only if thetraffic lights have an arrow indicatingyou may do so.

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Markings. White andDash Lines.

Bridges and TunnelsPavement markings (lines, arrows, inscriptions and other indicators on a road) give you important informa-tion about the order of traffic. Markings may be tempo-rary or permanent. The latter are yellow or white, temporary ones are orange. If you see both on a road, follow the orange one(s).Here is another catch. In Russia crossing a single or double solid white line is prohibited. This rule is quite different in some countries, where you are allowed to U-turn across those. Take note, in Russia it is a serious violation, you can make a left turn or a U-turn only across the dash line.

Penalties:Violation of pavement markings leads to $45 fine. If somehow you ended up driving in the opposite lane, prepare to face a fine up to $150 and possible license suspension for 4-6 months.

Before entering traffic circles look for ‘circle+main road’ or ‘circle+give way’ signs. A ‘main road direction’ information sign may come with them. Depending on a sign you see, you either have a preferential right-of-way or must give way to the cars that are already in the circle/intersection.

If there are no signs before the circle, use the ‘right-hand rule’: vehicles entering the circle have the advantage.

Penalties:Penalty for violation of the regulations listed above is $30 fine.

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Bus Lanes

The right lane in Moscow is oftenreserved for public vehicles.You may see ‘A’ letter on thepavement as well as ‘No Traffic’ sign.

Driving in a bus line is prohibited.Often under ‘No Traffic’ sign there isanother one, ‘Business Days Only’.This means that the driving restrictiononly applies to work days, and onweekends and during public holidaysyou may enter the lane safely withoutdelaying buses and causing congestion.

Penalties:Bus lanes are monitored by policemen and traffic surveillance cameras. In Moscow and Saint Petersburg the fine for using a bus lane is $90.

Within a tunnel or a bridge, stick to your lane and don’t stop your car. Sometimes it is allowed to change lanes in tunnels before turning. You will encounter this most on the Third Ring Road. And, yes, there are traffic surveillance cameras in the tunnels as well.

Seat Belt. Children in cars. Mobile phones

By law, driver and all passengers must have seat belts fastened. This regulation concerns back seat passen-gers as well.

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It is an offence to drive with a passenger under 12 years old who does not wear a child restraint (as appropriate) in the front or back seat. There are 4 types of child restraint recommended by the STSI (State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, Russian traffic police).

You can use only hands-free phones when you are driving.

Penalties:o Fine for unfastened seat belt is $30;o Fine for improper transportation of children is $90; o Fine for using a phone not equipped with a hands-free device is $45.There is one thing you need to pay extra close attention to. If for some reason you got in a car accident while having seat belt unfastened or talking on the phone at the time, your insurance company has every right to refuse your insurance claim. The same may happen if you were driving under the influence (DUI).

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Permissible Blood Alcohol Content

According to Russian laws, the permissible blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.3%. Basically, that means that you are not allowed to drink any alcohol at all on the day you plan to use your car, and even the day before that your alcohol consumption should be limited to almost non-existent amount.

Penalties:Fine for driving under the influence is $900 and your license will be suspended for 1.5-2 years. So be warned.

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Stopping and Parking in Moscow In Moscow parking may be free or paid. At the entrance to a pay parking area,there is usually a sign like this and the exit is marked with this sign.Presently, a large amount of pay parking facilities is located within the Garden Ring Road: at the Boulevard Ring area parking service will cost you $2.5 per hour, within the Garden Ring Road the prices are lower - $1.8 per hour. In total, there are 4 479 parking facilities down-town.Use of free parking facilities is regulated by standard signs in accordance with international standards.Often you may encounter signs that prohibit parking of all vehicles except certain categories. Such signs might not comply with pavement markings, and their legitima-cy is the object of discussion, yet, just to be on the safe side, avoid parking your car in such areas.In pay parking areas you must center your vehicle in its parking space. Each parking space is equipped with a sensor. Around the city you may see shuffling cars that scan vehicle registration numbers (VRN) in the parking areas. The numbers that are intentionally covered by car owners are uncovered and registered by the Parking Enforcement Unit.Use of parking spaces reserved for the disabled is prohibited. The Parking Enforcement Unit strictly moni-tors any cases of parking regulations infringement.

Penalties:o Fine for breaking of parking rules is $75-$90, the exact amount depends on where you parked. If you parked your car in a pay parking zone without paying, the fine will be $75. In other cases it is even higher - $90;o The infringement of rules for standing or parking in areas reserved for the disabled will lead to a fine of $90-150;o If a vehicle is not parked correctly and hinders other cars, it can be towed. The cost of getting it back may be quite pricy – up to $300.

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Parking Payment in Moscow For parking payment we recommend using the following options:

1) Web-site/Mobile app Moscow Parking o Register in the app by sending SMS to 7757 with the text PIN; o Login to your account: username - your cell phone number, password – the code which you have received with the SMS (see previous item); o Fill out parking/ticket number;o Press "Parking ";o To extend parking time click the «►»; o To stop parking click "Cancel parking lot."

2) Parking via ATMo Select "Pay Parking";o Enter the License Plate (format: A000AA199);

60 RUB p/h 40 RUB p/h80 RUB p/h

The paid Parking zone

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o Confirm the number of parking area;o Pay for parking

Payment can be made via:1. bank card2. parking card (denomination: 500 or 1,000 RUB)o To pay - put the card into the valida-tor (wait for a few seconds)o Money will be withdrawn from the card in the amount equal to the cost of specified parking timeo You can check balance of the park-ing card via ATM selecting "Balance" in the main menu.

Paying parking via parking ATM you can set the parking time up to 15 minutes. The locations of parking ATMs you can find on the parking map on the main page, or in a mobile app Moscow Parking.

Moscow winter drivingBefore considering driving in Moscow during the winter season you shall foresee the following:1.The tyresIt’s a common rule in Russia to change the tires from summer ones to snow ones with studs twice a year: The winter season is generally thought to be from the 1st December to the 1st of March and the summer season – from the 1st of July to the 1st of September respectively. But of course it’s up to you and the weath-er to decide on the first place.2.Cold proof coolantIt’s no secret that winter in Russia is really cold so make sure that you use the special cold proof coolant for the winter. You shall buy these coolants only from the selected stores on the petrol stations.3.Windscreen wipers The same goes with the windscreen wipers. You should change the summer windscreen wipers to the winter ones so that it won’t freeze and stick to your windscreen.

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If you are stoppedby a police officer

A police officer must approach you immediately after you stopped, introduce him/herself, briefly explain the reason for stopping your car, and ask for your docu-ments.At the request of a police officer you are obliged to show him/her the following documents (so always have them at your service):

1. Identification document, and, if prescribed by the law, visa and migration card;

2. Driver license (see section 1 for details);3. Vehicle registrations. If your vehicle was imported to the territory of the Russian Federation, you will also need the documents issued by Russian customs agen-cies;

4. Obligatory motor insurance [O’SAGO].

! Personal cars of foreign citizens who arrived in the Russian Federation for less than 6 months are subject to registration with custom agencies. If you are staying in the country for more than 6 months, you are required to register your vehicle at the STSI and change its VRN.A police officer has the right to ask you to get out of your car only in the following cases:o A vehicle needs to be repaired or there is a violation of shipping rules;o A driver shows signs of DUI/DWI;To conduct a verification of VRN and engine number in your presence;o To conduct a personal search of a driver, a vehicle or cargo;o When your participation in procedural acts is required (e.g. as a witness), or in case the police or other road users need your assistance;o If an officer has any reason to believe that you might be dangerous;o In other cases you have the right to continue commu-nication with a police officer without exiting your vehicle.

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If you got into a car accidentIf you got into a car accident, follow these important rules below:1. Turn your hazard lights on to alert other road users of your presence and place a warning triangle. Do not leave the accident site and do not move the car before all the paperwork is settled.2. Contact your Russian-speaking representative and your insurance company. All the negotiations with the insurance company may be handled by your Russian-speaking representative.3. Make sure that the traffic police have been called. It may be done by the second party involved in the accident, your insurance company representative or your Russian-speaking representative.4. The arrival of the police at the accident site usually takes quite much time. Try to make sure your Russian-speaking representative is there too by that time.

If after document inspection you are starting to realize that you were stopped for an alleged traffic violation,remember the following: if an officer does not have a good command of English, you have the right to ask for an interpreter.Do not sign any documents if you do not understand their meaning. Also, restrain from speaking Russian if your language proficiency is not enough for conducting a meaningful conversation. Always request an interpreter and immediately contact a Russian-speak-ing employee of your company. Try to note the officer’s badge number if possible.Once again, keep in mind that traffic violation is consid-ered an administrative offence. So even if you fully pay the fine, the record of the offence may complicate your next entrance to the country.So you can not be too diligent when it comes to traffic safety regulations in Russia.

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5. Until the arrival of your representative do not sign any papers if you do not understand their meaning. Also, restrain from speaking Russian if your language profi-ciency is not enough for conducting a meaningful conversation.6. Avoid any conflict situations with the other parties involved in the accident. You are not obliged to talk to them without police officers.

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