Speed in Russia
amended April 8, 2020
10.1.
The driver must drive the vehicle at a speed not exceeding the established limit, taking into account the traffic intensity, features and condition of the vehicle and cargo, road and weather conditions, in particular visibility in the direction of travel. Speed should provide the driver with the ability to constantly monitor the movement of the vehicle to meet the requirements of the Rules.
If there is a danger of movement that the driver is able to detect, he must take the possible measures to reduce the speed until the vehicle stops.
10.2.
In settlements, vehicles are allowed to travel at a speed of no more than 60 km / h, and in residential areas, bicycle zones and in domestic areas no more than 20 km / h.
Note. According to the decision of the executive authorities of the subjects of the Russian Federation, speeding up (with the installation of appropriate signs) on road sections or lanes for certain types of vehicles can be authorized if road conditions ensure safe movement at a higher speed. In this case, the permissible speed should not exceed the values set for the respective vehicles on the motorways.
10.3.
Outside of settlements movement is allowed:
- motorcycles, cars and trucks with a maximum authorized weight of not more than 3,5 tons on motorways - at a speed of not more than 110 km/h, on other roads - no more than 90 km/h;
- intercity and small-seat buses on all roads - no more than 90 km / h;
- other buses, passenger cars when towing a trailer, trucks with a maximum permissible weight of more than 3,5 tons on motorways - no more than 90 km/h, on other roads - no more than 70 km/h;
- trucks carrying people in the back - no more than 60 km / h;
- vehicles carrying out organized transportation of groups of children - no more than 60 km / h;
- Note. By the decision of the owners or owners of highways, it may be allowed to increase the speed on road sections for certain types of vehicles, if the road conditions ensure safe movement at a higher speed. In this case, the permitted speed must not exceed 130 km / h on roads marked with sign 5.1, and 110 km / h on roads marked with sign 5.3.
10.4.
Vehicles towing motor vehicles are allowed to travel at a speed of not more than 50 km / h.
Heavy vehicles, large vehicles and vehicles engaged in the transport of dangerous goods are allowed to drive at a speed not exceeding the speed specified in the special permit, in the presence of which, in accordance with the legislation on highways and on road activities, traffic on highways such Vehicle.
10.5.
The driver is prohibited:
- exceed the maximum speed determined by the technical characteristics of the vehicle;
- exceed the speed indicated on the identification sign “Speed Limit” installed on the vehicle;
- To interfere with other vehicles, moving unnecessarily with too little speed;
- abruptly brake if it is not required to prevent an accident.
