There is clause 19 in the traffic rules “Use of external lighting devices and sound signals”, in which it is written in white in Russian that the law does not prohibit the driver from flashing the headlights of his car. In addition to arming the alarm, which is clearly stated in Article 7.1. SDA. True, without reservation, as usual, not done.

Yes, there is no direct ban on the use of emergency gangs in the rules, but the driver is obliged to activate it only in certain situations. For example, in the event of a traffic accident, breakdown on the road and forced stopping in prohibited places, while towing a car, but also when the driver is blinded by the headlights of a passing car. In addition, it is necessary to turn on the “emergency gang” when disembarking or boarding children in a car with an identification sign “Transport of children”. And in a number of other cases “to warn road users of the danger a vehicle may pose.”

In other words, flashing all four “turn signals” just like that, if only as a thank you, is not forbidden here, but not allowed either. And therefore law enforcement officers, with a strong desire, can still hold to account the pilot of a car with a shining “emergency gang” under Art. 12.20 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation “Violation of the rules for using external lighting devices, sound signals, alarms or an emergency stop sign.” The fine for respect or apology on the way is 500 rubles.

There is clause 19 in the traffic rules “Use of external lighting devices and sound signals”, in which it is written in white in Russian that the law does not prohibit the driver from flashing the headlights of his car. In addition to arming the alarm, which is clearly stated in Article 7.1. SDA. True, without reservation, as usual, not done.

Yes, there is no direct ban on the use of emergency gangs in the rules, but the driver is obliged to activate it only in certain situations. For example, in the event of a traffic accident, breakdown on the road and forced stopping in prohibited places, while towing a car, but also when the driver is blinded by the headlights of a passing car. In addition, it is necessary to turn on the “emergency gang” when disembarking or boarding children in a car with an identification sign “Transport of children”. And in a number of other cases “to warn road users of the danger a vehicle may pose.”

In other words, flashing all four “turn signals” even just like that, if only as a thank you, is not forbidden here, but it is also not allowed. And therefore law enforcement officers, with a strong desire, can still hold to account the pilot of a car with a shining “emergency gang” under Art. 12.20 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation “Violation of the rules for using external lighting devices, sound signals, alarms or an emergency stop sign.” The fine for respect or apology on the way is 500 rubles.