Application of alarm and warning triangle
amended April 8, 2020
7.1.
Alarms must be enabled:
in case of a traffic accident;
during a forced stop in places where the stop is prohibited;
when the driver is blinded by headlights;
when towing (on a towed motor vehicle);
when boarding children in a vehicle that has identification marks "Transportation of children" **, and disembarkation from it.
The driver must also include an alarm in other cases to warn traffic participants about the danger that a vehicle may create.
** Hereinafter, the identification marks are indicated in accordance with the Basic Provisions.
7.2.
When the vehicle stops and the alarm is turned on, as well as in case of its malfunction or absence, the emergency stop sign must be displayed immediately:
in case of a traffic accident;
in case of a forced stop in places where it is prohibited, and where, taking into account the conditions of visibility, the vehicle cannot be noticed by other drivers in a timely manner.
This sign is installed at a distance that provides timely warning of other drivers about the danger in a particular situation. However, this distance must be at least 15 m from the vehicle in built-up areas and 30 m outside built-up areas.
7.3.
In the absence or malfunction of an alarm on a towed motor vehicle, an emergency stop sign shall be fixed on its rear.
