15.32. Does the driver of a passenger car have the right to stop at this location?
UAЧи має право водій легкового автомобіля виконати зупинку в цьому місці?
This is an exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine about safely stopping in urban traffic conditions, where it is important not to create an obstacle for other road users and not to reduce visibility near high-risk zones. Such situations often occur in practice during passenger pick-up/drop-off or a short stop at the edge of the roadway, which is why they are thoroughly checked in the theoretical exam.
The question tests the section of the Traffic Rules concerning stopping and parking, specifically the requirements of clause 15.9. At first glance, it may seem that stopping is allowed if the distance to the pedestrian crossing is observed (not on the crossing and not closer than 10 m). However, the key prohibition in this situation is different: according to clause 15.9 (f), stopping is prohibited where, after stopping, less than 3 m remains between the car and the solid line marking (or the dividing strip or the opposite edge of the roadway), as this effectively blocks the lane and forces other drivers to maneuver in violation of the rules.
Therefore, the option of stopping "in any case" is incorrect: even if the 10-meter requirement to the crossing is met, this is not enough if the 3-meter rule to the solid line is violated. The correct conclusion for this theoretical task: stopping at the specified location is prohibited due to failure to comply with the minimum roadway width, which directly follows from clause 15.9 (f) of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine.
Clause 15.9 (subclause "d")
Stopping is prohibited: "d) in places where the distance between the solid marking line, the dividing strip, or the opposite edge of the carriageway and the stopped vehicle is less than 3 m."
Application: in the given situation, after stopping the car, less than 3 m remains to the solid marking line, therefore stopping in this place is prohibited.
Clause 15.9 (subclause "g")
Stopping is prohibited: "g) on pedestrian crossings and within 10 m of them on both sides, except when giving way in traffic."
Application: this question additionally checks whether the stop was made directly on the crossing or closer than 10 m to it (in the task, the key violation is specifically the requirement of subclause "d" regarding 3 m).
Clause 1.10 (term "Stopping")
Stopping — cessation of movement of a vehicle for up to 5 minutes or more, if necessary for boarding (alighting) passengers or loading (unloading) cargo, fulfilling the requirements of these Rules, or for other reasons.
Application: the question concerns specifically a "stop" (not a forced stop and not a stop at the demand of a traffic light/regulator), therefore the prohibitions of section 15 apply, in particular clause 15.9.
That is, the correct answer is "Not allowed.", given that according to the definition of the Traffic Rules, stopping is prohibited when, after stopping, the distance between the car and the solid marking line becomes less than 3 m (clause 15.9 "d").
When considering this situation, it is important to remember that to stop, it is not enough to fulfill only one requirement (for example, to move the required distance away from the pedestrian crossing). It is necessary that no other prohibitions defined in paragraph 15.9 of the Traffic Rules are violated at the same time.
At first glance, it may seem that stopping is allowed, since the car is not located directly on the pedestrian crossing and is not closer than 10 meters to it. That is, the requirement regarding the crossing, as provided by the Traffic Rules, is actually met.
However, it is also necessary to check another key condition from paragraph 15.9 (f) of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine: stopping is prohibited where, after stopping, less than 3 meters remain between the car and the solid line marking (or the dividing strip or the opposite edge of the carriageway). This rule is necessary so that other vehicles can safely pass without crossing the solid line and without creating obstacles to traffic.
In the depicted situation, the car is positioned so that the width of the lane is actually about 3 meters, and after stopping, the distance to the solid line becomes less than the permitted 3 meters. This means that the stopped car narrows the carriageway and creates an obstacle to traffic, and therefore stopping in this place is prohibited, even if the 10-meter requirement to the pedestrian crossing is met.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Does not have the right," since stopping in this place violates paragraph 15.9 (f) of the Traffic Rules: after stopping, less than 3 meters remain between the car and the solid line marking.