17.4. Does the driver of the white car have the right in this situation to enter and stop on the lane for route vehicles to pick up a passenger?
UAЧи має право водій білого автомобіля в даній ситуації виїхати і зупинитися на смузі для маршрутних транспортних засобів для посадки пасажира?
This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine tests knowledge of the rules for using the lane for route vehicles and the exceptions to the general prohibition of driving and stopping on it. The topic is important for road safety, as improper entry onto the "dedicated" lane can create obstacles for buses and trolleybuses, provoke conflict situations, and lead to violations that often occur in the theoretical exam.
This task focuses on the section of the Traffic Rules regarding the movement of route vehicles, specifically paragraph 17.2. It establishes an exception: when the route vehicle lane is separated by a broken line marking, the driver is allowed to enter it when exiting onto the road, for a right turn, as well as for picking up or dropping off passengers near the right edge of the carriageway. Additionally, the situation is indicated by road sign 5.11 and marking 1.24 ("A"), which designate the lane for route vehicles.
The analysis of the options in this ticket comes down to understanding the exception from paragraph 17.1 (which states the general prohibition for other vehicles). The statement about the possibility of briefly entering and stopping to pick up a passenger is correct, as it directly corresponds to the conditions of paragraph 17.2 (broken line separation of the lane and the purpose of the stop). In contrast, the position about a complete prohibition of entering the lane ignores the permitted cases, and is therefore incorrect; at the same time, the driver must perform the maneuver and stop in such a way as not to interfere with route vehicles.
Clause 17.1
On a road with a lane for route vehicles, marked with the appropriate road signs and/or road markings, the movement and stopping of other vehicles on this lane is prohibited.
This clause establishes a general prohibition for other vehicles regarding movement/stopping on the route vehicle lane, and this question tests knowledge of the exception to it.
Clause 17.2
A driver turning right on a road with a lane for route vehicles, separated by a broken road marking line, may make the turn from this lane. In such places, it is also allowed to enter it when exiting onto the road and for boarding or alighting passengers near the right edge of the carriageway.
This clause directly allows, in the described situation, to enter the route vehicle lane (if it is separated by a broken line) and stop for boarding/alighting a passenger.
Clause 1.10 (term "Stop")
Stop — cessation of movement of a vehicle for up to 5 minutes or more if necessary for boarding (alighting) passengers or loading (unloading) cargo, or to comply with the requirements of these Rules.
The question specifically refers to stopping for boarding a passenger, which falls under the definition of "stop."
Clause 1.10 (term "Parking")
Parking — cessation of movement of a vehicle for more than 5 minutes for reasons not related to the need to comply with the requirements of these Rules, boarding (alighting) passengers, or loading (unloading) cargo.
This is important for differentiation: even if there is a marking that prohibits parking, it does not prohibit stopping for boarding/alighting.
Clause 33.5.11 — 33 "Road Signs", 5 "Informational and Directional Signs", sign 5.11 "Lane for Route Vehicles"
Sign 5.11 is used to designate a lane intended only for vehicles operating on established routes, if movement on such a lane is in the same direction as the general flow of vehicles. The sign applies to the lane above which it is installed. If the sign is installed to the right of the road, it applies to the right lane.
This sign identifies the right lane as a lane for route vehicles, and further conditions for entering it are determined, in particular, by clause 17.2.
Clause 34.1.24 — 34 "Road Markings", 1 "Horizontal Markings", marking 1.24 ("A")
Marking 1.24 ("A") designates a lane intended only for route vehicles.
This marking confirms the designation of the lane as a route vehicle lane.
Clause 34.1.10.1 — 34 "Road Markings", 1 "Horizontal Markings", marking 1.10.1
Marking 1.10.1 (yellow broken line) designates places where parking is prohibited.
This additionally checks the understanding of the difference between "parking" and "stopping": a parking prohibition is not the same as a prohibition on stopping for boarding a passenger.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Has the right.", given that according to the definition in the Traffic Rules clause 17.2 directly allows entering the route vehicle lane, separated by a broken line, and stopping near the right edge of the carriageway specifically for boarding/alighting passengers.
In this situation, the lane for route vehicles is marked with the appropriate sign and road markings, and it is separated from the general roadway by a broken line. This is an important feature because it determines whether an ordinary car may enter such a lane in certain cases.
The general rule is as follows: a lane designated for route vehicles is not to be used by other drivers for driving. However, clause 17.2 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine establishes an exception: if the lane for route vehicles is separated by a broken line, the driver is allowed to enter it in specific situations, in particular for picking up or dropping off passengers near the right edge of the roadway.
This is exactly what happens in the scenario: the driver of the white car does not intend to drive along this lane as a regular traffic lane, but only to briefly enter and stop on the right to pick up a passenger. Such an action falls under the permitted exception of clause 17.2. At the same time, the driver must stop in such a way that does not create an obstacle for route vehicles, which have the priority right to use this lane.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Has the right," since clause 17.2 of the Traffic Rules allows entering and stopping on the lane for route vehicles, if it is separated by a broken line, for picking up or dropping off passengers near the right edge.