40.11. The depicted road sign prohibits the movement of:
UAЗображений дорожній знак забороняє рух:
This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine tests attentiveness to prohibitory road signs and the ability to correctly determine which type of transport is restricted. Such signs directly affect road safety: a mistake in recognizing the category of vehicle can lead to traffic violations and dangerous situations within the restricted area.
The task belongs to Section 33 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine "Road Signs," group 3 "Prohibitory Signs," specifically sign 3.6 "No motorcycles allowed." In the theoretical exam, it is important to know that this sign prohibits the movement of motorcycles within its area of effect (from the place of installation to the nearest intersection, and in the absence of intersections within a populated area — to its end; exits from adjacent territories do not interrupt its effect). The Traffic Rules also provide exceptions for vehicles serving residents/workers in this area or businesses within its boundaries, but the general prohibition for regular traffic remains.
The explanation of the answer options is based on distinguishing the concepts of "motorcycle" and "moped" in the traffic rules and on the differences between the signs: 3.6 applies to motorcycles, while there is a separate prohibitory sign 3.7 for mopeds and bicycles with an auxiliary engine. Therefore, the option about mopeds is incorrect, as is the statement about a ban for both categories at the same time. In practice, this knowledge helps quickly assess the legality of entering a restricted area and avoid typical mistakes on the exam question and during real driving.
Clause 33.3 — 33 "Road Signs", 3 "Prohibitory Signs", sign 3.6 "Motorcycles prohibited"
"Sign 3.6 'Motorcycles prohibited' prohibits the movement of motorcycles. The sign does not apply to vehicles serving citizens or belonging to citizens who reside or work in this area, as well as to vehicles serving enterprises located in the designated area. In such cases, vehicles must enter and exit the designated area at the intersection closest to their destination. The area of effect of the sign extends from the place of installation to the nearest intersection beyond it, and in populated areas where there are no intersections, to the end of the populated area. The effect of the sign is not interrupted at places where roads adjoin from adjacent territories or at intersections (junctions) with field, forest, or other unpaved roads, before which no priority signs are installed."
(Application: the question checks the ability to recognize prohibitory sign 3.6 and understand that it is specifically addressed to motorcycles and determines the prohibition of movement within the area of its effect.)
Clause 1.10 (term "Motorcycle")
Motorcycle — a two-wheeled motor vehicle with or without a sidecar, equipped with an engine of 50 cc or more (or an electric motor with a power of 4 kW or more).
(Application: the question checks that the prohibition applies specifically to vehicles which, according to the traffic rules, are defined as "motorcycles," and not to other similar categories.)
Clause 1.10 (term "Moped")
Moped — a two-wheeled vehicle equipped with an engine of up to 50 cc (or an electric motor with a power of up to 4 kW).
(Application: important for distinction — sign 3.6 prohibits only motorcycles; mopeds belong to a different category of vehicles.)
Thus, the correct answer is "Motorcycles," given that according to the definition in the traffic rules, sign 3.6 directly establishes a prohibition on the movement of motorcycles within its area of effect.
This road sign belongs to the prohibitory signs (section 33 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine) and has the number 3.6. Its meaning is simple: within the area of the sign's effect, the movement of motorcycles is prohibited.
It is important not to confuse it with a similar sign for mopeds. Sign 3.6 applies to motorcycles, not mopeds or bicycles with an auxiliary engine, for which a separate prohibitory sign 3.7 is provided. In the image, a motorcycle can be recognized by its characteristic silhouette, particularly the fuel tank, which is positioned horizontally, whereas on a moped it looks different.
The area of effect of this sign begins from the place of installation and continues to the nearest intersection beyond it, and in a populated area where there are no intersections — to the end of the populated area. At the same time, exits from adjacent territories do not “cancel” the effect of the sign. An exception is possible for vehicles serving residents/employees in this area or enterprises within the zone — but the general rule for regular traffic remains: motorcycles are not allowed to drive.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Motorcycles.", since sign 3.6 directly prohibits the movement of motorcycles in its area of effect.