48.16. Which of the depicted plates permits parking of goods vehicles with a maximum authorized mass exceeding 3.5 t?
UAЯка із зображених табличок дозволяє стоянку вантажних автомобілів із дозволеною максимальною масою понад 3,5 т?
This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine tests attentiveness to road signs and plates that regulate stopping and parking rules. Proper understanding of the method for parking a vehicle directly affects road safety: improper parking can create obstacles, limit visibility, and endanger pedestrians, especially when it comes to large freight vehicles.
In terms of content, this question belongs to section 33 of the Traffic Rules, specifically the topic "Road Signs" and subsection 7 "Plates to Road Signs," plates 7.6.1–7.6.5 "Method of Parking the Vehicle" (point 33.7). In the theoretical exam, it is important not only to recognize the pictogram but also to distinguish which vehicle categories the permission applies to: among this group, only the scheme that requires parking on the carriageway along the sidewalk applies to all vehicles, that is, it is suitable for freight vehicles with a permitted maximum mass of over 3.5 t.
When analyzing the answer options, the key difference is as follows: options 1–4 correspond to plates 7.6.2–7.6.5, which explicitly state "passenger cars and motorcycles" and show partial or full placement on the sidewalk, so for a freight vehicle over 3.5 t they are not permitted. In contrast, option 5 corresponds to plate 7.6.1, which does not limit the categories and indicates parking on the carriageway parallel to the sidewalk, so it logically allows parking of freight vehicles within the traffic rules.
Clause 33.7 — 33 "Road Signs", 7 "Plates to Road Signs", plates 7.6.1–7.6.5 "Method of Parking the Vehicle"
Plates 7.6.1–7.6.5 are used to indicate the method of parking vehicles.
7.6.1 — "All vehicles must be parked on the carriageway along the sidewalk."
7.6.2 — "Passenger cars and motorcycles must be parked on the sidewalk parallel to the edge of the carriageway."
7.6.3 — "Passenger cars and motorcycles must be parked on the sidewalk with the front facing the edge of the carriageway."
7.6.4 — "Passenger cars and motorcycles must be parked on the sidewalk with the rear facing the edge of the carriageway."
7.6.5 — "Passenger cars and motorcycles must be parked on the sidewalk at an angle to the edge of the carriageway."
Clause 1.10 (term "Parking")
Parking — stopping the movement of a vehicle for more than 5 minutes for reasons not related to the necessity of fulfilling the requirements of these Rules, boarding (alighting) passengers, or loading (unloading) cargo.
Clause 1.10 (term "Truck")
Truck — a vehicle that by its design and equipment is intended for the transportation of cargo.
Clause 1.10 (term "Permissible Maximum Mass")
Permissible maximum mass — the maximum mass of an equipped vehicle with cargo, driver, and passengers, established by the manufacturer as the maximum allowable.
Clause 1.10 (term "Carriageway")
Carriageway — an element of the road intended for the movement of non-rail vehicles.
Clause 1.10 (term "Sidewalk")
Sidewalk — an element of the road intended for pedestrian movement, which adjoins the carriageway or is separated from it by a lawn.
Clause 1.10 (term "Passenger Car")
Passenger car — a vehicle which by its design and equipment is intended for the carriage of passengers with no more than nine seats, including the driver's seat.
That is, the correct answer is "Plate 5.", given that according to the definition of the Traffic Rules only plate 7.6.1 applies the method of parking to "all vehicles", while plates 7.6.2–7.6.5 directly restrict parking to "passenger cars and motorcycles", therefore for trucks with a permissible maximum mass over 3.5 t, only 7.6.1 applies.
Plates 7.6.1–7.6.5 from section 33 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine determine the way vehicles are parked in relation to the sidewalk. Their content is important not only to understand how exactly to park a vehicle, but also which categories of vehicles are generally allowed to park in such a manner.
Among these plates, only the option that shows parking on the roadway along the sidewalk (without driving onto the sidewalk) does not restrict parking only to passenger cars and motorcycles. This method of parking is suitable for all vehicles, including trucks with a permitted maximum mass of over 3.5 t, since they do not need to and are not allowed to "drive onto" the sidewalk according to the schemes provided by the other plates in this group.
In contrast, the other plates 7.6.2–7.6.5 show various options for partial or full placement of the vehicle on the sidewalk. In the Traffic Rules, these schemes are used specifically for passenger cars and motorcycles, meaning they do not grant the right to park trucks over 3.5 t in this way.
For example: if you are driving a truck over 3.5 t and see a parking sign together with a plate that shows a vehicle placed fully or partially on the sidewalk, this will not be a permit for your vehicle. You need a plate that shows parking on the roadway parallel to the sidewalk.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Plate 5," as it corresponds to scheme 7.6.1 and allows parking along the sidewalk on the roadway without restriction only to passenger cars and motorcycles, so it is also suitable for trucks over 3.5 t.