Countdown markersRussia
Traffic rules
Russia
35. Countdown markers
Countdown markers are a sequence of roadside signs that indicate that a particular point, such as a motorway exit, junction or railway crossing, is getting closer. They commonly use a decreasing number of bars or other symbols so drivers can judge their progress toward the upcoming location.
The markers are normally positioned at successively shorter distances from the point ahead. Their design, spacing and meaning vary between countries, so drivers should not assume that each bar always represents the same distance.
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What do countdown or exit-approach markers mean in Russia?
The Traffic Rules include railway-crossing approach signs and separate navigation signs for road junctions and exits. Identify the actual symbol and any stated distance. A striped railway advance warning must not be treated as a universal motorway-exit countdown.
Does each countdown bar always represent the same distance in Russia?
No universal distance can be assumed. Follow the local sign standard and any printed distance; bars used for an exit may not have the same spacing or function as markers approaching a railway crossing.
What should you do if you are too late to take a motorway exit in Russia?
Continue safely to the next lawful exit or junction. Do not stop, reverse, make a U-turn or cross the median to reach a missed exit. Plan lane changes early and follow any lane-control signals.
