MotorwayRussia
2. Motorway
A motorway is a road specially designed and signposted for motor traffic. Motorways normally have separate carriageways for opposing traffic, controlled access through designated entrances and exits, no direct access to neighbouring properties, and no level crossings with other roads, railways or paths.
Special traffic rules apply on motorways. The permitted road users, speed limits, lane rules, tolls and emergency procedures vary between countries, so drivers must follow the local traffic signs and regulations.
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How do people refer to a motorway in Russia?
The Russian term is автомагистраль (avtomagistral). The motorway designation introduces the special rules in the national traffic regulations.
🔗 sh380.krsl.gov.spb.ru • Russia — Sections 10.3 and 16; motorway definition and sign 5.1
Start of a motorway.
English • Traffic sign 5.1 • Motorway. Section 16 of the traffic rules applies.
Русский • 5.1 • Автомагистраль. На дороге действуют требования раздела 16 ПДД для автомагистралей.
Sources
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🔗 Pravo.gov.ru • ПДД РФ • приложение 1 • 5.1
🔗 Pravo.gov.ru • Официальная редакция от 28.08.2026
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End of the motorway.
English • Traffic sign 5.2 • End of motorway. Ends the motorway marked by 5.1.
Русский • 5.2 • Конец автомагистрали. Оканчивается автомагистраль, обозначенная знаком 5.1.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Pravo.gov.ru • ПДД РФ • приложение 1 • 5.2
🔗 Pravo.gov.ru • Официальная редакция от 28.08.2026
SVG source: Unknown authorUnknown author • Public domain • Original revision 2014-01-26. Wikimedia original unmodified.
What speed limit applies to cars on a motorway in Russia?
For an ordinary passenger car, the general motorway maximum is 110 km/h. Suitable sections may have an authorised, signed limit of up to 130 km/h. Follow the posted limit and any lower vehicle-specific restriction.
🔗 sh380.krsl.gov.spb.ru • Russia — Sections 10.3 and 16; motorway definition and sign 5.1
Who may use a motorway in Russia?
Pedestrians, personal mobility users, domestic animals, bicycles, mopeds, tractors and self-propelled machinery are excluded. Other vehicles are also excluded if their technical characteristics or condition prevent meeting the motorway’s admission speed. Being motorised does not make every vehicle eligible.
🔗 sh380.krsl.gov.spb.ru • Russia — Sections 10.3 and 16; motorway definition and sign 5.1
What should I do if I miss a motorway exit in Russia?
Continue to the next exit and choose a safe onward route. Do not reverse, make a U-turn or cross the central reservation to return to a missed exit.
🔗 sh380.krsl.gov.spb.ru • Russia — Sections 10.3 and 16; motorway definition and sign 5.1

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