I would like to tell you a real life story about how one savvy fisherman avoided a fine from a cunning government official.
His story will be useful to everyone - fishermen, hunters, and ordinary vacationers.
All Russians have already heard about the ban on leaving a car on the banks of bodies of water, closer than 200 meters. For this, a substantial fine is provided, the amount of which ranges from 3,500 to 5,000 rubles.
However, the law specifies several mandatory conditions; only if they are met, regulatory authorities can draw up a protocol and issue a fine.
So, the story happened just last week. One fisherman came to his favorite fishing spot to while away the evening doing his favorite hobby.
Knowing full well that you could get a fine for parking a car, you parked as far as possible from the coastline.
Naturally, I didn’t measure it with a tape measure, but by eye it was 150 - 200 meters.
The spring sun is warm, the fish are actively biting, and the mood is great. But, unexpectedly, a traffic police inspector distracts him from his favorite pastime.
We parked next to the fisherman's car
The police officer didn’t bother to introduce himself, but immediately asked if his car was parked over there and pointed to the fisherman’s car.
- Yes, this is my car. What's wrong? - asks the hero of our story.
— Why is your vehicle parked very close to the pond? We will draw up a report and issue a fine.
- Is it really close? It’s no less than a 5-7 minute walk to get there,” the fisherman insists.
— According to the law of the Russian Federation, a car cannot be parked closer than 200 meters from a reservoir. You have a direct violation, which means I am obliged to issue a fine.
- If I violated something, then we will draw up a report, no questions asked. Just why are you sure that the car is parked at a distance of less than 200 meters? Have you measured it?
The traffic police inspector was taken aback; he did not expect such resistance and perseverance.
- And so it is visible and even recorded on photographic media.
— Can your camera measure distances? If you want to draw up a protocol, first measure the distance from the river to my car. And then compose if there is a violation.
The inspector turned purple with anger.
- I will measure my steps.
And he walked towards the fisherman’s car. From there he began to walk, counting his steps out loud. The fisherman did not interfere with the inspector, he only glanced in his direction, smiling.
When the inspector reached the river, he solemnly announced:
- One hundred and twenty! This is clearly less than the required 200 meters. I am writing a protocol.
— Does the device you used to measure the distance have all the necessary certificates prescribed by law? Show me your certificate!
In response, the police representative screamed:
“Then I’ll call the official representatives of Rosprirodnadzor and we’ll wait until they arrive.” They have all the necessary and certified equipment at their disposal.
- Great, wait. And it's time for me to go home. The wife is waiting for dinner.
- You can't leave. I'm holding you back.
- On what grounds? You don't have the right to do this. If you want, draw up a report on why I can’t go home.
We always parked on the shore - and no problems
The inspector could only spat with regret in the direction of his quick-witted opponent and sadly walked to his official car, which, by the way, was parked next to the fisherman’s car.
Even though our hero didn’t fish enough, he emerged victorious from this “fight,” which warmed his soul and lifted his spirits. And he shared his story on social networks so that others would know how to “knock off” cunning government officials.
This article describes various cases that may entail fines when traveling to the forest, to bodies of water, or lighting a fire in 2020. You will also learn what you can do to avoid penalties.
Recently, innovations have appeared in the Law of the Russian Federation on access to the water protection zone by car closer than 200 meters. If previously it was possible to drive a car into the forest, to reservoirs, or onto ice, now you can get a fine for this. Read more below.
Fines for going into the forest and accessing a reservoir 2020: new in the Law
It's warm and sunny outside, which means it's time to relax in nature. Where do people try to go after hard, gray work days? To the forest or to reservoirs to take a break from the city. And in order to avoid getting into an unpleasant situation, you need to know the new amendments to the Law of the Water Code of the Russian Federation. Fines for accessing a reservoir 2020 :
- You can familiarize yourself with the ban on the movement and parking of any vehicles in the water protection zone in Art. 65 of the Water Code of the Russian Federation (clause 15, part 4).
- It says that driving off the road and parking a car off the road or in specially equipped places that have a special hard surface are prohibited.
IN 2020 fines provided for in Art. 8.42 of the Code of Administrative Offences, have increased and now amount to:
- from 2000 to 5000 rubles ordinary citizens
- 8500-12000 rubles for officials and legal entities
- 200 000-400 000 rubles for organizations
Before you go on vacation to the forest, you need to know what status this territory has.
Entry is prohibited and fines are imposed for leaving:
- To the area where natural monuments are located.
- To places where there are natural, state and national monuments.
- To botanical and dendrological gardens.
- To nature reserves.
According to Art. 8.32 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation For entry into a restricted forest area, depending on the type of violation, a fine of from 1000 to 4000 rubles.
Where can you park your car by the river, and how can you launch a boat without a fine in 2020?
With the onset of the long-awaited warmth, we all love to go out into nature, to the river, to fish or just relax. Before doing this now, you need to familiarize yourself with innovations in the field of nature conservation:
- With the beginning of the fire danger period, it is prohibited to make fires not only in the forest, but also in areas adjacent to the house (building).
- Moreover, entry into a restricted forest area is punishable by a fine of 2000-5000 rubles with car confiscation.
- Such territories include natural monuments, nature reserves, arboretums, national and state parks and other zones (for more details, see above in the text).
It is important to know: Such zones are usually marked with special signs. Therefore, you should pay attention to such signs.
Besides:
- When driving to a reservoir, you must remember that it is forbidden to park the car directly on the shore.
- Depending on the size of the reservoir, you can leave your vehicle for 50-500 meters to the shore.
- The shore of any body of water belongs to the water protection zone; violators of the law of the RF Water Code will face a fine 3000-4500 rubles.
- Along with patrolling, violators will be tracked using video surveillance.
It should be noted: The water protection zone is also marked with signs.
Where can you park your car by the river, and how can you launch a boat without a fine in 2020? Here is the answer:
- Access to the shore will not be considered a violation if the vehicle stays for no more than 5 minutes.
- This time is enough to unload (load) a large watercraft (boat) without worrying about punishment.
As you can see, the Environmental Protection Law is harsh, but there is still a chance to launch the boat. If you simply drive up to a pond, unload your things and immediately leave to leave your car in the permitted area, then no one will issue you a fine.
How to come fishing to a pond in 2020 without breaking the Law: rules
Here are a few more rules that will help you legally leave your car by the river, or come to a pond for fishing without breaking the law. So, when going on vacation in nature, do not forget that you can get a fine for approaching a river or driving into the forest.
If you do not remove the vehicle within 5 minutes- this will be a violation of the Law and will entail a fine.
Remember: The fine for entry into these territories according to Article 8.39 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation varies from 2000 to 5000 rubles, with the seizure of the vehicle. A fine will also be imposed for lighting a fire, which is equal to the fine for entering forbidden lands.
Here are some more rules that will help you relax without fear:
The law is still new and has not taken effect in all regions:
- It should also be worked out at the regional level.
- Therefore, it is worth finding out whether this Law applies in your region.
- If not, then you can rest easy without worrying about being fined.
For 5 minutes you can drive up to the pond to unload your things:
- However, conservationists cannot be on duty around water bodies or in forests around the clock.
- Therefore, if they overtake you near the water, you can say that you have just arrived and will now move the car to the permitted territory.
- Another thing is if video surveillance is installed in this area, then it will not be possible to deceive the inspectors.
You can get to the reservoir by bicycle:
- This method is suitable if you have a large car and you can place bicycles in it, or on top of the roof.
- 500 meters- this is a long distance, and in 5 minutes You may not have time to unload all your things. If you carry heavy things in your hands for half a kilometer, then it is very difficult.
- Therefore, for example, a boat can be brought up by car, and then left to leave the car in the permitted area.
- Now load the rest of your things onto the bikes and take them to the pond. Nobody will tell you anything.
Remember: Environmental protection zone inspectors must only drive special equipment. If they drove up in a regular car, then in this case they are also breaking the Law. Therefore, you can photograph them against the background of the car so that the river can be seen, and then attach it to the protocol. You can even go to court with these documents. Why are security guards allowed to drive around in cars, but ordinary citizens are not? Perhaps, for the first time, the charge against you will be dropped.
Now the fine for barbecuing, making a fire by the river, in a country house, in a park, in the courtyard of a residential building, on the site of a private house, in the private sector and in the forest is from 2 to 5 thousand rubles: who will be fined in 2020?
Outdoor recreation in 2020, along with a good mood, can bring disappointment in the form of a fine. Employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, environmental inspectors and other employees of forestry and water management have the right to impose a fine for preparing barbecue not only in the forest and near the river, but also at their own dacha.
Important: When going on a nature holiday, remember that cooking over an open fire can result in a fine. from 2 to 5 thousand rubles. The Ministry of Emergency Situations explains the introduction of such measures as a way to prevent fires in forests and populated areas.
Now there will be a fine for barbecuing, making a fire near a river, in a country house, in a park, in the courtyard of a residential building, on the site of a private house, in the private sector and in the forest. A barbecue installed in a safe area can be a solution for lovers of hot meat in the fresh air:
- The site must be cleared of grass and other vegetation at 2 m from the grill.
- It is forbidden to choose a place for a barbecue on peat soils.
- The distance of the site from buildings should reach 5 meters, and from trees and bushes at 10 meters.
- If the site is surrounded by coniferous trees, then relaxing at your own dacha is not compatible with lighting a fire.
- You will have to refuse fried meat even if a fire regime is declared or there is a strong wind, the speed of which more 10 m/s.
Who will be fined? Sanctions are imposed on everyone:
- Who breaks the Law and drives a car close to water or drives into the forest.
- Makes a fire near houses, in the yard, near a private house, and so on.
- Installs a barbecue in prohibited areas, even if the fire has not yet been lit.
- Even for setting fire to autumn leaves and debris on the territory of your dacha, a fine may be imposed. Garbage and leaves will now have to be removed manually.
- Builds a fire to fumigate bee hives.
When relaxing by the river, remember that parking and driving near the shore is prohibited. The machine should be parked on paved areas. When going to the forest, find out if this territory is classified as a specially protected natural zone, for which there is a fine for entering from 3 to 4 thousand rubles.
Every person has the right to relax away from the bustle and noise of the city. Knowing the laws will help you spend your time usefully and enjoy contemplating natural beauty.
What is considered a water protection zone in 2020: how to legally drive closer than 200 m to water or a reservoir?
Before you go on vacation with family or friends in 2020, you need to think through your route in such a way that you can legally drive closer to a body of water than at 200 m. Restrictions on stopping a car when approaching water or a reservoir are prescribed in the Law of the Russian Federation. After reading it, we can conclude that there are three ways to leave a car near a body of water:
- Directly on the road
- In special areas with hard surfaces
- Not near water protection zones
Conclusion: If there is a road or special parking areas near the reservoir, then the car must be parked in these areas.
According to part 4 of Art. 65, the paragraph on protected areas describes the different widths of water protection zones depending on the size of the reservoirs themselves:
- Streams and rivers up to 10 km– water protection zone 50 m.
- Streams and rivers from 10 to 50 km– water protection zone 100 m.
- Streams and rivers from 50 km– water protection zone 200 m.
- Reservoirs and lakes – 50 m.
- Seas - 500 m.
It is important to know: The distance of the water protection zone is calculated from the shore line.
If you carefully read the Law itself, it is clear that when approaching not every body of water there are restrictions at 200 m.
Advice: Before driving to the water, familiarize yourself with the length and type of body of water so you know your rights.
Fine for driving on ice in a car 2020: new in the Law
Winter time is considered a dangerous time of year, as the number of victims increases, and this is not only due to road accidents. Such hazards may be associated with ice fishing or other activities where motorists drive their vehicles onto the ice. Therefore, the Russian government decided to amend the Law related to access to ice reservoirs.
The innovation in the Law in 2020 concerns penalties if people with a car are in unspecified places. Dangerous places are marked with special warning signs. Motorists may be punished in the following cases:
- If a motorist drives a vehicle into a place where there is no crossing and into places that are not organized according to safety regulations.
- If a person goes on foot to a place where information about the prohibition of such actions is indicated.
- Responsibility will be borne by motorists who drove their cars to a place where the ice had broken away and a sharp warming occurred, causing the ice to begin to melt.
There are fines for going on the ice in 2020. Here is the size of such sanctions:
- Ordinary citizens will pay a fine of 500-1000 rubles.
- People holding certain positions and legal entities from 1500 to 5000 rubles.
- Businesses or organizations will pay a fine from 5000 to 8000 rubles.
Remember: Fines will vary in different regions.
When violating laws, a motorist should fear not only the amount of the fine, or that he will be held accountable. But you should also take care of your health and life, as well as the lives of those people who are in the same car with you.
You came for a fishing trip, a picnic, or ice fishing, and you don’t want to leave the car too far, then the information in this article will help you. Every person strives to get as close as possible to their vacation spot. As mentioned above, now this is a crime, because this is a water protection zone. The car must be at a distance 200m from the reservoir. Remember this so as not to pay fines and spoil your vacation. Good luck!
Video: Driving into the water protection zone
With fishing greetings, friends!Have any of you encountered sanctions for entering a water protection zone? Lately, I have been receiving a lot of requests from the fishing forum for help in appealing such penalties.
The point is this:
Clause 4 of Part 15 of Article 65 of the Water Code establishes (for many years) the following prohibition, including motor vehicles, in the water protection zone of a reservoir:
"15.Within the boundaries of water protection zones the following is prohibited:
4) movement and parking of vehicles (except for special vehicles), with the exception of their movement on roads and parking on roads and in specially equipped places with hard surfaces;"Further, in December 2009, Part 42 of Article 8 was added to the Administrative Code, establishing fine for:
"Violation of the special regime for carrying out economic and other activities on the coastal protective strip of a water body, the water protection zone of a water body, or the regime for carrying out economic and other activities in the territory of the sanitary protection zone of sources of drinking and domestic water supply
1. Use of the coastal protective strip of a water body, water protection zone of a water body in violation of restrictions on economic and other activities -
entails the imposition of an administrative fine for citizens in the amount of three thousand to four thousand five hundred rubles; for officials - from eight thousand to twelve thousand rubles; for legal entities - from two hundred thousand to four hundred thousand rubles."
Let me explain: the water protection strip is at least 50m from the shore, more often 200m, and near the sea coast - 500m. EVERYWHERE.Massive cases of its use were not heard of until 2011. But since 2011, we (the Fishermen's Union) have observed the spread of this practice in the regions. The fisheries authorities, the police, and the prosecutor's office have the authority to draw up appropriate protocols.
My question is absolutely practical. Now - maybe someone heard? - The State Duma is considering the second reading of the bill “On recreational fishing.” We, fishermen, are in the process and closely participate in its discussion. We are members of various working groups, and we will also join the working group in the Duma.
Today is an appropriate opportunity to puzzle legislators with this issue and try to include changes to the Water Code and the Code of Administrative Offenses into the law.Our idea for the change is this: penalties should apply not for simple entry into the water protection zone, but only in the case of specific and proven damage to nature. Moreover, in this case, of proven damage, in addition to a fine, it is possible to determine the penalty for the damage caused: for dug up turf, for contamination with technical fluids and in winter - for dirty ice from the wheel arches (as you know, it is correct to knock it off when driving off the road into the forest) .
Unfortunately, not all fishermen have the habit of going ashore - not everyone has suitable cars. Accordingly, fishing activists are lazily fighting for this point of demand. Only on this site I was able to find the only topic dedicated to this problem in the “Hunting and Fishing” forum with the collection of signatures for a petition -
If this issue has been discussed somewhere else, please forgive me and provide a link.
And yet, it is no secret that environmentalists generally support any, no matter how strict, bans, therefore they will not help us... Well, the non-prevalence of this practice of mass fines among inspectors and supervisory authorities does not increase activity among motorists. How long will this last? Believe me, it won't take long. So we need to act now - to take advantage of the current campaign. And besides motorists, there is no one to seriously do this.
Apart from fishermen and hunters, don’t other motorists go out into nature to water bodies at least once a year?All that is needed is to launch a bombardment of appeals from citizens and deputies. So that they feel the presence of public interest in the problem. Let's write the text - our hands are full. But I would like to discuss all this with you first. Without delay.
Now you only have to go fishing in a wheelchair! Any vehicle cannot be parked closer than 200 meters from the river.
What if I need to launch a boat weighing 100 kilos? What, also a fine?
And at what distance from a river, lake, or reservoir can fishermen and vacationers now leave their vehicles?
What is the fine for illegally parking a car in a water protection zone next to a river?
These and other questions puzzled me (and not only me, many fishermen I know) given the current state of innovation in the law on fishing.
At what distance from a body of water can you legally park your car while fishing?
It turns out that since 2010, the rules and law on fishing have had a special article - Article 65 or something, which says where and at what distance you can move and stand on vehicles near a reservoir.
The parking distance for vehicles, in particular a car, is regulated by the length of the river.
So the width and boundaries of the water protection zone are determined by the length:
- up to 10 km - 50 meters,
- from 10 to 50 km - 100 meters,
- from 50 and more - 200 meters.
Those who decide to swim in the sea should leave their car as much as half a kilometer from the high tide line.
This article of the law also says that traffic seems to be allowed - I’ll quote:
“Within the boundaries of water protection zones it is prohibited:
movement and parking of vehicles (except for special vehicles), with the exception of their movement on roads and parking on roads and in specially equipped places with hard surfaces;"
So you can’t drive on country roads along the river anymore?! And not only by car, but also by any other transport - even by bicycle!
A fisherman on a bicycle is also a driver, and a bicycle is his vehicle, according to traffic rules.
Nowadays, you can only get close to the river in a wheelchair - it’s an exception to the traffic police rules.
And now about the sickest thing - if you violated the above law, you will receive a fine - this is Article 8.42 of the Code of Administrative Offences.
And today it’s 3-4.5 thousand rubles for ordinary fishermen!
And again, an extract from the law:
“The use of the coastal protective strip of a water body, the water protection zone of a water body in violation of restrictions on economic and other activities...
shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine on citizens in the amount of three thousand to four thousand five hundred rubles; for officials - from eight thousand to twelve thousand rubles; for legal entities - from two hundred thousand to four hundred thousand rubles.”
Yes, fishing in the summer is a good way to pump up your muscles! With a boat, and with a motor, if you leave the car 200 meters away, you will have to go to the river 2-3 times.
And then back again - it all overshadows proper rest and communication with nature!
By the way, washing the car is also prohibited! And before you wash your car by the river yourself, think. Otherwise the fine is the same...
And also, about the ban and access to the shores of the water protection zone
But what about castles, palaces and cottages built right on the river bank? What about the lands of reservoirs purchased and taken on long-term lease from the state?
You can’t approach the river from their side anymore! Everything is blocked off by high fences with barbed wire and blocked by barriers.
Again, I repeat, money rules in Russia today! The law is like a pole!
And what does ecology have to do with it?
What motivates the ban on vehicle access to the river? Are we violating the ecology of the country's biological resources? So what?
Allegedly, the car has all sorts of chemicals coming out of a bucket. But doesn’t a two-stroke boat engine cause more harm (gasoline and exhaust end up in the water)?
Real fishermen will never harm nature!
And what about the trash that vacationers leave behind here and there?
And now, another 200 meters away, not everyone wants to take a garbage bag with them and then still look for somewhere to put it.
And the car washers are certainly harmful to the environment! I agree, they should be punished with both rubles and floggings!
It is necessary to change (modify) not only the crude laws, but also those of the ties that created and approved them. After all, honestly, they don’t know anything about fishing - and not only about it!
The law is idiotic, any boat gas engine with exhaust into the water is hundreds of times more harmful than a car standing at the edge of the water.
And also, some said that if there is no sign, then they cannot fine you. But they can. There is judicial practice where such non-believers were punished with a fine. They seem to say we don’t see the sign. And the court answered them - the law will be more important!
And ignorance of the law does not exempt you from responsibility! So that…
That's all for today - comment what you think about this.
But such fish inspectors need to be punished themselves, and not with a ruble, but with a whip on the butt!
NHNCH (No tail, no scales) to everyone!
Relaxing on the shore of a reservoir is a popular entertainment. However, not everywhere you can simply drive up by car and stand on the shore: if the parking area turns out to be a water protection zone, the culprit will face punishment. Let's figure out what this zone is, why stopping is prohibited in this environmental protection zone, where you can park near the river, and who and what fine can be issued for illegal parking in the prohibited zone.
What is a water protection zone?
The definition of a water protection zone is given by Art. 65 VK RF. According to its norms, this term means area adjacent to the boundaries of a body of water, and on which it acts special treatment activities. The purpose of this regime is to prevent:
- water pollution;
- depletion of water sources;
- disruption of habitat for aquatic plants and animals.
The sign is installed on a white pole near a pond.
Width water protection zone varies depending on the status of the reservoir and fluctuates from 30 to 500 m. The exact minimum size established for rivers, reservoirs, lakes and seas can be found in the Water Code of the Russian Federation, but there is one exception - Baikal. A special status has been established for it, and the width of the security zone is regulated by Art. 3 Federal Law “On the protection of Lake Baikal”.
There are bodies of water for which a protection zone is not established. These are rivers and streams taken into sewers. If normal regime were in effect in these facilities, life in many cities would be extremely difficult.
The water protection zone also includes a protective strip of water bodies. This is the part of the zone that is directly adjacent to the shoreline of the reservoir. Sometimes both of these concepts coincide: for example, for streams and rivers with a length from source to mouth of less than 10 km, the water protection zone and the protective strip are one and the same.
The main difference between a water protection zone and a protective strip is the greater severity of the regime. If it is still possible to conduct at least some economic activity in the water protection zone, then Almost nothing is allowed on the protective strip- no plowing, no dumping, no grazing.
Is it possible to drive up to the river by car and is parking allowed?
Who can be held accountable for violating the water protection zone?
Employees of the following organizations have the right to hold administratively accountable for parking near the shore of a reservoir:
- Rosprirodnadzor, and specifically - water protection inspectors.
- Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation(usually a traffic police inspector).
In the water protection zone outside of roads and parking lots, parking of only special vehicles is permitted and only in accordance with the rules in force for it. Therefore, if an inspector arrives in an ordinary car, he himself will break the law.
Places where parking is allowed near bodies of water
Near the shore of a river, lake or sea, vehicle access to water is possible only in the following places:
- On the side of the road if it runs near the coast.
- In special equipped parking lots with hard surfaces. Even if it is placed in violation, the problem will be with the one who built it, and not with the driver.
- Beyond the line limiting the water protection zone.
When using the latter method, you should focus primarily on prohibition signs.
The absence of signs does not mean that parking is allowed.
How to check the location of a charger in a water protection zone?
As a result, whether a particular site belongs to a water protection zone is decided by the authorities in the manner established by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 17 of 2009. According to this resolution, the boundaries of the zone are considered established only from the moment when the corresponding entry made by EGRN– real estate register. Therefore, when planning a vacation on the banks of a river or lake, you can check a specific area in advance using the cadastral map.
This is done like this:
- First you need to open the website of the Public Cadastral Map.
- Then select the region you are interested in. The easiest way to do this is to simply drag the cursor over the interactive map and zoom in using the mouse wheel or double-click on the area of interest.
- If the cadastral number of the plot is known (which is rare), you can immediately enter it in the search form - it is located on the left side of the screen under the magnifying glass icon.
- If the site number is unknown, you will have to navigate using the map. To do this, you need to find the body of water you are interested in, and on its shore - a specific point. For reference, you can use the features indicated on the map: bends of the river bed, roads, nearby settlements. If necessary, you can switch the map to the mode of reflecting aerospace images (this is done using the control panel, you can find it on the left). However, you need to remember: topographical designations and photographs in some regions overlap each other in an extremely unique way, and the backlash can reach 20-50 meters.
- Then you need to switch the map to the mode for displaying zones with special rules of use. You can do this by clicking on the “Manage Card” icon on the panel (it looks like an icon in the form of a stack of paper sheets). In the window that opens, you need to check the “Zones with special conditions for using the territory” item in the menu.
- If everything is done correctly, part of the area around the pond will immediately be filled with light and dark green. Dark green is a coastal protective strip, light green is a water protection zone.
- By looking at the map, you can find out whether the area you have chosen falls within this zone.
This method works almost everywhere, but you need to take into account: filling out a cadastral map and clarifying the boundaries of plots is a lengthy process, and it is not completed everywhere. If you want to relax and go fishing on a river located in the outback, you may stumble upon a region where cadastral information has not yet been clarified. If in doubt, you should contact your local office of Rosprirodnadzor or Rosrybolovstvo and clarify the status of the site.