72. The driver shall drive the vehicle at a speed not exceeding the established limit, taking into account the intensity of traffic, the features and condition of the vehicle and cargo, road and meteorological conditions, in particular, visibility in the direction of travel. The speed shall provide the driver with the possibility of constant control over the movement of the vehicle to comply with the requirements of the Rules.
In the event of an obstacle and (or) a danger to traffic that the driver can detect, he/she takes measures to reduce speed until the vehicle stops or avoids the obstacle safely for other road users.
73. In settlements, the movement of vehicles shall be permitted at a speed of no more than 60 km/h, except for special traffic modes established by the relevant road signs, but not more than 90 km/h, and in residential areas and yard areas – no more than 20 km/h h.
74. Outside settlements, the movement shall be permitted:
1) for cars and motorcycles on highways – at a speed not exceeding that set by the relevant road sign 3.24, but not more than 140 km/h, on roads with a traffic line – no more than 110 km/h, on other roads – no more than 100 km/h;
2) trucks with a maximum authorized mass of not more than three thousand five hundred kilograms, intercity buses, minibuses on highways – no more than 110 km/h, on roads with a traffic line – no more than 100 km/h, on other roads – no more than 90 km/h;
3) other buses, including those carrying out organized transportation of groups of children, cars when towing a trailer, trucks with a maximum permitted weight of more than three thousand five hundred kilograms on motorways – no more than 90 km/h, on roads with a traffic line – not more than 80 km/h, on other roads – no more than 70 km/h.
75. The speed of vehicles must not exceed:
1) 60 km/h – when transporting passengers in the back of a truck;
2) 50 km/h – when towing mechanical vehicles;
3) the prescribed value – upon agreement on the conditions of transportation of dangerous, heavy and bulky cargo.
76. The driver shall be prohibited from:
1) exceed the maximum speed determined in accordance with the established procedure;
2) exceed the maximum speed determined by the technical characteristics of the vehicle;
3) exceed the speed indicated on the identification sign “Speed Limit” installed on the vehicle (hereinafter, the identification signs are indicated in accordance with the Basic Provisions);
4) interfere with other vehicles;
5) to brake sharply if it is not required to prevent a traffic accident.
