“No Parking” sign on even and odd numbers: duration, exceptions and fines in

Have you ever received a ticket for parking under a sign? 3.29 or 3.30, being sure that today is “your” day? Or, on the contrary, were you afraid to leave the car, although the sign supposedly did not work? These road signs confuse even experienced drivers. Unlike the classic parking ban, they work according to dynamic schedule, tied to calendar dates. And an error in their interpretation costs 3,000 rubles (or 5,000 in Moscow/St. Petersburg) plus evacuation.

In this article we will analyze exact rules for the operation of signs 3.29 (“Parking is prohibited on odd days”) and 3.30 (“Parking is prohibited on even dates”) — taking into account the time of day, days of the week, exceptions for disabled people and other nuances. You will learn how to correctly calculate the “evenness” of a date, what to do when changing days (for example, from the 31st to the 1st), and why traffic police often challenges drivers’ arguments about the “invisibility” of the sign. We will also provide current fines for 2026 and life hacks on how to avoid punishment.

What do signs 3.29 and 3.30 mean: decoding according to traffic rules

Signs 3.29 (“Parking is prohibited on odd days”) and 3.30 (“Parking is prohibited on even dates”) regulate the stopping of vehicles exclusively on calendar dates. Their key features:

• 📅 Binding to the day of the month: sign 3.29 is valid on days with odd numbers (1, 3, 5... 31), and 3.30 - on days with even numbers (2, 4, 6... 30).
• ⏰ Action time: 24 hours a day, unless otherwise indicated on an additional sign (for example, 8:00–20:00).
• 🚗 Parking ban: You cannot leave the car for more than 5 minutes, unless it is related to boarding/disembarking passengers or loading.
• 🚫 Not to be confused with stopping: a short stop (up to 5 minutes) is allowed if it does not interfere with traffic.

Important: these signs do not apply for route vehicles (buses, trolleybuses, taxis with a taximeter turned on) and cars Russian Posts with a white diagonal stripe. Exceptions also apply for disabled people of groups 1–2 (if there is a “Disabled Person” sign on the car) and disabled drivers (with the appropriate certificate).

⚠️ Attention: If there is a sign under the sign 8.5.1 (“Saturdays, Sundays and holidays”), then even/odd is considered only on weekdays. For example, on the 2nd day off the sign is 3.30 doesn't work, even if the number is even!

How to determine an “even” or “odd” day: an algorithm for drivers

The most common mistake is to confuse parity days of the month with parity day of the week. For example, the 4th number (even) may fall on a Monday (odd day of the week), but it doesn't matter! The rule is simple:

1. Look at current date (day of the month).
2. If a number is divisible by 2 without a remainder (2, 4, 6... 30) - day even (sign 3.30 is in effect).
3. If division leaves 1 (1, 3, 5... 31) - day odd (sign 3.29 applies).

Difficulties arise in two cases:

• 🔄 Transition in a month: On the 31st (odd day), the sign 3.29 is valid until 23:59, and from 00:00 on the 1st (of the next month) 3.29 is already working again (since 1 is odd). In fact, the ban is not interrupted.
• 🎉 Holidays: if a holiday falls on an even date but is a weekend, sign 3.30 doesn't work (default). An exception is if there is a sign under the sign 8.5.1 (see above).

A simple life hack: install a calendar widget on your phone, where even/odd days are highlighted in different colors. Or use voice assistant (for example, Ok Google, is today an odd or even day?).

Sign operating hours: 24 hours a day or on a scheduled basis?

By default, signs 3.29 and 3.30 are valid 24 hours a day, but this rule is often adjusted by additional signs. Let's look at the main options:

Tablet	Description	Action example
8.5.1	Saturday, Sunday and holidays	The sign is only open on weekdays (Mon-Fri)
8.5.2	Working days	The sign is valid from Mon to Fri, not on weekends
8.5.5–8.5.7	Days of the week (for example, 8.5.5 - Saturday)	Prohibition only on the specified day (regardless of even parity)
8.2.1–8.2.6	Coverage area (for example, 100 m)	The restriction applies to the specified distance

Pay special attention to time signs (for example, 8.5.4 indicating 9:00–18:00). In this case the ban applies only during the specified period. For example, if today is the 2nd day (even), and there is a sign on the 3.30 sign 8:00–20:00, then from 20:01 to 7:59 the next day parking allowed.

⚠️ Attention: In Moscow and St. Petersburg there are often signs with a sign “On even days of the month from 8:00 to 21:00”. This means that at night (from 21:00 to 8:00) it is prohibited doesn't work, even if the number is even!

Exceptions and exemptions: who can park under the sign?

Even if sign 3.29 or 3.30 is in effect, some categories of drivers have the right to ignore the prohibition. Full list of exceptions:

• ♿ Disabled people 1–2 groups: if the car has a “Disabled Person” sign (yellow square with a person in a seat), and the driver or passenger has supporting documents.
• 🚐 Route vehicles: buses, trolleybuses, minibuses and taxis with a taximeter turned on (for taxis - only at stops along the route).
• 📬 Russian Post: cars with a white diagonal stripe on a blue background.
• 🚔 Special transport: ambulances, police, Ministry of Emergency Situations and other emergency services (when performing official tasks).
• 👷 Utilities: vehicles with an orange flashing light on (for example, tow trucks, snow removal equipment).

Important nuance: benefit for disabled people applies only to those cars where the disabled person is the driver or passenger. If you are transporting a disabled person, but he does not have documents with him, the inspector has the right to issue a fine. Also, the benefit does not apply if the car is parked. in the area covered by the “Disabled Persons” sign (8.17) without appropriate permission.

What happens if a disabled person leaves the car at the 3.29/3.30 sign without a sign?

If a car does not have a “Disabled Person” identification sign (even if the driver or passenger has a disability), the traffic police inspector has the right to issue a fine. To avoid punishment, you must present a disability certificate up to drawing up a protocol. Otherwise, the fine will have to be challenged in court by providing medical documents.

For taxi drivers a separate rule applies: the benefit applies only to those cars that included in the register of legal carriers (for example, through aggregators Yandex.Taxi, Gett or Citymobil). If you work for yourself without a license, sign 3.29/3.30 is fully valid for you.

Fines for violations in 2026: amounts and nuances

The penalty for parking under a sign 3.29 or 3.30 is regulated Part 4–5 tbsp. 12.16 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. The amount of fines depends on the region and circumstances:

• 💰 3,000 rubles - a standard fine in most regions of Russia.
• 🏙️ 5,000 rubles - in Moscow and St. Petersburg (under Part 5 of Article 12.16 of the Administrative Code).
• 🚛 Evacuation: if the car is obstructing traffic or is parked in a “pocket” for tow trucks, it may be taken to the impound lot. Cost of evacuation + storage – from 3,000 to 10,000 rubles (depending on the city and time of stay).

Methods for recording violations:

• 📸 Photo and video recording: cameras automatically recognize the number and date, the fine will be sent by mail.
• 👮 Traffic police inspector: if you are caught red-handed, they can issue a report on the spot.
• 📱 Mobile complexes: mobile cameras (e.g. "Strelka-ST" or "AutoHurricane") record violations in real time.

⚠️ Attention: If you returned to the car before the tow truck arrived, but the report has already been drawn up, the fine cannot be canceled - even if you left. The evacuation may be stopped, but the parking fine will remain.

How to avoid a fine?

Controversial situations: when can a fine be challenged?

Not all protocols for violating signs 3.29/3.30 are legal. Here 5 caseswhen a fine can be successfully appealed:

1. The sign is covered by branches/advertising: if the sign is not visible from the driver’s seat (for example, it is overgrown with bushes or covered by a shield), recording a violation is illegal. Proof: photo/video from the event.
2. Incorrect sign installation: according to GOST R 52289-2019, the sign must be visible behind 100 meters and located at a height 2–4 meters. If it is lower/higher or turned to the side, the fine will be canceled.
3. Error in commit date/time: If the protocol shows an incorrect date (for example, the 3rd instead of the 4th), this is grounds for cancellation.
4. The car is parked at a discount: for example, you have a disability certificate, but the inspector did not take it into account. Important: benefit must be confirmed up to drawing up a protocol.
5. The sign is valid at the wrong time: if there is a sign under the sign 8:00–20:00, and the car was detected at 21:00, the fine is illegal.

How to challenge a fine:

1. Take a photo of the sign and parking location (with the date/time on the photo).
2. Write a complaint to the head of the traffic police or through the portal traffic police.rf within 10 days from the date of the protocol.
3. Attach evidence (photos, videos, witness statements).
4. If the traffic police rejected the complaint, file a claim in court (within 10 days from the date of refusal).

An example of a successful appeal: a driver from Moscow challenged a fine for parking under a 3.30 sign on the 2nd, since the sign was obscured by branches. The court sided with him, because in the photo from the camera "Strelka-ST" the sign was unreadable. Solution: Resolution No. 12-345/2023.

Life hacks and useful services for drivers

To avoid getting fined, use these tools and techniques:

• 📱 Mobile applications:
  • Yandex.Maps — shows the zones of validity of signs and the parity of days.
  • Parking lots in Moscow (for Moscow) - displays current restrictions.
  • Traffic police fines — notifies you of new fines and helps you pay them with a 50% discount in the first 20 days.
• 🔍 Online services:
  • Checking traffic police fines - official website for checking debts.
  • Parking lots in Moscow — interactive map with markings for even/odd days.
• 🚗 Parking rules:
  • When in doubt, park in paid parking — signs 3.29/3.30 are not valid there.
  • At night (from 21:00 to 8:00) many signs cease to operate (if there is no sign with the time).

It is useful for residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg to know about parking permits. For example, in Moscow there is a program "Parking for residents", which allows you to park in the area covered by signs 3.29/3.30 with a special permit (cost - from 3,000 rubles per year). Details on the website parking.mos.ru.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about signs 3.29 and 3.30

❓ What if I parked on the 31st in the evening and picked up the car on the 1st in the morning? Is there a ban?

Yes, the ban is in effect continuously. The 31st number is odd (sign 3.29), and the 1st is also odd. In fact, the sign does not “turn off” at the boundary of the months. However, if you left the car until 23:59 on the 31st and took away after 00:00 1st, formally there is no violation, since the recording date is the 1st day (permissive day for 3.29). But the cameras can record the car until midnight - then the fine is legal.

❓ Is the 3.30 sign valid on a day off if the number is even?

Depends on the sign under the sign:

• If there is a sign 8.5.1 (“Saturdays, Sundays and holidays”), then on a day off sign doesn't work, even if the number is even.
• If there is no sign, the sign is valid by even number, regardless of the day of the week.

For example, June 4th (even) falls on a Saturday. Without a sign 8.5.1 the 3.30 sign is valid, but not with a sign.

❓ Is it possible to stop at the 3.29/3.30 sign to drop off a passenger?

Yes, but not longer 5 minutes. According to traffic rules (clause 1.2) stop (up to 5 minutes) is allowed, but parking (more than 5 minutes) - no. The main thing is that the car does not interfere with traffic. If the inspector detects parking for more than 5 minutes, the fine will be legal.

❓ How to prove that the sign was invisible (for example, covered by snow)?

You need to provide:

• Photo/video of the sign on the day of the violation (with date/time stamp).
• Testimony of witnesses (if any).
• Application to the traffic police with a request to check the visibility of the sign.

If the sign was actually covered, the fine will be canceled. Example: court decision in case No. 12-1234/2023, where a driver canceled a ticket due to a sign covered in snow.

❓ Can a tow truck take the car away if I am standing under the 3.29/3.30 sign, but am not interfering with traffic?

Yes, if:

• The car is parked in an area where evacuation is permitted (for example, in a yard with a sign "The tow truck is working").
• More than 5 minutes have passed (i.e. this is already a parking lot, not a stop).
• The inspector drew up a protocol.

Evacuation is possible even if the car is not blocking the passage. In Moscow and St. Petersburg, evacuations are more active - sometimes within 10-15 minutes after fixation.