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

Have you ever gotten lost in front of a blue circle with a red cross and numbers? 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 or 2, 4, 6, 8, 0? These signs are 3.29 (“Parking is prohibited on odd days of the month”) and 3.30 (“Parking is prohibited on even days of the month”) - one of the most confusing traffic regulations. They are often confused with the sign 3.27 (“Stopping is prohibited”), and incorrect interpretation costs drivers fines of up to 3,000 rubles in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

In this article we will look at:

• 🔹 How to distinguish a sign based on even/odd numbers from a complete parking ban (and why it's critical for your wallet).
• 🔹 What days of the month can you park?, and in some - just drive by.
• 🔹 Exceptions, which 90% of drivers (including taxi drivers and disabled people) do not know about.
• 🔹 How signs work on weekends, holidays and from the 1st to the 3rd of the month - even the traffic police sometimes make mistakes here.

We bet that after reading you will stop being scared of these signs and save on fines? Let's check.

1. What signs 3.29 and 3.30 look like - and why they are confused with other prohibitions

Signs 3.29 (“Parking is prohibited on odd days”) and 3.30 (“Parking is prohibited on even dates”) is round blue plates with a red cross and white numbers. They always work in tandem with sign 8.2.3 (“Area of Effect”), which indicates the extent of the prohibition.

The main mistake drivers make is confusing them with a sign 3.27 ("No Stopping"), which looks like blue circle with a red cross and no numbers. The difference is fundamental:

• 🚫 3.27 — prohibits both stopping and parking (even for 5 minutes).
• 🅿️ 3.29/3.30 — Only parking is prohibited (stopping up to 5 minutes or for boarding/disembarking passengers is allowed).

One more nuance: the signs work only on the side of the road where they are installed. If you see 3.29 on the right - you cannot park on the right side for odd numbers, but you can park on the left (if there is no sign there).

2. On what dates of the month the signs are valid - let’s look at examples

The logic is simple:

• 🔢 3.29 (“On odd numbers”) — the ban is valid on the following days: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31.
• 🔢 3.30 (“On even days”) — the ban is valid on the following days: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30.

But there is 3 pitfalls:

1. Transition from even to odd number. For example, if today 30th number (even), and tomorrow 1st (odd) - sign 3.30 stops working exactly at 00:00. You can park just after midnight.
2. Months with 28/29/30/31 days. In February 3.30 only open until the 28th (or 29th in a leap year). C March 1 the odd cycle begins again.
3. Holidays and weekends. Signs work always, regardless of whether it is a working day or not. For example, March 8 (even) - under the sign 3.30 Parking is prohibited, even if it is a weekend.

Date	Sign 3.29 (odd)	Sign 3.30 (even)	Note
January 1	❌ Prohibited	✅ Allowed	New Year is an odd number
January 2	✅ Allowed	❌ Prohibited	The second day of the month is even
December 31	❌ Prohibited	✅ Allowed	The last day of the year is odd
February 29	✅ Allowed	❌ Prohibited	Leap year only

3. Sign area: where the ban begins and ends

Signs 3.29/3.30 act only in combination with signs 8.2.2–8.2.6, which indicate the area where the ban applies. Here's how it works:

• 📏 8.2.2 — coverage area to the nearest intersection.
• 📏 8.2.3 — up/down arrow + numbers (for example, "50 m") — the ban is valid at the specified distance.
• 📏 8.2.4 - down arrow - the sign is valid to the installation site (i.e. you are already in the prohibited zone).
• 📏 8.2.5–8.2.6 — the ban is in effect on the site or along the building (for example, at a store).

Critically important point: if under the sign no sign, he acts to the nearest intersection or until the end of the village (if there are no intersections). But in practice, such signs are almost always duplicated with signs.

Example: you see a sign 3.29 with a sign 8.2.3 "100 m". This means that the following 100 meters You cannot park on odd numbers in the direction of travel. After this segment the ban is lifted (if there is no repeat sign).

What to do if the sign is erased or is not visible?

If the sign is missing or unreadable, by default the sign is valid until the nearest intersection. But in controversial situations it is better not to take risks - the inspector can interpret the coverage area in his favor.

4. Who can park under signs 3.29/3.30 without a fine?

Yes 5 categories of drivers, to which the ban does not apply. But here it is important to know the nuances:

1. Disabled people 1–2 groups or drivers transporting disabled people/children. Required: there must be a sign on the car "Disabled" (yellow square) and documents confirming disability.
2. Taxi with taximeter on. But only if the stop is related to boarding/dropping off passengers. You can’t just stand under the sign!
3. Postal cars with a white diagonal stripe on a blue background.
4. Federal postal vehicles (with logo "Russian Post").
5. Transport for transporting children (with identification mark "Transportation of children").

Important: benefits do not apply, if:

• ❌ You have a sign "Disabled", but no documents (fine 5 000 ₽).
• ❌ You are a taxi driver, but a taximeter off (fine as for a regular driver).
• ❌ You are a postal worker, but there are no special markings on your car.

5. Fines for violation: how much will you have to pay in 2026

Penalty for parking under signs 3.29/3.30 regulates Art. 12.16 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation (parts 4–5). The size of the fine depends on the region:

• 🏙️ Moscow and St. Petersburg — 3 000 ₽.
• 🌆 Other cities in Russia — 1 500 ₽.

But there is 2 ways to save:

1. Payment with a 50% discount within 20 days from the moment of the fine (up to Art. 32.2 Code of Administrative Offenses).
2. Appeal, if the sign is installed with violations (for example, without a coverage area sign or is blocked by branches).

Important: evacuation for violating signs 3.29/3.30 not provided (unlike the sign 3.27). But if the car interferes with traffic, the inspector can call a tow truck Art. 27.13 Code of Administrative Offenses.

Check the date of violation (even/odd number)|Make sure that the sign is visible and installed correctly|Pay the fine with a 50% discount in the first 20 days|If the sign is hidden or damaged, appeal through the State Services portal-->

6. Frequent driver mistakes - and how to avoid them

Even experienced drivers sometimes get caught by these signs. Here TOP-5 errors:

1. Ignoring the time of day. Signs work around the clock, but some drivers think it’s “possible” at night. Fines are also issued at 3 am if the car is parked under the sign on a “forbidden” day.
2. Date confusion. For example, 1 number - odd, but many consider it “zero”. Or they forget that 30's - even.
3. Off-street parking. If you parked before sign (in the direction of travel), the ban does not apply to you. But if for sign - fine.
4. Trust in “folk” rules. For example, the myth: “Signs are not valid on weekends.” This is not true! The ban always works, regardless of the day of the week.
5. Failure to check coverage area. Many people think that the sign is valid “until the end of the street”, but in fact - only until the intersection or the specified distance.

Life hack: if in doubt, park on the opposite side of the road (if there is no sign there) or use paid parking. It's cheaper than a fine.

7. How to appeal a fine if the sign is installed incorrectly

A fine can be challenged if:

• ⚠️ Sign blocked (branches, advertising, other machines).
• ⚠️ Missing coverage plate (8.2.2–8.2.6).
• ⚠️ Sign installed below 2 meters from the ground (by GOST R 52289-2019).
• ⚠️ On photo recording no numbers or dates visible.

Appeal procedure:

1. Take a photo of the sign and its surroundings (so that the violation is visible).
2. Write a complaint to State Services portal or in traffic police within 10 days.
3. Indicate in the complaint with reference to GOST or Traffic ruleswhy the fine is illegal.

Example of a successful appeal: a driver from Moscow canceled a fine because the sign 3.30 was covered 70% by a tree branch. The court sided with him.

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions

❓ Is it possible to stop at the 3.29/3.30 sign to pick up passengers?

✅ Yes, but only for a while until 5 minutes (or more if it involves boarding/disembarking). The main thing is not to leave the car unattended. If you got out of the car and walked away, that’s already parking, not a stop.

❓ What if today is the 31st (odd), and tomorrow is the 1st (also odd)? Sign 3.29 is valid for two days in a row?

✅ Yes, in this case the ban is valid both days. For example, December 31 and January 1 - both are odd, therefore under the sign 3.29 You can't park.

❓ Does the ban apply to motorcycles and mopeds?

✅ Yes, signs 3.29/3.30 act on all mechanical vehicles, including motorcycles, mopeds and scooters. An exception is bicycles (if they are not equipped with an engine).

❓ Is it possible to park under the sign if I live in this house?

❌ No, residents of houses do not have benefits to park under these signs. The exception is if you have parking permit from local authorities (for example, in Moscow it is resident parking permit).

❓ How do signs work at night?

⚠️ Signs are valid around the clock, but in practice inspectors rarely patrol at night. However photo recording cameras work at any time, so there is no risk.