In an interview conducted by Editorial staff of the magazine Behind the Wheel, Mikhail Chernikov, the head of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate of Russia, clarified a practical limitation of the Euro protocol framework. He pointed out that a full accident registration within this procedure hinges on a valid compulsory motor liability insurance contract held by both drivers involved in the collision. Without this insurance in place or if the policy has expired, the system cannot generate documentation under the European protocol, making the process in that particular protocol path unavailable for the incident in question. This is an important procedural reminder for drivers and taxi operators who may assume the Euro protocol automatically applies in every case.
Chernikov emphasized a concrete rule: the processing of accident documents without police involvement requires evidence that both parties have signed an insurance agreement. If that cornerstone is missing, the chance to draft and file an accident report under the European protocol disappears. Nevertheless, he also noted that the absence of compulsory car insurance does not strip anyone of the right to seek compensation for damages. The insured party should still notify their insurer within five business days after the event, and a claim may also be lodged directly with the taxi driver if that route is preferred or more expedient. This distinction helps ensure that victims can pursue repairs and recover costs even when the Euro protocol pathway is blocked by insurance gaps.
Earlier, traffic police published photographs from a special series featuring the Haval F7 used for patrol duties, highlighting ongoing fleet modernization and operational readiness. This context underscores the broader framework in which traffic safety discussions occur, including how new vehicle models and updated procedures intersect with existing legal requirements for fault assessment, insurance evidence, and post-accident actions. The message remains clear: adherence to insurance rules and timely reporting are central to effective resolution and compensation processes in road incidents. (Attribution: police communications released as part of routine fleet updates)