Is a Temporary Reinforcement Bumper Registration Required for Off-Road Use?

Is registering a reinforced bumper on the UAZ coffee-break model, installed temporarily in place of the standard bumper for off-road trips during the summer, required by law?

Even during a limited window of use, fitting a non-standard bumper affects the vehicle design and falls under the technical regulations of the Customs Union, specifically the “On the safety of wheeled vehicles” (018/2011). This means that any change to the vehicle’s structure must be evaluated for safety. It includes removing parts not originally planned for the vehicle or adding components after the vehicle has entered service if those changes could impact road safety. The authorities treat such modifications as design alterations that require formal assessment and approval.

These changes are documented with the procedure managed by the State Traffic Inspectorate in the manner established by the Government Decree of the Russian Federation dated April 6, 2019, No. 413. After submitting the required paperwork, the owner must pass a technical inspection and obtain a diagnostic card in accordance with Article 15 of the Federal Law of August 3, 2018 No. 283-FZ, which concerns the state registration of vehicles and amendments to certain legislative acts. This documentation confirms the vehicle’s modified design and grants the right to operate the vehicle with the changes in place.

It is important to note that if the stock bumper is reinstalled, the vehicle owner would likely need to repeat the same procedure again. Each time a bumper is swapped, the modification must be re-registered and re-inspected to ensure continued compliance with safety standards.

• Details about the process for new vehicle inspections can be found in official guidelines and updates from the regulatory authorities [Source: State Traffic Inspectorate].
• Keeping informed about current regulations helps ensure compliant vehicle modifications and avoids penalties or invalid registrations.