Deputy head of the LDPR faction Yaroslav Nilov announced the drafting of the bill in his Telegram channel, sharing that the amendments had been in development for six months. The message explained that lawmakers had dedicated considerable time to shaping a robust framework aimed at deterring dangerous driving and ensuring accountability on the roads. The public update highlighted that the committee had pursued a methodical approach, balancing punitive measures with clear criteria for evaluating driver intent and the evidentiary standards required to establish violations.
In the resulting legislative package, a comprehensive strategy emerged to address reckless behavior behind the wheel. The plan places a strong emphasis on confirming the driver’s intent and on establishing undeniable proof of violations through video documentation. The intent to reconstruct a differentiated response to road offenses is evident: penalties would hinge on the level of risk created, the repetitiveness of the behavior, and the surrounding circumstances. This means that enforcement will increasingly rely on reliable visual evidence and a careful assessment of the driver’s state of mind at the moment of the incident.
The full text of the draft is included with the message. It stipulates that intentionally dangerous driving constitutes administrative liability and lays out a tiered penalty system designed to reflect the severity of the offense. For a first offense, the driver would face a 5000 ruble fine. If the same driver is detected committing the offense again, the fine would double. There is also the potential for license suspension for up to one year in repeat scenarios, reinforcing the message that persistent risk on the roads carries escalating consequences. The authors emphasize that this modular framework allows authorities to tailor punishment to the specifics of each case, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all penalty.
According to the authors, the integrated system will enable a differentiated approach to punishment, ranging from monetary penalties to the deprivation of driving rights. The new document is expected to contribute to the safety of other road users by clarifying offenses and ensuring that penalties align with the danger posed by the driver. In practice, this could translate into more precise enforcement decisions and clearer expectations for motorists about the consequences of risky behavior on public thoroughfares.
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