A Moscow resident may face fines or arrest for promoting extremism because of a pale flag displayed on a car license plate, according to reports from the Baza Telegram channel. In Zelenograd, authorities discovered a vehicle bearing a white blue white flag on its plate and prepared a protocol against the vehicle owner. Shortly after, police stopped a 65 year old Moscow resident and asked for clarification. The pensioner cooperated, but during a closer inspection of the plate from the front, officers observed that the red element on the flag of the Russian Federation appeared missing as well.
The woman attempted to explain that the red color on the plate could have faded due to sun exposure. At the same time, officials noted that the red section on the rear plate of the same car had gradually turned pink and then disappeared. Nevertheless, law enforcement presented alleged discrepancies and proceeded with an examination alongside the retiree, ultimately drafting a protocol accusing the woman of promoting extremist symbols, as reported by Baza.
A 37-year-old woman, the owner of the first car displaying the white blue white flag, also faces Article 20.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. That article covers actions linked to the promotion of extremist organizations prohibited by federal law. The publication notes that the driver remains in a special detention facility pending the hearing.
There is a prior report indicating a warning about restrictions on bridge traffic in Crimea. The evolving case underscores how license plate symbolism can become a flashpoint in sensitive political and legal contexts, according to the cited source.
Source note: reporting references information provided by the Baza Telegram channel and related law enforcement statements, with ongoing updates as the case progresses.