Mobilization Penalties on Pause: Proposed Legislative Change in Russia

When mobilization occurs, penalties levied for traffic violations are temporarily halted. A draft resolution already under consideration in the State Duma of the Russian Federation proposes a pause in the enforcement of administrative sanctions against Russian citizens who have entered into a military service contract in connection with mobilization for service in the armed forces of the Russian Federation, specifically for offences outlined in Chapter 12 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses. This means the current practice of collecting fines from those mobilized could be suspended while this institutional review takes place and until further notice is issued by the legislative authorities or the executive branch, with the potential to alter how these fines are processed during mobilization periods rather than simply seeking immediate payment. The intent is to reassess the application of penalties in a context where rapid deployment and the administrative realities of mobilization can create a gap between citation and the mobilized service schedule, ensuring the state’s enforcement actions align with the practicalities faced by those entering military duty.