Regional authorities are preparing to set the upper limits for technical inspection tariffs, commonly known as MOT fees, with new rates taking effect at the start of the year. A report from Kommersant notes that, in most regions, the cost of maintaining a passenger vehicle is expected to rise by about 12 percent, increasing from 913 to 1022 rubles on average.
According to the report, the most expensive inspections will be in distant northern and eastern areas, with Chukotka showing the highest figures at around 4.5 thousand rubles. Following that, major urban centers will see higher fees than elsewhere: St. Petersburg is forecast to charge about 1.72 thousand rubles, and the Amur region around 1.5 thousand rubles. The story also highlights the regions where the cost of a routine inspection is comparatively lower, listing Ivanovo, Volgograd, and Kemerovo as examples where tariffs rise less sharply or remain near prior levels, from roughly 586 to 913 rubles in Ivanovo, 576 to 913 rubles in Volgograd, and 913 to 947 rubles in Kemerovo respectively.
The publication notes that these annual adjustments to maintenance tariffs are linked to a formal order from the Federal Antimonopoly Service and the methodology established back in 2022. The implication is that the state is formalizing a standardized framework for how inspection fees are calculated and updated across regions, ensuring some degree of consistency while still reflecting local conditions and costs.
On a broader policy level, discussions have surfaced about transferring oversight over technical inspection operators. The proposal, which has drawn attention from the government and suggests moving control from the Russian Association of Automobile Insurers to Rosakkreditatsiya, centers on concerns about the RSA’s involvement in verifying the readiness of maintenance points. Critics argue that the RSA may be performing duties that blur the line with accreditation checks, potentially masking the existence of operators that do not meet the necessary facilities, equipment, or skilled personnel requirements. This raises fears about fraudulent entities issuing diagnostic cards for sums around 2-2.5 thousand rubles without performing genuine inspections. Proponents of the transfer reject the idea that such changes are necessary, asserting that current systems already provide adequate oversight and that shifting responsibility could create confusion or gaps in enforcement.
In related developments, a former deputy has proposed further safety measures, including introducing mandatory technical inspections for electric scooters used by private owners and rental fleets. This suggestion reflects ongoing concerns about the rapid growth of micro-mobility and the need to extend established vehicle safety checks to newer forms of transportation. Supporters argue that including electric scooters in mandatory inspections would help ensure proper electrical systems, brakes, tires, and labeling, while opponents warn about the practical implications and cost for operators and users.