The National Automobile Union (NAU) has put forward a formal proposal urging auto dealers to report each completed vehicle transaction to the State Traffic Inspectorate. This request, as reported by Izvestia in a letter to Vladimir Kolokoltsev, who leads the Ministry of Internal Affairs, underscores a push for greater transparency in vehicle ownership transfers.
In their appeal, the NAU asks the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation to revise vehicle registration rules so that car dealers must notify the traffic police about every sale agreement. The union points out that current regulations contain gaps that allow some buyers and sellers to sidestep responsible practices. Specifically, there are concerns that these loopholes enable the evasion of shipping taxes, avoidance of penalties captured by speed cameras, and the neglect of purchasing mandatory OSAGO policies.
Current practice allows a new owner a ten-day window to register a vehicle. During this interval, unscrupulous participants in the transaction may execute multiple contracts on separate dates and then resell the car without proper registration or tax payment. This sequence creates a scenario where fines and taxes are attributed to the vehicle’s previous owner, complicating accountability in any subsequent criminal activity connected to the car. The NAU argues that such gaps hinder accurate taxation, complicate insurance coverage, and obscure the true chain of ownership in the eyes of law enforcement.
The proposal thus centers on tightening registration obligations and ensuring that dealers actively participate in documenting the transfer of ownership. By compelling dealers to report completed deals directly to the authorities, the NAU believes the state can better monitor vehicle provenance, reduce tax leakage, and improve enforcement of traffic laws and insurance requirements.
Earlier coverage noted that discussions were underway about penalties for speeding violations across Russia. The NAU’s call for enhanced reporting complements these conversations by focusing on the administrative side of vehicle transactions, aiming to close loopholes that can undermine fiscal integrity and road safety. The overall aim is to create a clearer, more auditable record of vehicle ownership, which in turn supports fair taxation, reliable insurance coverage, and stronger enforcement responses if a vehicle is involved in unlawful activity or traffic violations.