In 2023, Russia saw a dramatic expansion of traffic surveillance with nearly 30 thousand cameras in operation across the country. The system logged a record-high number of fines issued, reaching about 220 million. These figures come from data provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and reported by Kommersant.
According to the publication, the volume of letters addressed to the road police for violations rose by roughly 20 percent over the year. The capital region accounted for a significant share of infractions, forming about one third of all traffic violations recorded nationwide.
The ministry notes that officers of the State Traffic Inspectorate issued a total of 237.6 million administrative violation decisions in 2023, marking an 18.1 percent increase from the previous year. Of these decisions, 214.2 million, or 90.1 percent, were brought to completion, compared with 88.6 percent in 2022.
Additionally, the Federal Enforcement Service, using traffic police materials as the basis for cases, opened 21.7 million proceedings, which represents a decline of 7.5 percent from the prior year.
Earlier reports also highlighted the public discussion surrounding the scope of traffic police surveillance and fines for citizens. The overall trend shows a growing role for automated enforcement in Russia, along with ongoing policy debates about balancing safety, privacy, and mobility.
There has also been public discourse about regulation in related urban mobility domains. For instance, discussions in legislative bodies have addressed the registration and use of electric scooters in traffic, reflecting ongoing attention to how new technologies intersect with existing road safety rules.