The State Duma has completed the third and final reading on a new law targeting littering from vehicles, introducing fines for throwing garbage from cars, motorcycles, or trailers. Interfax reports on the development.
Under the bill, individuals who discard waste from a moving vehicle in places that are not designated waste collection zones would face fines ranging from 10,000 to 15,000 rubles. Civil servants and officials would be fined between 20,000 and 30,000 rubles, while legal entities could incur penalties from 30,000 to 50,000 rubles. The law allows authorities to record violations using photo and video footage, strengthening the enforcement of the rule.
In cases of repeated violations within a calendar year, penalties rise: individuals may face 40,000 to 60,000 rubles, and the possibility of vehicle confiscation grows in more severe infractions. For legal entities, fines would escalate to 60,000 to 100,000 rubles, with vehicle confiscation still a possible consequence. The law emphasizes accountability for repeated misconduct and the role of seized vehicles in deterring repeated offenses.
Earlier coverage noted that Russia is considering suspending or reversing automatic discounts for immediate payment of fines for traffic violations issued to citizens who have lost their driving rights. The proposed change was presented to the State Duma Committee of the Russian Federation on state construction, signaling a broader shift in how fines are administered and collected.