A technical glitch disrupted the information systems at the interregional registration offices managed by the State Traffic Inspectorate. The disruption was confirmed by officials from the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Because of the outage, the processing time for government services related to vehicle registration increased. The Ministry urged citizens to avoid visiting inter-district registration and examination units during the next few hours while technicians work to resolve the underlying problems. Officials promised to announce when services would resume normal operation.
It was stated that all applicants would receive the necessary government services in normal working conditions, even beyond standard hours, once the system is back online, with staff continuing service until every customer is helped. This reassurance came as the information circulated that a severe fault had affected the local automated information system used to register vehicles. An advisory post on the Telegram channel reported the incident occurred on October 3, and that long lines began forming at the affected offices. [Source: Baza Telegram channel]
Earlier discussions among experts had noted the potential impact on vehicle registrations and public access to regulatory services. The outage prompted many drivers to plan for delays, with some reporting extended waits as staff worked to clear backlogs. The authorities emphasized that the interruption did not reflect a shutdown of all regional offices and that service levels would be restored sequentially as systems came back online. [Source: Baza Telegram channel]
In the weeks ahead there was anticipation about how the outage would influence vehicle purchases, registration timelines, and related administrative processes. Analysts suggested that once the system is fully functional again, customers could expect a return to standard processing times, plus a continued commitment to clear any pending applications. The situation underscored the importance of robust digital infrastructure for public services and the need for contingency plans to maintain access during interruptions. [Source: Baza Telegram channel]