The Moscow region saw a clear pattern in traffic violations during the previous year, with speeding topping the list of infractions. This finding comes from a summary by RIA Novosti, which quotes the Moscow Region Ministry of Transport and Road Infrastructure. The report highlights how speed violations dominated the landscape of traffic incidents and penalties through the year 2023.
According to the ministry’s review, private Azimuth 4 complexes accounted for nearly half of all potential traffic violations in 2023, representing 47 percent of the total. The data further breaks down these speeding incidents, revealing that the vast majority of offenses occurred when drivers exceeded the limit by 20 to 40 kilometers per hour. This concentration of speeding violations underscores a pattern where moderate to higher speed breaches were the most frequent trigger for enforcement actions and potential penalties, as summarized by RIA Novosti. The analysis illustrates how speed-related risk translates into enforcement priorities and public safety messaging for the region.
In the ranking of common offenses, not obeying traffic signs followed speed violations, making up about 4 percent of infractions. The third most frequent violation was failure to use a seat belt, accounting for roughly 2 percent. These figures reflect a broader emphasis on adherence to road signs and occupant safety measures within the regional traffic enforcement framework, as reported by RIA Novosti and referenced by the Moscow Region’s transport authorities.
There have been discussions about deploying automated enforcement more broadly in 2024, including the potential check of motor insurance policies—MTPL—via video cameras operating in automatic mode. The plan envisions daily fines not exceeding 800 rubles for violations detected by cameras, with targeted checks focusing on vehicles whose drivers break road rules, such as running red lights or speeding. This move is part of a wider strategy to improve compliance and road safety while leveraging automated technologies to support police and traffic regulators, according to statements cited by RIA Novosti.
Additionally, a notable policy discussion in Russia involved whether traffic cameras should be restricted to state-operated devices. The State Duma rejected a bill proposing limits on the use of any non-state cameras for traffic monitoring. This decision sustains the current posture that central authorities prefer a unified approach to automated enforcement, while keeping the door open to adjustments if public safety needs evolve, as reported in coverage cited by RIA Novosti.
Earlier, it was noted that the Ministry of Internal Affairs prepared a bill to impose license plate penalties when plates are concealed or obscured. The proposed measure includes the possibility of depriving a driver of rights for up to one and a half years in cases involving plate concealment. This development signals a continuing trend toward deterrence through stricter penalties and a clearer attribution of liability for vehicle identification in traffic law enforcement, as discussed by sources referenced by RIA Novosti.