In 2022, enforcement data show a clear rise in warrants issued for traffic violations, with volumes increasing by about 12 percent to exceed 200 million. Total fines collected reached roughly 136.8 billion rubles, up around 6.7 percent. This pattern signals a stronger commitment to road safety and a broader effort to secure payments from the public to sustain enhanced traffic governance and deterrence.
More than one third of all actions originated in Moscow and its surrounding region, highlighting how enforcement activity concentrates in major urban centers while also reflecting regional differences in traffic patterns. At the same time, the number of debtors failing to comply with court decisions grew, prompting bailiffs to initiate about 12.8 percent more enforcement proceedings and to pursue more than 17 billion rubles from individuals. These figures illustrate the wide reach of the enforcement system across the country and its capacity to mobilize resources even in more remote areas.
Annual notes point to widespread use of automated enforcement, with a large share of judgments — about 90 percent — issued through camera systems. Total camera-issued judgments reached about 183.5 million, rising by roughly 14 percent. The road network expanded its use of automated devices, reaching around 25 thousand by the end of 2021, up from just over 23 thousand the year before. In-person inspections by road inspectors accounted for fewer penalties, as fines issued at the scene and warnings declined by 7 percent and 10 percent respectively, totaling about 16 million fines and 530 thousand warnings.
Despite tougher enforcement measures, safety outcomes improved overall. The year 2022 recorded about 126.7 thousand road incidents, a 5 percent drop, with fatalities around 14.1 thousand (down 4.7 percent) and injuries about 159.6 thousand (down 4.9 percent). These trends suggest that stricter enforcement, broader camera coverage, and the strategic deployment of automated technologies may have contributed to reducing both the frequency and the severity of incidents during the period.
By the end of 2022, camera systems tracked 59 distinct types of violations, including several complex categories:
- driving without low beam or daytime running lights activated
- unfastened seat belts and using the phone without hands-free devices
- hindering pedestrians at crosswalks
- stopping at marked waffle indicators
These patterns illustrate how technology and enforcement practices intersect in modern traffic governance, shaping driver behavior and contributing to safer roadways. The shift toward digital monitoring and automated penalties reflects a broader trend in contemporary road safety strategies, where data-driven decisions guide resource allocation and policy adjustments to protect travelers more effectively.
As is common in many regions, observers compare enforcement outcomes across urban and rural areas, noting that urban centers tend to register higher volumes of notices and fines due to density, traffic flow, and more extensive camera networks. The ongoing evolution of enforcement technologies and procedures continues to influence how motorists respond to regulations and how authorities allocate resources to ensure road safety across different environments, from crowded city streets to quieter rural routes. This dynamic landscape underscores the importance of clear rules, reliable notification systems, and consistent penalties to maintain public confidence in traffic governance and to encourage safer driving habits in the years ahead.