The Federation Council did not see the need for new fines for updating the list of car malfunctions 16.01.2023, 18:46

Commenting on the new version of the breakdown list and under what conditions, Valery Vasiliev, deputy chairman of the Economic Policy Committee of the Federation Council, said that the current sanctions for vehicle breakdowns in the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation are quite sufficient. It is forbidden to operate vehicles, transmits TASS.

“Today, Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, which establishes sanctions from 500 rubles for vehicle breakdowns, a guide to action for traffic police inspectors. It is enough to refer to the updated list in the article. However, if a decision is made that sanctions against drivers need to be strengthened, this issue will be addressed further,” he said.

As the Senator pointed out, the discussion of the amount of fines is a long one involving the expert community. He also stressed that changes in fines should be recorded in the Code of Administrative Offenses.

Vasiliev said that since the climatic zones of the Russian Federation are significantly different from each other, the issue of establishing a time frame for the ban on driving with summer and winter tires should be transferred to the jurisdiction of the regions. He also noted that questions remain about restrictions on the use of non-standard light sources in headlights, as many foreign companies limit the supply of parts and consumables for cars.

formerly Kommersant newspaper knowledgeableThat they are preparing a new version of the “list of errors and conditions”, which prohibits the operation of cars in Russia. The document states that the traffic police can impose a fine of 500 rubles for the use of off-season tires, the use of light sources in headlights with an unsuitable class “provided in the operational documentation” and an inoperative car. ABS system etc.