The leadership of the Fair Russia – For Truth group, represented by Sergei Mironov, together with the first deputy chairman Dmitry Gusev, prepared a draft bill intended to guarantee free parking for veterans who participated in a special military operation and for their families. The document has been made public as part of the process of legislative activity and is filed for consideration in the State Duma.
The proposal calls for amendments to two key legal frameworks: the Law on Veterans and the Law on the Regulation of Road Traffic. The aim is to formalize a benefit that would reduce daily transportation costs for those who served in the operation and for their immediate relatives who rely on personal vehicles for routine tasks.
The explanatory memorandum notes that the bill arose in response to requests from participants in the special operation, who urged deputies to address this entitlement within the country’s veteran support policy. The authors emphasize that such families frequently use a personal car to handle essential duties that previously fell to the SVO participants themselves, given the demands of their service and the ongoing reintegration process.
Dmitry Gusev, in his capacity as first deputy chairman of the Just Russia – For Truth faction in the State Duma, has previously discussed in July the possibility of extending free parking to nighttime hours in Moscow. The current draft broadens the scope of support, seeking to normalize access to parking for veterans and their families across municipalities where the law applies, with specific provisions to delineate eligible periods and zones where the benefit would apply.
The authors argue that the policy would not only ease daily life for veterans and their families but also acknowledge the continuity of care required during the transition from active service to civilian life. By removing a recurring cost linked to parking, the proposal aims to contribute to the financial stability of households that include veterans and dependents needing regular vehicle use for medical visits, employment, education, and household management. The bill outlines the administrative steps to verify eligibility, ensure compliance, and protect against potential abuse while specifying responsibilities for local authorities in issuing permits or exemptions.
Observers note that the initiative reflects a broader trend in veteran support initiatives that seek to align benefits with real-life needs, particularly for families who shoulder daily responsibilities conditioned by service-related circumstances. If adopted, the measure would require coordination between federal statutes and regional regulations, along with clear guidance for parking authorities and enforcement agencies to implement the exemptions consistently across cities and towns. Stakeholders emphasize the importance of transparent criteria and periodic review to assess impact, address implementation challenges, and adjust the framework as conditions evolve. The bill is expected to undergo hearings and committee reviews as part of the standard legislative process.