Initially, systems for automatically recording traffic violations were planned to be installed in places with high accident rates to “calm down” traffic, but the regions very quickly realized that this method of replenishing the budget was quite effective, so they began to install stationary cameras on the principle “here is where the driver can violate.” Gradually, the systems learn to record more and more violations, disciplining drivers.
It must be remembered that when violations are recorded by automatic cameras, there is a “presumption of guilt”, that is, the driver has to prove his innocence or that the complex is working with errors.
Speed violation
The first cameras were only able to record drivers exceeding the speed limit; they were installed on the borders of populated areas, but today such complexes are installed both within the city and on country roads. The most controversial are the complexes that record the average speed in a certain area. There is no concept of “average speed” in the traffic rules, but the use of Avtodoria, Cordon-Temp and other complexes is recognized as legal, as are fines for them.
According to Art. 12.9 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of Russia, exceeding the permitted speed by 20–40 km/h, recorded by automatic violation detection systems, is punishable by a fine of 500 rubles.
, at 40–60 km/h - in the amount of 1000 rubles, at 60–80 km/h - in the amount of 2500 rubles, if exceeding the permitted speed by more than 80 km/h - a fine of 5000 rubles.
Complexes for recording violations have long been able to “shoot” in the back
Complex complexes for recording violations have long been able to “shoot” in the back
Entering a dedicated lane for public transport
The pioneer here was Moscow, whose authorities decided to give priority to public transport, allocating separate lanes for it. Later, other cities began to join the capital. Moreover, the days on which you can go to the dedicated lanes (in Moscow these are Saturday and Sunday), as well as the list of vehicles that are allowed, as well as buses and minibuses, to move along these lanes (in Moscow, taxis are equated to public transport), regional the authorities decide for themselves.
For some time, the Moscow authorities installed cameras on public transport, but then abandoned this idea
For some time, the Moscow authorities installed cameras on public transport, but then abandoned this idea
In Moscow and St. Petersburg, a fine of 3,000 rubles is provided for entering the public transport lane in violation of traffic regulations.
, throughout the rest of Russia - 1500 rubles. (Article 12.17 of the Administrative Code). There is a 50% discount. By the way, many cameras that record access to a dedicated area can also result in a fine for the next violation.
Video recording
What traffic violations are recorded by video cameras? Modern cameras have “learned” to recognize many traffic violations. With time and technology, the list will become much larger, but even now they do a lot of work, monitoring many cars every day.
- One of the most popular traffic violations is speeding . There are many reckless drivers riding on the roads, but cameras will easily record their “recklessness”, and after a while a so-called “letter of happiness” will be waiting for them at the post office.
- An equally serious violation is considered to be driving into the oncoming lane - and in this case it can be monitored by automatic cameras. The consequence for driving into oncoming traffic can be a large fine.
- In addition to driving into the oncoming lane, cameras also record driving into a designated lane . These lanes are intended for public transport. And some drivers use it to avoid traffic jams. But this is a violation, since if public transport gets stuck in the general flow, it will not be able to deliver passengers on time.
- And the classic is not wearing a seat belt . A large number of drivers are guilty of this, as they are simply too lazy to buckle up often, and this is often inconvenient. Cameras that catch such violators are located in many places, and not a single one of them can escape their “gaze.”
Violation of markings (crossing a solid line)
Initially, such complexes were supposed to wean those who like to turn and leave the roads in the second (and sometimes third and fourth) row. In addition to exits and turns, such complexes began to be installed in tunnels and at the entrance to them.
The resolution will include photographs, and the camera will trace the trajectory of the car before recording a traffic violation.
The resolution will include photographs, and the camera will trace the trajectory of the car before recording a traffic violation.
The fine is issued in accordance with part one of Art. 12.16 Code of Administrative Offenses of Russia, it is 500 rubles.
, and there is a 50 percent discount.
Entering a busy intersection
Most serious traffic congestion in major cities occurs because drivers, trying to quickly cross an intersection, actually block it. They do not have time to pass the permitting signal, then the cars begin to move in a perpendicular direction, as a result, traffic stops in all directions.
At first, as an experiment, drivers who entered a busy intersection were fined in a couple of places in Moscow. And this year the concept of “waffle markings” was introduced into the traffic rules. It is enough to be inside it after the prohibitory traffic light comes on, and the camera will immediately record the violation.
Waffle markings at intersections appeared in traffic regulations this year and immediately began to be implemented en masse in large cities
Waffle markings at intersections appeared in traffic regulations this year and immediately began to be implemented en masse in large cities
The fine will come for violating clause 13.2 of the Russian Traffic Regulations. Most likely, he will be discharged under Part 1 of Article 12.13 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of Russia. It is 1000 rubles.
But theoretically, a fine can also be issued for violating marking regulations (part one of Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation). It is 500 rubles. In both cases there is a 50% discount.
Violations at pedestrian crossings
Due to the high mortality rate of pedestrians, the fine for not allowing a pedestrian to pass in Russia was increased: today it ranges from 1,500 to 2,500 rubles. (Article 12.18 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation). The cameras issue fines of 2,500 rubles.
If the inspector almost always interprets the situation in favor of the pedestrian, then the automatic complex begins to “guide” the pedestrian as soon as he steps onto the crossing. At the same time, vehicles are recorded. If the trajectories of the pedestrian and vehicles do not intersect, then there will be no fine.
Are cameras fined for compulsory motor liability insurance today?
No. As of May 27, 2021, not a single driver or car owner in Russia has received a fine for not having MTPL insurance. And, if you see anywhere information that someone has received a “chain letter” - a fine for this, then this is nothing more than a fake.
Please note that there is supposedly a photo floating around the Internet showing a resolution with a fine for driving without a policy in the amount of supposedly 500 rubles. It is not true. At least, because there is no such sanction specifically for the lack of compulsory motor liability insurance - the punishment is provided for in Article 12.37, part 2, and the traffic police fine is 800 rubles.
“Ducks” about the beginning of fixation were also periodically denied by the traffic police.
Crossing the stop line
This year they began to introduce systems that record the passage of stop lines. At intersections, it is enough to cross it with two front wheels, and the complex will record a violation, after which the car owner will receive a fine under Part 2 of Art. 12.12 Code of Administrative Offenses of Russia - 800 rubles.
There is a 50% discount. If the corresponding sign is installed in front of the line, the fine will be 500 rubles, a 50 percent discount also applies (Part 1 of Article 12.16 of the Administrative Code).
When driving through a stop line with a corresponding sign without stopping, the camera “guides” the vehicle, recording its speed
When driving through a stop line with a corresponding sign without stopping, the camera “guides” the vehicle, recording its speed
What are the fines in 2021?
Today, the official fine for lack of compulsory motor insurance is 800 rubles under Part 2 of Article 12.37 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. A sanction is issued in 2 cases:
- if the owner has not insured his civil liability in principle,
- for driving without insurance.
Moreover, this fine can be paid with a 50% discount in the amount of 400 rubles within 20 days from the date of the decision or later if the letter of happiness was not received on time.
In addition, there are 2 more penalties regarding insurance:
- 500 rubles under Part 1 of Article 12.37, if you are not included in the current OSAGO policy, and the contract for the car you are driving has been concluded, and also if the period of use of the vehicle has expired,
- a warning or the same 500 rubles fine if you forgot the policy at home - if you did not purchase it electronically (in the latter case, you can show it on your smartphone screen or a printout).
Driving through a prohibitory traffic light
Cameras began recording this violation relatively recently. Moreover, driving beyond the stop line is also considered passing. Article 12.12 of the Code of Administrative Offenses provides for a fine of 1,000 rubles for this violation.
, and for a repeat - 5,000 rubles. It is worth remembering that a yellow traffic light is also prohibitive. In addition, some complexes also detect turning to a prohibitory signal (when the additional section of the traffic light is extinguished).
Recently, cameras have begun to appear at railway crossings that also record passage through a prohibitory signal (even if the barrier is raised, you must wait until the red lights go out). The fine here is the same - 1000 rubles. and 5000 rub. upon repeated violation.
Traffic police fines for speeding
Consider article 12.9. Code of Administrative Offences, which lists penalties for speeding:
Article 12.9. Exceeding the set speed
2. Exceeding the established speed of a vehicle by more than 20, but not more than 40 kilometers per hour -
shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five hundred rubles.
3. Exceeding the established speed of a vehicle by more than 40, but not more than 60 kilometers per hour -
shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of one thousand to one thousand five hundred rubles.
4. Exceeding the established speed of a vehicle by more than 60, but not more than 80 kilometers per hour -
shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of two thousand to two thousand five hundred rubles or deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of four to six months.
5. Exceeding the established speed of a vehicle by more than 80 kilometers per hour -
shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five thousand rubles or deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of six months.
6. Repeated commission of an administrative offense provided for in part 3 of this article -
shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of two thousand to two thousand five hundred rubles.
7. Repeated commission of an administrative offense provided for in parts 4 and 5 of this article -
entails deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of one year, and in the case of recording an administrative offense using special technical means operating in automatic mode, having the functions of photography, filming, and video recording -
imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five thousand rubles.
You can get more detailed information in the article “Fines for speeding.” Here I just want to note that in the case of video recording of speeding in automatic mode, only an administrative fine can be imposed, and a warning or deprivation of a driver’s license in this case is impossible.
