Changes in traffic police fines from January 1: new law and table of current fines

Traffic legislation is constantly changing. The adoption of new laws should ensure safety on the roads, as well as minimize the number of administrative offenses. At the same time, traditionally, each category of persons has its own fines for violating traffic rules, the amount of which varies depending on the severity of the act committed.

Traffic police fines for traffic violations

In 2021, traffic fines did not change. The amount of sanctions depends on the administrative offenses committed.

Personally, I have never found myself in a bad situation, but no one is immune from this. Knowledge of traffic rules and the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation is necessary for every driver. This will help insure against administrative sanctions.

Table: amounts of some fines for individuals, legal entities and officials

Why is a fine of 500 rubles established?

The amount of 500 rubles is the minimum penalty for administrative violations. It is established for committing minor offenses. These include, for example:

• lack of state registration - if the actual owner of the car is in no hurry to register his vehicle within the 10 days established by law, then he will be subject to a fine of 500 rubles. In subsequent cases, a penalty of 5 thousand rubles or temporary deprivation of rights for up to 3 months is established;
• failure to pass a technical inspection - every 2 years there is a need to undergo a technical inspection. This allows you to identify damage, breakdowns or other defects of the vehicle. If a driver neglects to check his car, he is subject to a fine of 500 rubles. By decision of the traffic police officer, the fine may be increased to 800 rubles;
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  A technical inspection is carried out to identify deficiencies that impede the operation of the vehicle.

• driving a disabled vehicle;
• slight speeding;
• exceeding the number of passengers in the car;
• failure to comply with the rules when turning;
• lack of documents;
• improper use of seat belts;
• violation of rules on railway tracks;
• transportation of dangerous goods, etc.

Why is a fine of 800 rubles established?

In 2021, a fine of 800 rubles is rare, so not every driver knows about it. Penalties are established in individual cases depending on the type of offense committed:

• Stop line. A traffic light signal prohibiting movement obliges drivers to stop until there is a special marking. Crossing the stop line is considered an administrative offense. The driver must be fined in the amount of 800 rubles without alternative sanctions.
• Lack of insurance. Motorists must enter into an agreement with an insurance company. It is allowed to issue an MTPL policy electronically, and information about the conclusion of the contract is transferred to the database. If the driver does not have a paper document in his hands, this is not considered a violation. Collection is made if there is no information about insurance in the information base.
• Not stopping at the request of a traffic police inspector. Situations often arise when a traffic police officer stops a car. If the driver does not react in any way, a fine is imposed on him. Many motorists believe this requirement is illegal, but they are wrong. Any traffic police inspector has the right to stop a vehicle, as well as check the documents of its owner.

Why is a fine of 1 thousand rubles established?

According to the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, offenses for which a fine of 1 thousand rubles is established include:

• driving a vehicle without wearing a seat belt;
• speeding from 40 to 60 km/h;
• crossing railway tracks in the wrong place or at a closed barrier;
• failure to comply with highway traffic rules;
• traffic movement at a red traffic light;
• creating an obstacle for other cars while driving;
• stopping movement in a prohibited place;
• transporting passengers in the trunk of a car or in a trailer.

For which a fine of 2.5 thousand rubles is established

The reasons for imposing a fine in the amount of 2.5 thousand rubles are the following administrative violations:

• high-speed traffic exceeding the established limit by 60–80 km/h;
• improper parking or stopping of a vehicle in federal cities;
• transportation of dangerous goods without permission;
• no emergency card;
• driving the wrong way on a motorway;
• violations of traffic rules that led to slight harm to human health.

Why is a fine of 3 thousand rubles established?

Penalties are established by traffic police officers for a number of offenses in which the amount of the fine will depend on the severity of the offense committed, for example, for:

• transfer of a vehicle to a person who does not have a driver’s license;
• driving a vehicle outside of markings or in violation of road signs;
• parking on a pedestrian crossing or sidewalk;
• car parking on tram tracks;
• stopping a car less than 5 meters from a pedestrian crossing;
• transportation of children without provided seats.

Why is a fine of 5 thousand rubles established?

A fine of 5 thousand rubles is established, for example, for:

• missing or altered license plates;
• transportation of passengers or luggage without a license;
• installation of flashing lights and/or sirens without special permission;
• lack of the right to drive a vehicle;
• speeding by more than 80 km/h;
• prohibited or repeated movement across railway tracks, through a closed barrier or red signal;
• prohibited overtaking;

  Driving into a lane intended for oncoming traffic in violation of traffic regulations is punishable by a fine of 1,000 to 1,500 rubles

• stopping transport in places intended for disabled people;
• causing harm to health;
• intentional damage or pollution of roads.

Is advertising allowed on the rear window of a car?

Car owners are often interested in whether they need permission to place advertising on their car. On the roads you can always find vehicles with advertising stickers. For most, this is an additional way to earn money. Today, this method of earning money is available to owners of all cars, except:

• Russian Post cars;
• ambulance vehicles, the Ministry of Emergency Situations and law enforcement agencies;
• trucks transporting dangerous goods;
• cars with sirens, light signals and sound alarms.

Advertising on transport is not subject to registration with the traffic police. You also do not need to obtain a license or special permission to do this.

However, do not forget to enter into a service agreement with the advertiser.

New fines from January 1, 2021 - is it true?

Let's start with fakes.
Information about the alleged increase in traffic police fines for the most common traffic violations in the New Year 2021 is being actively disseminated online. Let's take a look at the list of the most popular version of the amendments in the form of a table of new sanctions! New table of traffic police fines from January 1, 2021

According to disseminated information, all these new fines will come into force on January 1, 2021 and will apply to all vehicle drivers.

And this is not true! Not a single change is expected in Chapter 12 of the current Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for liability for traffic violations: neither the appearance of new fines, nor changes and increases in current ones. At the end of this article we will talk about how to properly check such information and look for “proofs”.

Traffic police resolution on violation of traffic rules

The traffic police resolution is the result of consideration of the administrative protocol in electronic and/or paper form. In the first case, it is issued after an offense that was recorded by cameras; a copy of such a document is sent in paper form to the offender. If necessary, it can be appealed in court.

The resolution obliges the culprit of the traffic offense to pay the prescribed amount for the violation within a specified period.

This document is drawn up by a traffic police officer without drawing up a protocol in cases where the punishment is imposed at the scene of the offense or when the violation was recorded by cameras.

A copy of the decision is given to the violator. If he refuses to receive a copy of the decision, then it is sent to his home address in the form of a registered letter. This procedure is carried out within 3 days from the date of registration of the resolution.

In a situation where the decision has not been received, but the driver knows about it, you can make a payment using the driver’s license number.

You can always check your debt on traffic police fines on the official website of traffic police.rf, using the state registration number of the car or the number of the vehicle registration certificate.

Video: what is the difference between a traffic police officer’s protocol and a resolution

Appealing the traffic police decision

As provided for in Part 1 of Art. 30.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, a complaint against a decision in a case of an administrative offense can be filed within ten days from the date of delivery or receipt of a copy of the decision.

However, if the applicant had valid reasons for not meeting the deadline, it will be reinstated.

In order to appeal a decision of a traffic police officer, you first need to correctly draw up a complaint. It should reflect the basic information of the applicant (full name, address, etc.), information about the car, and a detailed description of the situation that occurred. If the applicant has additional materials (photos, video recording, witness statements, etc.), then they also need to be attached to the complaint. There is no need to pay anything.

The motorist must file a complaint independently. He can do this in person or send it by registered mail.

The complaint is considered for 10 days or 2 months if the case is sent to court.

Video: advice from a lawyer in disputes with the traffic police

Payment of traffic fines with a 50% discount

The main condition that will allow you to receive a discount is payment of the fine within the first 20 days from the moment the penalty is established. This benefit came into force in 2021, but it does not apply to all types of offenses.

The 50% discount does not apply in the following cases:

• the driver was driving while intoxicated;
• the car was handed over to a person in a state of intoxication;
• the traffic police officer has doubts about the driver’s sobriety, and the motorist refuses a medical check;
• the driver is the culprit of the accident in which there are victims;
• there was a repeated speeding of more than 40 km/h;
• a vehicle entered the oncoming lane;
• The driver repeatedly ran a red traffic light.

From this we can conclude that the discount is not established for repeated and especially serious offenses.

If a person has not paid the fines, he will be held administratively liable. A double fine is issued, which should not be less than 1 thousand rubles. And also the authorized bodies can make an administrative arrest for a period of 15 days or oblige them to community service for 50 hours.

In 2021, traffic police fines are set for violations based on their severity and certain circumstances. Knowledge of regulations and laws will help not only avoid administrative liability, but also not incur material losses.

Vitaly Sazonov

Lawyer, author of articles on legal topics. Education: state educational institution of higher professional education "Moscow State Open University".

This is true?

No it is not true! Below we will provide references not to confirm, but, on the contrary, to refute this information, and it will become extremely obvious why the new fines from October 1 and October 20, 2021 are a myth.

Chapter 12 of the Code of Administrative Offenses does not change

So, for violations in the field of traffic, with the exception of rare exceptions, the entire 12th chapter of the Administrative Code is responsible. It consists of articles; The articles, in turn, consist of parts that prescribe specific punishments - from a fine of 500 rubles to deprivation of rights for long periods and even arrest - for various kinds of violations of traffic rules, the law “On Road Safety”, Orders on registration of vehicles and others.

One of the most reliable sources, the information in which is updated regularly and in a timely manner and in which you can track changes in laws, is Consultant Plus. Many people are probably familiar with this information system.

It also contains a Code of Administrative Violations... As well as an edition of the document with upcoming innovations. It’s very easy to check whether the new traffic police fines come into force in October using the following instructions.

1. Go to the current edition of the Code of Administrative Offenses using the link above.
2. Click on the “Revisions” button, as a result of which you will see all versions of the code with changes; those that are not yet in effect will be highlighted in blue.

3. In the window that opens with such revisions, click on the latest (top), which comes into force on October 29, 2021.

4. Now you need to compare the latest edition with the current one as of May 29, 2021 by clicking on the appropriate link.

5. As a result, you will receive a comparative table of the current edition of the Code of Administrative Offenses (on the left) and the latest October one (on the right), all changes will be highlighted in color.

As you can see, a number of articles in the Code are changing, but not one of them belongs to Chapter 12 and does not provide for punishment for traffic violations.

I still don't believe it!

For those who do not trust the specified site, we have information on how changes to traffic police fines are put into effect, including the amounts of these fines:

1. changes to codes are made by Federal laws,
2. first of all, some State Duma deputy must formulate a draft law, where he will formulate the proposed changes and give them justification,
3. then this project is registered in the State Duma for further discussion and undergoes initial verification,
4. then the draft is submitted for discussion by the Duma, a list of current bills is posted on a special website,
5. the discussion consists of stages of 3 readings, at each of which the draft is either accepted or rejected by a general vote of deputies; Once a law is rejected, it is no longer returned for discussion,
6. if the draft is accepted within all 3 readings, then it is given to the President of the Russian Federation for signature,
7. now the new law must be published on the official portal of the Government,
8. after a certain time (10 days in standard cases) it comes into force.

Thus, new fines from October 1 or 20, 2021, even if they were discussed at the moment, would not have been introduced in October - legislators simply would not have had time to pass the new law, and it would not have entered into legal force.

You can check information about laws that have come into force on the official portal for publishing changes to legislative acts.

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