Fines for curtains on car windows in 2021: can they be hung on side windows?

Is it possible to use frame curtains according to traffic regulations?

You can, but not on the front windows, otherwise there will be a fine. And this is what the legislation says regarding the issue we are discussing!

The direct answer to this is contained in the Basic Regulations for the Admission of Vehicles to Russian Roads (this is the Appendix to the Traffic Regulations). Thus, paragraph 7.3 of the Rules indicates that:

• It is prohibited to place any objects or coverings that limit visibility from the driver’s seat - and in practice, the area of ​​such visibility is considered to be the front hemisphere: windshield and side front windows,
• however, it is possible to install specific frame shades on rear windows, provided that your vehicle is equipped with both side mirrors.

A similar requirement is also contained in the Technical Regulations in paragraph 4.3 of Appendix No. 8. It also prescribes that the light transmittance of the front hemisphere must be at least 70% - that is, the front windows must transmit at least 7/10 of the total light, and no frame curtains, unfortunately, can provide this.

As for the formulation of visibility given above - that it is provided by the front and side windows at the front, confirmation of this is also contained in the Technical Regulations at the very beginning of the document - general provisions, definition of visibility.

Will there be a fine?

Yes, it will, if the curtains are installed on the front side windows (and if you suddenly decide to install it on the windshield). And it will be imposed specifically for driving a car with curtains installed on the windows - be it Trokot, Esko, Laitovo, Legaton or any other manufacturer. Its size is 500 rubles.

To be more precise, not just for driving, but for operating a vehicle under conditions in which this very operation is prohibited.

And the violation here is simple. The traffic rules have a special Appendix listing faults and conditions under which it is prohibited to drive a car. This document contains clause 7.3, which literally prescribes the following:

7.3. Additional objects have been installed or coatings have been applied that restrict visibility from the driver's seat.

But let’s figure out why manufacturers who claim that their curtains are fully permitted under traffic regulations and there should be no complaints from traffic police officers are, to put it mildly, lying!

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What is the fine for curtains?

Violations of operating rules are subject to Article 12.5 of the Administrative Code. Specifically, part 1 of this article provides for a fine of 500 rubles or a warning.

It is illegal to apply Part 3.1 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses for curtains on windows - as for tinting, because it prescribes a fine for glass with film and with light transmittance contrary to the requirements of the Technical Regulations - less than 70%.

But, in addition to the fine, in practice other sanctions are applied. More on this below.

If collected

Please note that we indicated above when curtains are legal according to traffic rules and when they are not. If they are assembled and completely located at the central pillar - and they should be assembled on both the driver and passenger sides - then nothing interferes with visibility. That's why there shouldn't be a fine.

In other cases, a fine for curtains on car windows is legal.

Is there a penalty for curtains at the back?

No. The curtains on the rear side windows do nothing to limit visibility. As for the rear window, the question here is twofold - when looking in the interior rearview mirror, the curtains formally interfere with the view. However, by analogy with tinting, nothing prohibits tinting the rear window at least tightly if there are external side mirrors.

Can they be deprived of their rights?

No. The law does not provide for a deprivation clause for curtains for 2021; there is no such provision in the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

The closest thing to analogy that can be drawn is the development by legislators of a law providing for a gradual tightening of penalties for repeated driving of an excessively tinted car. But we are talking specifically about tinting - we remind you that curtains are not tinting, and they have different penalties.

But the bill itself on deprivation for tinting is currently in the development stage - its official adoption is still far away.

Penalty for Front Window Nets 2021

At the same time, the Rules allow the use of curtains, nets, and blinds on the rear windows. The light transmission of the rear windows can be any if the vehicle is equipped with two working rear view mirrors. “It is allowed to use tinted glass (except for mirror glass), the light transmission of which complies with GOST 5727-88. It is allowed to use curtains on the windows of tourist buses, as well as blinds and curtains on the rear windows of passenger cars if there are external rear-view mirrors on both sides.”

On the front windows, light transmission must comply with GOST standards, that is, be at least 70%. Curtains and frame nets on car windows instead of tinting, installed on the front windows, should not limit the driver’s visibility and have a light transmission of at least 70%. Otherwise, driving such a vehicle is prohibited.

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Can curtains be removed?

Yes. In practice, when issuing a decree with a fine for an item that limits visibility, a traffic police officer can seize the curtains as material evidence. But this is illegal.

According to the Administrative Regulations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, introduced by Order No. 664, its paragraph 213:

213. The basis for the seizure of things that were instruments of committing or subjects of an administrative offense, and documents that have the value of evidence in a case of an administrative offense, is their discovery at the scene of the commission of the administrative offense.

But the legislation contains a specific list of items possible for seizure, and curtains are not included there. To verify this, just read the following paragraph of the regulations - 214:

214. When administrative offenses provided for in parts 1 and 2 of Article 12.4, parts 3, 4, 5 of Article 12.5 of the Code are detected, lighting devices with red lights or red reflective devices are confiscated, as well as lighting devices, the color of the lights and the operating mode of which are not comply with the requirements of the Basic Provisions.

And for curtains on the windows, Part 1 of Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses applies. In fact, the violation is driving a car with curtains. And there is no instrument for committing a violation here. Otherwise, the car itself, in which, for example, the driver exceeded the speed limit, could be confiscated, because logically, in this case, it is also an instrument of the offense!

However, when detected in practice, curtains are often removed. We are not talking about confiscation here, but rather about seizure, and as a result of the latter, the object of the crime must be returned after the end of the administrative case - the issuance of a resolution.

Can they be confiscated?

No. It is illegal to confiscate curtains if the driver is charged under Part 1 of Article 12.5 of the Code.

Confiscation as an administrative measure is applied for certain offenses; their list is clearly stated in the relevant articles of the Code of Administrative Offenses. For example, illegal fishing and hunting tools are subject to confiscation. But the 2021 law does not directly provide for curtains to be irrevocably taken from the driver within the framework of just a resolution under Part 1 of Art. 12.5 Code of Administrative Offences.

Penalty for Front Window Nets 2021

At the same time, the Rules allow the use of curtains, nets, and blinds on the rear windows. The light transmission of the rear windows can be any if the vehicle is equipped with two working rear view mirrors. “It is allowed to use tinted glass (except for mirror glass), the light transmission of which complies with GOST 5727-88. It is allowed to use curtains on the windows of tourist buses, as well as blinds and curtains on the rear windows of passenger cars if there are external rear-view mirrors on both sides.”

• first of all, the driver’s impeccable history of violations and fines;
• the offender’s petition regarding the validity of the fine;
• good mood of a traffic police officer;
• the inspector’s inability to measure the light transmittance of the curtains (however, such an “excuse” can only work with transparent curtains, from which you cannot immediately tell whether there is 70% there or not).

Are fines issued in practice?

Yes, sure. Moreover, quite actively - even though frame curtains are not such a favorite violation detected by traffic police officers as film darkening of windows, however, this type of removable tinting is also quite often punished by traffic police inspectors on the road.

This happens quite standardly:

1. you are driving along the road and you see an inspector, who, in turn, sees your car from afar with frame curtains (more precisely, only when you drive up to him will he discover that this is removable tinting, and from afar you will simply see an object that restricts the view and the interior is too dark),
2. the policeman stops you and simply issues an order under Part 1 of Article 12.5.

Is light transmittance measurement required?

No, this is not necessary for frame curtains, so the above are only 2 simple points in the scenario of holding such a driver accountable.

Here we should generally distinguish between 2 different norms of punishment:

• 12.5, part 1 – 500 rubles – for objects that limit visibility (on the front windows), this is a legal fine for frame curtains in 2021,
• 12.5, part 3.1 – for coatings or objects on glass that do not provide the light transmission required by the Technical Regulations (at the same time, the Code of Administrative Offenses directly refers to a violation of the regulations).

The technical regulations, in turn, indicate that the front hemisphere must transmit at least 70% of sunlight (and not only) light.

Thus, the cardinal difference between these two measures of responsibility is that under Part 3.1 you can be fined specifically for the light transmittance of the glass itself - with or without films. But part 1 is specifically for items that limit the view. Therefore, in the case of frame curtains, the fine is issued specifically for 1 part. And measuring light transmittance is meaningless here.

What is better, tinting or frame curtains?

It’s no joke, but both of these norms of sanctions provide for exactly the same penalties: either a warning (which, by the way, in practice in 2021 is issued very rarely and in exceptional cases) or a fine of 500 rubles.

But the answer to the question of which method is safer to use in terms of a fine: frame curtains or regular film tinting, becomes obvious if you know that the police today are practicing a rather interesting additional method of dealing with the latter. And it is called “a requirement to eliminate the conditions entailing a violation.” Or the same “warning”.

The essence of this is that by installing the film, you are a priori going to violate, although you do this only while driving a vehicle (if the car is stationary, you can at least board up the windows with plywood).

We explained in detail why such a requirement is illegal in one of our previous articles. However, despite the illegality, inspectors continue to issue such papers, and judges imprison drivers for up to 15 days under Article 19.3 for disobeying the allegedly legal demands of a police officer.

In the case of frame curtains, such requirements are practically not issued - only fines, therefore, from the point of view of bringing to responsibility, using curtains is, as it were, “safer”.

If you managed to remove it?

It's not that simple here. Frame curtains have a wonderful advantage - they can be removed not only before communicating with the traffic police, but often even before the officer stops you. But this life hack doesn’t work very well for a car enthusiast.

Let’s say an inspector saw you on the road while driving with curtains, but you managed to remove them, and when the policeman approached the car, there was no violation. But he saw them!

In this case, the Administrative Code obliges the traffic police officer to conduct an inspection of the car, since this procedure is carried out in order to search for instruments of committing an offense:

1. the inspector draws up an inspection report,
2. attracts 2 witnesses or includes a video recording,
3. searches and finds frame curtains,
4. issues a resolution or draws up a protocol for further consideration (in the latter case, the curtains will most likely be confiscated from you - we’ll talk about this a little below).

What is written in the traffic rules about curtains

First, let's figure out what types of curtains there are:

• Frameless, similar to home curtains.
• Frame, move along guides.

In reality, there are many more types of car curtains, but in the review we will consider these two types in order to compare them with traffic regulations.

Blinds are mounted on car windows, so you need to look at the list of faults that determine the technical parameters of the car and additional elements. You need to open the list of faults, paragraph 7.3, which lists those breakdowns during which you cannot drive.

It says that operation is prohibited if additional elements are installed on the glass or coatings are applied that impair the driver’s visibility. The rules prohibit curtains if they restrict the view only to the driver.

Therefore, in order to clearly answer whether curtains are prohibited, you need to know whether they limit the driver’s visibility or not.

1. Structures with a frame always restrict visibility and are therefore prohibited by the Rules.
2. The frameless option may restrict visibility if the curtains are drawn. If not, then they are allowed for use.

An important feature is that the prohibition only applies to the operation of the machine. That is, it is prohibited to drive with curtains. And if the car is parked with the curtains closed, then there is no violation.

Is there an order or requirement for curtains?

In fact, the main purpose for which State Traffic Inspectorate employees issue orders or demands is the opportunity to prosecute the driver for a repeated violation if the malfunction is not eliminated, and impose a more severe penalty - a fine of 500-1000 rubles or arrest for up to 15 days (under Part 1 Article 19.3 of the Code of Administrative Violations).

In relation to curtains, neither an order nor a requirement can be issued - such punishment is not provided for by law. There are also no similar precedents in judicial practice. But unfortunately, a prescription may be issued for tinting.

Is it legal to seize car curtains?

Removing curtains is a common procedure for traffic police representatives. But this does not make it legal.

According to paragraph 213 of the Administrative Regulations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, objects that were instrumental in committing an offense can indeed be confiscated. But the very next paragraph of this document provides a list of what can be confiscated - special signals and lighting devices that do not meet the standard.

In addition, the curtains cannot simply be confiscated - the inspector is obliged to draw up an inspection protocol and involve witnesses, as well as draw up an additional protocol for the seizure of the weapon of the offense. Based on these documents, the motorist can appeal the decision and return the things that belong to him. Both at the level of the traffic police department and the court, the actions of the confiscation inspector will be recognized as illegal, and he will be required to return the item.

Thus, representatives of the State Traffic Inspectorate have the right only to demand the removal of the curtains - that is, the elimination of the reason prohibiting the operation of the vehicle.

Do you have to return it after seizure?

Yes. In our case, part 3 of Article 29.10 of the Code of Administrative Offenses provides that seized items must be returned to their rightful owner after consideration of the case. The only exceptions are situations when:

• the owner of the frame curtains is not identified,
• the item is prohibited (drugs, weapons, etc.), and curtains are not one of them.

Therefore, any removable tint must be returned to the car owner after removal. This is done precisely after the consideration of the case. If a traffic police officer issued a fine for using frame curtains on the front windows on the spot, then he must return it immediately.

There is also no need to prove that these curtains are yours, either by receipts or by any other means. By default, in administrative law, the presumption of innocence also implies a presumption of ownership - that is, for example, you can not drive your own car, and when you drive someone else’s car, you are not asked for a written power of attorney. The same goes for curtains - they may not be yours, but they must be returned to the owner. Possession and ownership are two different things. The first includes the ability to dispose of property.

Permitted uses of curtains

No one forbids the driver to hang curtains on the rear windows, since they will not interfere with safe movement. The light transmittance of the rear windows can be as low as 5%. And no inspector has the right to find fault with 100% dimming, in the presence of side mirrors. But darkening the front windows to such an extent is prohibited by law.

To create a spectacular twilight in the cabin by tinting the front windows, drivers can use two options:

• Curtains with acceptable throughput;
• Specialized nets that do not block the view from inside the car, attached to the front windows.

Important. Curtains with a high degree of blackout can only be used when the car is parked. While driving, such curtains must be moved so that they do not limit the driver’s visibility. Parts of thick curtains should not protrude beyond the central pillars of the car body. If the fabric at least partially covers the glass, the inspector has the right to fine the driver.

Appeal against punishment

If the driver is guilty of an offense and all the evidence is clear, it is useless to try to appeal the decision. But there are also situations when a traffic police officer exceeds his authority and imposes an illegal penalty on the driver for having:

• curtains, even if they are assembled and do not interfere with the view;
• frame curtains in a parked car;
• rear curtains, etc.

If this punishment is unlawful, the car owner needs to collect evidence - take photos and videos, and also indicate the fact of disagreement with the protocol.

An application with attached evidence can be submitted to the head of the traffic police department, whose representative issued the fine, as well as to the court (within 10 days). If the motorist manages to prove that he is right, the fine will be cancelled.

Possibility of challenging the punishment

If the car owner believes that the imposed sanctions are unlawful, he can try to appeal the penalty in court. Let's explain this with an example.

The car enthusiast believes that it is possible to install his curtains on the front windows due to their compliance with GOST for light transmission, and the inspector imposed a penalty in the form of drawing up a protocol on an administrative violation. In advance, ask for a special device to measure whether or not the light transmission mode corresponds to the one established by GOST.

Advice!

The absence of a special device is not a reason to issue a fine for a visual inspection. In this case, the court will most likely overturn it. In addition, the car owner can record his conversation with the traffic inspector on his personal phone. This evidence has legal force in further proceedings, including in court.

After drawing up a report to the traffic policeman, read it carefully. If you disagree, write down that you disagree with the decision. After this, the protocol should be signed. In the text, the driver writes that the fine was imposed without carrying out the necessary measurements, although the motorist demanded it. Don't forget to take a copy of the protocol. It is attached to the package of documents if the decision made does not satisfy the driver.

Within a 10-day period, the complaint is submitted in writing to the head of the traffic inspector who issued the punishment. The department in which the employee works can be read in the text of the protocol.

The response must be received within 21 days of filing the written complaint. It must contain information whether curtains of this type are permitted or not on the front side windows. Having received a decision, you can also appeal it in court.

After the adoption of the law imposing penalties for the use of tuning, the number of car accidents significantly decreased. During the parking period, you can hang curtains on the windows without receiving punishment. If you do not agree with the decision, you can appeal it to higher authorities.

How to get away with curtains?

There are several useful tips from lawyers that can help avoid a fine:

1. You may be required to measure the light transmittance of the curtains, and the absence of a device and measurement “by eye” can be interpreted as a reason why a fine cannot be issued.
2. You can refer to Article 12.5 Part 1 and ask to limit yourself to a warning, promising the inspector to remove the curtains and no longer use them while driving.
3. You can remove the curtains before the inspector approaches the vehicle. But this trick will only work if there was no video recording of the violation.

Penalty for Front Window Nets 2021

It should be understood that there are no legal tints. Quite often, car glass already absorbs up to 20% of light from the factory. And when it is rubbed with brushes, this figure increases to thirty percent. Therefore, before gluing the film, it is recommended to measure the light transmittance of the glass itself. This will help you avoid trouble.

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However, many drivers fundamentally disagree with the government’s opinion (rarely anyone agrees with it). In their opinion, the fines imposed are excessively high, and such a harmless act can seriously hit the wallet. In addition, the lack of tinting not only negatively affects the appearance of the “iron horse”, but also carries a number of negative aspects:

What is the fine for unreadable numbers?

So, the very first part of Article 12.2 states that the driver is subject to a warning or a fine of 500 rubles for unreadable license plates. Please note that a fine is imposed only for driving a car with unreadable license plates or one license plate. If the car is stationary, there is no fine for this.

In what cases are numbers considered unreadable? The numbers will be recognized as such by the traffic police inspector if he fails to read at least one letter or number from a distance of 20 meters (note to Article 12.2). At the same time, the inscription “RUS” and the image of the flag may be unreadable, there is no fine for this. There is a difference in unreadability depending on the time of day. Since the front number plate is not illuminated in the dark, there is no requirement for its readability from 20 meters, but the rear number plate must be readable at any time. During daylight hours, both license plates should be readable - again, from a distance of 20 meters.

At the same time, the unreadability of numbers here does not include that due to their concealment and modification. The reasons for unreadability can be, for example, the following:

• the room is covered in dirt, snow, etc. (not on purpose, of course)
• the number has been erased (the black letters or numbers on the number have been erased),
• something accidentally stuck to the number (precisely by accident, but this may be a controversial point).

Penalty for Front Window Nets 2021

As in any situation, there are two different opinions, some car owners agree with the new fines for tinting 2021, they are aware and believe that this innovation will help improve road safety, while the other part of drivers actively opposes fines for tinting 2021.

1. A budget option is a sun screen that is attached to the car glass with Velcro. Despite the fact that this device is universal, there are also a number of negative aspects: image distortion and, depending on the car model, may not cover the window completely; therefore, it is not recommended to install such screens on the windshield;
2. Plastic curtains are created according to the type of blinds .

What is the fine for license plates installed in violation of GOST?

The same part of the article provides for a similar fine of 500 rubles for numbers that are installed in violation of the requirements of GOST R 50577-93. The list of such requirements is quite broad, but quite understandable and memorable.

Let's list how it is prohibited to install license plates in order to get fined for incorrectly installed license plates:

• the number must be installed perpendicular to the length of the car with a deviation of no more than 3°;
• the number must be installed perpendicular to the road surface with a deviation of no more than 5°;
• the distance from the road surface to the bottom edge of the sign must be at least 30 cm, and for two-wheelers and snowmobiles - 20 cm;
• Visibility should be ensured at the following angles in the diagram below:

  

• the number can only be attached to the holes on it with light-colored bolts or other light-colored elements;
• you can attach the number to the frame, but the frame should not cover the letters and numbers of the license plate (as well as the bolts in the holes);
• It is prohibited to drill additional holes into the license plate.

The fine here is also provided only for driving a car with such violations.

What is the penalty for hidden numbers?

Hiding numbers in 2021 is punishable by more severe penalties. And a fine is not the only punishment here. For a deliberately hidden license plate, a fine of 5,000 rubles or deprivation of rights for 1-3 months (by decision of the official or judge considering the case) is imposed under Part 2 of Article 12.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses. Only driving a car with hidden license plates is punishable in the same way.

Meanwhile, the line between hiding the number from being readable and making the license plate unreadable is quite thin. And the main factor here is precisely the intentionality of the concealment. If the room was deliberately splashed with mud or snow, then this is a cover-up; if by chance, then an unreadable number.

A reasonable question is how will a traffic police inspector determine whether the number is hidden intentionally or unintentionally? Alas, but at your own discretion. According to the Code of Administrative Violations, the composition of many violations and the driver’s guilt in them are determined by the body considering the case based on personal conviction, but having comprehensively and most fully considered all the circumstances and evidence (26.11 of the Administrative Code). You, if a decision is made not in your favor, can appeal such decisions.

Concealing a number includes such actions and circumstances as:

• use of curtains on rooms;
• the use of reflective film (the above GOST generally prohibits applying any coating to the number);
• covering the numbers with any objects (paper, rag, etc.);
• deliberately staining the license plates with mud, snow, clay, etc.;
• and another case described below...

Fine or deprivation of rights for upside down numbers

The fact is that such a “life hack” as inverted numbers, which allows you to avoid punishment from auto-fixation cameras, is practically not described anywhere in legislative acts. GOST for license plates also does not prescribe that the numbers must be placed so that they are not read upside down or that the back and front parts of the license plate must not be swapped.

And here the issue is not so easily resolved, including in practice. If the number is turned upside down, then the punishment for this can be either under Part 1 or Part 2 of Article 12.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses. At the same time, logic dictates that there may not be a violation at all in this case. The fact is that an upside down number is quite readable, and the inspector doesn’t even need to break his neck to do this - everyone can read the text upside down.

On the other hand, GOST stipulates that the white stripe of the Russian flag should be on top and the red stripe on the bottom:

The image of the State Flag of the Russian Federation should be a rectangle with equal horizontal stripes: the top stripe is white, the middle stripe is blue and the bottom stripe is red.

But here again, with the violation, not everything is so simple. This note in GOST refers to the installed types of license plates themselves and has nothing to do with the requirements for their installation on a car. That is, the flag still remains in the correct position relative to the top and bottom edges of the number itself - it’s just that the number is hung upside down on the car. Simply put, the white stripe of the flag is on top of the number (but from below towards the road), and this GOST clause refers specifically to the position relative to the number.

But having an upside-down license plate with the front side facing the car, when its back side is visible, can be punishable by Part 2 of Article 12.2 with possible deprivation of rights. This is because in this case there is a deliberate intention to hide the number. That is, the official examining the case, in practice, usually concludes that a license plate deliberately directed with its front side towards an obstacle is an obvious concealment of the number.

Fine for nets on front windows 2021

Now let’s figure out what the culprit faces if he violates the traffic rules regarding car curtains. Installing curtains where they should not be is considered an offense under Art. However, which specific part will be applied depends on the specific situation: Oddly enough, the punishment in both cases will be the same:. Dear readers! Our articles talk about typical ways to resolve legal issues, but each case is unique. If you want to find out how to solve your particular problem, please use the online consultant form on the right or call the numbers provided on the website. It's fast and free! Many people are annoyed, and we understand them, because through such a car at intersections, for example, you can’t see anything. But if someone likes it, it’s their right.

These include car curtains. Read on to find out which ones you should choose and how to install them correctly. What types of car blinds are there? Car blinds for car windows are not a decorative item at all. They are of practical importance and help drivers with the following: One of the main tasks of this device is sun protection. Direct sunlight may interfere with the driver's ability to control the vehicle. In addition, they heat the car and the passengers sitting inside.

What is the fine if numbers are placed on glass?

For driving a vehicle whose license plates are installed outside the place provided by the design, in 2021 you will also be punished under Part 2 of Article 12.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses. Including if you put the license plates behind the glass in the car, and even if they are clearly visible from 20 meters away.

But what to do if there are no places provided by the design of the car at the moment. For example, if you removed the bumper or it was broken, and the numbers are installed on the bumper? Unfortunately, it is prohibited to travel in this case. Dura lex - sed lex (from Latin “the law is harsh, but it is the law”).

Is a mosquito net allowed on a car in 2021?

You must make a note of your disagreement in the protocol and take a copy of it in order to later attach it to the complaint against the actions of the traffic police officer. If curtains made of thick fabric are attached to the windows, they must be pulled apart immediately when stopping. An inspector can prove that the car was moving with the curtains closed only if a video recording was made.

The traffic police officer had the right to remove the license plate for such an offense and even prohibit further movement by car and send it to the impound lot. To avoid this, car owners had to remove the tint directly in the presence of the inspector. Vyacheslav What do you think of my version?

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What is the penalty for false numbers?

But the most severe punishment in terms of car license plates awaits the driver for driving with false license plates. Let’s imagine a not very common situation: entry into the closed territory of an organization using passes issued for a car number, and a camera that records the number and automatically opens the barrier, if there is one in the database. You arrived in a different car, but took with you the number registered in the database and put it on top of the current number in order to drive through the barrier.

If such an action is seen by a traffic police officer, then you will face two punishments at once: the first - for the very fact of installing false license plates, the second - for driving with false license plates. For installation you will face a fine of 2,500 rubles, but for management you will be deprived of your rights for a period of six months to a year.

○ Lawyer's advice: theory and practice.

What should you do if a traffic police inspector suddenly decides to find fault with the fact that you use car curtains? There are several tips to help you get rid of punishment:

• If the curtains or mesh are transparent, ask to take measurements and determine what percentage of light they actually let through. If the inspector does not have the device with him, from a formal point of view he cannot claim that you are violating anything.
• In the case of curtains, try to negotiate. We are not talking about a bribe - but about a completely legal opportunity for an inspector to limit himself to a verbal warning.
• If stopped, immediately open the curtains. In this case, if your car was not filmed before the stop, it will be more difficult for the inspector to prove that a violation occurred.
• If the curtains were folded and did not interfere with the view, but the protocol was still drawn up, immediately file a complaint. You have 10 days to do this from the moment the decision on the case is made.

And finally, the last piece of advice: don’t overuse curtains. One way or another, they can really limit your view - and in this case, the risk of an accident increases many times over.

Published by: Vadim Kalyuzhny , specialist of the TopYurist.RU portal

Table of fines for numbers

The table below shows all fines and other preventive measures relevant for 2021 regarding violations of license plates, including those not described above.

Is it possible to hang car blinds on side windows?

According to the provisions and regulations governing the rules of operation of vehicles, the light transmittance of automobile glass should not be less than 70%. This value can be measured using special technical means and various instruments.

Many drivers believe that traffic police officers and its divisions are acting unlawfully when they demand that the owner of the vehicle pay a fine. According to explanations given by specialists in the field of administrative law, traffic police officers do not have the right to fine motorists who have curtains or a thick mosquito net attached to the rear window.