Laws

Driving a car into the center of St. Petersburg will inevitably become paid
The decision is already being discussed at the federal level

Dangerous roads in Russia will be under strict control
The State Duma proposed to change the procedure for identifying dangerous roads

Drunk drivers will be processed faster: the State Duma changes the rules
The changes could save thousands of working hours for traffic police employees

Will Car Imports Become More Difficult? What Was Decided About SOS Buttons
Ministry of Industry and Trade Proposed Early Cancellation of Moratorium

Driver's Licenses in 2026: What Has Changed
A detailed look at deadlines, documents, state fees, and fines after the cancellation of automatic extension

Authorities Don't Know Where Old Cars Disappear To: A Recycling Problem Has Been Revealed
There is no accurate data on the fate of deregistered cars

New GOST Standards for Ignition Interlocks: Russia to Tighten Control of Drunk Drivers
The rules will come into force on May 1, 2026

What is the Main Danger of Xenon Headlights on the Road
Brightness of lighting increases, but the view does not get better anyway

Russians Face Increased Fines for Headlight Tuning
A bill to increase the amount of administrative punishment has already been submitted to the State Duma

Missed the preferential recycling fee: what will happen to overdue cars
Dozens of cars in Vladivostok risk being transferred to state revenue, and owners will lose millions

When a Passenger is at Fault in an Accident: A Lawyer's Explanation
There is Already Some Case Law on Such Matters

Tax Trap for Powerful Cars: The Scheme No Longer Works
How the state detects power discrepancies and what it means for the owner

Deregistering a car: what a seller should know
Paper and electronic sale-and-purchase agreements: what is the difference and where there are fewer risks

Car tuning proposed to be brought out of the gray area in Russia
Deputy Davankov called for simplifying the registration of changes that do not affect safety
