Laws

When can you drive if a pedestrian is already on the crosswalk?
The mere presence of a person on the crosswalk does not mean a violation: the obstruction created by the car is important

Why 22 US States Don't Require a Front License Plate
Oranges in Florida, the number 6 for $675,000, and ghost cars: how the American registration system works

Car Warranty: Can You Do Maintenance Yourself?
Receipts for oil and parts are useful but don't always save you: in a serious dispute, a technical investigation can be decisive.

Engine "knocked" after sale: who pays for repairs?
When a buyer can really terminate the contract and why one phrase in the sales contract doesn't always protect the seller

Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs changes approach to non-contact accidents: forced violation of traffic rules should not automatically lead to a criminal case
Investigators were instructed to check whether the driver acted under extreme necessity

Up to 7 years for a scooter: where does a toy end and a moped begin?
A 71-year-old woman hit another pensioner, an expert recognized the vehicle as a moped, and the case went to court

No OSAGO - No Debt Discharge Through Bankruptcy
The Supreme Court left the driver with debt after an uninsured accident

Electric vehicles want to get rid of artificial engine sound: what will change for AVAS
This refers to systems that simulate the operation of a gasoline engine while driving

EU introduces 50% European content rule - making it harder for Chinese BYD and Yutong buses
The new public procurement system will allow customers to reject equipment with an insufficient share of components and production from the Old World

Vehicle Inspection in the USA: Why It Was Abolished in Many States
Rusty pickups, unauthorized tuning, and police instead of inspectors: how car control is organized in America

Supreme Court explains controversial overtaking rules
The sign is more important than the markings, "train" overtaking is not prohibited, and a dashcam can be the main evidence in court

Prosecutor's Office Demands Recovery of 1.06 Billion Rubles in Road Contract Case in Ivanovo Region
According to the investigation, the former head of the road department received 17 million rubles for assisting related companies that earned over a billion on state contracts

Russians may be allowed to travel to China in their own cars: five checkpoints named
The Russian Ministry of Transport is coordinating a bilateral agreement that should simplify travel in private cars, but there are no specific dates yet

Car discount, tax, and OSAGO: who is eligible for benefits
Most subsidies are designed for specific categories of citizens, but one of them is available to almost any driver

Driver's License and Vehicle Registration can be presented to inspectors via MAX using a QR code
Russian drivers will be allowed to use smartphones instead of paper documents during roadside checks