Laws

New Rules for Motorists from September 1
From seasonal tires to OSAGO cameras: what rules are already in effect, and which ones will come into force in the coming months

From 1499 to 150 hp: How Borders Dictate Engine Building
A difference of one cubic centimeter or one horsepower can change payment amounts significantly

Drivers with smartphones crash more often than they think
Phones were used before 7-8% of the studied accidents, whereas this factor was found in less than 1% of police reports.

Cars with Kyrgyz license plates: where's the catch?
The car may indeed be cheaper, but temporary import, traffic police checks, and problems with re-registration can change everything.

Where did the 20 km/h non-fine threshold come from?
Why the absence of punishment does not mean the absence of a violation and what the Traffic Police is preparing for

Police Officer Turns into a Bush: Unusual Raid in the US Helps Catch Dozens of Drivers Using Phones While Driving
In New Jersey, an inspector in a camouflage suit identified 74 violations in just six hours

Mercedes-Benz unexpectedly under threat of restrictions in the US: Chinese shareholders are the reason
A new Senate bill targets companies with significant Chinese involvement, but the German automaker could also fall under its scope

Russia proposes to assign all traffic violation fines exclusively to the State Traffic Inspectorate
The National Automobile Union believes that a unified procedure will help overturn disputed penalties issued to drivers in forced road situations.

Bad gasoline can be costly for gas stations: when a driver has the right to claim compensation
Lawyers remind that damages from low-quality fuel can be recovered from the seller, but proving the connection in practice can be difficult

Speed limits on Russian roads will be set according to new rules
The Ministry of Transport is preparing a new methodology that will allow taking into account real traffic conditions when choosing speed limits

A 300-ruble trip can end in a 1.5 million lawsuit: what you need to know about carsharing
Even if the accident was not your fault, money can be debited immediately

Authorities once again target right-hand drive cars: MVD and Ministry of Transport begin risk assessment
Amidst growing imports of cars from Japan, the state is studying the impact of right-hand drive on road safety

OSAGO Recalculated: Who Faces Repair Cost Increases
New RSA directories have changed the cost of spare parts and may affect future payouts

Taxi localization law faces first challenges: industry asks to revise rules
Taxi fleets propose expanding quotas for non-localized vehicles and recognizing them as part of public transport

Child in the front: What traffic rules allow in 2026
Infant car seat, booster, or standard seat belt: What rules apply to children of different ages