electronic insurance policy
Electronic sales should solve the problem of availability of compulsory motor insurance in problem regions.
Electronic sales should solve the problem of availability of compulsory motor insurance in problem regions.
Let me remind you that when purchasing an electronic policy, you can choose either a regular printed form (they will send it to you by mail or offer to pick it up at the office) or an electronic version. In the latter case, you will be sent an MTPL policy number by email (like an electronic ticket for a plane or train).
Using flashing lights when stopping at night
Clause 85 of the new traffic police regulations:
In the dark or in conditions of limited visibility, a signal to stop a vehicle must be given using special light signals (if possible).
It was discussed above that traffic police officers will now be able to stop cars outside of stationary posts. However, in addition to this, at night they must use special light signals.
Those. This innovation should protect the driver from the fact that his car will try to be stopped at night by an unauthorized person who is not related to the traffic police. Let's hope that despite the phrase “subject to availability”, inspectors will not neglect this point.
era-glonass
While new cars will be required to be equipped with the ERA-GLONASS system, this is not yet an available option for those in service.
While new cars will be required to be equipped with the ERA-GLONASS system, this is not yet an available option for those in service.
There is, perhaps, no doubt about the usefulness of the system itself. After all, in the event of an emergency on the road, the driver or passengers have the opportunity to contact the operator of the contact center of the ERA-GLONASS system via wireless communication channels and request assistance. In this case, geolocation data is automatically transmitted. But despite the fact that huge amounts of money have been invested in this system, I would not talk about complete readiness. For example, if you want to install the ERA-GLONASS device on your car yourself, you simply will not be able to connect it. As NP GLONASS (the system operator) explained to me, connecting private owners is virtually impossible for now.
How to transport children, where to get a license and how much money to take for gas station
From January 1, a large number of important amendments to the traffic rules will be introduced Photo: Vadim Akhmetov © URA.Ru
January 1 is the traditional time for innovations in the Rules of the Road. In 2021, many important rules have changed in the traffic rules, which change the relationship between the motorist and the state. We have collected innovations that will be introduced at the beginning of 2021. How the rules for transporting children have changed
Children under 7 years old can now only ride in the rear seat. The use of child seats in the front passenger seat remains mandatory for children under 12 years of age. In fact, boosters were banned: the wording in the traffic rules is such that children can only be transported in car seats. Fine - up to three thousand rubles. Be careful - these changes come into force on January 1st.
In addition, starting from the new year, child seats will be separately certified for safety. This only applies to new devices for transporting children.
Will you be fined for dangerous driving?
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There is a clear clause in the traffic rules in this regard - 2.7. He gives the concept of dangerous driving and describes it in detail.
But, as often happens, there is a phenomenon, but there is no fine. It is expected that changes to the Code of Administrative Offenses, which introduce fines for dangerous driving, will be made in 2021. According to preliminary data, the fine will be five thousand rubles. However, they are already saying that this amount is insignificant for those who like to drive recklessly. So the fine may still increase.
It is prohibited to carry groups of children on old buses
From January 1, only buses that have been used for no more than ten years can carry out organized transportation of groups of children. Buses must be equipped with a tachograph, as well as GLONASS or GLONASS/GPS satellite navigation equipment.
Because of GLONASS, the import of old cars was banned
All new cars in Russia from January 1, 2021 will have to be equipped with the ERA-GLONASS satellite system for automatic notification of road accidents. Accordingly, it will be prohibited to import cars into the country on which such systems are not installed. From January 1, 2017, the Federal Customs Service will not issue a PTS when importing a car from abroad into the territory of the Russian Federation if the presence of the ERA-GLONASS emergency warning system is not indicated in the vehicle design safety certificate. So let's wave our hand to the unkillable right-handed Japanese women.
Gasoline will become more expensive
The rising price of fuel is as much a sign of the New Year as a Christmas tree or Santa Claus. Excise taxes on gasoline will increase from January 1. From July 1, 2016, all fuel sold in Russia must comply with the Euro-5 environmental standard; lower classes are not allowed for sale. Current excise taxes will remain only on gasoline that does not correspond to the fifth class (13,100 rubles per ton), that is, on gasoline that is not sold at gas stations. In 2017, it is proposed to set the excise tax rate for class 5 gasoline at 10,130 rubles per 1 ton. The excise tax on diesel fuel in 2021 is set at 6,800 rubles per 1 ton. Retail gasoline prices will rise by one and a half to two rubles per liter.
How the requirements for compulsory motor liability insurance
The main thing that will happen with compulsory motor liability insurance: the sale of electronic policies becomes mandatory for all insurance companies. If issuing an electronic MTPL policy is impossible due to problems with the website or technical problems, insurance companies will be obligated to immediately inform the Central Bank of the Russian Federation about this. In this case, the principles of a “single agent” will be applied - the client will be redirected to the website of another insurance company using the PTS number. An increase in price is also planned; depending on the number of gross violations, the insurance coefficient may be equal to three.
Good news
Be patient - starting from February 1, you will be able to change your license not at the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, but at the multifunctional centers of the MFC.
This list of 2017 traffic regulations is far from complete. A number of new rules will be introduced from July and September. For example, starting in the fall, the traffic rules will include liability for out-of-season tires. We will definitely write about these changes before their launch.
camera for photographing violations
Cameras should be installed on sections of roads with poor visibility, near schools, at intersections, as well as in places with a high concentration of violators, and in those areas where more than three accidents with casualties occurred during the year.
Cameras should be installed on sections of roads with poor visibility, near schools, at intersections, as well as in places with a high concentration of violators, and in those areas where more than three accidents with casualties occurred during the year.
Let me remind you that the Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology has approved new GOSTs, according to which the speed measurement range should be 20–250 km/h, while the probability of license plate recognition, regardless of the time of day and weather, should be at least 90%. Photographs of the offender’s car must allow one to identify the distinctive features of the vehicle.
Be ready! Changes in traffic rules 2017 and more
Traffic rules changes from July 25, 2021
The Traffic Rules eliminate the inconvenience for cyclists with children. Children under 14 years of age cannot drive on the road. That is, they are only allowed to ride on the sidewalk. But adult cyclists are not allowed to ride on the sidewalk. As a result, parents and children were faced with a choice: ride together and violate traffic rules, or ride separately. Now adults and children will be able to ride together on the sidewalk or pedestrian path.
The traffic rules introduced the concept of an electric car and a hybrid car. Appropriate road signs and markings are appearing that indicate electric vehicle charging points and concern their parking in such places. New road signs with special requirements “Zone with limited environmental class of motor vehicles”, “Zone with limited environmental class of trucks” are also being introduced. An additional information sign (plate) “Ecological class of the vehicle” has appeared.
There were also a number of amendments regarding the definitions of “Safety Island” and “Dividing Strip”.
Verification of documents
All drivers should know that the traffic police officer must also have compelling reasons to check documents.
The grounds for checking documents are set out in paragraphs 106-107 of the new regulations:
- signs of traffic violation;
- availability of information (indications) allowing one to suspect involvement in the commission of an offense;
- conducting traffic police raids (measures to prevent emergency situations on the road);
- the need to be involved as a witness.
So, according to the new regulations, when stopped, the traffic police inspector has the right to check the following documents:
- driver license;
- documents for the car and transported goods;
- documents of any passenger;
- availability of a valid MTPL policy.
Drivers of heavy vehicles and passenger vehicles must also have a tachometer installed on board; checking its availability is also the responsibility of the inspector.
As for such an important function as presenting documents for inspection, the driver, in accordance with the new regulations, is obliged to present them absolutely without any holding devices, covers and in unfolded form.
The transfer of documents should only take place from the hands of the driver to the hands of the traffic policeman, and fully expanded documents will help to prevent the transfer of bribes.
Previously, drivers liked to, as they say, “tie” the documents being handed over with improvised means, supposedly so that they could not be immediately taken away. But according to the new regulations, these actions will be equated to a violation of traffic rules, with penalties applied.
Many are intrigued by the situation regarding how passengers' documents should be checked, and many are perplexed about this: and if there is a young child in the cabin, then his documents must also be presented?
It is worth noting that this provision of the new regulations applies to absolutely all passengers in the cabin. Kidnapping still happens. Theft of children has been noticed more and more often lately, and having documents for the child with you has become a necessity.
The traffic police inspector's requirement to present documents is legal and applies to all passengers. It is possible that there is a criminal in the car who is wanted by the police for a crime committed in another area or even region.
Cameras in the area covered by temporary signs
Violations of the speed limit in the zone of repair roads, establishing travel at a certain speed, were observed everywhere. After all, repairs cannot last forever, and after a few days the signs are removed, and it is almost impossible to prove that the driver violated the established speed limit.
Therefore, according to the new regulations, video cameras will now be installed in these zones, automatically transmitting all violations to the recording centers.
This can greatly make life easier for drivers if, for example, a sign has fallen or is closed. After all, many people know that in highway construction zones, speed is sometimes limited to 20 km per hour, so video recording will help refute the sent fine for exceeding it.
The traffic police no longer issues certificates of road accidents.
The entry into force of the new regulations has created a dual situation in case of road accidents.
In accordance with the new regulations, the issuance of certificates of road accidents in form No. 154 has been canceled , since the ministry believes that issuing certificates takes a lot of working time, and all the necessary information is contained in the protocol on the violation.
Meanwhile, all rules for car insurance under compulsory motor liability insurance are established by the Central Bank, and they do not exclude provisions on the need for certificates. Many insurance companies, especially in the outback, require a certificate of the place and date of the accident to make compensation payments for the repair of a car that has been in an accident. The insurers' demands are completely justified, because they act according to internal instructions, just like traffic police officers.
Therefore, if your insurer still does not pay for repairs without a certificate, then only going to court will help. This, as you know, is an expensive and lengthy matter, and citing new norms, the court, for quite probable reasons, may refuse to issue a certificate. Seek qualified legal assistance and get a free consultation from our legal experts.
It should be noted that the amendment to cancel certificate No. 154 largely concerns the registration of road accidents under the European protocol. But not all drivers know the intricacies of its design, so they treat it with caution, and even in the event of a minor accident they call the traffic police.
The presented video contains expert advice that will help you understand the current situation:
There is only one way out of this ambiguous situation - time. And if there is at least a judicial precedent, then the certificate will be returned as a mandatory document for insurers, but maybe not if the Central Bank changes the current instructions.
New rules for driver's licenses
As Vadim Krieger, head of the department for organizing registration and examination work of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Altai Territory, said, government decree No. 326 of March 23, 2021 “On amendments to the Rules for passing examinations for the right to drive vehicles and issuing driver’s licenses” came into force. . Now the acceptance of documents for issuance, issuance and exchange of driver’s licenses can be carried out at multifunctional centers for the provision of state and municipal licenses,” explained Vadim Krieger.
In addition, the issue of replacing a Russian national driver's license before its expiration has been clarified. Now, subject to the presentation of a valid medical report, on your own initiative, you can obtain a driver’s license when replacing it for a new term.
Video recording by traffic police inspectors
Let's also consider the other side of the issue - the use of video recording equipment by traffic police officers in the performance of official duties.
In accordance with the regulations, the inspector has the right to conduct audio and video recording of what is happening, and is obliged to notify all participants about the filming. The resulting video materials are attached to the protocol.
We remind you that all actions between the inspection officer and the driver must be recorded with a special memory device located on the police officer’s uniform, which must be visible to the road user.
Thanks to video recording during communication between a traffic police officer and a driver, there was no need to involve witnesses to draw up a report on an offense committed on the road. In the previous version of the regulations, the presence of witnesses was an essential condition.
