Passing a car inspection when registering with the traffic police

What is a vehicle inspection?

After the inspector accepts the application and checks whether all documents are in place, the citizen will go to the observation deck. A traffic police officer checks the numbers on the engine and chassis with the data on the vehicle title. If a citizen cannot deliver the car himself, it is necessary to provide a technical inspection report. This document will be valid for only twenty days. The act does not relieve the obligation to verify numbers. Much attention is paid to used cars. If the previous owner changed the engine or changed any other units in the design, then it had to be registered. Very often they are refused due to the presence of tint. If the car is recognized as post-accident, then most likely difficulties will also arise.

If the actual data from the car does not coincide with the data on the PTS, if the numbers are not readable on the body and engine, an employee of the State Traffic Inspectorate will order a forensic examination.

How to prepare for the examination?

1. Wash the car;
2. Remove unnecessary things;
3. See where the VIN number is located and whether it is legible;
4. If the number has suffered from corrosion, it must be cleaned with special means.

You can undergo a similar check before purchasing a car. A number of organizations conduct such examinations and issue conclusions on the authenticity of vehicle license plates.

The inspection is carried out at the traffic police site. The owner must come to the place, turn off the engine and open the hood. The inspector will check the documents in the database of cars that are listed as stolen, and then inspect the car. The vehicle is also checked against the bailiff database to determine whether it has been seized. The inspection procedure is not only a visual inspection, but also a verification of numbers in accordance with the PTS. If the inspector discovers that the numbers and symbols are not readable, this fact is noted in the application.

Grounds and procedure for vehicle inspection

Inspection and inspection of a car by a traffic police inspector is carried out only on grounds of a legal nature, presented within the framework of the current legislation. In this case, the inspection involves only a visual inspection of the machine. It can be carried out in a number of the following situations:

• Discrepancy between the cargo carried in the car and the documents provided.
• Checking tinting, process of checking markings.
• There are indications that a similar vehicle is used to commit illegal acts.

According to the comments of the NPA, the duties of the traffic police officer include providing information regarding the reason for the inspection.

What is it for?

These requirements must be met, otherwise registration will be denied. A car inspection is primarily necessary to check safety. Technical changes affect the condition of the vehicle and may lead to poor handling. The car must be in good working order, otherwise there is a chance of getting into an accident.

The main reason for refusal of registration after inspection of the car is non-conformity of designs, namely:

• Low-slung vehicles;
• Roaring muffler;
• Other technical malfunctions.

It is necessary to prepare for a vehicle inspection. You need to remove the tint from the windshield and front door windows. You also need to make sure that the radii of the disks meet the operating requirements of the car. Pay attention to the condition of the body and VIN code. There should be no problems reading it. If necessary, you need to replace the steering wheel with the original one.

If there are technical violations, it is better to get rid of them and replace them with standard factory parts. Check the condition of the rubber - wear limit is at least 1.6 mm. If the steering wheel does not match the model, then it also needs to be changed.

If the driver has a desire to transform the car, it is better to contact a licensed center, where they will carry out repairs without violating the rules of vehicle operation. The examination takes only twenty minutes, but usually even less. The test results will be valid for 30 days.

After the inspection has been carried out, the fact is noted in the statement. If the numbers match and there are no questions about the car, then the inspection is considered completed and the owner can receive documents. If there is any doubt, the car is sent for a special examination. The goal is to make sure that the car was not stolen and assembled from parts from broken and stolen cars.

Reasons for refusal

During the examination of a vehicle, it is possible to identify a number of violations that will become an obstacle to state registration.

These include:

• “roaring” engine;
• low landing;
• increased tinting of windows;
• non-compliance with factory assembly;
• non-compliance with legislation;
• car theft;
• other shortcomings, innovations.

If there is a situation of refusal to contact the traffic police to register a car, you need to find out the reasons that led to this. As a rule, after correcting the disadvantages, it is possible to apply for repeated state registration.

To ensure that everything goes well, it’s a good idea to prepare for the test. Do the following:

1. Send the car to the car wash or wash it well yourself.
2. Remove all unnecessary items, including from the trunk.
3. Ensure cleanliness in areas where rooms are located. They will be looked at in any case, so make sure the numbers and signs are legible (do not use mechanical cleaning, which will damage the inscriptions).
4. If the car is not new, contact specialists for a preliminary check to ensure the “purity” of the data. Of course, it is better to do this before purchasing.

To use a vehicle for its intended purpose, it must be registered and registered. This requirement is mandatory for all vehicles.

The article will tell you about registering a replacement body on a car: Registration of changes to the design of a car. What is the cost of registering gas equipment for a car, read here.

You will find out how long the state duty for car registration is valid from this publication.

For new cars there should be no problem. If the car has had many owners, its condition is not trustworthy, you should count on an examination.

What do they check when registering a car with the traffic police?

1. 
   They check VIN codes, body numbers, chassis numbers with documents;

2. The degree of glass tinting is checked;
3. Check that the steering mechanism complies with the factory parameters;
4. Checking the front and rear headlights of models according to GOST.

It is because of these requirements that registration may be denied. It is also worth remembering that if the car is equipped with gas equipment, then you must have a permit and the inspector may require documents for installation.

First aid kit and warning triangles are checked during inspection. During the inspection, the technical condition of the car is assessed for compliance with GOST. Car inspection is a complex procedure aimed at assessing the legality of the vehicle.

If the traffic police asks you to open the trunk

You should directly ask the employee whether this is a requirement or not. If not, then you have the right not to fulfill this request in the imperative mood, because the traffic police will not be able to hold you accountable for such a thing - liability is provided for failure to comply with the legal demands of a police representative.

Also remember that during inspection there is no need to open the trunk at all, therefore such a requirement is not legal. And for inspection the above grounds are needed.

However, nothing prevents you from fulfilling such a request.

How to get a car checked?

Registration of a car is not complete without a preliminary inspection procedure. If the car is not running and it is not possible to deliver it to the department, you need to contact the State Traffic Inspectorate office or order an independent on-site inspection from an expert.

A standard inspection includes a general drive of the car through the database to determine violations of the law, such as theft, arrest. As a result, all data is entered into the report: date, place, position of the person who conducted the inspection. The act is valid for 30 days.

Where does the test take place?

The inspection is carried out at the traffic police registration office on the observation deck. It is possible to undergo an on-site inspection. When inspecting a vehicle before registering it, an employee checks the ownership documents and the vehicle. They pay attention not only to the technical condition, but also to the owner’s details and details.

The examination, in turn, is carried out by any certified institution. You can contact independent experts or staff criminologists of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. A car enthusiast can choose any establishment based on the objectives. If the car was involved in crimes, the examination is carried out at the Internal Affairs Directorate. The results are reflected in the car's passport.

What documents will be needed to pass?

Documents for registration:

• PTS;
• PrEP;
• Other documents on ownership;
• Receipt for payment of state duty;
• OSAGO policy;
• Passport.

You will also need to write an application.

How to submit documents to the traffic police?

According to the law, you need to register a car within ten days. The new owner must come to the registration authorities and present the vehicle for inspection. It is impossible to register a car without inspection, so you need to collect a package of documents and prepare an application. This can be done in person at the department or make an appointment through the official website of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate or State Services.

When will the vehicle condition inspection certificate be issued and what is its validity period?

After the car has been inspected, a special report is drawn up. It indicates that an inspection of the technical condition of the car was carried out. The act records not only the fact of the examination itself, but also information about the results. Information about the condition of the car is recorded, and based on this data, a decision is made whether the car can be used. The report must be signed by everyone who conducted the inspection. The document is valid for 30 days and must be served upon completion of the inspection.

Rules for inspecting a car by a traffic police inspector

Now about the inspection. Earlier we said that this procedure is carried out only in the presence of two witnesses and a driver, except in cases that are urgent. At such moments, the presence of the driver is not necessary. But there must be witnesses, otherwise drugs or weapons may be planted on you, and without witnesses it will be difficult to prove anything, but it is possible.

The inspection of the vehicle is carried out by the persons specified in Articles 27.2, 27.3 of this Code, in the presence of two witnesses or using video recording. (as amended by Federal Law dated October 14, 2014 N 307-FZ)

Part 2 of Article 27.9 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation

If the transported cargo is under customs control or is sealed, the inspector is obliged to inform the duty station about this, and then act solely according to the instructions.

The employee reports the need to inspect cargo under customs control, as well as other sealed cargo, to the duty station and acts as directed by the duty officer.

Based on Article 2.7 of the Code, in a state of extreme necessity (to eliminate a danger that directly threatens the personality and rights of a given person or other persons, as well as the legally protected interests of society or the state, if this danger cannot be eliminated by other means and if the harm caused is less significant than the harm prevented), opening of sealed cargo (except for those under customs control) can be carried out by an employee independently in the presence of two witnesses.

Paragraph 158 of the Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation dated March 2, 2009 No. 185

Sometimes traffic police officers try to conduct a technical inspection of a car right on the side of the road. They ask to see a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, try to find expired or missing medications in it, check the operation of turn signals, headlights, look for play in the steering wheel, etc. Remember, this action is not legal on the part of the inspector, since, according to Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of November 5, 2011 No. 1008, technical inspection is carried out by operators or persons accredited for this purpose.

Technical inspection is carried out by technical inspection operators accredited in the prescribed manner to conduct technical inspection in the field of accreditation corresponding to the categories of vehicles provided for in Appendices No. 1 and 2, as well as by organizations specified in Part 7 of Article 32 of the Federal Law “On Technical Inspection of Vehicles and on amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation" (hereinafter referred to as technical inspection operators).

Clause 5 of the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of November 5, 2011 No. 1008

But if, nevertheless, the inspector requires such a “technical inspection” to be carried out on the spot, then require him to draw up an act of conducting such a “technical inspection”, and do not forget to indicate in the act that you warned the inspector about the illegality of his actions and that you will write a complaint to the appropriate authorities. After this, even the most meticulous traffic cop will most likely let you go.

During the inspection, all passengers and the driver must leave the vehicle and will be under the control of the inspector.

The vehicle is inspected after the driver and passengers have left the vehicle and their behavior is monitored by the squad.

In the event of detection of vehicles that are wanted, persons who have fled from the bodies of inquiry, investigation, court or are evading criminal punishment, employees, when conducting an inspection of the vehicle, take the necessary additional precautions, depending on the specific situation.

Clause 160 of the Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation dated March 2, 2009 No. 185

To conduct an inspection of a vehicle, a protocol must be drawn up. If any evidence is found indicating the presence of an administrative offense event, then, in this case, a case of administrative offense will be initiated.

A protocol on the inspection of the vehicle is drawn up or a corresponding entry is made in the protocol on administrative detention.

Part 5 of Article 27.9 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation

Also, a fairly common phrase that we hear from traffic inspectors is “open the trunk.” Often, a traffic police officer says that this is precisely an inspection of a car, and not an inspection of it, but the law does not give such an interpretation as an inspection, but gives a clear definition of an inspection of a car in Part 1 of Article 27.9 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

An inspection of a vehicle of any kind, that is, an examination of a vehicle carried out without violating its structural integrity, is carried out in order to detect the instruments or objects of an administrative offense.

Part 1 of Article 27.9 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation

And these are not empty words, the inspector must have real reasons for the inspection, this is the detection of weapons, drugs or illegal transportation of goods. The traffic police officer must inform the reason for the search of the car, otherwise all his actions are illegal. During such an inspection, a protocol must be drawn up, a copy of which must be given to you. All of the above fully applies to the personal search of the driver and passengers. If the traffic police inspector did not find anything during the inspection, then he did not have a legal basis to conduct the inspection and his actions can be considered illegal and appealed.

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In what cases can an additional examination be ordered?

After purchasing a car, the new owner must register the car. If it is new, then there will be no problems, but when buying a used one, you can discover an unpleasant past. When registering, in addition to inspection, an examination of the vehicle may be required. If during inspection an employee notices violations, registration will be denied.

After the inspection has been completed, the inspector can order an examination. Usually it is necessary if the vehicle is involved in an investigation, the numbers in the unit code are not readable, there are suspicions that the car is counterfeit, or the license plate is damaged.

A car enthusiast may also require an examination. If a car is assembled by a citizen from separate units, then an examination is mandatory. If the driver believes that there are no grounds for conducting an examination, it is possible to appeal the decision in court, but this can only be done after a written justification from the traffic police. If there are no documents, you need to contact the prosecutor's office. Another option for resolving the conflict is also proposed if no violations are identified during the examination. You can go to court because the traffic police officers exceeded their powers. During the examination, the technical condition of the car is checked, the authenticity of the body numbers is assessed, documents are checked, and the vehicle is found from databases.

Documents upon registration

As for documents, I won’t tell you anything new here, the main thing is to have them on hand. And the documents are simple: a vehicle passport, a purchase and sale agreement or other document on ownership, a receipt for payment of the state duty (it is better to take it with you), a valid MTPL policy and your passport.

They will write an application for inspection to you at the traffic police, unfortunately not for free, but this will speed up the process of registering your car.