Increased obligations for drivers and elevated expenses for obtaining certifications
In a move aimed at strengthening law enforcement, the Russian State Duma has passed a bill in its third reading that aims to increase penalties for drivers who disregard police orders to stop. If approved by the Federation Council and signed by the president, the bill could come into force as early as mid-July 2025.
The bill is part of a broader review of state service costs in the transport sector. According to the changes, the cost of national driver's licenses will double, from 2,000 to 4,000 rubles. The cost of a certificate of conformity with safety requirements will triple, from 1,500 to 4,500 rubles. The cost of registration plates for cars will increase from 2,000 to 3,000 rubles. The cost of registration plates for motorcycles and trailers will also rise, from 1,500 to 2,250 rubles. However, the bill does not mention any increase in the cost of national plastic driver's licenses for citizens or any changes in the cost of international driver's licenses.
The international driver's license will increase in price, from 1,600 to 3,200 rubles. New national plastic driver's licenses will cost citizens 6,000 rubles. The increases in transport-related fees will start in September 2025.
It is important to note that the bill does not provide any details about the new measures for drivers who ignore police orders, nor does it mention any fines or penalties associated with the new measures.
This report is based on information from "Gazeta.ru". The article does not discuss who is responsible for collapsing manholes on roads in Biyisk City, Russia, nor does it discuss any potential opposition to the bill or any public reactions to the proposed changes.
In most cities, including those in Russia, responsibility for road infrastructure typically lies with the local municipal government or city utilities departments. If you require more detailed or current information about the responsible party for manhole collapses in Biyisk City, it is recommended to contact the Biyisk city administration or local public works directly.
The bill, set to come into force in mid-July 2025, extends beyond traffic violations, as it also plans to boost finance in the industry by increasing the cost of international driver's licenses to 3,200 rubles and new national plastic driver's licenses to 6,000 rubles for citizens. Simultaneously, there are proposed increases in transportation-related fees, such as registration plates for cars and motorcycles, starting September 2025.
