Russian Duma Limits Fines for Drivers Without OSAGO Insurance

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•The State Duma approved the law on March 17, 2026.
•The law establishes one daily fine for drivers lacking OSAGO insurance instead of multiple fines.
•Traffic police are authorized to use cameras to detect vehicles without OSAGO insurance.
•The law applies nationwide to all car owners in Russia.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the Russian government enforces the new fine system strictly using cameras then more drivers without OSAGO insurance may be identified and fined, increasing compliance and insurance coverage.

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🌍Russian Federation

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🏛Russian Traffic Police 🏛State Duma

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RUInterfax (RU)В I чтении принят проект о штрафах за нарушения на водном транспорте при видеофиксации RURBC (RU)Дума приняла закон об одном штрафе в сутки для водителей без ОСАГО RUInterfax (RU)Дума приняла закон об однократном штрафе в сутки для владельцев машин без ОСАГО RUKommersant (RU)Госдума разрешила ГИБДД штрафовать за отсутствие ОСАГО с помощью камер

The Russian State Duma passed a law setting a single daily fine for drivers who do not have OSAGO insurance. This change affects car owners across Russia by capping the financial penalties for driving without mandatory insurance. The law also permits traffic police to use cameras to enforce insurance compliance.