Russia plans stricter fines and camera checks for uninsured drivers

Driving without insurance in Russia may soon get costlier—and harder to hide. Cameras and hefty fines aim to push compliance with OSAGO policies.

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2025 November 13 . 3:13 PM

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Russia plans stricter fines and camera checks for uninsured drivers

A group of lawmakers, led by Anatoly Aksakov, has proposed amendments to Article 12.37 of the Code of Administrative Offenses. The changes aim to boost compliance with the legal requirement for compulsory motor liability insurance (OSAGO) policies.

Currently, drivers face fines of 800 rubles for a first offense and 3,000–5,000 rubles for repeat violations of driving without OSAGO. The proposed changes seek to strengthen enforcement and encourage drivers to obtain the necessary car insurance.

A pilot program for automated OSAGO policy checks via photo and video surveillance may be launched in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Chuvashia. This initiative, along with the use of traffic cameras, aims to enhance control over uninsured drivers. At present, only traffic police officers can issue fines during document checks, with road cameras not used for enforcement.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to adopt measures by November 1 to improve enforcement of the article on driving without OSAGO, including the use of traffic cameras. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has been tasked with implementing these measures.

Under the draft law, fines for driving without mandatory car insurance will be issued no more than once per day. The proposed amendments and enhanced enforcement measures aim to increase public compliance with OSAGO requirements, ultimately improving road safety and protecting drivers and passengers.