Traffic cameras are getting smarter every year. What violations will be recorded in 2021? We tell you what drivers should be prepared for:
Increasingly, motorists are receiving fines for violations that traffic police inspectors could “forgive” or not notice. But traffic cameras have learned to see much more, and every year they will be able to record more and more traffic violations. The capabilities of the technology are regularly tested. Autonews talked about the most unusual types of traffic violations, for which “chain letters” will be received in 2021, and ways to record such offenses.
Fine for exceeding average speed
A fine for exceeding the average speed on a certain section of the road surprised many motorists in 2021.
What is average speed?
Average speed is the speed at which a car drove a certain section of the road between two synchronized cameras located at the beginning and end of the control section.
How is this violation recorded?
Standard situation: a driver, seeing a speed limit sign and a traffic camera, slows down to the permissible speed, and after passing the camera, accelerates again. And so on until the next recording camera. However, if you drive the distance between the cameras too quickly, the driver will receive a fine for exceeding the average speed.
What is the fine for exceeding the average speed?
The amount of punishment is commensurate with exceeding the instantaneous speed - for example, 500 rubles - for +20-40 km/h, etc.
How many cameras record average speed?
There are more and more traffic cameras capable of recording average speed. At the moment, their greatest concentration is in Tatarstan, where more than 950 km of road surfaces are controlled in this way. In the Moscow region in the summer of 2021, there were 68 average speed control sections with a total length of 254 km.
It is important to note that the concept of “exceeding the average speed” is not spelled out in the Code of Administrative Offences. On this basis, drivers who received a fine “for average speed” could challenge it in court. But soon this controversial issue may be corrected. The Association of Manufacturers and Operators of Recognition and Photo-Video Recording Systems “Oko” intends to make a proposal to include this definition in the Administrative Code.
Fine for not wearing a seat belt
In which regions do cameras record an unfastened seat belt?
So far, road cameras are recording this violation in test mode. They are “trained” in Moscow based on thousands of examples of images of drivers driving without shoulder belts. The received materials from the cameras are sent for processing to the data processing center, and then the data goes to the traffic police, where decisions are issued.
The rest of the regions have not yet shown any active desire to introduce a similar practice in their own countries. This is primarily due to the cost of such camera functionality. After all, for investments to “pay off”, the traffic flow must be high, and the MKAD, Moscow and cities with a population of over a million have this. In this regard, the prospect of introducing a fine for not fastening a seat belt is shining on Kazan, St. Petersburg and cities where there are highways with heavy traffic flow.
What is the fine for not wearing a seat belt?
The fine is 1000 rubles. According to traffic regulations, both drivers and passengers are required to wear seat belts in the car. However, many people ignore this requirement.
Is there a statute of limitations for traffic police fines from video recording cameras?
The limited period of validity of sanctions that were issued in connection with violation of traffic rules is determined by Art. 31.9 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. According to the law, the validity period of administrative fines is 2 years. The limitation period is not affected by the methods of obtaining punishment. For this reason, it does not matter how the fine was issued automatically, by a state traffic inspector or by a court.
Regardless of the method of calculating the financial penalty, it must be paid within the period established by law
Absolutely any fine received in connection with a violation of traffic rules has a statute of limitations. But this gives the right to avoid material losses only in theory; in practice, things are a little different. Waiting for an “amnesty” is not as easy as it seems at first glance. Even after a while, the fine will not disappear from the general database. The latter is possible only after repaying the debt to the state.
Penalty for talking on the phone while driving
Not long ago, Moscow cameras began collecting “incriminating evidence” on drivers who do not part with their phone even while driving. The innovation received support from other motorists, who were also pretty fed up with the “telephone operators”. However, many questions were raised about the accuracy of recording violations. Drivers were concerned that the camera could mistake another device or an object of similar size for a phone. To these concerns, the Traffic Management Center (TCOC) responded that the training of the neural network has achieved the result that cameras are now able to detect the presence of a phone in a hand even better than the human eye. The rest is up to the operator, who must process the information received.
What is the fine for using a phone while driving?
For using a mobile phone without a hands-free system, the violator will be fined 1,500 rubles. But for now, the circumstances under which a fine will be issued are not fully known. Will the mere presence of a phone in one’s hand be a violation, or will the system only record the moment of using the device? There is no exact answer. In any case, the phone is not the best companion while driving, try to use it to a minimum.
Punishment
Some drivers think that paying the debt is not necessary. You just have to wait until the fines expire after the two-year period. This decision can result in big problems, and instead of 1,500 rubles you will have to pay twice as much as the amount.
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Artemyev Dmitry
Experience as a forensic expert in the field of automotive technical examination for more than 2 years, more than 3 years of work in the field of insurance disputes, appealing guilt in road accidents.
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Many violators are trying to hide from the law. Law enforcement agencies provide severe punishment for debtors. The measures for persistent violators who have been prosecuted more than once are being tightened.
Sometimes it happens that a car owner simply does not know about the debt. Or I didn't have time to pay. In these cases, he will also be held accountable.
The court decides which specific punishment systems to apply.
If the motorist intends not to pay, he is held accountable:
- An administrative fine of double the amount for all unpaid violations. The minimum penalty is not less than 1,000 rubles; Example: the fine is 250 rubles, the penalty will be one thousand. Total payment 1250 rubles
- Community service lasting 50 hours. Usually this is cleaning areas and parks. If the offender refuses to carry out the punishment, he may face criminal liability;
- Arrest for 15 days. It is important to remember that if a stationary camera or camera recorded a violation, this measure will not apply.
- For persistent violators, the driver's license may be confiscated. How many months can you lose your license? The period is determined during the court hearing. In aggravating circumstances, the confiscation is lifelong.
Sanctions are imposed cumulatively for repeated violations. If the total amount of fines exceeds 10 minimum wages, bailiffs intervene in the matter. They send a letter indicating that property and funds will be blocked in the near future.
Lack of compulsory motor liability insurance policy
It was known last year that it is planned to “teach” cameras to check whether motorists have an MTPL policy. The Russian Union of Auto Insurers (RUA) announced that it is ready to launch checks for the availability of compulsory motor liability insurance policies through traffic cameras throughout the country. Tests of the cameras' capabilities were carried out in Moscow together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Data Control Center. If the camera recorded a car without compulsory motor liability insurance, the owner received a notification of the violation and an offer to take out insurance.
At the moment, the innovation is only in plans, since specialists have not yet been able to combine the RSA database with information about insured motorists and the traffic police information base. But the likelihood that cameras will “catch” cars without compulsory motor liability insurance in 2021 is high.
What is the fine for driving without compulsory motor insurance?
It is assumed that the violator will receive a fine of 800 rubles once a day. That is, for every day that a violator drives without a policy and is caught by cameras, he will be required to pay 800 rubles.
The procedure for collecting fines by bailiffs in 2021
The unpaid fine is transferred to the Federal Bailiff Service, who take their work seriously and do not turn a blind eye to even minimal amounts. The rights, opportunities, as well as the work procedure of bailiffs are regulated by Federal Law No. 229 of 2007.
According to established standards, additional proceedings against the violator must be drawn up and sent within three days from the day on which the decision is considered overdue. If 5 days after receiving the notification of the commencement of proceedings the fine is not paid, the bailiffs have the right to write it off from the citizen’s personal earnings. To do this, they just need to contact the offender’s place of work.
Bailiffs have the right to write off a fine from a citizen’s personal earnings
In situations where a citizen does not have an official place of work, bailiffs begin to directly search for him. For this purpose, requests are sent to the authorities involved in property registration. During the personal visit of the bailiff, he has the right to seize property.
If there is no property for confiscation, then the bailiff draws up a corresponding act and delivers the writ of execution to the violator.
During the proceedings, both the vehicle and the driver’s license may also be seized.
No inspection certificate
As of March 1, 2021, new inspection rules will come into force. To receive a maintenance pass, the driver must go to an accredited service center. The vehicle inspection process will be recorded on camera, and the images will be transferred to the Unified Automated Information System for Technical Inspection (UAISTO). In addition to photographic images, the system will receive data on the date and time of the diagnostics, as well as the coordinates of the vehicle’s location at the time of the photo.
What is the penalty for lack of maintenance?
From March 1, drivers can receive a fine for driving a car that has not passed MOT. Traffic cameras will also keep order. The equipment will record vehicle license plates and check them against the database, but not more than once a day. The fine for not having a vehicle inspection ticket is 2,000 rubles.
FSSP actions
When 60 days expire from the date of the decision to pay the fine, government agencies check the information in a special system to determine the fact of repayment.
First, it is proposed to pay off the overdue fine voluntarily.
If there is no information about the receipt of funds, a notification is sent to the FSSP. The period is 10 days. The authorized bodies issue a protocol.
In case of refusal, the bailiff will apply enforcement measures:
- a writ of execution is sent to the bank where the defaulter keeps the money. Accounts are blocked and written off in favor of the plaintiff;
- a ban on leaving the country is imposed. This measure is permissible only if the debt exceeds 10 thousand rubles;
- restriction or prohibition on registration of property and real estate;
- arrest and confiscation of the debtor's car with subsequent sale; the measure is imposed on the property located in the car: DVR, radar detector, stereo system, tablet.
Drivers are also detected during evening raids. It is suggested to pay on the spot. In this case, the money is debited from the offender’s card using electronic payment.
Sometimes information does not reach the traffic police due to circumstances beyond their control. There have been recorded cases where bailiffs came to a person, but he had no idea about the debt. We recommend keeping receipts to prove payment.
Interesting! Drivers are hiding from bailiffs, hoping that the repayment terms will expire. In this case, they interrupt the investigation while searching for the debtor. Once they find it, they will resume it and it will not be possible to avoid punishment.
Unpaid travel on toll roads
From January 10, 2021, traffic cameras on toll roads can “issue” a fine for failure to pay the toll. The innovation is directly related to the fact that Russia has begun implementing a new barrier-free toll road payment system - “Free Flow”.
Read more about how you can pay for travel on barrier-free routes, what the tariffs are and how you can cancel a fine here.
What is the fine for unpaid travel on a toll road?
- For owners of trucks and buses – 5,000 rubles
- For other road users - 1,500 rubles
A fine will be assessed to the violator if payment is not received within five days from the moment the passage on the toll highway is recorded.
