OREANDA-NEWS Russian drivers have been warned about six important changes since April 1. Among them are new fines, big discounts on cars, as well as an increase in the cost of maintenance, the newspaper writes.Ru».

Thus, the new fines will apply to foreigners who issued a residence permit or citizenship more than a year ago and at the same time use foreign driver's licenses. They will be fined from 5 to 15 thousand rubles. The exception will be citizens of Russia and Belarus with a Belarusian driver's license.

During 2024, motorists could exchange foreign driver's licenses for Russian ones without exams. 400,000 people took advantage of this opportunity. With the introduction of the new fine, the simplified exchange of driver's licenses was canceled.

Starting from April 17, new insurance rates for the CTP policy are also expected in Russia. Motor power will be taken into account for motorcyclists — the more powerful the engine, the higher the cost. The price of the policy will also be affected by the age and length of service of the driver. It is noteworthy that the changes will affect both new and existing contracts.