Grace period for paying traffic fines

Driver, don’t miss the moment, or How to pay a traffic police fine with a 50 percent discount?

Every driver at least once in his life is faced with the need to pay fines. Agree, this is a very unpleasant situation, especially if in ordinary life you are a conscientious and careful driver.

Considering the fact that the driver of a vehicle does not always have the ability to control the situation, traffic police officers provide a discount of 50%, which is a very loyal offer. You will learn about this in detail in this article.

Features of administrative responsibility

It’s worth noting right away that the discount for paying a fine for violating traffic rules does not apply to all drivers.

At the same time, these individuals refused to undergo a medical examination, and their actions, one way or another, caused harm to the health of other people.

If you have already taken advantage of a 50 percent discount when paying a fine, then it is impossible to pay again in the same way for the same violation. This applies to speed violations, namely exceeding the speed limit by more than 40 km/h or more, running a red light, driving into the oncoming lane, and so on.

From January 1, 2016, all persons who violated traffic rules must receive a special type of receipt . They indicate the full amount of the fine for the violation. However, if you look closely, a note will be left at the bottom of the document. It will offer the opportunity to pay a fine of half the specified amount, but within a specified grace period.

This opportunity is available to both individuals and legal entities.

When does the grace period begin and how many days does it last?

The deadline for paying a fine with a 50 percent discount is discussed in Article 32.2 of the Code of Administrative Violations. Part 1.3 describes how long preferential payment is allowed, namely, no later than the calculation of the 20-day period from the date the decision was made, a fine of 50% must be paid.

Let's explain. This date begins to run from the moment the offense was ordered, and not from the moment you carried out the actions that are subject to the penalty. As a rule, the offender can see the date of the decision in the left corner of the sheet .

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In what cases does this rule not apply?

Some motorists wonder why they can’t pay this or that fine at a discount. Here it is worth turning to the legislation. The Code of Administrative Offenses in Chapter 12 establishes penalties, which require payment of a fine of only 50%. But Article 32.2 covers those violations that do not provide discounts.

• The first violation that does not include a discount is driving without registration. Valid if you are caught again.
• Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or transferring control to a person who is in such a state.
• Repeated speeding by more than 40 km/h or more.
• Driving through a red traffic light again.
• Movement towards. Drifting into the oncoming lane if the driver was caught again.
• Causing harm to the health of victims.
• Refusal to undergo a medical examination.

The offense is repeated if the motorist is caught again within a year after the expiration of the sentence, but if a fine was issued, the year is counted from the date of its payment.

What traffic violations are eligible for discounts when paying?

Chapter 12 of the Code of Administrative Offenses reveals a list of fines that may be paid in part :

Table No. 1. Fines with the possibility of reduced payment.

Payment of traffic fines with a 50% discount

• What fines can be paid with a discount?
• Discount validity period
• What day does the countdown start from?
• Where can I pay?
  • By resolution number
  • Through Sberbank-online
  • On the State Services website
• Payment in installments
• Question answer

Everyone faces fines from the traffic police, since even the most careful motorists violate them. Some of the fines can be paid with a 50% discount. About the procedure for paying a traffic police fine with a 50 percent discount and the types of payments for which the discount is available, below.

What fines can be paid with a 50 percent discount?

A system of fines was created at the state level to control the behavior of drivers and prevent major violations. If, despite the prohibitions and regulations, the driver still violates them, he will be fined. The measure is intended to convey that certain actions are prohibited. At the same time, the state is ready to make concessions and, when accepting funds, takes into account the list of administrative fines that fall under the benefit.

Not every offense committed by a driver can be paid at half the cost.

According to current articles and acts, the 50 percent discount does not apply to violations of:

• committed while under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
• which are of a repeated nature (the driver ran a red light again, exceeded the speed limit, drove into oncoming traffic, etc.);
• subsequently, the person who was driving refused to undergo examination for the presence of alcohol and other drugs in the blood;
• committed by drunk persons allowed to drive a vehicle by its owner;
• as a result of which third parties were injured;
• committed by persons who subsequently consumed alcohol or drugs (on the spot after the accident).
• drivers who have consumed alcohol or drugs after a traffic accident has occurred.

The latest edition of the list of discount fines was published in 2016. You can view the full list in the Administrative Code.

The discount applies to the following cases:

• no MTPL policy;
• there are no registration documents;
• the procedure established by law for the transportation of goods and passengers has been violated (no child seats, seat belts not fastened, etc.);
• towing of cars was done incorrectly;
• the car was driving in the oncoming lane, against the flow in case of one-way traffic;
• the maneuver was carried out with violations;
• the speed of movement on urban and suburban roads is exceeded;
• a traffic signal prohibiting passage has been suppressed;
• the driver was driving a vehicle without a license;
• the windows are tinted without taking into account the rules;
• a special alarm system was installed illegally;
• license plates are difficult to read and are installed in the wrong position;
• the car is not registered;
• faulty brakes, steering system;
• Mobile communications are used while driving, in the wrong place.

The State Services portal provides an additional 30% discount when paying fines.

Traffic fine payment deadline with 50% discount

Upon receipt of notification that traffic rules have been violated, within a certain time you are given the opportunity to pay for the violation. The deadline for paying half of the fine is 20 days - you need to meet it in order to receive a discount. The calculation starts from the day when the violator received notification of the violation (and not from the date of registration of the violation itself).

Within 70 days, the violation will have to be paid in any case, just from day 20 without a discount. If you fail to do this, new fines will begin to be imposed.

Taking into account how many days a 50% discount on a traffic police fine is valid for individuals, we can highlight the following features of making payments:

• in the first 10 days you can not only pay half of the charges, but also appeal them (submit an appeal for consideration);
• in the next 20 days you can only take advantage of the discount;
• after 20 days, standard tariffs for fines will apply for 50 days.

The period during which a traffic police fine can be paid with a 50 percent discount should be taken into account by those motorists who want to pay fines on the most favorable terms. After 70 days from the date of receipt of the notification, the sanctions will increase - and 500 rubles can turn into 1,500 rubles.

From what day is the grace period for payment calculated?

From the next day after receiving the payment receipt. Calendar or working days is also a common question. Only calendar ones, since the GIS GMP system that accepts payments works around the clock.

Where can I pay a traffic fine with a 50% discount?

There are different options for making payments - online in your bank account, at a branch of any banking institution, through a terminal.

Online payment of half of the traffic police fine without commission by resolution number

The most convenient way to search for a fine in the payment system is UIN - the resolution number. Enter it in the Yandex.Money system in the appropriate section or on a specialized online portal for accepting payments. Methods of transferring money - electronic payment systems, bank cards. We wrote more about paying a fine by order number here.

How to pay a traffic police fine with a 50 percent discount through Sberbank online?

Online payment at a discount through Sberbank is a simple option for those motorists who have a bank account and a registered personal account. Instructions:

1 Log in to your personal account.

2 Select “Payments and transfers”.

3 Click on the “State Traffic Police, Taxes, Duties” section and click the “State Traffic Police” button.

4 Check the box next to the “Payment by receipt” item or enter the data in the “Search for fines” item.

5 Indicate the UIN resolution number, select the card to make the payment, and click “Continue.”

6 If the discount is valid, the system itself will automatically deduct 50%.

It is advisable to print out the receipt in order to be able to confirm the repayment of the debt.

In this article we wrote about auto payment in Sberbank.

Is it possible to pay half the fine through State Services?

The State Services portal allows you to pay fines and receive a discount. To make a payment you need:

2 Select the section with fines, in it the item “By receipt number”.

3 Enter the UIN and start the search.

4 Make payment.

If the discount is valid, the system itself will calculate the discount.

Is it possible to pay the fine in installments?

Pay in installments in accordance with Art. 31.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation for fines. Conditions:

1 Deferment for up to 1 or up to 3 months.

2 Mandatory presence of an official decision of an official, judge or other authority.

When paying in installments, the discount does not apply.

Here you will find an article about paying fines on the State Services portal.

Question answer

There are two reasons - either the validity period of the benefit has expired (20 days), or the fine is not included in the list with discounts (alcohol intoxication, refusal to undergo the examination procedure, etc.).

Possible options were discussed, but so far the corresponding article of the Code of Administrative Offenses has not been adopted. Currently there is no discount for some gross violations.

The most favorable payment terms are offered by Sberbank online and the State Services portal (in the second case, if you’re lucky, you can save an additional 30%). Always look at the size of the commissions - the most expensive terminals for the payer are ibox type terminals.

Traffic police fines with a 50% discount, we share our experience

From January 1, 2016, drivers and vehicle owners can pay traffic police fines with a 50% discount. The main condition is that the payment must be made no later than 20 days from the date of the decision. In this article:

Which fines can be paid at a discount and which ones cannot?

The discount does not apply to all types of violations. The discount does not apply to a number of repeated violations, as well as to serious traffic violations (for example, driving while intoxicated). Below is a complete list of violations that cannot be paid in the amount of half the fine:

• repeated offenses (part 1.1 of article 12.1, parts 6 and 7 of article 12.9, part 3 of article 12.12, part 5 of article 12.15, part 3.1 of article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation);
• driving a vehicle by a driver who is in a state of intoxication, transferring control of a vehicle to a person who is in a state of intoxication (Articles 12.8, 12.26 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation);
• a violation that resulted in the infliction of slight or moderate harm to the health of the victim (Article 12.24 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation);
• if the execution of the decision was delayed or spread out by the judge or the State Traffic Inspectorate;
• fines of the State Public Institution "AMPP" - Moscow Parking for non-payment of parking (liability for this offense is provided for in Article 8.14 of the Administrative Code of Moscow).

In other cases, it is enough to pay only half of the fine.

Fine payment deadline with 50% discount

If the discount applies to your fine, then you can pay half of its amount within 20 days from the date of the decision.

The date of issue is the day when the traffic police decides to hold you accountable and issues a resolution to impose a fine. It often happens that the camera will record your violation today, and the decision will be issued only in a week or even a month (maximum 2 months).

“From the date of the decision” means that if you learn about the fine or receive it in the mail after 21 days, the discount will no longer apply.

Here's what the law says about this:

Article 32.2.
Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. Execution of the decision to impose an administrative fine .
1.3.
When an administrative fine is paid by a person held administratively liable for committing an administrative offense provided for in Chapter 12 of this Code, with the exception of administrative offenses provided for in Part 1.1 of Article 12.1, Article 12.8, Parts 6 and 7 of Article 12.9, Part 3 of Article 12.12, Part 5 of the Article 12.15, part 3.1 of article 12.16, articles 12.24, 12.26, part 3 of article 12.27 of the Code, no later than 20 days from the date of the decision to impose an administrative fine, an administrative fine may be paid in the amount of half the amount of the imposed administrative fine. If the execution of the decision to impose an administrative fine was delayed or spread out by the judge, body, or official who issued the decision, the administrative fine is paid in full. .

In order for OnlineGIBDD users to always have time to pay fines at a discount, we notify them free of charge by email, SMS and mobile application that:

1. a new fine was issued;
2. the fine ends with the discount and must be paid;

We include a link to pay a fine at a discount in every letter and SMS. The user just needs to provide their bank card details and click the “Pay” button.

How to pay fines in 2018

Today in Russia, according to the law “On the organization of the provision of state and municipal services”, the following procedure applies:

• The traffic police, MADI and the State Public Institution “AMPP” are obliged to immediately send data on decisions to the Federal Treasury database (State Information System on State and Municipal Payments or briefly - GIS GMP);
• credit institutions do not have access to the traffic police database, so they check the presence of your fine in the GIS GMP system;
• if the fine is not in the GIS GMP, then you won’t be able to pay it - you will have to contact the State Traffic Inspectorate and ask for the fine to be paid in the GIS GMP;
• if a fine is found, the bank will have to accept your payment and send payment data to the GIS GMP;
• after this, the traffic police must independently obtain information about payment of the fine from the GIS GMP.

It is not at all necessary to go to the bank, fill out a payment receipt and stand in line. Through Online Traffic Police you can pay off any traffic fine, MADI, AMPP in real time.

To do this, you just need to check the fines on the page (https://onlinegibdd.ru/servisy/proverit_shtrafy/), mark the decisions that you want to pay, go to the payment form, select a method and pay. We will send the money to the traffic police, data to the GIS GMP and monitor the repayment of your fines. And you will receive a payment receipt by email.

How to pay fines at a discount

In order for a fine with a discount to be correctly paid off in all databases, it is necessary that:

• the bank through which the payment is made immediately sent the payment data to the GIS GMP;
• the bank transmitted correct information about the date of receipt of your payment to the GIS GMP;
• the commission was paid in excess of the amount of the decision.

If the discount has already expired, and the bank incorrectly indicated the date of your payment when sending the data, then you risk still owing half the amount of the fine. You will have to deal with this later - with a traffic police inspector or a bailiff.

Some banks try to insure themselves against such technical problems and do not accept payments for fines at a discount if the client came to pay 1-3 days before its (discount) expiration.

When paying through a terminal, the commission may be deducted from the payment amount, and then you will be left with a debt in the treasury database in the amount of this commission.

When paying fines through the Online Traffic Police, the amount due, taking into account the discount, is calculated automatically. You can pay off the fine with a discount on our service until 24 hours of the last 20th day of its validity.

Will the discount remain when appealing the decision?

Only theoretically. Hardly ever. Let's explain why:

1. Let’s say the decision was made on October 1, 2016. The discount is valid only for the first 20 days, that is, until October 20, 2016 inclusive.
2. Taking into account the work of the Russian Post, you received a letter with the resolution on 10/07/2016.
3. A complaint about the resolution was sent to the traffic police on October 10, 2016.
4. Your request reached the contractor on 10/12/2016.
5. Add to this date 10 days, during which the traffic police authorities consider the complaint and another couple of days until you receive a response to your application.

Taking into account the time frame for consideration, sending documents, drawing up a complaint and collecting all documents, the 20 days to pay the fine at a discount will already expire. And if your complaint is not satisfied, then you will have to pay a fine of 100%.

It is important to assess your chances of having the order overturned and make a decision taking into account all the circumstances.

However, you can insure yourself. Pay the fine at a discount and go appeal the decision to court. The fact of paying a fine does not mean that you agree with the conclusions of the guardians of the law. If such a fine is canceled, you can always return the money paid.

I paid on the last day, will the discount be taken into account?

Based on our experience, not all banks are able to correctly process fine payments on the last day of the discount. Some credit institutions may play it safe and not accept your payment if there are 1-3 days left before the discount ends.

When paying through onlinegibdd.ru or mobile applications: Android traffic police fines or iOS traffic police fines, you can pay the fine at a discount until 23 hours 59 minutes of the last 20th day from the date of the decision. If for any reason such payment fails, we will pay the full amount of the fine for you.

Article publication date: August 3, 2016
Last modified: May 29, 2018

Grace period for paying traffic fines in 2019

Due to the high percentage of “stuck” traffic fines, the Government of the Russian Federation has developed a measure to encourage drivers to pay debts as soon as possible. Thus, the possibility of repaying a foreclosure with a 50% discount was introduced. In the article we will look at the requirements, the fulfillment of which allows you to save on payment, and also list the violations for which the amount of the fine is not reduced.

When can I get a discount?

On December 22, 2014, Federal Law No. 437 - Federal Law was approved. It allows citizens to pay fines issued for traffic violations with a 50 percent discount. This document came into force on 01/01/2016.

A grace period for paying a traffic police fine has been introduced for a number of penalties provided for in Chapter 12 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of Russia. As a rule, savings can only be made if the violation was committed for the first time and did not pose a danger to other road users.

Payment of a traffic fine with a 50% discount is possible only for a limited time. In order to save half of the imposed penalty, it is necessary to transfer the amount within 20 days from the date of the decision (p. 32.2 part 1.3).

It is not recommended to wait until the payment deadline. If you make a payment on the last day of the grace period, the funds may arrive in the traffic police account only the next day. In this case, the discount will lose its relevance. As a result, the car owner will have to bear the full cost.

What charges are not subject to the discount?

The grace period does not apply to fines issued for the following actions.

Secondary driving in a vehicle that is not registered

Driving a vehicle by a drunk driver or handing over the steering wheel to a person who is intoxicated

Driving at a speed exceeding the permitted speed by 40 km/h or more, recorded again

Art. 12.9 part 6 and part 7

Repeated failure to comply with the requirements of traffic controller or traffic light prohibiting signals

Driving on the oncoming lane or tram tracks, recorded again

Repeatedly driving against the flow of traffic on a road on which traffic is allowed in only one direction

Violations that resulted in minor or moderate harm to the health of the victims

Refusal of medical examination for intoxication

Taking illegal substances (alcohol or drugs) immediately after an accident

A violation is considered repeated if it was recorded before the expiration of 1 year from the date of payment of the previous fine for an identical offense.

What fines are covered by the grace period?

For non-compliance with traffic rules, fines are imposed, most of which can be paid at a discount. This benefit is not provided when the violations indicated above are committed. You can save half the amount of the penalty for the following actions:

failure to comply with requirements regarding the registration of compulsory motor liability insurance;

driving a vehicle by a person who does not have a driver’s license and documents for the car;

operating a vehicle with incorrectly placed license plates;

the driver's use of a mobile phone while driving;

failure to comply with requirements for the carriage of passengers;

violation of parking or stopping rules;

driving a vehicle with faults that prohibit further operation;

failure to comply with seat belt use requirements;

primary speeding;

failure to comply with road signs or markings;

You can also pay at a discount on penalties imposed for driving an unregistered car for the first time, not allowing ambulances or police to pass, as well as for improper installation of sound or lighting devices.

How to check, find and pay fines

You can pay fines at the cash desk of any credit institution. Online applications of most financial institutions (for example, Sberbank Online) also allow you to repay debt. The same can be done by special intermediary services, the Gosuslugi portal, the traffic police website, and electronic payment systems (Yandex.Money, WebMoney).

In order not to miss the opportunity to get a discount, it is recommended to periodically check for unpaid fines. The service https://www.driver-helper.ru/shtrafy-gibdd/proverit allows you to do this quickly and free of charge. We suggest checking fines by car number or driver's license details. To obtain more complete information, it is recommended to fill out all fields of the search form.

If a debt is detected, it can also be paid on our website using plastic cards of the Visa, MasterCard, Mir payment systems or electronic wallets. Based on the results of the transaction, the client will receive a receipt that confirms the fact of the transfer.

A discount on fines is an opportunity to save on paying traffic police penalties. It is offered for most traffic violations. In order to use it, you must pay off the fine within 20 days after drawing up the protocol or resolution.

Driver time added

Currently, drivers can pay half of the fine imposed within 20 days after drawing up an administrative protocol. In this case, the delivery time of the postal notice is not taken into account. The new law fills this gap. According to it, the period for preferential payment of the fine will be extended if the notice arrived after the allotted period.

“If a copy of the decision imposing a fine, sent to a person brought to administrative responsibility by registered mail, was received at his address after the expiration of 20 days from the date of issuance, the specified period is subject to restoration,” says the explanatory note to the document.

It is understood that in this way the interests of motorists will be protected from the slowness of inspectors.

“Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for situations when, when an administrative offense is revealed using photo and video recording means, a copy of the resolution arrives with a delay,” noted earlier the head of the Duma Committee on State Construction and Legislation, Pavel Krasheninnikov. At the same time, according to him, the possibility of preferential payment of a fine is virtually excluded. The law establishes the possibility of reinstating the missed deadline for preferential payment of a fine at the request of the offender. The petition will have to be submitted to the court or to the traffic police, depending on who imposed the fine. And the motorist should be given another 20 days of grace period to pay the fine.

The bill was developed based on precedent.
Driver Yuri Reinhimmel was fined for speeding, but he was notified of this later than the twenty-day period when he could have paid half of the fine. At the same time, the traffic police video recording center for the Moscow region refused to restore the grace period, and the Mozhaisk City Court returned Reinhimmel’s complaint without consideration. As a result, the citizen appealed to the Constitutional Court, which recognized his rightness. According to the Russian State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, in 2017, out of 108.7 million fines, 65.8 million were paid with a 50 percent discount.