Procedure for returning a driver's license after revocation

Obtaining a driver's license after deprivation - rules for returning a driver's license at the traffic police department

In this article we will look at everything related to obtaining and returning a driver’s license after deprivation. Those who comply with all traffic rules are unlikely to be familiar with the procedure for depriving them of the right to drive a vehicle, but those who violate the rules should have heard about the amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation introduced on September 1, 2013. According to paragraph 3 of Article 28 of the Federal Law “On Road Safety”, rules for return are established in the event of loss of the grounds for the validity of the rights.

Along with changes to the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, certain amendments were made to the process of deprivation of rights. It has been simplified a little, now your license is not taken away on the spot, and you drive with it to the court. After the court makes its decision, you will have 10 days to appeal the decision if you disagree with it to higher courts. The chance of getting the deprivation decision overturned is great, because some traffic police inspectors often state the essence incorrectly, so it’s worth finding a good lawyer to handle your case.

We wrote in more detail about the procedure and terms of deprivation of rights here

The process of returning rights after deprivation

Those who have been deprived of their license for the first time are interested in the question of the procedure for returning and issuing a driver’s license after deprivation. Now we will try to give you a detailed answer to all your questions. After the court has made a decision and you have not appealed it, you need to submit your driver’s license to the local traffic police department within three days.

Within three working days from the date of entry into force of the resolution imposing an administrative penalty in the form of deprivation of the corresponding special right, a person deprived of a special right must submit the documents provided for in parts 1 - 3.1 of Article 32.6 of this Code to the body executing this type of administrative penalty , and in case of loss of these documents, report this to the specified authority within the same period.

Part 1.1 of Article 32.7 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation

If you had a temporary permit to drive a vehicle, then hand it over too, otherwise the period of deprivation will not begin. You should not shy away from submitting your certificate, as you will extend your own sentence.

If a person deprived of a special right evades submitting the relevant certificate (special permit) or other documents, the period of deprivation of the special right is interrupted. The course of the interrupted period of deprivation of a special right continues from the day the person surrenders or withdraws from him the corresponding certificate (special permit) or other documents, as well as the receipt by the body executing this type of administrative punishment of the person’s statement about the loss of these documents.

Part 2 of Article 32.7 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation

After delivery, you will be given a document confirming the fact that the certificate was handed over to the inspector. In court, after the sentence has been imposed, you must take a copy of the decision.

First, calculate the end date of the sentence imposed. To do this, you don’t need to know higher mathematics, everything is simple: the date of receipt of a copy of the court order, add 10 days to it for appeal and add the sentence itself. Having calculated the date, remember it, since the next day you can safely go for your license.

However, before you take away your license, you need to collect a package of documents and prepare for the exam, refreshing your memory of traffic rules.

List of necessary documents to restore a driver's license after deprivation:

Passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation or other identification document.

A copy of the court order.

A document confirming the fact of passing a driver's license.

A valid medical certificate (optional!).

There is a very interesting decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation dated April 11, 2013 N AKPI13-228

For those who don’t want to read it, here are some short excerpts:

Therefore, the return of valid driver's licenses to persons whose driving license has expired must be made without them providing a medical certificate

Declare invalid from the date the court decision comes into force paragraph 42 of the Rules for passing qualification exams and issuing driver’s licenses, approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of December 15, 1999 N 1396.

Supreme Court decision AKPI13-228

It turns out that when you return your license, you will not need a medical certificate. But in practice, traffic police officers demand it and it will be possible to argue with them only in court.

However, for those who have been deprived of their rights under articles: parts 1 and 4 of article 12.8, part 1 of article 12.26 and part 3 of article 12.27, a medical certificate is required, and it is also needed for those who have been deprived of the right to drive a vehicle under parts 2, 4 and 6 Article 264 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

4. Upon expiration of the period for deprivation of a special right, documents confiscated from a person subjected to this type of administrative punishment are subject to return, except for the cases provided for in part 4.1 of this article.

4.1. After the expiration of the period of deprivation of a special right for committing administrative offenses provided for in Article 9.3 and Chapter 12 of this Code, a driver’s license or a tractor driver’s (tractor driver’s) license seized from a person subjected to this type of administrative punishment is returned after checking his knowledge of the Traffic Rules and after payment in accordance with the established procedure of administrative fines imposed on him for administrative offenses in the field of road traffic, and for the commission of administrative offenses provided for in parts 1 and 4 of Article 12.8, part 1 of Article 12.26 and part 3 of Article 12.27 of this Code, also a medical examination of this person for presence of medical contraindications to driving.

Parts 4 and 4.1 of Article 32.6 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation

Is it necessary to take the theory test?

Next, you will have to pass a theoretical exam on your knowledge of traffic rules. In general, this is an extremely controversial point. Previously, we wrote that those who were deprived of their rights before September 1, 2013 do not need to take the exam, but those who were deprived of their rights after September 1, 2013 - passing the exam is required. This is exactly what the Supreme Court thinks and this is exactly what the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation tells us:

A person who has committed an administrative offense is subject to liability on the basis of the law in force at the time the administrative offense was committed.

Part 1 of Article 1.7 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation

However, in practice it turned out that absolutely all traffic police departments require mandatory passing of the theoretical part. You can receive a written refusal and go to court with it, but this can drag on for quite a long time, so we recommend that you simply prepare and pass the theory, there is nothing complicated about it. The legislation contradicts itself in two cases at once, but we can’t do anything about it, everyone chooses which path to follow.

The return of a driver's license in 2019 is carried out only on the condition that all traffic police fines have been paid on time. Part 4.1 of Article 32.6 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation informs us about this.

You can read more about traffic police fines and their payment here.

After the expiration of the period of deprivation of a special right for committing administrative offenses provided for in Article 9.3 and Chapter 12 of this Code, a driver’s license or a tractor driver’s (tractor driver’s) license seized from a person subjected to this type of administrative punishment is returned after checking his knowledge of the Traffic Rules and after payment in accordance with the established procedure of administrative fines imposed on him for administrative offenses in the field of road traffic, and for the commission of administrative offenses provided for in parts 1 and 4 of Article 12.8, part 1 of Article 12.26 and part 3 of Article 12.27 of this Code, also a medical examination of this person for presence of medical contraindications to driving.

Part 4.1 of Article 32.6 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation

Issuance of rights after deprivation

You already know for sure that you have paid all the fines and the period of deprivation of your license has expired - where can you pick up your license? Let's go back a little to the beginning and remember where we handed over our driver's license. That's right: to the traffic police department at your place of registration. It follows that you will have to pick them up from there.

More information about the categories of the new Russian driver's license in 2019 can be found here.

Is it necessary to retake the traffic rules after the deprivation of rights at the end of the period? Yes, you won’t be able to just come and get it, since now it is mandatory to pass a second knowledge test regarding the Traffic Rules. That is, you do not have to get behind the wheel again and take the practical test; all you are required to do is have excellent knowledge of the theory.

If the exam was failed, then retaking the exam after deprivation of rights is possible only after 7 days, so you should prepare in advance. After the documents have been submitted and the exams have been passed, you must be issued a driver's license after revocation. As a rule, the entire process takes 1 day, but depending on the efficiency of the employees, the issuance may take a little longer.

How to get your license back after being revoked in another city

It often happens that the protocol on an administrative offense was drawn up in another city. Then both the court case and the delivery of your driver’s license will take place at the scene of the incident. How can I get my ID back then?

You have at least two options:

Personally come to the traffic police department where your license is stored;

Contact the traffic police department at your place of registration, where employees will send a request to the required department. After that, you need to wait for them to arrive in your area and get them. The waiting period can be up to two weeks, since the document will be sent by postal service.

Is it necessary to take away your license immediately after the expiration of your sentence? According to Part 5 of Article 32.6 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, the storage period for a driver’s license is 3 years, after which they are destroyed. But if you are a year or two late, no additional fines will be imposed, the main thing is that they are not destroyed, otherwise you will have to restore them.

The restoration process is similar to restoring rights in the event of loss.

5. Storage of unclaimed documents is carried out for three years. After the specified period, unclaimed documents are subject to destruction.

Part 5 of Article 32.6 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation

Early return of driver's license

After the court has ruled in favor of removing you from driving a vehicle, the question arises of early return of your license or purchasing it from the inspector. You cannot return your license before the end of your sentence; it is illegal. It is possible to return them only by bribing the inspector, and this is punishable by the Criminal Code.

1. Forgery of an official document granting rights or exempting from obligations for the purpose of its use or sale of such a document, or production for the same purposes or sale of counterfeit state awards of the Russian Federation, RSFSR, USSR, stamps, seals or forms - is punishable by restriction of freedom for a term up to two years, or forced labor for up to two years, or arrest for up to six months, or imprisonment for up to two years.

Part 1 of Article 327 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation

5. The use of a knowingly forged document, except for the cases provided for in part three of this article, is punishable by a fine in the amount of up to eighty thousand rubles or in the amount of the wages or other income of the convicted person for a period of up to six months, or by compulsory labor for a period of up to four hundred eighty hours. , or correctional labor for up to two years, or arrest for up to six months.

Part 5 Art. 327 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation

In addition, the traffic police officer is your accomplice in crime (he helps you by making a fake driver's license for you).

5. An accomplice is recognized as a person who assisted in the commission of a crime by advice, instructions, provision of information, means or instruments for committing a crime or removing obstacles, as well as a person who promised in advance to hide the criminal, means or instruments of committing a crime, traces of a crime or objects obtained by criminal means, and equally a person who promised in advance to purchase or sell such items.

Part 5 of Article 33 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation

Therefore, before you think about early return, think about the punishment that threatens for this.

That's probably all the information we wanted to tell you about. We hope you have found answers to all your questions and now fully know the procedure for obtaining a driver’s license after being revoked by the traffic police. From now on, be more careful on the roads and don’t break any more rules!

How to get your driver's license back after being revoked: detailed instructions.

Return of rights after deprivation in 2019. How to get your driver's license back: detailed instructions.

Deprivation of a driver's license is the most severe punishment for drivers provided for by the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. You can lose your driving privileges for such serious violations as driving while drunk, repeatedly running a red light, crossing a double line, and a number of other offenses.

The only difference in all these cases will be the period of deprivation of rights: the most severe punishment in 2019 is deprivation of a driver’s license for 2 years, and the mildest is deprivation of a driver’s license for 3 months. In this case we are talking about a one-time traffic violation. In case of repeated violation of the rules, the maximum term of imprisonment can reach three years. It is important to remember that the terms of deprivation of the right to drive for various offenses are cumulative.

In any case, the procedure for returning a license after deprivation worries most drivers - when to apply, where and what is needed for this? Many people are interested in the question of how to get your license back for “drinking” in 2019?

When does the period of deprivation expire?

The period of deprivation of the right to drive a vehicle is counted:
• From the date of entry into force of the judicial act on the deprivation of rights, provided that the driver surrendered his license to the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate no later than three days from the date of entry into force;
• From the date of actual delivery of the certificate to the traffic police, if this took place later than three days from the entry into force of the court decision.

Important: If the driver does not surrender his license, the period of deprivation does not begin to run! Treat this extremely responsibly, because even if you have a license in your hands, you do not have the right to drive, and the period of deprivation does not run!

In case of loss of rights or their destruction, the corresponding application must be sent to the traffic police instead of submitting a driving license. But remember that if you decide to deceive the police officers in this way and keep the “crust” for yourself, you risk “resetting” the period of deprivation of rights to the very beginning if you are caught by the traffic police with an allegedly lost certificate. Additionally, you will face serious fines and administrative arrest.

Passing the exam after deprivation of rights in 2019

Clause 4.1 of Art.
32.6 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation establishes that when returning a driver’s license, the driver must pass a theoretical exam on knowledge of traffic rules. This requirement is mandatory for all drivers deprived of the right to drive a vehicle, regardless of the type of offense or period of deprivation. • You can take the exam before the expiration of the period of deprivation, but not earlier than half of the period.
• The exam is taken by any department of the State Traffic Inspectorate.
• If you fail the first time, you can take the exam again after a week, and the number of attempts is currently unlimited.

In 2019, you are given 20 minutes to pass the theoretical exam, with only 2 errors allowed in blocks of different topics. There are 4 blocks in total. Each block consists of 5 questions. According to the previous rules, the exam was considered successfully passed if there were 18 correct answers out of 20 questions. In 2019, new rules apply, according to which for each incorrect answer 5 additional blocks of different topics are given. Errors when answering additional questions are not allowed. The exam takes place in the format of online testing on a computer, so the driver is graded by a computer.

Where can I apply to get my driver's license back?

According to the previously effective Government Decree No. 1191 of November 14, 2014, it was necessary to apply for the return of the certificate at the State Traffic Inspectorate unit at the place of execution of the court decision in an administrative offense case or a court verdict in a criminal case.

In 2019, in accordance with Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1210 dated October 10, 2018, you can return your driver’s license at any department of the State Traffic Inspectorate. However, there is one condition - in this case, the driver must, no later than 30 days before the end of the period of deprivation of rights, send an application to the traffic police at the place of execution of the court decision in an administrative offense case or a court verdict in a criminal case, in which indicate the traffic police department where it is necessary send your driver's license.

If the driver was deprived of his license in another city where he received the certificate, then he has the right, through “his” traffic police department, to send there a request for the certificate to be sent to his place of residence. To do this, you need to contact “your” department and they themselves will send a request to the desired traffic police unit.

It is best to do this in advance, since the procedure for sending the ID can take more than a month.

Preparation of documents

After the exam has been passed and the deadline is coming to an end, you can begin collecting the necessary documents.
To apply to the traffic police for the return of your license you will need:
• Passport;
• An application or other document (receipt) with a mark on the delivery of the document to this traffic police department;
• A copy of the court decision on deprivation of rights to verify the calculation of the period;
• A document confirming successful completion of a theoretical exam on knowledge of traffic rules;
• Medical certificate in a number of cases specified by law.

Important: Drivers deprived of their rights under Art. parts 1 tbsp. 12.8 (driving while intoxicated) and Art. 12.26 (refusal to test for intoxication), as well as under Part 3 of Art. 12.27 (violation of the ban on drinking alcohol after an accident) of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation is required to undergo a medical examination. Based on its results, a conclusion is issued about the absence of contraindications to driving a car. Also, a medical certificate will be needed for drivers deprived of the right to drive a car by a court verdict for “drunk” accidents - that is, under Art. 264 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

In other cases, the requirement of a medical report by traffic police officers is illegal, although it does occur. Such a requirement can be appealed to a higher authority or court, but for many drivers it is easier to submit the required document to obtain a license as quickly as possible.

If the license expired while they were in the traffic police department, the driver will have to obtain a new license.

In addition to the package of documents listed above, you will need:
• Application for the issuance of a new driver's license;
• Receipt of payment of a fee in the amount of 2000 rubles for a plastic license or 500 rubles for a paper license.

Important: If the driver does not pick up his “crust” within three years, it must be destroyed.

The driver has the right to apply for the return of his license no earlier than 30 days before the expiration of the deprivation period, but his license will be returned to him only after the end of this period and not a day earlier.

Is it easy to get your rights back?

Most often, the return of a driver's license after deprivation occurs without any problems, provided that key conditions are met:
• Expiration of the period of deprivation and the actual surrender of the license to the traffic police;
• Payment of all fines issued to the driver;
• Passing an exam on knowledge of traffic rules theory;
• Necessary package of documents;
• Medical examination (if the deprivation was due to “drunk” charges).

Difficulties may arise if there are unpaid fines or if the driver’s license is in another city. There is also a risk of problems if the driver illegally kept his license and wrote a statement to the traffic police about its loss: in this case, he risks being subjected to serious sanctions again, and the period of deprivation of rights will be “zeroed” and will start running again.

If you have any difficulties getting your driver’s license back after being revoked, contact a car lawyer for legal assistance! I, lawyer V.V. Kochenkov, am ready to provide a full range of legal assistance in returning rights after deprivation.

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Returning a license after deprivation: how to properly return a driver’s license

Deprivation of the right to drive a vehicle is one of the most painful and, let’s not be afraid of this word, terrible moments for a motorist. It’s easy to part with your driver’s license, but you still need to get it back. So, how to return your rights after deprivation and what is the procedure for returning?

For many citizens, a driver's license is their life.
For some, their work is directly related to cars and driving is a paramount necessity for them, while others simply do not see and cannot imagine themselves and their lives without a steering wheel and the road. Practice shows that innocent people sometimes fall into the millstones of the law and are also deprived of the right to drive a vehicle. However, we will not consider extremes, but will remind you for what offenses they are most often transferred to the bench. This is a state of intoxication, refusal of a medical examination for intoxication or giving the car to a person in a state of intoxication to drive (Articles 12.8, 12.26 of the Code of Administrative Offences), driving into oncoming traffic or tram tracks in the opposite direction (Article 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses) and exceeding the maximum permitted speed more than 60 km/h (Article 12.9 of the Administrative Code).

How does the deprivation procedure work?

The traffic police inspector does not take the document from the offending motorist right on the spot, allowing you to drive with a license until the trial. After the decision is made, the citizen is given ten days to appeal (if he does not agree with it) to higher courts. Lawyers note that the chances of getting back on the road by filing an appeal are quite high. The reasons for this are different, starting with incorrect paperwork, that is, the human factor, and ending with a frankly incorrect interpretation of what happened.

After a court verdict has been issued, which remains without appeal, you must submit your license to the local traffic police department within three working days. This is part 1.1 of Article 32.7 of the Code of Administrative Offences: “Within three working days from the date of entry into force of the decision imposing an administrative penalty in the form of deprivation of the corresponding special right, a person deprived of a special right must submit the documents provided for in parts 1 - 3.1 of Article 32.6 of this Code , to the body executing this type of administrative punishment, and in case of loss of these documents, report this to the specified body within the same period.”

In return, the “disenfranchised” will receive a document confirming the transfer of rights to the inspector and a copy of the decision in court after the punishment is imposed.

What if you don’t pass your license?

Surely anyone or almost anyone deprived of rights is interested in the question - what will happen if you do not submit the document? Definitely nothing good, namely, actually an extension of the punishment, according to Part 2 of Article 32.7 of the Code of Administrative Offenses:

“If a person deprived of a special right evades submitting the relevant certificate (special permit) or other documents, the period of deprivation of the special right is interrupted. The course of the interrupted period of deprivation of a special right continues from the day the person surrenders or withdraws the corresponding certificate (special permit) or other documents, as well as the receipt by the body executing this type of administrative punishment of the person’s statement about the loss of these documents.”

Rights return procedure

Currently, the rules for returning a driver's license are as follows. So, the period of deprivation has expired (that is, the punishment imposed has ended), and are you ready to run for the coveted “crust”? Take your time, because you must first submit documents and go through certain procedures necessary to obtain a driver's license after revocation.

It includes a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation or other identification document, a copy of the court order, a document confirming the fact of passing a driver’s license and a medical certificate. In a number of situations, the latter is optional, and there is even a decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation N AKPI13-228 dated April 11, 2013, and in fact, traffic police officers may require it. But a medical certificate is required if rights were deprived under parts 1 and 4 of article 12.8 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, part 1 of article 12.26 and part 3 of article 12.27, as well as under parts 2, 4 and 6 of article 264 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

Theoretical exam and penalties

However, documents alone are not enough to return a driver’s license. After the expiration of the sentence in the form of deprivation, several “barriers” will remain - passing a theoretical exam at the traffic police on knowledge of traffic rules and paying all fines, if any.

RIA Novosti / Pavel Lisitsyn

By the way, these points are mandatory and are contained in Part 4.1 of Article 32.6 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation: “After the expiration of the period of deprivation of a special right for committing administrative offenses provided for in Article 9.3 and Chapter 12 of this Code, a driver’s license or a tractor driver’s (tractor driver’s) license confiscated from a person subject to this type of administrative punishment are returned after checking his knowledge of the Traffic Rules and after paying in the prescribed manner the administrative fines imposed on him for administrative offenses in the field of traffic, and for committing administrative offenses provided for in parts 1 and 4 of Article 12.8, part 1 Article 12.26 and part 3 of Article 12.27 of this Code, as well as a medical examination of this person for the presence of medical contraindications to driving a vehicle.” If you did not pass the theory, then the retake will be only after seven days. Of course, you do not need to take the practical part (driving).

After completing all formalities and procedures, you can obtain a driver's license at the traffic police department at your place of registration.

Illegal actions

We will warn those who still want to drive, despite the fact of deprivation of a driver’s license, and this time we will listen to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, Part 1 of Article 327: “Falsification of a certificate or other official document granting rights or exempting from duties, for the purpose of its use or sale such a document, as well as the production for the same purposes or the sale of counterfeit state awards of the Russian Federation, the RSFSR, the USSR, stamps, seals, forms, are punishable by restriction of freedom for a term of up to two years, or by forced labor for a term of up to two years, or by arrest for a term of up to six months, or imprisonment for up to two years.”

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But part 3 of the same article of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation: “The use of a knowingly forged document is punishable by a fine in the amount of up to eighty thousand rubles or in the amount of wages or other income of the convicted person for a period of up to six months, or by compulsory labor for a period of up to four hundred eighty hours, or by correctional labor.” labor for up to two years, or arrest for up to six months.” Thus, it is better to walk until the end of the deprivation period.

Return of a driver's license after revocation

Good afternoon, dear reader.

This article will discuss the return of a driver's license after revocation.

This question is not of interest to most drivers, because... they comply with traffic regulations. A law-abiding driver does not face deprivation of his license.

Nevertheless, every day in Russia there are hundreds of rule violators who are subject to punishment in the form of deprivation of their driver’s license. Let's look at how you can get your driver's license back after being revoked.

Early return of driver's license

The very first question that usually arises from a driver who is left without a license is: “Is it possible to return a driver’s license early?” In this case, everything is very simple. Early return in itself is not possible.

However, if you believe that you did not commit a violation, or your violation should not be punishable by deprivation of rights, you can challenge the decision at a higher institution.

For example, you can challenge a decision of a magistrate’s court in a district court, a decision of a district court in a regional court, etc.

If one of the higher courts rules in your favor, your driver's license will be returned to you early. In order to increase the chances of success, I recommend using the help of a competent lawyer who specializes in returning rights after deprivation.

Where can I pick up my license after deprivation?

The return of the driver's license takes place at the traffic police department at the place of execution of the court order. As a rule, this is the department where the ID is stored.

Note. The place of execution of the decision is indicated by the judge in the decision on deprivation of rights.

However, if you wish, you can pick up your rights in another division. If you want to return the certificate in another place, for example, on the territory of another subject of the federation (another region), then you should submit a corresponding application to the traffic police.

Features of filing an application for transfer of rights:

The application must be submitted no later than 30 days before the end of the deprivation period.
The application is submitted to the traffic police department where the certificate is stored.
The application must indicate the department of the State Traffic Inspectorate to which the certificate should be sent.
The application is submitted either in writing (in person or by registered mail) or in the form of an electronic document.

If you submit an application for transfer of rights on time, you will be able to pick up the certificate at the selected traffic police department on the day the deprivation period expires.

Passing the theoretical exam

Starting from September 1, 2013, the return of a license after deprivation implies a mandatory passing of an exam on knowledge of traffic rules. So I recommend studying the traffic rules exam tickets in advance in order to get your driver’s license back the first time.

Let's consider the features of passing the theory:

You can start taking the theory test after half the period of disqualification has passed. For example, if a driver is deprived of his license for 18 months, then he will be able to pass the theory 9 months after the start of the period of deprivation.
Retaking the theoretical exam is possible no earlier than after 7 days. Those. You can take the theory no more than once a week.
The exam must include questions only on traffic rules (from October 20, 2018).
You can pass the theory only at the place of execution of the deprivation order, i.e. in the division to which the rights were transferred (from October 20, 2018).

In practice, a theoretical exam rarely causes difficulties for drivers, and repetition of traffic rules is never superfluous.

What set of tickets is used to take the exam?

Many drivers have a question about which set of tickets they will have to take the test with. There are currently 2 sets of tickets (AB and CD) and some questions are different in them. Moreover, the regulatory documents do not give a clear answer to the question of which set will be used to take the exam in a given case.

According to information received from readers of pddmaster.ru, the exam to return a driver’s license is taken using set AB tickets (regardless of which categories the driver has open). This is exactly what happens in most departments.

However, if you have any categories open to your license other than category B, I recommend that you call the selected traffic police department in advance and find out which set will be used for the exam. There are no uniform rules, so requirements in different departments may be different. And it’s better to find out about this in advance.

If, when returning your driver’s license, you received a ticket from the CD set, then write about it in the comments to this article.

Payment of fines when returning the ID

Since November 15, 2014, in order to return a driver's license, it is necessary to pay all traffic police fines received by the driver. You can do this below:

Return of a driver's license after revocation

Upon expiration of the period of deprivation of the right to drive a vehicle, the seized driver’s license is returned to the owner after checking his knowledge of the Rules of the Road and after paying all fines imposed on him for administrative offenses in the field of road traffic.

In addition, it will be necessary to undergo a medical examination and obtain a medical certificate (conclusion) about medical contraindications or restrictions to driving a vehicle for those drivers who have been deprived of their license:

for driving while intoxicated;
for refusal to undergo a medical examination for intoxication;
for the use of alcohol, drugs or psychotropic substances after an accident.

Procedure for returning a driver's license after deprivation

1. Determining the expiration date of the period of deprivation of a driver’s license

The period of deprivation of a driver's license begins to run from the date of entry into force of the court decision imposing an administrative penalty in the form of deprivation of the right to drive a vehicle.

The resolution comes into force 10 days after you receive a copy of it. During these 10 days you can appeal the decision.

If the driver's license was not confiscated when registering the violation, and you did not surrender it or did not declare its loss within 3 days after the court decision entered into legal force, the period of deprivation of the right to drive is interrupted until the day it is surrendered or confiscated or until the day it is received by the traffic police statements about his loss.

2. Contacting the traffic police

A driver's license can be obtained from the traffic police department that executed the deprivation of license order. The name of the unit is contained in this resolution itself.

You can also obtain a driver's license at any traffic police department. To do this, 30 days before the end of the deprivation period, you must contact the traffic police department that executed the court order with a statement indicating which department your certificate should be sent to. The application can be submitted either on paper or electronically.

3. Passing the traffic rules knowledge exam

To get your driver's license back, you need to pass a test of your knowledge of traffic rules in the form of a theoretical exam at the traffic police department). You can take the exam at any time after half the period of deprivation of the right to drive a vehicle has expired.

If you fail to pass the exam the first time, you can take it again no earlier than 7 days from the date of the previous exam.

4. Payment of debt on fines for traffic violations

To return your driver's license after deprivation of the right to drive a vehicle, you must pay all fines imposed on you for administrative offenses in the field of traffic.

If the obligation to pay a fine was established by a resolution that was not executed within 2 years from the date it entered into legal force, such a fine does not need to be paid.

5. Submitting documents to the traffic police

To obtain a driver's license after deprivation of the right to drive a vehicle, you must submit:

passport or other identity document;
medical certificate on the presence (absence) of the driver of a vehicle of medical contraindications, medical indications or medical restrictions to driving a vehicle, issued after the termination of the right to drive a vehicle - if the driver is deprived of a driver’s license for driving while intoxicated, for refusing medical examinations for intoxication, for the use of alcoholic beverages, narcotic or psychotropic substances after an accident.

The specified list of documents for returning a driver's license is exhaustive. The traffic police officer’s demands to present other documents are illegal.

6. Obtaining a driver's license

The driver's license is returned on the day of application.

In cases where a medical report is submitted with information about the presence of previously undetected medical limitations or medical indications for driving vehicles, the old driver’s license is considered invalid, and its owner is issued a new license taking into account the existing restrictions or indications.

The driver's license is kept for 3 years after the expiration date. If after this period you do not come to claim your rights, they will be destroyed.