Traffic police fines for parking in the wrong place

Fine for illegal parking

Over time, the number of cars on the roads increases, causing parking spaces to rapidly become scarcer. The situation forces motorists to park in the wrong places. But there are situations when a driver intentionally parks in places not intended for parking. To avoid problems with traffic police officers and the law, drivers should know the peculiarities of parking in other places.

What does the traffic regulations say?

The regulation of parking rules is set out in Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, part four - “Failure to comply with and ignore the requirements that are indicated by markings on the road part indicating certain places where stopping is prohibited or where a car is parked for a long time in the wrong place will entail a fine of 1,500 rubles.”

Part 5 of this law provides for an exception for some cities - Moscow and St. Petersburg and implies a different fine amount. For federal cities, violation will be punishable by a fine of 3,000 rubles.

Free parking is increasingly becoming paid. And drivers use all methods to avoid paying for downtime - replacing license plates, covering them with dirt or covering them with paper. Unfortunately, this method does not help. After a certain case, the court of the Russian Federation indicated that Article 8.14 of the Code of Administrative Offenses is not valid. Because of this, all suspicious vehicles will be regarded as a possible terrorist threat. Such cars will be taken away by a tow truck, the cost of which is 5,000 rubles.

Who can park in handicapped spaces?

Parking for disabled people is indicated by a special sign. To park a vehicle according to the law, you must confirm your right to this parking by showing the relevant documents. If an inspector approaches the driver and does not have the documents with him, then he will have to pay a fine of 3,000-5,000 rubles, based on Article 12.19, Part 2 of the Administrative Code. The vehicle is also forced to be towed to a special parking lot by a tow truck. It is worth remembering that if the fine is paid within twenty days, the cost is reduced by 50%.

Is it possible to park a car at a public transport stop?

Parking at a public transport stop is possible only if several conditions are met:

there is a stop to disembark or pick up a passenger;
Parking is located at a distance of 15 meters from the stop.

In accordance with Article 12.19 of Part 3.1, parking or stopping a car at a distance closer than 15 meters from the sign is prohibited, as is parking at minibus and bus stops. For this violation a fine of 1000 rubles is imposed.

About second row parking

There are common cases when motorists park next to an already parked car, thereby blocking the exit. These parking spots usually occur directly on the roadway and impede traffic on the street. This violation is punishable by a fine of 2,000 rubles. In addition, the car may be taken to an impound lot. The same amount faces a driver who entered a bicycle path or sidewalk while stopping in a tunnel on the basis of Part 2 of Article 12.15 of the Administrative Code.

About parking on the sidewalk

It is very common to encounter drivers whose cars drive onto the sidewalk to one degree or another. Even driving slightly onto the sidewalk can result in fines. Based on Article 12.19 of Part Three of the Administrative Code, the driver is fined 1,000 rubles. It is worth noting that for cities of federal significance the fine increases to three thousand rubles.

Many motorists do not even suspect that they are violating traffic rules by driving onto the sidewalk. Such maneuvers may be caused by a reluctance to interfere with other cars, but even with good intentions, a gross violation of traffic rules occurs. It’s better to park your car a little further away, even in a paid parking lot, than to pay a fine.

What are the dangers of parking on the lawn?

Unfortunately, there are no specifications about what is considered a lawn; inspectors can designate as a lawn any surface on which grass grows. The punishment is determined by the inspector on site upon the fact of the violation. Each region independently determines the amount of penalties for this type of violation.

Parking a car on children's playgrounds, lawn areas and other areas falling under the lawn designation will be punishable by sanctions of 5,000 rubles. If the driver is a legal entity, then the amount of the fine can reach from 100,000 rubles to 250,000 rubles if the culprit is an enterprise. Managers pay from 10,000 to 30,000 rubles.

It is worth remembering that some areas do not define a fine for parking on the lawn, but consider it a violation to damage green spaces by entering the territory.

Correct parking in the yard

Proper parking in the yard of the house helps to avoid not only monetary penalties, but also punishment from the residents of the house. When entering a courtyard area, it is worth remembering the permissible speed of 20 km/h.

If parking is carried out near buildings, then you should check whether the vehicle creates obstacles for the entry and exit of ambulances, firefighters, police officers on the basis of Article 20.4 of Part 8.

Ignoring this clause will entail the imposition of a monetary penalty in the amount of 1,500 to 2,000 rubles. If the driver falls under the category of a legal entity, then the fine increases from 120,000 to 150,000 rubles, and officials are fined from 7,000 to 10,000 rubles.

Based on Article 20.4, Part Eight, parking in the yard is prohibited under the following conditions:

The vehicle has been running for more than five minutes without disembarking or boarding a passenger, or loading or unloading goods. This is especially true for those owners who warm up their vehicle for a long time.
The presence of trucks weighing more than five tons in the yard, unless special parking zones are provided for this type of transport.
Drive onto lawns and sidewalks in the absence of certain permitting signs.

This violation, in accordance with Article 12.28 of the Administrative Code, is punishable by a monetary penalty from the culprit in the amount of 1,500 rubles. All violations are recorded by the inspector to issue a decision. If the violation occurs in a federal city, the fine increases to three thousand rubles.

How do I pay for a tow truck?

When a penalty is imposed, there is a risk of transport being evacuated to the impound lot. The tow truck service is paid separately from the amount of the penalty for violations and amounts to about five thousand rubles. The driver has the opportunity to return his vehicle to its place if the tow truck did not have time to take the car, but subject to its further parking in the correct place and payment of a fine.

The amount of the amount for tow truck services is determined by the region, but based on the general rules, keeping a car in a special parking lot for the first day will be 5,000 rubles, and in subsequent days 1,000 rubles.

Is it worth mentioning that a minor violation in the form of improper parking can cost the car owner a serious amount of money. If there is certain evidence of the driver’s innocence, the evacuation can be appealed, even if the car has already been taken away.

make a payment for keeping the car in the parking lot;
pick up the car;
obtain a copy of the resolution on an administrative offense from traffic police officers;
check the document - vehicle license plates, compliance with the address of the violation that occurred;
check the location of the violation for signs prohibiting parking;
draw up a competent application to the traffic police, outlining your complaints and asking for a refund;
support the application with facts and materials confirming the driver’s innocence;
send a completed application to the traffic police.

Amount of penalty

Spaces allocated for parking disabled vehicles (for drivers who are not disabled) - 5,000 rubles.
Stops of route vehicles, passenger taxis and the distance to them are closer than 15 - 3,000 rubles.
Tram tracks, distance beyond the 1st row from the edge of the road - 3,000 rubles.
Pedestrian crossing and the distance closer than 5 m to it (except for forced stops), sidewalks - 3,000 rubles.
Roadway with the creation of obstacles for the movement of other vehicles, tunnels - 3,000 rubles.
Railway crossing – 1,000 rubles/deprivation of rights for 3-6 months.
Children's playgrounds - Warning/3,000-5,000 rub.
Lawns, other green spaces - 5,000 rubles.
Roadways of courtyards creating obstacles for mechanized cleaning and removal of solid waste - Warning/RUB 1,000-3,000.
Unpaid space in a paid city parking zone – 5,000 rubles.
Requirements for markings and road signs – 3,000 rubles.
Other stopping/parking rules – RUB 2,500.

How to avoid a fine for a violation?

In some cases, a driver can avoid penalties if he stops in the wrong place. The most common stop is the need to quickly run to the bank or wait for a passenger for a few minutes. In this case, the driver can avoid sanctions if he is in the car himself.

If the stop occurs in an emergency situation - the driver has become ill or he needs to call an ambulance for a passenger, then in accordance with paragraph 7.1 of the traffic rules, it is necessary to turn on the emergency beacons and put up a forced stop sign.

When the inspector contacts the driver who has displayed the beacons and sign, the driver can refer to paragraph 2.7 of the traffic rules on the prohibition of driving a vehicle while tired or ill.

If you mention the fact of poor health, the inspector has the right to call an ambulance, and if the car owner refuses to call for emergency assistance, he may regard it as deception on the part of the driver.

If you give consent to a medical examination, then in the absence of identified pathologies, liability will follow in accordance with 12.19 of the Administrative Code.

How to challenge a charge?

There are situations when a driver complies with all the conditions for proper parking, but the inspector issues him a fine. If the car owner is sure that the fine was imposed unfairly, he has the right to appeal the sanctions to the appropriate authorities.

The initial actions of the vehicle owner are to photograph the parking spot itself and the parked car, recording the absence of signs prohibiting parking.

All evidence of the motorist’s innocence is attached to the written complaint.

If the sign is present, the driver may refer to the fact that he physically could not see it. Other lanes from which the parking lot was entered will help, for example, the sign is covered with foliage.

The applicant will need the following documents:

a complaint against a decision on an administrative violation and a scan of the document on both sides;
a statement in which the applicant requests that the complaint be considered without his presence;
a completed petition to restore the period of opportunity to appeal a fine if more than ten days have passed since its issuance;
evidence of the applicant’s innocence - video recording, receipts for paid parking and others.

The package of documents can be delivered personally to the local traffic police office or sent by e-mail, as well as Russian post. The application is considered within three days. If the inspectors refuse, but the driver is confident of his innocence, it is possible to go to court. But such cases are not often won, unless the inspector made mistakes when drawing up the order - the wrong address, time, car number. The surest way to avoid a violation is to check the yard and territory for prohibiting signs, and also remember the traffic rules.

What is the fine for illegal parking in different places?

In recent years, the problem of improper parking and driving on sidewalks has been actively developing. Realizing that this problem needs to be fought, groups of people unite in social projects fighting the arrogance of drivers, but there is no result. The reason for this is expensive parking spaces, which have increased in price by 20-50% and the annually increasing percentage of the country's residents who have a car. All this undoubtedly affects the number of violations of illegal parking, and they decided to raise fines in 2015, deciding to further intimidate arrogant drivers.

It is worth noting that in cities of federal significance the fine can be doubled, according to the Code of Administrative Offenses.

With the onset of the crisis and the growth of the ruble in 2014, many parking rules were changed far from in favor of motorists. Where previously it was allowed to park cars along the sidewalk, now prohibiting signs have been put up, and in places where free parking has been installed, notices have been installed that it is now paid. Many drivers, accustomed to constantly parking in the same place, did not feel very happy with the current situation, but nevertheless, fines remain.

General information about illegal parking and fines

Referring to Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, part 4, we learn that:

“Failure to comply with and ignore the requirements indicated by markings on the roadway or road signs that prohibit stopping or staying a vehicle for a long time in the wrong place entails a fine of 1,500 rubles .”

The exception to this law is its 5th part for federal cities, namely St. Petersburg and Moscow:

“If a violation, which is provided for in Article 12.16 of the Code of Administrative Offences, part 4, is committed in a city of federal significance, it entails a fine of 3,000 rubles .”

Parking rules have become very strict over the past few years, as mentioned above, and every year some of the free parking now becomes paid. Until recently, motorists tried by all means to avoid paying for idle time in paid parking lots, pouring dirt on the license plates, screwing on other signs, and covering the license plates with paper.

Recently, after a high-profile case in 2013, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation decided that Article 8.14 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, Part 3 was declared invalid and no more fines were provided for under this article. However, such a car is now subject to an anti-terrorism law, which states that a car with difficult-to-read signs or a suspected parking violation is now subject to towing. The cost of a tow truck is 5,000 rubles. Quite a hefty fine for an unpaid parking space.

Parking on the sidewalk

The most common category of fines for illegal parking is stopping on the sidewalk. Even if one wheel hits a curb or curb, inspectors assess this as a full-fledged violation in accordance with Article 12.19 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, Part 3:

“Parking of a vehicle at a distance of less than 5 meters in front of a crossing for pedestrians, also on it, except for the cases provided for in Part 6, or falls under the category of a forced stop, as well as violation of the rules of stopping or parking on the sidewalk, entails a fine of one thousand rubles .”

Part 6 refers to a fine for parking in federal cities of Russia and reads as follows:

“Violations committed in parts 3 and 4 in cities of federal significance are subject to a fine of 3,000 rubles .”

Parking in disabled spaces

The fine for incorrect parking in places marked “for disabled people” involves a fine of up to 5,000 rubles. If a car has a “disabled person” badge, this does not always mean that it is possible to park in disabled spaces. If an inspector comes up to you and asks you to show a document confirming your disability, but it is not there, prepare to pay a fine, according to Article 12.19, Part 2:

“Violation of the rules of parking or stopping a car in a place reserved for vehicles of disabled people without a sign of a disabled person and documents confirming the presence of disability, entails a fine of 3-5 thousand rubles .”

Parking at bus and minibus stops

Stopping places for minibuses, buses and other public transport also fall under the territory that is prohibited for car parking. A fine is also imposed for this. In this case, according to Article 12.19 of Part 3.1, a fine of 3,000 rubles is provided:

“Parking or stopping a car at a minibus stop or closer than 15 meters from a stop sign (with the exception of stopping to disembark and pick up passengers, as well as cases of forced stopping) is punishable by a fine of 1,000 rubles .”

Second row parking

You can often see a situation where drivers stop next to a parking lot on the roadway, supporting 1 or 2 cars. Such violators face a fine of 2,000 rubles for parking in the wrong place and obstructing traffic participants.

“Parking or stopping a vehicle on the roadway, interfering with the free movement of vehicles, or stopping in a tunnel, except in cases of necessity, entails a fine of 2,000 rubles .”

In addition to paying a fine, the car may be taken to an impound lot. If you intentionally stopped and you urgently need to run somewhere, try to meet the deadline before the tow truck arrives.

When looking for free space, try to move carefully, without unnecessarily entering the bicycle path, otherwise you will face punishment in accordance with 12.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, Part 2:

“Moving on pedestrian and bicycle paths or on sidewalks entails a fine of 2,000 rubles .

Parking on the lawn

The Code of Administrative Offenses and the Traffic Regulations do not have a clear concept of what a lawn is, but you are still fined for driving on it. Such fines are determined locally; in other words, each region has its own amount of administrative fines for driving through plantings. For example, below is the legislative act of administrative violation No. 273.70 in the city of St. Petersburg:

“The destruction or damage of plantings, their cutting or replanting without special permission is punishable by a fine of 3 to 5 thousand for individuals , from 10 to 30 thousand for managers and from 100 to 250 thousand rubles for enterprises.”

The size of fines in any region of Russia depends on the status of the offender, as well as the total damage caused. It is also important that in some regions there are no fines for parking on the lawn, however, there is a penalty for damaging the lawn (for example, the Samara Territory). Those. you cannot be fined under both articles.

Parking in the yard

Parking in the yard is one of the most problematic situations where you can be punished not only by the traffic police, but also by the residents of your building.

According to the traffic rules in paragraph 17.4, parking in the yard is prohibited:

Cars with active engine operation for more than 5 minutes unless loading/unloading cargo or boarding/disembarking passengers. Particular attention should be paid to this point for those who warm up their car for a long time.
Trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons, unless special spaces are available.
Cars on lawns and sidewalks, unless there are special signs.
Violation of these traffic rules in accordance with Article 12.28 of the Code of Administrative Offenses entails an administrative penalty of a fine.

“Violation of the rules for driving and parking a vehicle in a residential area entails a fine of 1,500 rubles .”

“Violation of the rules for driving and parking vehicles in residential areas of federal cities entails a fine of 3,000 rubles. ”

It is worth mentioning that you may also be fined for exceeding the speed limit of 20 km/h in the courtyard area. When parking near buildings, make sure that you do not block the driveways to the houses for the passage of fire brigades, ambulances, etc. according to Article 20.4 Part 8:

Violating or ignoring the requirements for ensuring passages, passages, and entrances to buildings and structures entails a fine of 1,500–2,000 rubles for ordinary workers, for officials from 7 to 10 thousand, and for legal entities from 120 to 150 thousand rubles.

All of the above violations of parking in the yard require photo or video recording before drawing up a protocol. Without facts of violation, the traffic police officer will not be able to issue a report.

Tow truck payment

In addition to issuing an administrative fine, the car may be taken to the impound lot and an additional fine will be imposed for towing. Payment for a tow truck in case of improper parking depends on the time spent in the parking lot and the cost of calling a tow truck.

You can avoid having your car towed if you remove the car before it arrives, but you will still be issued a fine for illegal parking. If the car has started to be loaded onto a tow truck, but it has not left yet, you have the opportunity to request unloading with an apology and an offer to repark, but you will also have to pay for the tow truck’s arrival.

Fight against parking attendants

If you encounter a parking problem anywhere, you can file a complaint about illegal parking or involve inspectors to record the violation in the protocol.

If a persistent offender lives in your house, who constantly parks illegally and interferes with the passage/passage, you can send a photo to the traffic police. To find out in more detail where to send photos of illegal parking, you can go to the websites 112.ru or mvd.ru. Select your region and upload the photo or video you took by filling out a violation report. You can also print the report and bring it to the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate.

How to avoid a fine for violating a parking space?

There are situations when you really need to wait for a person for a couple of minutes or run into a bank or other building, but there is a sign that prohibits stopping in this place. You can avoid a fine, but only if the driver himself is inside the car.

According to paragraph 2.7 of the traffic rules, it is prohibited to drive a car in a tired and sick state, threatening traffic safety. Following the information from paragraph 7.1 of the traffic rules, when making an emergency stop in a prohibited area, you are required to turn on the emergency beacons and put up a sign.

Therefore, you can avoid a fine for illegal parking if you have an emergency sign with you and turn on the emergency beacons.

In this case, the inspector may come up and inquire about the reason for stopping in the wrong place. You, in turn, refer to clause 2.7 and will avoid an offense. It is extremely undesirable to refer to a painful condition, since the inspector has the right to call an ambulance and, if refused, he will regard this as deception. But even if you agree to call an ambulance, and the doctor does not reveal any pathologies, you will also be held accountable in accordance with 12.19 of the Administrative Code.

How to challenge a parking fine

Many drivers are interested in appealing a fine for illegal parking, because unlawful actions of traffic police officers occur, who often issue fines, even without a visible violation. There are also cases when a car receives 2 or more fines within a couple of hours of each other. In this case, it is necessary to appeal illegal punishments.

The first step is to take a photograph of the place where the car was parked, and then record the absence of prohibitory signs. Photographs are attached to the written complaint. If the sign exists, then prepare for the fact that you physically could not see it. You can refer to another alley that you haven’t passed or a sign hidden by foliage.

To write a complaint you will need the following documents:

The complaint itself against the decision regarding an administrative violation and copies of the decision of both parties
Application to study the complaint without your presence
A written petition to restore the period for appealing an offense if more than 10 days have passed since the fine was issued
Other materials proving innocence (record of the registrar, checks, etc.)

All documents are sent by e-mail or Russian post to the regional traffic police. You can bring documents to the department in person. Your complaint against the decision must be considered within 3 days.

What is the fine for illegal parking?

The main traffic violation is stopping the car in the wrong place. A fine for illegal parking allows traffic police officers to deal with inattentive motorists, punishing them financially. The amount of financial sanctions in some regions reaches 5 thousand rubles, in some situations the driver faces deprivation of his driving license. Parking rules are regulated by Art. 12.19 Code of Administrative Offences.

The amount of fines depends on the status of the offender and the damage caused. In some cities, there are no financial sanctions for stopping on the lawn, but there is a penalty for damaging the green area. A motorist cannot be held liable under two articles at the same time.

Fine for parking in the wrong place

Based on the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, Part 4 of Art. 12.16 for failure to comply with road markings and signs prohibiting parking, a motorist faces punishment - a fine of 1.5 thousand rubles. Exceptions are offenses recorded in St. Petersburg and Moscow. In federal cities, the fine for parking in the wrong place reaches 3 thousand rubles .

Most parking lots have been reclassified from free stops to paid parking. But many motorists are not satisfied with the cost of space for a car and they refuse to pay the fee, breaking the law, for which they face the risk of having their car towed. Here the car owner will have to pay a fine, as well as 5 thousand rubles for tow truck services and deposit 200 rubles. for every hour of parking.

Grounds for material sanctions

A fine for illegal parking is legal if a number of conditions are met. The punishment is legal if:

the inspector recorded the violation and drew up a protocol;
the fact of illegal parking was captured on video or photo;
a citizen, collected evidence, reported the fact of a violation;
materials about improper parking of a car were received by the State Traffic Inspectorate from authorities or organizations.

The legislation provides for situations where the responsibility for parking in the wrong place can be removed from the owner of the vehicle. The reason may be :

forced parking due to a car breakdown or for other reasons (parking is an intentional action committed by a motorist);
emergency need to stop (the driver has the right to put up an emergency sign by turning on the appropriate alarm).

The basis for improper parking is a threat to human health and life (a sharp deterioration in the health of the motorist). If a parking fine is illegal, the driver can challenge it.

According to traffic rules clause 12.5, parking is prohibited:

on the roadway outside cities, villages;
closer than 50 meters from railway crossings;
in all places where parking is prohibited.

Stopping is not possible in places marked with appropriate signs. For violating parking rules, the driver faces punishment, the type of which depends on the nature of the act and the presence of damage.

Amount of traffic police fines for illegal parking

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You can find out the amount of financial sanctions for parking in the wrong place in Russian cities using a convenient table. Some of them offer a 50% discount.

Table of main administrative fines

Is it possible to pay a fine for illegal and unpaid parking with a 50 percent discount?

According to the current procedure, in some cases, drivers can count on receiving a discount when paying a fine for violating traffic rules. However, this rule does not apply to all types of violations.

So, is it possible to reduce the amount of a parking fine? What does the law say about this? And how long does it take to pay half?

Is it possible to pay a parking fine with a 50 percent discount?

In accordance with clause 1.3 of Art. 32.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, a driver may be exempt from paying 50% of the fine if the offense he committed is included in the list indicated in Chapter. 12 of this normative act (exceptions are only in certain situations).

Thus, we can make a completely logical conclusion that the parking fine will be reduced by 50%. However, this issue is not so simple. The right to receive such a discount directly depends on the nature of the violation committed.

Is there a discount for illegal parking?

In general terms, improper parking means leaving your car in the wrong place. It could be:

Responsibility for such actions is regulated by Art. 12.19, relating to Chapter 12 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. However, it does not fall into the list of exceptions. Thus, the driver has every right to claim a discount when paying a fine for incorrect parking of his vehicle.

Is there a fee for unpaid parking?

No, the discount does not apply . In this case, drivers will not be able to take advantage of this opportunity, since unpaid parking in a paid parking lot is not subject to the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

Why is there no discount for this violation?

It is immediately worth noting that the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, which is valid throughout Russia, does not provide for such a violation as “parking in a paid parking lot without making the appropriate payment.”

Mention of such illegal action is contained in the acts of individual cities and regions. For example, in Art. 8.14 of the Moscow City Law of November 21, 2007 No. 45 (Moscow Administrative Code).

Thus, due to the fact that there is no such offense in the legislative act of federal significance, the provision of clause 1.3 of Art. 32.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, which provides for a discount on the fines listed in Chapter 12, cannot be applied when paying a fine for unpaid parking in a paid parking lot.

Deadlines for payment of fines with a 50% discount

The law clearly defines the period within which the violator must pay the fine in order to take advantage of the 50 percent discount.

Thus, according to the general rules, a period of 60 days is allotted for the repayment of debt under an administrative offense. It begins to be calculated from the date of entry into force of the resolution (clause 1 of article 32.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).

However, in order to be able to reduce the payment by half, the debt must be repaid before the expiration of 20 days from the date the traffic police officers issued the relevant paper (clause 1.3 of article 32.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation). After 21 days, the discount expires and you must pay the full amount.

Is it possible to pay half if the deadline is missed?

In some cases, you can get a discount even after the 20-day payment period has expired. The main reason for extending the grace period is late receipt of the resolution . Here a condition must be met: a copy of the resolution is sent by mail to the addressee 20 days after the administrative penalty is imposed.

If you find yourself in such a situation, the driver should send a request to the traffic police to restore the period within which the fine can be paid with a 50% discount.

Based on the results of consideration of such an appeal, one of the following decisions may be made:

On the restoration of the grace period.
On refusal to satisfy the demands of a citizen who has violated traffic rules.

It should be borne in mind that the applicant has the right to appeal such a decision in accordance with the procedure described in Chapter 30 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. For such an action, a period of 10 days has passed since the receipt of the letter containing the notification of the need to pay the penalty.

Additionally, it is worth noting that in case of installments or postponement of such affixing, the discount is not provided. The penalty must be paid in full.

How to pay a parking fine with a discount?

Currently, citizens have a wide variety of payment methods to choose from. The main ones include:

Cash desk of any bank or branch of the Russian Post - the cashier will need to provide the corresponding receipt (form No. PD-4). It can be filled out on the spot or generated on the traffic police website and printed. This option is not the most convenient, as it requires time to wait in line and generate a receipt.
The official website of the traffic police is one of the most convenient ways. By checking whether there are outstanding fines, the driver can immediately pay off existing debts. Payment can be transferred from a bank card or using some payment systems.
Internet banking - today almost every bank provides its clients with the opportunity to make any payments online, from housing and communal services to paying traffic police fines. In this case, just go to your personal account on the website of the banking institution, select the desired section and confirm the payment.
Various payment systems – similar to the method indicated above, here you also need to log into your account and make a payment. The most popular payment systems through which payments are made to pay off traffic police fines and other debts include:

Yandex money;
WebMoney;
QIWI wallet, etc.

Public services - the possibility of paying traffic police fines is provided in the “Payment”, “Car Fines” section. To use this method, you must be authorized in the Unified Identification and Authentication System (USIA).

Website of the Mayor of Moscow - in this case, you will need to first register in your personal account. Money can be transferred from a bank card, through mobile operators or using electronic payment systems.

In general, it can be noted that when paying off a penalty for illegal parking online, the discount is taken into account by the system automatically based on the details of the traffic police resolution (date, number). If the payment is made through the bank’s cash desk, then the employees deduct 50% of the amount to be paid.

In addition to what was said above, we can add that in no case should you delay in paying the fine. In case of late payment, the case will be transferred to the bailiffs, who, in turn, have the right to use very unpleasant methods of influencing the defaulter (for example, foreclosure on property, seizure of bank accounts, ban on leaving the country, etc.). It is better not to let this happen and pay off existing debts in a timely manner.

Thus, car owners have the right to claim a reduction in the fine if it is assigned for illegal parking. However, if we are talking about unpaid parking, then there will be no discount, since such a violation does not fall under the scope of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

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How to check and pay fines for illegal parking

1. How to check fines for illegal parking?

You can find out about unpaid fines:

on the portal mos.ru;
in the Moscow Parking mobile application (for iOS or Android);
via a free SMS message to number 7377 with the text: “fine Series Number of STS” (for example: “fine 77а123456”) or with the text: “fine Series Number of Driver’s License” (for example: “fine 77а 123456”).

2. How to pay fines?

You can pay fines for incorrect or unpaid parking:

Within If a copy of the decision imposing an administrative fine was received at your address after the expiration of 20 days from the date of its issuance, you can restore the specified period by filing a petition with the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate or MADI.

“>20 days after the decision of the traffic police or MADI is issued, you have the right to pay only 50 percent of the fine for violating the rules of stopping and parking. However, the discount does not apply to fines for non-payment of parking.

3. What fines for illegal parking are in force in Moscow?

The fine for unpaid parking in a paid city parking zone in Moscow is 5,000 rubles.

For violations of stopping and parking rules, car owners are subject to administrative fines in the amount of 3,000 rubles. For placing vehicles on a lawn or other area occupied by green spaces - 5,000 rubles.

For violating the rules of stopping or parking in places designated for stopping or parking vehicles of disabled people, the fine is 5,000 rubles.

A copy of the decision in the case of an administrative offense is delivered by mail to the address of the car owner.

Also, in some cases, your car may be detained and placed in a specialized parking lot.

4. In what places can you be fined for stopping?

You may be fined for:

stopping in the lane for route vehicles;
stopping or parking at a pedestrian crossing and closer than five meters in front of it;
stopping or parking at stopping places for route vehicles or parking for passenger taxis or closer than 15 meters from stopping places;
stopping or parking vehicles on tram tracks or stopping or parking vehicles further than the first row from the edge of the roadway;
violation of the rules for stopping or parking vehicles on the roadway, resulting in the creation of obstacles to the movement of other vehicles;
parking on the lawn or other area occupied by green spaces;
stopping or parking a vehicle in a tunnel;
failure to comply with the requirements prescribed by road signs or road markings prohibiting stopping or parking of vehicles;
stopping and parking in places designated for stopping or parking vehicles of disabled people.

5. How to receive SMS with information about fines?

Every car owner has the opportunity to use a free information service to obtain information about accrued fines.

You can subscribe to constant SMS notifications by sending a message with the text: “STS fine Serial Number STS” to the short number 7377. For example: “STS fine 33VA123456”.

You can unsubscribe from the information service by sending a message with the following content to the same short number: “stop STS fine Serial Number STS.” For example: “stop STS fine 33VA123456.”

6. How can I find out which authority imposed the fine?

In Moscow, the powers to consider administrative cases related to violations of road signs prohibiting stopping or parking of vehicles have been transferred to the Moscow Administrative Road Inspectorate (MADI).

Employees of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the city of Moscow administer other violations of parking and stopping rules: improper stopping or parking on the sidewalk, at a pedestrian crossing, at a public transport stop, and so on.

In addition, in case of non-payment for parking in paid parking lots, fines are imposed on vehicle owners by the State Treasury Institution of the City of Moscow “Administrator of the Moscow Parking Space” (GKU “AMPP”).

The numbers of decisions on administrative offenses consist of 20 digits. You can determine which authority issued them by the first three digits:

782. // 0356. - Moscow Administrative Road Inspectorate (MADI);

780. // 0355. - State Public Institution “Administrator of the Moscow Parking Space” (AMPP);