Increasingly, owners of crossovers and SUVs are installing such a body kit element as a kangaroo. But such an aggressive design often negatively affects the technical characteristics of the vehicle. The fact is that additional weighting is created, which negatively affects the driving and its behavior on the roads. That is why a penalty for kenguryatnik is provided if the traffic police detects discrepancies between the actual state of the machine and the parameters specified in the documentation.
Kenguryatnik - what is it?
Kenguryatnik is an additional protection that is mounted on the bumper of the car. Initially, a metal grill was used by American farmers when driving cattle to protect their cars. Then they began to install drivers who often drove off-road.
This kit is already provided for by the design of some heavy jeeps and crossovers of certain models. Such an accessory significantly helps to protect the body of the vehicle in a collision, as well as from stones, branches and other debris when driving on inappropriate roads.
However, only a quality kengrüryatnik, installed by the car manufacturer itself, can guarantee the effect of full protection. The fake options, which are preferred by the owners of some cars, do not carry such a function, but only make the design heavier and sometimes make the car uncontrollable. According to the insurers and the traffic police, during an accident such a fake accessory only worsens the condition of the car.
Is it worth the risk
The penalty for a kangaroo is quite real, but it can be avoided. Any motorist who plans to install additional protection on his car must take into account that thereby radically changes the technical features of the car. Any changes that relate to design features should be agreed with the traffic police and documented.
The installation is justified and easily coordinated if the kenguryatnik is provided by the manufacturer of a particular brand of car. However, steel pipes, which the motorist installs on his own, are subject to dismantling, because they are outlawed. Consequently, a fine for a kenguryatnik, which was not foreseen earlier, will be imposed legally.
It is definitely not recommended to install a reinforced body kit on cars. Such a heavy protection is simply not designed for a sufficiently lightweight machine body. When braking, cornering and other maneuvers, the vehicle may behave unpredictably. Therefore, to establish kengurin in a passenger car officially will not work in any case. No traffic police officer will sign a vehicle acceptance certificate with such changes.
Now even some models of SUVs raise questions about the advisability of installing a body kit. Therefore, before installing additional parts on your machine, you need to consult a specialist.
Installation conditions
Recently, legislation regarding the installation of a kenguryatnik has changed more than once. “Does the penalty exist for body kit or not?” - A frequent question asked by lawyers. Currently, there is a technical regulation that provides for the official installation of kengurin, but only with the fulfillment of certain conditions for specific brands of vehicles.
The legal installation conditions are as follows:
- availability of a certificate for the body kit;
- its full compliance with technical regulations.
Thus, a fine for a car will not be imposed if the installed design has supporting documentation on quality and compliance with technical specifications. But such accessories are possessed only by industrial accessories and designed for a specific car brand.
Total ban
A fine for a kenguryatnik will be obligatorily imposed if it is a handicraft industry. Most of these products do not comply with the technical regulation, which is adopted at the legislative level. Therefore, the installation of such a body kit on a vehicle is prohibited.
The following types of structures are completely prohibited in the Russian Federation:
- which are fixed in front of the bumper;
- protruding beyond the side limits of the front bumper;
- self-made options that are not designed for a specific model of the machine.
Until recently, horseshoe kangaroos were quite popular. They protected not only the bumper, but also completely covered the entire grille. In some models of body kits, even headlights were undercover. Since 2018, accessories of such a plan are completely prohibited. Therefore, all motorists need to know what penalty for a car is provided in each specific case.
Penalties
By the rules of the road, the installation of any body kit on a car is qualified as making changes to the design of the vehicle. By law, such changes must be registered with the traffic police. If this does not happen, then the owner is held administratively liable in accordance with article 12.5 of the Administrative Offenses Code, which also describes what kind of penalty for a car owner can be issued. Illegal installation entails the following types of punishments:
- A warning. It can be applied if the car owner is first held accountable. It is important sincere repentance and quick bringing the car to its original state.
- If the motorist repeatedly violates the order, then other sanctions will apply. How much a fine for a kenguryatnik will be in a particular case depends on the degree of violation.
- In the first violation, the amount of punishment will be 500 rubles.
- If the violation is recorded repeatedly, then the employee has the right to write a fine in the amount of 5,000 rubles.
- Also, the car owner may be deprived of rights for up to three months.
Thus, the traffic police official may impose fines on the offender. Kenguryatniks are now outlawed if they are not factory-made and were not originally provided for by the design of the car.
How to avoid punishment
To avoid punishment, a driver with a body kit installed can remove it in front of an official. However, many get rid of the accessory temporarily or at the time of passing the inspection. In this case, if a repeated violation is recorded, the driver may lose his driver’s license. The punishment provides for a period of three months. Therefore, in order to avoid problems on the roads, it is necessary to dismantle the kenguryatnik and not use it anymore.
What is the penalty for kenguryatnik on "Niva"
Kenguryatnik on the "Field" is quite common. Car owners are trying to give the vehicle a more formidable and solid look. In addition, off-road driving is becoming safer, namely the Niva is designed for such roads.
However, the owners of these machines still do not always understand whether the fine for the Niva is legal. Doubts add more and more frequent punishments for excessive accessories.
There are legislative norms that have only recently become tougher. The new Technical Regulations explicitly stipulate that you can ride a Niva with a kenguryatnik, but only on impassable roads and country roads. Is there a penalty for kenguryatnik? Yes, if a car enthusiast plans to move along city streets or on a highway. In this case, the kit must be removed.
Requirements for kenguryatnik on "Niva"
There are certain requirements for installing a kenguryatnik on the Niva, even if off-road driving is planned. They must comply with external lighting devices and be certified for safety. The main factors of such designs are:
- the central part should be made of metal doused with plastic;
- all sides must be made entirely of plastic.
Only in this case the accessory can be officially registered. But when passing inspection, it is recommended to remove the kenguryatnik.
A universal bumper is approved for installation on Niva-Chevrolet. But the design must have a certificate of conformity and be completely covered with plastic. It should be noted that the certificate is issued for a period of two years. After this time or when the vehicle is re-registered to another person, the paper will need to be received again.
When kenguryatnik is allowed
Many car owners are interested in which brands the reinforced body kit is officially allowed. The unambiguous answer, alas, does not exist. If you refer to the rules of the SDA, then in 2018 the kenguryatnik is already banned. Therefore, any traffic police officer has the right to stop such a car and apply a corresponding penalty to its owner.
It should be borne in mind that even licensed kenguryatniks, which were produced in the factory, can not be categorically installed on models of vehicles belonging to the category M1 and N1. It can be clearly stated that if the car weighs less than 3.5 tons, then the power structure will be outlawed in any case.
Exceptions to the Rules
If the reinforcing structure is provided by the vehicle model, then such a car falls into the category of exceptions. Even if the machine went on sale from the conveyor line without a reinforcing suspension, its owner can install the car in the following cases:
- when the accessory involves the technical design of the bumper;
- if the technical documentation indicates such a change.
It is allowed to install the kenguryatnik, according to the Government Decree of 2010, on four-wheel drive, heavy SUVs equipped with a transfer case and differential lock. In other words, reinforced suspension is allowed to owners of vehicles of category G.
SUV requirements
In order for the car to be equipped with a safety suspension, it must meet certain requirements:
- the exit angle must be at least 20 degrees;
- the angle of entry should be at least 25 degrees;
- at the rear and front axle, the clearance height can be at least 18 cm;
- more than 20 degrees can be the angle of longitudinal patency.
Only under these conditions can a vehicle be considered suitable for installation of a metal kenguryatnik.
Why is everything so difficult
Increasingly, off-road enthusiasts install kenguryatniks on their cars without permission. They are especially popular with owners of jeeps and crossovers. However, only a high-quality body kit, made in accordance with all standards, is able to really protect the car from bumps, stones, branches and other garbage that is found on country roads. In addition, it is important to consider the vehicle’s own weight and the weight of the accessory. Heavy suspensions deprive the car of maneuverability and make it awkward.
Some drivers who have never dealt with real impassability mistakenly have high hopes for a sham kenguryatnik. They think that it really protects against dents and gives a certain pathos. In practice, a poor-quality accessory becomes the cause of additional damage inside the car and the appearance of extra dents.
Conclusion
The adopted new Technical Regulation gives clear reasons for the traffic police to apply certain penalties to car owners who have an additional suspension on their car. The law stipulates what kind of fines are imposed in each case, so it is almost impossible to challenge the decision.