Today we have to find out what threatens a driver with expired rights. Is there any fear of some serious punishment? Or can you just not change your driver’s license without fear? What penalties, if any, will be applied to a negligent driver? What features will citizens have to pay attention to? Understanding all of this will help Russian legislation.
Forgot home
It is worth noting immediately that there are often situations in which there is a driver’s license, but it was forgotten for one reason or another. This is a violation, but they should not always be punished for it.
When stopping the driver in this case, you should expect a reprimand. Or a minimal fine. Which one? To date, the amount of payment is 500 rubles. But what if there was a ride with expired rights?
There is not always punishment
It all depends on the situation. The thing is that the punishment in the situation studied is imposed only when the driver was caught in violation. Just like that, outside of driving, no one can apply this or that sanction.
In other words, until the traffic police stopped the driver on the road and found out that his driver’s license is expired, you can’t be afraid of punishment. Neither fines nor other measures can be applied in this case. This should be remembered by every driver.
Accordingly, you can drive a car even with expired rights. But this is only done at your own peril and risk. If traffic police officers establish the fact that the driver’s license is overdue, then you will have to put up with certain punishments. Otherwise, you can not be afraid and drive a vehicle without fear.
Punishment
What is provided for driving with expired rights? Today, there is one common measure of punishment - a fine. It is he who should be prescribed by the traffic police officer, who established that the driver is driving with an expired certificate. Other measures have not yet been provided.
The size of the fine is established on the basis of Article 12.7 of the Code of Administrative Offenses. Punishment amounts to driving without a license to drive a vehicle. Administrative payment in this case will be at least 5,000 rubles. The maximum fine is also set. Driving with expired rights can cost the driver a maximum of 15,000 rubles.
Confiscation
But that is not all. The thing is that the punishment for the violation in question does not end with the payment. Usually drivers are additionally punished. But everything is within the limits of the established legislation.
Did you have an expired driving license? The penalty for this act is imposed, but it is still not the only measure to stop the violation. In addition, the driver will be banned from driving until the exchange of a driver’s license.
Additionally, confiscation of a car driven by a citizen is required. It is these measures that are taking place today in Russia. The vehicle will be sent to the parking lot. And then you will have to not only restore your driver’s license, but also buy a car.
Accordingly, riding with expired rights can cause many problems to citizens. This should always be remembered. Confiscation of a vehicle is, as already mentioned, a completely legal measure.
Alcohol intoxication
Another feature that you should pay attention to is the driving while intoxicated. Then driving with an expired driver’s license will cause a lot of problems. In this case, all the listed measures to prevent a repeated violation do not take place.
What is fraught with such a ride? A drunk driver with expired rights can prepare for the fact that:
- They can write a fine. Its exact size is set at the discretion of the traffic police. Please note that the maximum payout cannot exceed 30,000 rubles.
- After a stop threatens to arrest. This measure will be encountered for a period of 10 to 15 days. These are the measures provided for in Russia today.
Not the most terrible measures, but unpleasant. Subject to expired rights, the car may be confiscated. Indeed, in practice there will be several violations. Namely - drunk driving, as well as an overdue driver’s license.
Re-driving
Particular attention should be paid to re-driving the vehicle after drinking. Especially when it comes to having a citizen expired rights.
The thing is that the penalty for driving with an expired driver’s license is not very serious in itself. But alcohol intoxication imposes additional sanctions. With a second violation, they become tougher.
In a similar situation, you can count on:
- Sending a car to a parking lot. As already mentioned, this measure is applied with an expired driver’s license almost always. This should be remembered by every driver.
- Fine. In this situation, you have to come to terms with the fact that its size will be impressive. Today, we can hope that the traffic police will write a fine of up to 300,000 rubles. Its minimum amount is 200,000.
- Forced work. Appointed for 2 years. In addition, a citizen may be prohibited from carrying out certain activities or working in specific areas for a given period.
Accordingly, as a rule, it is precisely the penalty that scares. And the confiscation of the car also motivates citizens to refuse to drive a vehicle after drinking strong drinks.
What to do
Now a little about how to avoid this or that punishment. Of course, when it comes to the usual overdue driver's license. In the case of alcoholic intoxication, you should not even try to resolve the situation peacefully.
If the traffic police noticed a car with expired rights, you can try to agree "humanly." For example, drive away and suggest that employees do not confiscate the car. Especially if the delay is small. Of course, after the conversation, you will need to pay a fine in the prescribed amount and update the driver’s license.
Sometimes it happens that traffic police officers refuse such a concession. Further it is recommended to monitor the actions of law enforcement agencies. If they simply issue a protocol for signature, they can threaten with non-performance of official duties. According to the established laws, a citizen must be offered the assistance of a lawyer or lawyer. It is advisable to fix the entire process on a photo or camcorder.
You can try to pretend that the driver’s license is left at home. Then, as you might guess, a citizen will be fined 500 rubles. And he will get a reprimand. Only deception can be revealed. This is not the best phenomenon. Doing so is highly discouraged.
About replacing rights
It’s clear what the consequences of riding with expired rights can be. How to replace this document? This important point is of interest to all drivers. The process does not require anything special. But you still have to prepare for it.
How exactly? It is necessary to apply for a replacement of rights directly to the traffic police at the place of residence. You will need to bring a certain package of documents with you. Namely:
- a medical certificate of an established form;
- application for exchange of rights;
- identity card (passport with a residence permit);
- old rights;
- driver card;
- receipt of payment of state duty;
- certificate of absence of vehicle control restrictions.
The main problems are brought by the medical commission. But if you worry about the examination in advance, no hassle with the process will arise. Easy and simple. As soon as a citizen has rights, he will again acquire the right to drive a vehicle.
Summary
Now it’s clear what punishment can be for driving with expired rights. Usually it is possible to get off with a reprimand and a fine in the established amounts. It is recommended not to act at your own peril and risk - the driver’s license must be exchanged according to the rules established in Russia. Then there will be no problems with the traffic police.
If the car was confiscated, then the price of the ransom is determined in each region separately. Information on how much will have to be paid in excess of the fine must be obtained from the traffic police or from the employees of the penal parking lot.
In fact, everything is not so difficult to understand as it may seem. In fact, riding with expired rights is not so scary. But she should not be abused.