Russia's 20 km/h speeding tolerance faces fresh political backlash
A long-running debate over Russia’s speeding tolerance has flared up again. Currently, drivers face no fines for exceeding the limit by less than 20 km/h. But recent proposals to tighten the rules have met strong resistance from officials and lawmakers.
The discussion reignited after Mikhail Kizlyk, head of Moscow’s Traffic Management Center (TsODD), suggested slashing the tolerance to just 2–3 km/h. His agency backs the change, though the final call lies with the government and the Interior Ministry.
In autumn 2024, State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin made it clear that most deputies would block any attempt to lower the threshold. His stance remained firm by April 2026, when Daniil Bessarabov, a senior member of the Duma’s legislation committee, urged an end to speculation on the issue. The Transport Ministry has also pushed back against the idea. Officials confirmed they had received no formal proposals to adjust the tolerance and saw no reason to revisit the current 20 km/h margin. Despite periodic calls for reform, the overwhelming majority of lawmakers continue to oppose any changes. The debate, while persistent, has so far led to no concrete action.
For now, the 20 km/h speeding buffer stays in place. The Transport Ministry, Duma leadership, and most deputies remain united against reducing it. Without formal proposals or political support, the status quo is unlikely to shift soon.
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