Anyone who owns a car will have two new rules from October 1

From October 1, new amendments regulating the scope of technical inspection of transport come into force in Russia. Some of these rules are already being run-in, so experts advise to understand the situation in advance to avoid unpleasant surprises on the road or when dealing with a car.

The first change plays into the hands of honest drivers, but seriously complicates the life of unscrupulous operators. Now TO points must work with electronic extracts from the PTS and STS. Have you lost the original paper documents? No problem, the diagnosis is now quite real and without them. At the same time, the authorities have tightened control over the stations themselves: any diagnostic cards issued with violations or “backdating” will be canceled in an expedited manner.

The second innovation relates directly to the verification procedure. Experts are instructed to check the parameters of the car with documents with jewelry accuracy. Under the microscope will now be not only the VIN-code, but also the state registration mark, exact make, model and category of the vehicle. From now on, even the slightest typo or discrepancy in symbols will become a legal basis for refusing to issue a cherished diagnostic card.

But there is also great news for motorists. If you operate a car exclusively for personal, non-commercial needs, you do not need to rush to the inspection station because of October dates. For private transport, mandatory diagnosis is still not provided. The new regulations are primarily addressed to service station operators and those who need verification by law (for example, when reselling a car or working in a taxi). Check the documents, but don’t panic!

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