Lawyers told Ivanovo how to appeal the fine from the cameras

In 2025, more than 232 million traffic violations were recorded in Russia. At the same time, 93% of them detected video cameras. These systems are able to monitor the situation on the roads at once on several parameters. For example, they recognize speeding at a certain site, driving on a red signal, entering a lane for public transport, not passing a pedestrian, stopping at wafer markings at intersections, passing a stop line without stopping, talking on the phone while driving, traveling without a seat belt and other violations. There are about twenty such species, and their number is growing.

Although traffic cameras are constantly improving, errors still occur in their work. The reason may be bad weather, features of the driver’s clothes, as well as technical failures and shortcomings in the work of databases.

As told in the press service of GC "Avtodom", most often errors occur when fixing speeding, using the phone behind the wheel and unfastened seat belt. The main reason for technical errors of equipment. Cameras can misrecognize a license plate if it is contaminated or damaged. In addition, poor visibility prevents the devices from correctly determining whether the driver and passengers are fastened.

On appeal of the decision in the case of an administrative offence under the general rule is given 10 days from the date of its receipt. If this deadline is missed, it does not always mean that the opportunity to challenge the fine is lost forever. Together with the complaint, you can file a request for the restoration of the period and explain the reasons for the absence. They have to be respectful. The decision on reinstatement shall be taken by the official or judge authorized to examine the complaint. The sooner the driver notices the error, the easier it is to collect the necessary documents and meet the deadline.

A complaint about an incorrect fine is filed with the traffic police unit that issued the decision, either in a higher authority or in a district court. This can be done during a personal visit by sending a registered letter by mail or through the official website of the State Traffic Inspectorate.

For a number of fines traffic police available electronic appeal. The possibility of filing a complaint in electronic form should be checked directly in the card of the specific fine.