Recent changes that are important to know
1. Discounts on railway transportation for the coal industry
The government is offering discounts of up to 60% discounts on long-distance rail travel for coal transportation and subsidizing Russian Railways to support the industry – proposed in a letter from Deputy Prime Minister Novak to the Russian President. This will help maintain coal logistics despite external pressures.
2. New form of transport document for multimodal transportation
The Ministry of Transport has approved a new form of document for combined transportation (e.g. road + rail + sea), which will be mandatory for logistics companies.
3. changes in the Code of Administrative Offenses (CAO RF)
On September 1, 2025, amendments to the CAO containing updated fines and requirements, including for transport logistics participants, will take effect.
4. Simplification of visa regime for drivers and discussion of lifting the ban on cabotage
The Ministry of Transport has drafted a bill to simplify the obtaining of visas for drivers, including in border regions with China. In addition, it is discussing lifting the ban on cabotage transportation by foreign carriers.
5. New regulations on weight and dimensional control
Starting from March 1, 2025 automatic weight and dimensional control points (AHVCs) on the roads. Drivers are obliged to stop and be checked when requested by inspectors.
6. Increase in fines for traffic violations
On May 1, 2025, major amendments to the traffic rules went into effect:
Red light fines increased to 2 500 ₽.
Fixing violations has become more technologically advanced.
Also, medical contraindications and controls for heavy and oversized vehicles have been tightened from September 2025.
7. Mandatory notices of termination of CMTPL insurance
In the second quarter of 2025, the Gosuslugi portal will start sending reminders about the expiry of the CMTPL insurance policy (one month, 3 days and on the day of expiry).
Cameras capable of automatically checking for MTPL insurance are also being tested – in five regions.
8. Law on Restrictions on Search of Extremist Materials
Federal Law No. 281-FZ (signed on July 31, 2025) introduces fines for willful search of materials from the federal list of extremist materialsincluding VPN advertisements.
