Find out how to avoid getting fined 1,500 rubles for using a smartphone in a traffic jam
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03/25/2024 08:30
Drivers using smartphones while stuck in traffic are subject to a fine of 1,500 rubles in Russia under Article 12.36.1 of the Code of Administrative Offences.
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This includes not only talking on the phone without hands free, but also browsing social networks or the news.
Modern photo and video recording systems for traffic violations effectively punish drivers who use gadgets while driving.