The Russian government has submitted a draft law to the State Duma proposing higher fines for driving a vehicle without a driver’s licence. Under the proposal, the current fine of 5,000 to 15,000 rubles would be increased to between 15,000 and 30,000 rubles.

The bill would apply to people who do not hold a valid driver’s licence. This includes drivers whose licences have expired, as well as individuals who have not completed driving training or obtained the required licence.

At the same time, the proposed changes would not apply to people who continue driving despite having been disqualified from driving. Existing legislation already provides for separate penalties for such violations.

The draft law also proposes introducing new penalties for repeat offences. Currently, the Russian Code of Administrative Offences does not contain a separate provision specifically addressing repeated driving without a driver’s licence. Under the new proposal, the fine for a repeat offence could range from 30,000 to 50,000 rubles.

In addition, the authorities plan to abolish the 25% discount currently available to those who pay a fine within the first month after the relevant decision is issued.

The draft law will be considered by Russia’s State Duma. The proposed changes can enter into force only after they have been adopted in accordance with the established legislative procedure.