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Driving in Russian Federation
Driving in Russian Federation
Information acquired on 11/06/2009
Compulsory documents
Pink EU driving licence (recommended only).
International driving license.
Car registration or rental papers.
Country initials sticker.
International Motor Insurance Card.
Passport.
Owner's permission required if using a vehicle belonging to a third party.
Motorists are advised to contact the Motoring Association for information on local regulations.
Regulations
Maximum alcohol level : 0.00 %.
Minimum age for front seat passengers : 12 years.
Child seat, booster seat or fitted restraint system, compulsory up to 12 years.
Minimum driving age : 18 years.
Safety belt: compulsory front and back.
Motorcyclists: helmet compulsory for driver and passenger.
Dipped headlights compulsory (night and day) outside of built-up areas all year round.
Equipment
Warning triangle compulsory.
First-aid kit compulsory.
Fire extinguisher compulsory.
Fluorescent safety jacket recommended.
Speed limits (Light vehicles)
In built-up areas : 60 kph.
On roads : 90 kph.
On motorways : 110 kph.
These speed limits are lower in wet weather.
Auto clubs
Russian Automobile Society (VOA)
Leotjevskij per., 23
125009 - MOSKVA
Russian Federation
Avtoclub assistance Rus (ACAR)
Krasnogo Mayaka 26
117570 - MOSKVA
Russian Federation
