Moscow, July 20: According to Russian media reports, individuals… (инвалид · очередь · инвалидность)
Moscow, July 20: According to Russian media reports, individuals with disabilities of Group I and II, as well as children with limited health capabilities, are entitled to refuel outside the queue. This right was established by a presidential decree of the Russian Federation in 1992.
Consensus
- Individuals with disabilities of the first and second groups have the right to refuel at gas stations without waiting in line.
- Children with limited health capabilities have the right to refuel at gas stations without waiting in line.
- The right is based on Presidential Decree No. 1157 dated October 2, 1992, as amended in 2021.
- A physical presence at the gas station is required for the privilege to apply.
- Showing a disability certificate or relevant document to staff is mandatory.
- One sign 'Disabled' on the car window is not sufficient proof of eligibility.
- Failure to provide service may result in fines ranging from 300,000 to 500,000 rubles for the gas station.
- Individuals can seek compensation for moral harm through court if denied service.
Points of divergence
- Veterans of World War II and Heroes of Russia also have the right to refuel without waiting in line, but only if they are accompanying a child with limited health capabilities or an individual with disabilities. — vm
- The priority for refueling is not governed by a single federal norm; it depends on state contracts between agencies and gas station networks or regional regulations. — vm
- Emergency and operational service vehicles are also served without waiting in line. — vm
- The right to refuel without waiting applies only when the person with disability is physically present at the gas station, regardless of who is driving. — vesti
- Starting in May 2026, the medical-social expertise certificate can be presented via Gosuslugi platform. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- A person with a disability has the right to refuel without waiting at the gas station — Вести
- Who Can Refuel Without a Queue — Вечерняя Москва