Russia Proposes New Driving Exam Rules
The refinement of the administrative regulation provisions is necessitated by the need to implement the changes introduced to the examination rules, as well as the changes to the Federal Law 'On Road Traffic Safety' that will come into force on March 1, 2027,' - it is stated in the message.
Consensus
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia has proposed changes to the administrative regulation for conducting driving license exams.
- The changes aim to implement amendments to the rules for conducting driving exams that came into effect on May 12, 2026.
- The use of communication devices, cameras, audio/video equipment, and electronic devices during the exam may now lead to termination of the exam.
- Starting March 1, 2027, medical certificates will be issued in electronic form and stored in a federal registry.
- Information exchange between the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Health will be conducted electronically through a unified system.
- Applicants will no longer be required to submit paper medical certificates.
Points of divergence
- The medical examination process will now consider the entire medical history of the applicant from state medical databases, and individuals over 65 years old will receive special attention during the medical commission. — vm
- Drivers with categories B, C, and D are now allowed to operate buggies and swamp vehicles. — m24
- Driving schools will update their curricula to include electronic accident reports, photo documentation of accident scenes, and first aid practice. — m24
Coverage (3 sources)
- Ministry of Internal Affairs develops new exam regulations for driver's licenses — Вечерняя Москва
- In Russia, the regulation for the driver's license exam may be changed — Москва 24
- Ministry of Internal Affairs Proposed Changes to Driving License Exam Regulations — Вести