In Moscow, vehicles without license plates or with fake plates have… (москва · автомобиль · номер)
In Moscow, vehicles without license plates or with fake plates have been increasingly towed to special parking lots since the beginning of the year, primarily BMWs, Mercedes-Benz, and Geely models. The decision is made by the Antiterrorist Commission due to concerns about potential theft or criminal use.
Consensus
- More than 1,200 vehicles without license plates or with fake plates were towed to special parking lots in Moscow since the beginning of the year.
- The decision to tow vehicles is made by the Antiterrorist Commission.
- Vehicles without plates may be stolen or used for criminal purposes.
- Police check the vehicles on the special parking lot, and if no violations are found, owners can reclaim their cars.
- BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Geely, Toyota, and Lada were among the most frequently towed vehicle brands.
Points of divergence
- The prices for auto parts and accessories for foreign cars have increased by 15–20% on average since January. — vm
- President Vladimir Putin signed a law reducing the number of documents required to detain drivers under alcohol influence. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- Which cars are most frequently towed in Moscow — Вечерняя Москва
- In Moscow, unnumbered BMWs and Mercedes-Benz are evacuated most frequently — РИАМО
- BMW without license plates were more frequently found at special parking lots in Moscow since the beginning of the year — Москва 24