Mr. Rozhkov attempted to appeal the fine in court

Mr. Rozhkov attempted to appeal the fine in court, arguing that recording on a tablet should not be equated with the operation of a regular camera.

Consensus

The Supreme Court of Russia ruled that fines based on manual camera footage are unlawful.
The fine was issued to a driver from Saratov Oblast for violating parking rules under a 'No Stopping' sign.
The violation was recorded by an inspector using a portable tablet model 'Parknet-M'.
The inspector manually aimed the device at vehicles, which means the recording is not automatic.
According to the Supreme Court, when recordings are not automated, the protocol must be delivered in person to the offender.
The Supreme Court relied on its own 2019 Plenum ruling stating that cameras must be stationary and operators must not interfere with filming.
Lower courts had previously rejected the appeal based on a certification claiming the tablet was an automatic recording device.

The Supreme Court emphasized that the protocol should be composed with personal participation of the offender, not just delivered in person. — gazeta_spb
The Supreme Court banned 'automatic' issuance of fines when handheld cameras are used, framing it as a broader prohibition on such practices. — vesti
The practice of challenging these fines has become widespread since the 2019 Plenum decision, with varying outcomes across regions. — kommersant