Previously, due to the effects of electronic warfare, many control frames did not record on-board devices mounted on trucks. As a result, the trips were considered unpaid, and the carriers received fines. Despite the possibility of appealing against such rulings, the process itself took a lot of time and required considerable effort. Now the situation must change.
According to the new rules, if part of the route is not recorded by the system due to a missing signal, the algorithm independently restores the truck's path. For this purpose, data from traffic cameras and other technical means is used. Based on the information received, the system calculates the fare and deducts funds from the carrier's account if there are enough funds there. At the same time, fines for such travel are no longer charged.
The Ministry of Transport emphasizes that the innovation will eliminate unlawful administrative sanctions for companies that regularly pay for travel. Payment information appears in the carrier's personal account within three days, which simplifies the control and transparency of the process.
The problem with erroneous fines has existed for a long time. In the first months of dealing with the situation, some of the frames exposed to electronic warfare were disabled, while the rest were equipped with additional sensors. However, this did not solve the problem completely — complaints continued to arrive.
According to statistics, by the end of July, Rostransnadzor employees were able to process applications received from the beginning of 2024 to the middle of May 2025. This workload only increased the discontent of the carriers.
Market participants were particularly annoyed by plans to increase penalties. Thus, the legislation is already considering an initiative to increase fines for non—payment of travel four times - from 5 to 20 thousand rubles. In addition, the expansion of the Platon system to regional roads is being discussed. The concept of this project is being developed by the Higher School of Economics.
The updated algorithm, which has been operational since September, should alleviate the severity of the problem and reduce social tension in the industry. Carriers expect that the system will become more fair and will save them from having to spend time and resources appealing unjustified fines.
