A court can seize a car from a driver for three crimes related to gross or repeated violations of traffic rules. This was announced by the press center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.
A vehicle owned by the accused and used by them in the commission of a crime provided for in Article 264.1, 264.2, or 264.3 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is subject to confiscation.
Article 264.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation establishes liability for driving a vehicle while intoxicated for drivers who have previously committed similar crimes or have a criminal record. Liability under Article 264.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is incurred for dangerous driving — driving into the oncoming lane or exceeding the speed limit by more than 60 km/h. Punishment is also provided for under Article 264.3 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation for driving without a license.
In all three cases, the court applies mandatory confiscation of the car. In addition, the offender is obliged to pay a large fine or is deprived of liberty.
After the court decision on confiscation comes into force, the vehicle is taken by employees of the Federal Bailiff Service (FSSP) and placed in a specialized guarded parking lot. Then the vehicle is taken by representatives of Rosimushchestvo for transfer to state ownership (the property is appraised by an independent expert, and then put up for electronic auction).
