The State Duma has approved a bill increasing insurance payments for traffic accidents processed under the Europrotocol without police involvement, raising the limit from 100,000 to 200,000 rubles. This decision aims to streamline accident reporting and reduce the burden on traffic police.

The bill, adopted in its third reading, amends Article 11-1 of the Federal Law “On Compulsory Insurance of Civil Liability of Vehicle Owners.” The increase seeks to address the inadequacy of the current limit, which has not been adjusted since 2018.

The explanatory note accompanying the bill highlights that the existing payment limit has become outdated due to the lack of indexation for over five years, rendering it insufficient in the current economic climate. The increase is expected to encourage more drivers to utilize the Europrotocol for processing accidents.

By raising the limit, the initiative intends to save time for motorists involved in minor collisions and optimize the deployment of traffic patrol resources. This adjustment is anticipated to simplify the process for handling traffic incidents, ultimately benefiting both drivers and law enforcement.