Holiday surprise: five fines that Russians can receive for the New Year
Soon it will be time for festive lights, tangerines and night festivities, but even on the magical New Year's Eve, administrative legislation does not go on vacation. Experts warn that many traditional actions, from setting up a Christmas tree to launching fireworks, can result in significant fines for Russians. About what you can get monetary sanctions for is in the Izvestia article.
Penalty for illegal felling of fir trees: how much does a Christmas tree cost from the forest
The desire to save on the main New Year's attribute can lead to serious expenses. Illegal cutting of coniferous trees in the forest qualifies as a violation of forest legislation. Lawyers emphasize that for citizens, the fine ranges from 3 to 4 thousand rubles.
However, this is not the only risk. If the damage caused is assessed as significant, the Criminal Code may come into play. In such individual cases, the amount of the fine can reach 500 thousand rubles. Thus, you can pay a fortune for a Christmas tree cut down in the forest.
It is important to understand that even cutting down a tree in one's own suburban area may be subject to restrictions if the land has a special status or the tree species is protected by local legislation. It is safest to purchase Christmas trees at official forest bazaars, where each tree has a corresponding document — a product label or an act of sale.
Penalty for launching fireworks: rules for the use of pyrotechnics in the New Year
Launching fireworks and firecrackers is a popular but strictly regulated tradition. The use of pyrotechnics is allowed only in specially designated places with strict observance of fire safety regulations. Violation of these rules entails an administrative fine.
The national average is from 2 to 5 thousand rubles, but in some regions local laws may set higher amounts. According to the lawyer, responsibility awaits those who decide to arrange fireworks in the courtyard of a high-rise building, near parking lots, playgrounds or near buildings where such actions are explicitly prohibited.
Separately, it is worth mentioning the strictly prohibited actions. These include the launching of products from balconies and windows, the use of pyrotechnics in rooms, as well as the use of homemade or non-certified products. Such violations are not only punishable by a fine, but also pose a direct threat to human life and health, greatly increasing the risk of fire or injury.
Penalty for drinking alcohol in a public place: where you can not drink champagne
One of the most common violations on New Year's Eve is drinking alcohol in the wrong places. The law prohibits drinking alcohol in parks, squares, streets, courtyards and other public spaces. For such a violation, a fine of 500 to 1.5 thousand rubles is threatened.
At the same time, in a number of subjects of the Russian Federation, especially in the centers of large cities and on the territories of official festive events, increased liability measures are in effect. Patrols will be especially vigilant on the first night of the year, so a glass of champagne on a bench in the park can become an unreasonably expensive pleasure.
The key is to define a "public place". It is considered any territory freely accessible to an unlimited number of people. Even the entrance of an apartment building or the adjacent territory formally falls under this definition. The only exceptions are public catering facilities that have the appropriate license, such as summer cafe verandas.
Penalty for garlands on a car: is it possible to decorate a car for the New Year
The desire to decorate your car for the holiday also carries risks. It is an offence to install garlands and other additional lighting if it violates the requirements of technical regulations or interferes with other road users.
— Any additional lighting devices that are not provided for by the vehicle's design are considered a violation. In this case, the driver risks receiving a fine of 500 rubles," Lukinova said.
The situation is aggravated if such a backlight changes the color or mode of operation of standard light signals (for example, brake lights or turn signals). In this case, the responsibility may be more serious, and the inspector has the right to demand that the illegal equipment be removed immediately.
Traffic police inspectors pay special attention to the illumination, which can be mistaken for flashing beacons of special services (blue or red) or blinding to other drivers. Even a static garland fixed to the radiator grille can be regarded as a non-standard lighting device, which is the basis for issuing a warning or fine.
Penalty for breaking the silence on New Year's Eve: when it is forbidden to make noise on holidays
Festive fun after a certain hour can result in a fine for disturbing the peace of the neighbors. Regional laws on silence strictly regulate the time when noise is prohibited. As a rule, an exception is made on New Year's Eve, but in the following days of the festive period, the silence regime is restored.
Loud music, shouting, repair work, or noisy festivities late at night or at night can be the basis for complaints from neighbors and a visit from the district police officer. Fines for such violations for citizens also vary depending on the region and can range from 500 to 3 thousand rubles.
It is important to remember that the concept of "noise" includes not only loud noises, but also the sounds of repairs, barking dogs, playing musical instruments. In most regions, the "quiet hour" lasts from 23:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., and in some regions, daytime rest hours are also set, usually from 13:00 to 15:00. New Year's Eve from December 31 to January 1 is an exception almost everywhere.
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