Federation Transport

At the meeting held on 29.06.2010 with the expanded board of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation. the meeting was called by Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov. He pointed to the need to raise the international level safety requirements in road transport in Russia, as well as tougher punitive measures for violations of both passenger and freight haulage. Ministry of Transport proposes to increase fines for illegal activity in this field up to 40 thousand rubles, but this, according to Sergei Ivanov, is not enough. Sergei Ivanov stressed the need to increase the quality requirements for driver training in driving schools, especially the drivers who engaged in freight and passenger transport professional. Vice-premier asked to expedite the establishment of security in passenger and freight road transport in close coordination bodies Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fsb and other agencies to work in transportation, as well as transport companies. According to the head of the Moscow office of the Federation of Russia Sergey motorists Kanaeva, the input system of licensing transportation activities will be more effective in the fight for restoring order than tightening shtrafov. also make greater use of expert community in this area. These organizations combine all market participants and may be responsible for their members. They will monitor compliance with rules and regulations in cargo transportation.