Country driving guide

Driving rules in Russia

A practical summary of the main rules that may differ when you cross the border. The values below come from the official source linked on this page — the standardized Your Europe country page or the national law or authority.

Source-backed

Typical passenger-car speed limits

Built-up areas: 60 km/h
Outside built-up areas: 90 km/h
Motorways / expressways: 110 km/h

110 km/h on motorways, 90 km/h on other roads for cars up to 3.5 t; regional authorities may raise limits by signs.

Blood alcohol limits

Standard drivers: 0.3 mg/ml
Novice drivers: Not stated in the standardized source
Professional drivers: Not stated in the standardized source

Defined in the administrative code as 0.3 g per litre of blood or 0.16 mg per litre of exhaled air.

Lights, winter rules and equipment

Daytime lights: Mandatory all day
Winter tyres / equipment: Mandatory during a defined season December – February on all wheels for passenger cars and light vans; studded tyres prohibited June – August.
Mandatory equipment: warning triangle The current traffic-rules annex no longer lists a first-aid kit or fire extinguisher for passenger cars; requirements may still follow from the customs-union technical regulation.

Checks that depend on the route

Low-emission zones: Check the current national or local official source
Fines and enforcement: Check the current national or local official source
Emergency number: 112

This is a planning summary, not legal advice. Road signs and current national rules take priority. Always check the linked official source before departure.