THE CONCEPT HAS CHANGED

On Tuesday, July 19, a decree of the Russian government was published on increasing a number of coefficients that determine the cost of compulsory motor liability insurance policies. According to this document, for some categories of car owners, civil liability insurance will more than double in price. Residents of large provincial cities, drivers under the age of 22, and owners of the most common cars in Russia with engines ranging from 70 to 100 hp will be especially affected. With.

This resolution contradicts established practice, according to which, during a federal election year, the government usually refrains from making decisions that worsen the situation of voters. Or at least postpones their entry into force until the post-election period, as, for example, was the case with the anti-alcohol law adopted by the Duma in July, but coming into force only on January 1, 2013 (see the article “According to the laws of tandem time” in N 27 of July 11).

However, it cannot be ruled out that the tradition will still be observed this time. For example, the leader of the Popular Front, Vladimir Putin, after consulting with the people, can solemnly cancel the “erroneous” resolution signed by Prime Minister Putin. Or the Duma, returning from the summer holidays, will promptly amend the relevant law, increasing the maximum amount of payments for compulsory motor insurance and thereby at least partially compensating motorists for the increase in their costs. And since these decisions will certainly be widely covered in the federal media, the current change in concept may well eventually turn into a general line.

OSAGO with an open ending