Fine for overdue vehicle inspection - when is it issued?

The fine is issued at the moment when a traffic police officer stops your car and checks your documents. If your inspection is overdue, it's immediately obvious - either the stamp in your certificate is outdated, or the diagnostic card is missing entirely. They draw up a report and issue the fine on the spot. But here's the thing: if you're already finishing your inspection on the day you get stopped, some officers might give you time to complete the paperwork, though that's not guaranteed.

The second way is when a fine comes by mail or a notification appears in your MVD personal account if your car was caught by road cameras. These systems don't work actively everywhere, but in major cities it's already happening. They check against the vehicle registration database and the expired inspection date.

The advice is simple: don't let it get overdue. It's better to get your inspection done ahead of time, while your current one is still valid. It takes a couple of hours, doesn't cost much, and you'll avoid trouble. If you've already let it lapse - get it done as soon as possible so you don't run into traffic police.