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Originally Posted by Tony P
The taking the Licence away gesture is indicating the Proper Legal Way of doing it. .
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Yes, I was aware of the confiscation of licence procedure, and that they were trying to get me to pay 500 roubles to bypass this.
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Originally Posted by Tony P
I was caught breaking the law in Russia and Kaz 6 times (speeding or overtaking)
Then you have no cause to complain or wrongly besmirch Russia and 'warn' others of persistant Police corruption.
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Tony - from the discussions you and I have had previously both in person and online about MOTs / SORN for vehicles outside the UK etc etc, I have gained an impression of someone who doesn't have much time for bureaucratic regulations, or for the heavy-handed enforcement of them.
My perception of much of the traffic enforcement in Russia was that it was more about catching people out for the smallest thing and using it as an excuse to extract money, as opposed to genuine concern for road safety. Rather like speed cameras in the UK, which I dare say you have a negative view of as well (just like me!) Ditto for the scene I witnessed near Red Square, albeit one that would not happen today given the change in rules.
I believe I made myself clear in my first entry on this thread that you don't have to worry if you obey the rules. Just that you need to obey them to the letter.
Last edited by ilesmark; 23 Jun 2011 at 17:20.
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